Check-In Post February 2nd 2023

[badly_knitted]

Hello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.

Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?

There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.


Today's Question: No question today.


If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.

I now declare this Check-In OPEN!

Comments

[badly_knitted]

I've battled my way through 20 rows, although I'm hoping to do a bit more, but I think I've made more mistakes today than I have in the entire time I've ben knitting this sweater thanks to miscounting everything. My brain is having concentration issues *pout*

[wiseheart]

Perhaps a break would be helpful?

[yarnofariadne]

I'm sorry, that must be frustrating.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Oh, that does sound like a tough time. Wishing you good counting!

[darkcedars]

Ugh, sorry it's one of those days. Usually I'd put it down and pick it back up tomorrow, but I see you're pushing on!

[spiralicious]

But you didn't give up! May the next 20 rows go better.

[wiseheart]

No crafting today. I was baking like a fiend for Mum's belated birthday party, which - if everything goes as planned - will take place tomorrow.

[badly_knitted]

Wish your mum a happy (slightly belated) birthday from me! I hope the party goes perfectly and everyone, especially your mum, has a lovely time!

[yarnofariadne]

Happy birthday to your mum!

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Happy baking!

[darkcedars]

Happy birthday to mom!

[spiralicious]

Belated happy birthday to your mum!

[yarnofariadne]

I finished the first slipper today!

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Hurrah!

[badly_knitted]

WOOHOO! Well done!

[darkcedars]

That's great!

[spiralicious]

Hurray!

[wiseheart]

Congratulations!

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

An update.

I am working on the miniature coffeehouse.



Still collaging.



And doing jigsaw puzzles.

[darkcedars]

Oh goodness, the coffeehouse! I was actually just looking at tiny garden furniture because I'm thinking of things to do for my terrarium. :D

[darkcedars]

I am still weaving in ends on the cardigan.

Today I mostly repotted plants. I was surprised how quickly it went, but I also planned out very well who was moving to what pot (of the ones potting up) in advance, instead of spending part of the morning poking around at them. I'm trying to put my tiniest violet on a wick watering system. Usually I do not do these, but it gets overdry and then I flood it.

How tiny it is - potted in the cap of a broth carton. My shovel is an old xacto knife blade.


Also tonight I made a quick batch of drop biscuits due to an overwhelming need to bake.

[badly_knitted]

Well done with the cardigan and the re-potting.

That is such a tiny little plant! Adorable!

[althea_valara]

One row of the hoodie, some work on a doily, made a Christmas ornament for a Nerdopolis challenge.

And then I went nuts this afternoon. I had Stitch Club today, and once again everyone told me "You should totally teach this stuff!" I have various reasons for why I've never pursued it before, and one of them is that I don't have sampler patterns to use (Copyright prevents me from using others' patterns as handouts in class.) So, I have started designing a crocheted sampler scarf, with really detailed instructions aimed at the total newcomer to crochet. Who knows if I'll follow through, but for right now this is what's exciting me.

[spiralicious]

That is very exciting. Good luck :)

[spiralicious]

Today was not a good day, but I did get some crafting in.

Stitch and stream made a comeback. I started the Devilman Crybaby 2018 limited series and got another 11 rows on the scarf. I had to stop because my wrist is a little messed up today. Somehow, I managed to hurt it and my back while grocery shopping.

I also tried to add some extra glitter to my mother's birthday card with the glitter glue I found the other day, but was only semi successful. My mom is kind of a more is more person when it comes to glitter.

I also finally put pictures of the demagorgon cat house I assembled on Instagram and did some Snowflake Challenge catch up.

And a tiny meeces fic is percolating on my brain.

[badly_knitted]

Ouch! Glad you managed to get some knitting and glittering in despite the pain.

*encourages fic percolation*

[annofowlshire]

The "traditional" Imbolc jumper going well, although maybe not for the best reasons. Son was sick, then husband went down, and now I'm down, so we've been having a lot of TV time LOL

[badly_knitted]

Well, at least you're using your downtime productively! Hope you're all better soon!

[sister_raphael]

Nothing but writing, bookmarking quotes and practice photos the last few days. It's been over 100 degree f here, 34 degrees C and working in the evenings is really much cooler (still a hot, sticky mess.) A kit to make a 15th century reproduction lantern arrived unexpectedly today, so that will be a WIP soon too.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Woo! The kit sounds very intriguing! Hope you're enduring the heat!