Well I managed to finish my KAL Mobius Strip Cowl in the allotted time.
The hardest part was Kitchener stitching the tube.
My arthritic hand coped...lol...but my thumb is kind of sore.

Skein Yarn Solstice Kit - Blackberry & Stone. https://skeinyarn.com/
Pattern is https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/velvet-mirror-cowl by Andrea Mowry.

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An arthritis flare-up in my left hand, especially my thumb, had stopped me knitting for the past 5 weeks.
I started my cowl for Skein Yarn’s Accessories KAL on 1st June. The KAL finishes 31st July.
Last night I knitted a few rows without too much pain. Big question - can I do the remaining 49 rows then Kitchener the ends together by then?
(Yes, I'm using my beloved DPNs, I honestly don't like circular needles...lol).

Skein Yarn Solstice Kit - Blackberry & Stone. https://skeinyarn.com/
Pattern is https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/velvet-mirror-cowl by Andrea Mowry.

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Aches and Pains: Day Two

Yesterday I said that I was tired and everything hurt. Today is more of the same.

I’ve got arthritic pain in my fingers which makes typing not great. It should pass – it usually does.

I’m stiff and lethargic again. Today is likely not to be especially productive.

Plus, on the mental health side of things, my brain decided that it needed to rip the lid of the box where I hide all the pain of having not seen my children in a long time. I cram that down there for a good reason – so I can somewhat cope with life. I did not need that from my dreams. I prefer the ones where I’m holding a sword and duelling the devil or there are zombies, or spaceships or something. You know, stuff that makes for a great story idea.

I’ll probably get through today with a combination of watching Space Engineers lets plays and maybe a bit of light gaming. I’ve no plan to do much exercise because, quite frankly, I’m just not that motivated right now.

Still, tomorrow is another day, right?

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https://mattsbigfatarse.com/health/mental-health/aches-and-pains-day-two/