Crochet: Ripple Blanket

 Finally. Finally! I have finished the blanket I have been working on since the late end of August. It took me two months. The longest time it had taken me to make a blanket before that was one month. I took so many breaks from crochet. I think it was a combination of doing the same stitch, getting bored, all the stressful things happening with my diabetes and Winston's health. I tell you what, you can have Type 1 Diabetes for 10 years, or 30 years, it's still going to be a pain in the arse. 

I won't go on about how shit diabetes is, but I will say I am switching from the Freestyle Libre 1 to the Freestyle Libre 2. Apparently it's more accurate, of course being second generation, which means not having to check my blood sugar before I bolus. This is something that blows my mind! I've been checking my blood sugar for more than 30 years. I love technology, science, and medical research. So good!

Challenge Item #15: Ripple Blanket 

Crochet: Modern Oma Blanket

 Can you believe I'm up to project #14 already? Usually I'm a crocheter that gets so distracted by new projects, and mental breakdowns lol, that I finish probably about 5 items a year. I have made a bunch of things, placemats, coasters, a cushion cover, bags, a very large blanket, socks, beanies, baby blankets, and other things I've forgotten about, but this year has been the year I have really committed to finishing everything I start. It's worked! I'm quite proud of myself. 

This is the point I felt like something much different than scarves. Scarves were great to give my confidence a boost when it came to completing projects, but after awhile you need a break.

Challenge Item #14: Modern Oma Blanket

Crochet: V-Stitch Scarfie

I've been spending a lot of time journaling for therapy and playing video games to avoid all the things. With Winston still being sick, but stable, and now family members having Covid, I tend to do this thing where I detach emotionally to cope with it. By way of video games. I also took a break from crochet, but I'm getting back into it. I'm working on a blanket. Blankets take for ever, to my brain, and I get bored. It's nice to know if I can handle a long project with the same stitch though. I'll be happy when I finish it. 

Challenge Item #13: V-Stitch Scarfie