More thoughts on the knitayear

I’m feeling positive about how the next stage of the project is taking shape.I have a great potential space to really put into practice what I believe are the benefits of the project.
I’ve been able to see clearly what I achived with the year …….. as well as being a carer , single parent,involved with carer support & being on the nhs carers reference group I have engaged with community groups & knitters from all over London & further away ( including Canada & America ) completed a whole 24.5 feet of knitayear piece, exhibited in 2 art trails  & I’m so pleased with the whole experience.
Onwards ………..

Reclaiming,phoenix from the flames

During the walk this morning I gathered some sticks to use in a little fire.I was mindful whilst collecting that I needed something to release a lot of stress & resentment that had built up .I love the symbolism of the phoenix & so a fire was lit.
It took me back to happy times ,the bright flames & warmth were just right.
I feel much better.
It hasn’t been easy to express how I’ve felt lately & doing so via the blog in a public way  perhaps not the way I would naturally choose, but it is one way to feel that I’m being heard.to have those two comments lifted my spirits & gave me a connection outside of my own life.
Now its time for me to remember that every moment can be joyous …

Things I saw on a walk reclaiming a life for myself

I’ve been making an effort to get out for a walk whenever circumstances allow.
I’m re discovering my simple joy at finding a new bit of this vast city.
I took some time for myself,walking along looking at the water was a cue for some reflection about my life.for some time I’ve felt invisible,swamped by & overwhelmed by my caring role.as things are improving I can take time for me.going for walks,connecting with the earth & other people is healing for me,a slow feeling of remembering myself is forming.Im also going to start a journal again,I have missed doing that since the knitayear ended.
Any thoughts on reclaiming a life for yourself are welcome,whether from a carers perspective or otherwise,thanks.
Yesterday I walked from mile end,through the ecology & sculpture park,alongside the canal ….. enjoying the water,reeds,trees,narrowboats,conversation with friendly people & on up to Roman road.
From there along to York Hall via charity shops & vegetarian cafe , to see a unique event.
York Hall has an installation that produces clouds indoors ! The clouds formed & then floated slowly or zoomed upwards to rest on a net suspended across the ceiling.the photos haven’t come out as well as I hoped but does give an idea.
Some info taken from net about the event..
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Exhibitions: , Art, Installation,
Design
How Much: Free!
To celebrate the launch of their new
studio, architecture and design duo
Pernilla & Asif are putting on
something a wee bit special.
For one day only, they’re filling York
Hall in Bethnal Green with a floating
canopy of fluffy white clouds. Just
what London needs on these grey
November days!

Day 3,the night before the hanging up in the library

I’ve had such a busy day,I really wanted to just focus on the knitayear piece but life had other ideas.3 appointments & a very sore mouth .
The yarn is a donated acrylic…..I wanted to knit more but my arm is too painful after physiotherapy this morning.
Tonight I’m glad that my partner is cooking dinner & daughter is cutting out my knitayear cards.

Countdown,day 6 & the return of the Llama yarn

I’m sat on the sofa with all I need for the knitayear in front of me.
As the knitting came tumbling out of the bag so did the missing ball of Llama yarn.
This is Handspun by my friend Jo in Cornwall.
Although I am a vegan & do not use wool for myself , for this project I have accepted donations of all kinds.
Working with an ecological view it is preferable to me to use yarns that would otherwise end up in landfill.
Any yarns left over will be used to make mice,fish,cup cosies & other small projects.
I’ve changed to some bamboo needles today as the plastic ones are in danger of snapping under the weight of the piece.

A small harvest of thanks

These potatoes are my small harvest.it is tiny when compared to previous years.however I’m so thankful as this small harvest shows me that no matter what the difficulties & pain of this last year there is always growth & the possibility of a rich harvest.
Feeling the rich earth on my hands , the sun on my arms was a healing moment for me today.