Stress relief at it's finest!

So I know I said in my last post that summer break is a lie but I have actually done a few things that are non-law school based. 90% of it relates to yarn. I didn't really think about the fact that I had stopped knitting once classes started but boy am I making up for it now.

First I made a baby blanket for my newest niece. 

I was somewhat out of practice and this picture was before it was washed so it looks a mess. I swear it looks much better now. 

After that, I made another baby blanket for my neighbor. 

Then I made a set of dryer balls for my sister (who'd only been asking for them for two years now!) 

And then I made myself a pair of plain black socks for the days I dare to wear pants at my internship. They are the most boring thing I've ever made but they fit their purpose perfectly. Someday I'll make it back to my crazy socks but now is not the time. Sigh.

Now a good part of these were made while I was recovering from my surgery but still. It's an impressive amount of projects!

Yarn Therapy

The crazier my life gets, the more I want to sit on the couch all day and knit. Which of course means I ultimately end up more stressed because I didn't do the things I was supposed to do because all I wanted to do was sit on the couch all day and knit. Gah. 

But I got a new pair of crazy striped socks out of the neurosis so I think it was worth it. 

Aren't those the craziest socks? I absolutely adore them! And yes, I made them mismatched on purpose. 

In the last month, I've made a basic shawl, two pairs of baby socks, 

a pair of socks for me and I'm about 90 percent done with a second shawl. And I don't even wear shawls!! I have no explanation.  

Oh, and I decided that this was the perfect time to teach myself how to crochet. So I did. (Thanks YouTube) So I also have three new dishcloths from trying out new stitches. 

Oh, and a snake. Because reasons. 

In my defense, at least a lot of it was done while on my breaks at work or in the car when Fiancé was driving but still. That is a LOT of yarn. 

However, I am feeling much more relaxed now. Whew!