I was driving to the library on my way home from work last night when I noticed a new hobby shop in one of the strip malls on the way. Let’s not talk about the enormous late fees I paid off at the library - it was depressing to turn in unread books and pay them money to boot.

But about the hobby shop. Specifically, it is a yarn shop and I wish I could remember the cutesy name, but at the moment it escapes me. Immediately I thought of Deb and Fluid Pudding, my two favorite blogger-knitters/crocheters. And then the random thought crossed my addled, nauseated brain that knitting/crocheting is something I can do when languishing in bed when I’m still so ill and then maybe later if I happen to end up on bed rest.

Yes, I think of the possibility of bed rest already. I know. Nothing is wrong - yet. There’s still time.

I can’t work on jewelry when in bed. So I’m not working on jewelry. I miss it. And I had to cancel a custom bridal order (and refund the deposit - ouch) because I just can’t function, especially after a day at work. I am participating in my mother’s open house in mid-September and I don’t know how I’ll do it - I won’t have any new inventory to show and that makes me sad, and I don’t know how I’ll endure the customer service part of the open house when I’m feeling like puking for most of the day.

Anyway, back to the knitting/crocheting idea. It’s crazy, really. I don’t need a new hobby, especially when my current hobby is a fledgling small business. I need to stay focused on that. Even though the idea of having something to do with my hands while languishing in my bed is nice. Instead, I’ll continue to admire those who do knit and crochet with such amazing skill. I’m proud to say that I own creations from both Deb and FP and I hope to own more from their talented hands in the future.

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1. I don’t know if you’re looking to be talked out of it or not, but I find I really can’t knit or crochet while in bed. I have to be essentially sitting up (can be reclined, but not much beyond what a recliner allows). And if you’re still feeling pukey - I find that it makes carsick nausea worse than it normally is. Haven’t tried it while feeling ill and stationary, but suspect that it might not be a good thing for while feeling icky.

   That said...I do love doing both. So if you do decide to do it, I think you’ll enjoy it!

   Posted by beth  on  08/28/08  at  01:07 PM

2. Holding work up while laying on your back can be done, but it sucks.  Best done sitting or reclining, rather than laying down.  However, if you want to try, you should get yourself one of those “I taught myself to knit/ crochet” kits with the book and some needles/ hooks in it (they’re about $20).  I learned from my mom years ago, but it never really clicked until I got the book. It teaches a variety of stitches and tricks and each book has some basic patterns.

   Good luck!

   Posted by caltechgirl  on  08/28/08  at  01:25 PM

3. I’m not really prone when in bed most of the time. I’m up there mostly because the rest of the house is too cold. Unfortunately, to get the top floor cool enough that we don’t need the ceiling fan running (which makes me nauseated), the AC keeps the lower floors way too cold for my morning sickness to handle. It’s a weird problem, I know.

   Anyway, the point is that I am sitting up most of the time. I’m not really taking on a new hobby, it was just one of those fleeting thoughts I had when I saw the store.

   Posted by jen  on  08/28/08  at  01:36 PM

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