Me Made May is one of my favourite months of the year. Since I first took part ten years ago, my target has grown from wearing one me made item per week to wearing something I made every day with at least one full me made outfit per week. However, I am approaching Me Made… Continue reading Me Made May 2024
Tag: crochet
Going into hibernation.
This week I started a new chemo regime. Previously I had chemo every other week, spent most of the chemo week wired thanks to steroids, and then had a Good Week in between. I am now switching to Paclitaxel (or Taxol) weekly, which meant that last week was my last Good Week. It really feels… Continue reading Going into hibernation.
Ta Da: My Chemo Cardigan is finished
It has taken me an actual week to get around to writing this post, but I really need to do a big TA DA! My chemo cardigan is finished! I actually finished it a week ago, exactly three weeks since I started it. I don't think I have ever made something of this size so… Continue reading Ta Da: My Chemo Cardigan is finished
Chemo Cardigan Update
A couple of weeks ago I posted about the beginnings of my Chemo Cardigan. When I wrote that post I fully expected this to be a long term project. Turns out, enforced resting is an excellent opportunity to crochet the day away. So, without further ado I present my chemo cardigan update. I decided that… Continue reading Chemo Cardigan Update
Introducing my Chemo Cardigan
I taught myself to sew and crochet shortly after my mum died ten years ago. Since then, I have regularly used crafting as a tool to calm my anxious mind. In early March 2020, I spent my birthday money on some lovely yarn cakes to make a blanket. A few weeks later the world closed… Continue reading Introducing my Chemo Cardigan