Keep It Simple socks. Striped socks in pinks and browns. Modelled with one foot leaning against the other against a cream background

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Australis Shawl. A blue stocking stitch background with lace short rows knit in a speckled pink/purple yarn. Shawl has a lace knit on edging.

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Northern Lights hat. Stocking stitch hat with 3 diagonal lace strips. Yarn used is purple with flashes of bright green, blue and pink.

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Today I put me first. Today’s tea wasn’t great (I shan’t be having turmeric tea again) but I did make some progress with my mitten. After yesterday’s post I thought it might be nice to find out how you like to rest and unwind. How are you getting with the #WinterSanctuaryKAL? Are you finding it hard to take the time for yourself? Because I am. Welcome to the start of the #WinterSanctuaryKAL! What will you be working on this month? I don’t know about you but I always find myself feeling frazzled by mid December. It’s just that time of year where it’s just too easy to get carried away planning and preparing for everyone else and forget to make time to take care of you. For me it was to combat the loneliness of moving away from family and friends. The act of re-learning a skill that had been taught to me by people I loved, helped me to feel closer to them. The act of making something helped me to feel productive when everything else was in disarray. December can be a difficult month for many, which is why I’d like to invite you to join me in the Winter Sanctuary KAL. 🎼 There she goes, there she goes again 🎼 What was your first knitting project?