Winter Blues

Every year I struggle with this. I don't want to go anywhere, don't want to work out, I end up gaining weight and I just complain all the time about how cold it is. So this year I want to change that.   Jan-April  are the hardest months to get through however I have found this great article about  flipping the script!
Just because I have been this way in the past does not mean I have to act like this every year. It's time I shift my thoughts in a more positive direction.
For some reason I hate the feeling of sweating in the cold. It just creeps me out because I will be sweating and touch my face and my cheeeks will be ice cold...that is why i have not pursued any outdoor activities...Okay, I just wanted to take time to explain that...Now on to the positive.

If I want to get through the next 3 months and meet my 10 lb weight loss goal then I will need to change my actions and the way I think.

1st- It's ok to workout at home.   I need to realize that working out at home is just as effective as the treadmill at the gym.  The reason why I have not gone to the gym is that it is soooo cold and the parking is so far away from the building! I need to be okay with working out at home, besides, I have noticed I sweat more when I work out at home. (i do the hiit programs and zumba at home)

2nd-Embrace the couch.  Of course do this only after a workout. But during the summer months I'm such a busy body. I am doing projects around the house, painting, gardening, hiking etc so maybe during these 3 months I should look at is as a break because once the sun is out...its on.

3rd-Crochet away.  Why not take advantage of these months by making handmade gifts? I need to know it's okay to crochet. I'm not going to view myself as lazy anymore! and at least crocheting keeps me out of the fridge.


Speaking of Crochet, Look what I found....

  What great timing right? I was just blogging about how much I love to crochet and during these winter months I'm going to take advantage of using up my stash.
This also goes along with my resolution of saving money...using what I already have instead of going out and buying more stuff.  Staying in and creating rather than going out shopping!

I keep most of my yarn in a bin under my bed...then I keep what I'm working on in a wicker basket in my living room.  I would love to use up this  yarn.

So the purpose of the Stash Buster Challenge is to make projects with the yarn you already have. I'm going to attach this pattern again (i know most of you are probably sick of these slippers).  

But these slippers are a perfect project for left over  yarn and it's a great gift for anyone and you can make them in very little time.

I have some other patterns to share with you as soon as I get the projects finished.

Until next time!

I know...enough already

 

I can't help it. It is cold outside and I have been a major couch potato. 

That is why I have started another 10 pound challenge. (to lose 10 lbs) but thats for another post.

But if you knew how easy this pattern is you would do it too. (well and if you didn't have a life hehehe)

I need to make one more pair for my husband. They are so comfortable and he has mentioned he would like a pair.

The flower is a pattern that I just made up myself. I did 12 dc in a circle. the next round is this: 5dc in one stitch then slip stitch in the next stitch, repeat that for the whole round and your done!

Well thats all I have for now, check out other projects below:

Itty bitty crochet

I cannot believe I was up until 3am crocheting!!  I found a pattern for some cute little booties and I just had to make them.  Whenever I start to crochet or sew I get lost in time. I kept trying different patterns and different yarns because I was so excited to make a cute little bootie, I could not go to bed until I perfected it but it never happened- I could not find my G Hook anywhere??!!! The next closest size was an E Hook and it just wasn't working.

Here is what I came up with, It's not perfect, I was using the wrong size hook so I decided I needed to go to bed considering it was 3am.

Source: craftsy.com via delilahthomas on Pinterest

I just can't believe how cute these are. I love when they make them with 2 different colors.
The only problem is ..I can't buy a pattern because of my goal of saving money and being on a budget.

  So I'm in search of a free pattern, and this one is actually a free pattern on Ravelry.com

Source: ravelry.com via delilahthomas on Pinterest

I'm putting the baby booties on hold for a bit.

I did whip up these adult size slippers.

They are put together in no time at all...Maybe an hour? I'll have to time it.

See my original post for pattern info.

And while taking a picture of my finished projects my dog decided he wanted his pictures taken! He came and layed right in front of the camera.

LOL, I love him!

crochet slippers

What do you think?

I love them and you would not believe how EASY they are!

Source: originalandrea.blogspot.com via delilahthomas on Pinterest

These slippers are what gave me the inspiration and I'm so happy she posted a simple tutorial on her blog.

The flowers that I added were my own pattern.

I heart yarn!

So these ones I made as a gift so they don't fit me..

See, they are a little baggy around the ankle but for a size 9 foot it will feet perfect.

I immediately wanted a pair for myself, here is a little work in progress of them.

And here they are on me! So snug warm and perfect! I would like to  embelish them a little but my feet were cold and I was in a hurry.   

Hope you like what you see! I'm going to make More, more more!  

Here are some more ideas for slippers that I found on pinterest:

Source: craftsy.com via delilahthomas on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via delilahthomas on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via delilahthomas on Pinterest

Source: craftscrazy.com via delilahthomas on Pinterest

And aren't these the cutest!!  So tiny and cute. I would have so much fun making these.

Until next time!

More crochet and/or other projects found here:

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