Doily on Drugs

[Katchkan]

While in the hospital this weekend ( Had a accident ) I of course turned to my crochet as an anchor to reality. So even though they were giving me powerful pain killers I still managed to crochet. It did make me feel better knowing that at least a part of my life was normal.

But crocheting while under of the influence of Morphine can make for some interesting results.

The first picture shows how the motif is meant to connect.

The second picture shows what I ended up with on the next one. Now this problem originates several rnds back from the actual connection. I never did catch what I had done until I got home and started coming out of my stupor. I have to frog back quite a ways to get this correct.

 

But I do not ever regret my mistake here. Just having the hook in my hand and doing something normal was the best therapy possible. It didn't need to be perfect to help.

I have already decided that I am going to name this doily Morpheous when I get it complete. It will always remind me of the value of my crochet.

[Carol]

I'm impressed that you could do _anything_ on morphine! Hope you're feeling better. Cute pattern, neat color.

[catheryn]

So glad to hear you are home!! Hope everthing is much better!!

[DebbyinLV]

I feel for you and hope your doing okay now! The pattern and thread are

lovely! As Carol said it's impressive you even able to crochet, but it sure

helps the time go by when your laying in the hospital, lol. Your doily will

be beautiful when done!

[Riohnna]

Wow,,,,

[DEMET]

I hope you get well soon and your motif connection is still good looking

 

Demet

[lhasaapsolady]

Lol on the name, but it will be a beautiful doily.

[pinkroses]

I am glad you are feeling better too. I kinda like the morhinpe one. You did a good job even on drugs.

[Katchkan]

Just put a hook in my hand and I would start crocheting no matter what. DH was so smart to bring me my bag and get me going. But he knows me so well........

[Tampa Doll]

Isn't it funny how while on drugs that motif looked fine?

I swear, as long as we have a hook in our hands, we are happy.

[Katchkan]

Marv did mention that they had my attitude as good on my chart. Said I was busy KNITTING.............................

[Carol]

Knitting? Argggggghhhhh....

[mizduck]

This is your doily; this is your doily on drugs...any questions? Could be worse! Glad you're home and healing.

[sunnywolfgar]

you did a good job crocheting while on morph... wtg and wishing you to a speedy recovery~~~ love the colors you are crocheting with.

[Katy]

Wow, all sooo true. I did a spurt with my husband in the hospital. You know, sitting night and day. And crochet made it all bearable. I couldn't work on doilies though, to intricate and I couldn't see good. Just made some shawls. But it kept me happy and my mind calm. How lucky we are to have something like this for our therapy. I am anxious to see the piece when finished. The color is very pretty. Take care of yourself.

[Rosemary]

Glad that you are on the mend. What would we do without our crochet? It gets us through some tough situations.

[kokopellinelli]

Glad you're home & hopefully feeling much better.....

Drugs or No , your work is beautiful !!!!!!!!

Margi

[Lefthook]

At least you don't have to worry about a NEW addiction! and yes, the colors are lovely.

[auntbubbels]

Your biggest mistake is still better than my most perfect doily work:think

[missamorphosis]

Knitting? Some people just don't get it, do they?

The title of this thread made me chuckle. That fact that you could still crochet while on morphine made me glad to know that the craft stays with us, even when drugged up.

[Katchkan]

Thanks everyone. I did finally finish the doilly. Actually started over and kept that piece as a remembrance.I did frog it back to my mistake though. It's now doing duty as a coaster. But it's a good reminder of how much of an anchor crochet is in my life. You can see the final doily here