Can't Get Anything To Work!!

[windyknollfarm]

I decided to go in on a table at 2 craft fairs this fall with a good friend. The plan was to crochet items like scarves, purses, baby blankets, bath mits, etc. I have been trying to make scarves for the last few weeks and EVERYTHING I try doesn't turn out. My scarves are growing in width as I go. I know, I should count, but I have 2 boys 8 and 5 on summer break and an almost 9 month old girl. Erma Bomeck used to say that when her children got wild she would find a nice, safe play pen, and when they calmed down, she'd crawl out of it! That's me!! But I want so badly to do these craft fairs!! I'm going to switch gears, again, and try another pattern and another yarn. I might go onto the baby blankets as I have alot of luck with them. Thanks for listening! Carey:)

[mathwizard]

Try working on the difficult things which require more of your attention after you have put the young ones to bed. Peace will reignth and you will be able to concentrate better. I did that when my kids were little. It took a little longer but I got it done during a quieter time.

[Daisy]

Sometimes when you try too hard, things just don't work out the way you would like them too. Calm down, relax, take a deep breath and pretend like you are starting the day over......only on a good note. Don't stress out and try to keep calm when you are crocheting.....things may work out better that way.

I know that if I am tense, my stitches get too tight or I miscount or some other awful thing. Stay cool and have a glass of lemonade. Best wishes!