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I can relate to the yarn stash becoming a problem @Judi9877 in my case it's usually just not being able to resist buying beautiful yarns without having a project in mind, so then they just sit in my cupboard, waiting for me to find the right project that suits the quantity I bought. It's definitely not the best method but I have started to get a bit better about it!

I'd love to do a trip to Bendigo to check out the Woolen Mills. Maybe I'll have to plan a day trip soon! By the way I have just removed the specific date of your trip there, just to be cautious regarding anonymity.

I hope you can upload a photo of the sweater, I'd love to see!

I'm currently knitting my first pair of socks for myself. I've knit a pair for my dad and some newborn socks, so I'm excited to have my own!

@Judi9877 yes, wool is more delicate to wash but it's so hard to get woollen clothing these days. My mum knitted me a wool jumper in a beautiful pink colour and my friends' mum washed it, then ironed it as it was still wet and totally ruined it. She and I were both pretty peeved.

Your colour combination sounds amazing and I hope you post a photo or 2 when it's complete.

I have a wool cardigan from when I worked at Telstra, I got it second hand from a colleague and even though I left the big T in 2008 the cardigan is still in perfect condition and I refuse to part with it. It's dark blue with a small T logo on it so I can get away with wearing it.

I am starting another diamond painting, just can't decide which one to do!

 The Diamond Art Painting I've finished recently. This one was pretty fun to do. You can become addicted real quick. I'm not quite addicted yet though!

Anybody else also diamond dotting?

Hi everyone.

I have attempted many crafts over the years including; jewellery making, scrap booking and rock painting. I've now found fibre arts - something i can do in bed on a day where im well but not enough to get up - but I can also take with me.

I started crocheting for the 5th or 6th time when my chronic fatigue first became SEVERE almost 3 years ago. This time it stuck. I've made blankets and beanies, shopping bags and headbands - but my favorite is usable home wares - from face cloths and scrubs to oven mitts and hand towel toppers. I suck at getting items to be identical in size- but my quality is pretty high - i guess cos im slow.

This past winter I have started to learn knitting - and again the youtube tutorials have really helped.

Focussing on counting and repetitive movements can lead to some great mindfullness, and then the identifying patterns and repeats helps the adhd slow down. I love my stitch markers and have quite a collection of tools and yarn. Im trying to do no-spend for the rest of the year and am starting on my Christmas gifts.

As a begginner knitter following a KnitALong fir the Ranunculus sweater was a great achievement. I've since washed and worn this jumper (made with Alpaca wool which us quite pricey) and want to shorten the sleeves, but keep the longer cuffs....

Reminder to self: Its okay to restart your projects - as long as you take photos to remind yourself how much you've improved.

On worse days I jump onto the Facebook beginner groups and offer support where I can.

@FearofUnknown hey there, my apologies for not responding earlier. I have only just come back to this thread and saw your message. I love your diamond painting.

I also diamond dot. I like how I can do it and not have to think. I like how I don't have to choose colours and the like as with colouring which I also do. I get anxious with choosing colours so don't colour as much as I'd like to.

I'll upload the next one I complete. I tend to go through stages where I'll do several paintings in a row, then I'll leave them for a while.

@SweetMonster that jumper is beautiful. I absolutely love the colours.

I have never been able to knit or crochet. My mum and her 2 sisters used to be great at knitting so mum was disappointed when I didn't do so well in sewing class at school!

You have a gift my friend 🙂

that jumper is beautiful @SweetMonster

Hello @ENKELI , @Judi9877 , @FearofUnknown , @Ru-bee

@ENKELI i have a love hate relationship with sewing.

Fun facts - to undo crochet (and bulk-knitting) its called FROGging... because you "rip it, rip it" and to undo knitting but in slow and steady (like a handful of stitches) the process is called TINKing. Because you are knitting each stitch off, in reverse.

There are some many pages, groups snd youtubes these days - and im always available to give supportive suggestions (it may take me some time but im usually around in the fb beginner groups)

@Shaz51 it was so beautiful to work with. I love the yarns that have subtle colour changes like this. And alpaca is so soft ... it feels like a gentle hug when I wear it.

@FearofUnknown Hey, I love diamond dot art! It's so relaxing and is a great distraction for me. I've gotten a few from Kmart. Do you know of any other cheap places to get them? I've seen a few in other stores but they're a lot more expensive. 🖊💎