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Cardi Progress

When I decided to clone a shop window display cardigan I had no idea it would become such a fun project.

I just wanted something rather mindless to work on during the holidays that served as physical therapy for but didn't stress my right hand. I started on the project with just that state of mind.

It was fun picking out the yarn for it from my stash, and then finding the right pattern, and challenging myself to get it done before the end of the year. I don't often make garments on a whim, so the novelty of working on something I could wear (right away, too) added extra joy.

I am not very fast at doing anything anymore, but I am still pretty speedy at crochet. While I've been working on the cardi I've also been watching videos from young crochet business makers and what they're dealing with on YouTube. I really admire these youngsters for trying to make a living doing what they love. I am one of the very few who was able to do that with my dream, so I can say it's definitely worth it.

Would I do crochet as a business? Nope, never. Same goes for quilting, sewing and crafting. Writing is definitely enough.

Just the sleeves left to make now. I'm really delighted that I was able to figure out this cardi.

Here's everything but the sew up and the trim. If you'd like to see the finished cardi, stop by tomorrow.

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