Progress

I'm beavering away at my dress to wear for Patrick Wolf in April, and I think at this rate I will certainly have enough time and enthusiasm to make the matching cardigan, as I am really enjoying. I have been tucking the ends in in blocks so it isn't too overwhelming. Actually I'm half way down the skirt since this picture now, and have decided to just made the skirt solid black, with one row of granny squares around the hem. 

I realised that this dress probably represents the culmination of all of my crochet ambitions. Though I am quite skilled at crochet now and can follow most patterns with different degrees of patience, my enjoyment still comes from making chunky whimsical granny-square based garments. I remember as a teenager buying one of these blankets from a charity shop, long before I learned to crochet, and just staring it at it not at all being able to get my head around how it was done. These black blankets are so stylish and classic, I am looking forward to being able to wear one. 

Last day of work for the week for me today. Work is getting me down a bit because I feel like I'm not being listened to, no one is following my processes, blah blah blah. I need to work hard, let go of control, and accept what I can't change. I'll get paid whether I stress about it or not. 

Tomorrow I have a day of adulting and catching up. I have some phone calls and sorting out to do, and a whole lot of tidying. Sooty went to the vets yesterday and has just about been given the all-clear and can start going outside again and living his best life next week. 

This afternoon after work I have to go to the hardware shop for hoover bags and then will go for a nice walk, maybe along the beach. 

I hope that things are getting better.