A eulogy to my first pair of socks

I thought that as February is coming to an end I should give an update on how I am doing with my 2016 resolutions so far, but as I don't have many photos to go with such a post I'll do that in March instead.

However, that first resolution for 2016, to learn to knit more advanced things, like socks.... Well...tick!

A few weeks ago I started my first pair of socks and now they are finished!!!!

I won't go into the detail of the construction, it is all on my Ravelry account. But I am over the moon! I decided to learn to knit partly because I wanted to learn to make cosy socks. And now I can!

They have a couple cosmetic issues, and I did manage to get the foot of one sock longer than the foot of the other, but it doesn't matter. They are finished and what's more important, they are warm and comfortable. And they are an achievement. A very small one, but nevertheless, one I needed.

Let me tell you, this year has not been amazing so far. In many ways it's been lovely and I'm very lucky to have the life I have and to be free and safe and secure and loved every day. But there have also been some bad news this year. And some days I've felt like I'm walking in mud. Slowly moving forward and with great effort.

So to forget about it all and focus on just turning that heel and succeeding...well, it sure is therapeutic.

That has been an important thing for me to learn. When the big problems seem unresolvable or the big goals far away, it really helps to solve a small problem or achieve a small goal. It restores the 'I got this' confidence.

I gotta say, I never thought socks would make me feel so good! But there you have it, my anti-anxiety drug.

I'm keen on start on my first jumper. Stay tuned for its mood-altering effects. :) x