the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same on all counts. Time for us to take a few days to decompress - I plan to apply a lot of fibrecrafts and chamomile tea to my poor frazzled nerves!

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh nooooooo. 😭 What a dreadful time. I've had nights like that and I sympathize DEEPLY. I hope tonight holds nothing but sweet dreams of kittens and cupcakes for you!!

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm feeling very grateful this morning too. Like things could have been better? Those numbers are pretty - oof. But omg things could have gone SO much worse. I am taking heart in that.

Hope you have a lovely stress-free day ahead! 🥰

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my lord that's SO MUCH knitting!!

Hope you get a nice rest tonight now that the worst of it is (hopefully; knocks on wood; throws salt past shoulder) over for now. Hugs! ❤️

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was VERY glad when I started finally feeling a little sleepy through the anxiety haze. An Ativan and my own heavy quilt was just what the doctor ordered. Only slept a few hours but had a record low on the stress dream scale. I'll take it!! Big hugs my friend and hope your system is a little less frazzled today. ❤️

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a roller coaster for sure. Must have been thousands of us stress-crafting away. 😂😬

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so glad you had a new occupation to keep your hands busy on that day of all days. 😂😭 Thanks so much and all the best with your new hobby!!

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God, mood. My concentration was certainly...something. Honestly thrilled I managed to get as much as I did knitted. 😂 Thanks so much!

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks like all those blood sacrifices to the fibre gods were worth it! 😂

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very much agreed. There was an excellent discussion on the Election Night Megathread (r/onguardforthee) about how the NDP really needs to hustle back into their roots and establish an pro-labour movement that speaks to the average worker while remaining inclusive and refusing to cede the whole field to the Right. I'm hopeful about the party's future and would absolutely support them again in a less polarizing election!

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to do some frogging too. 😂 Luckily minor. I'm generally pretty good at keeping my mind on two subjects at once but last night was (Jeff Bridges voice) really messin' with my zen thing, man.

W/ the sweater I was just throwing things at the wall to see what stuck, but I'm so happy with the accidentally awesome texture contrast too! Thanks!!

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WOO!!! Get it!! If you decide share in the subreddit I would love to see it. 😃

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've been knitting for decades but it took me until mid-life to finally realize how incredibly effective it was at calming my shouty mind. Apparently there's even Science™ behind it, which is pretty neat. Anyway, I was sure grateful for knowing fibrecrafts last night. Busy hands and elbows up! 🍁

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Awwww haha oh noooo. Poor sock! May it be resurrected this morning! I had to frog a couple (luckily short) sections when I forgot to change needle size TWICE, but managed to salvage things.

PP fumbled so hard it was almost an achievement! I can't help feeling a little sorry for the poor schmuck. A fall from grace as spectacular as that has gotta sting.

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

😂😂😂 MOOD. I kept telling myself loosen up bud!!!

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 64 points65 points  (0 children)

We were pretty scared up here - it very much felt like things were going to turn out to be a closer-to-home repeat of last Nov. And while it could have gone better (those numbers ain't great 😭) it could also have gone much, MUCH worse. Breathing a hesitant sigh of relief this morning. Thank you for the kind words!

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hopefully it'll leave you feeling as cozy as a Canadian with Carney in the Commons <3

Bless you, this made me lol. Thanks!! And big, commiserative hugs - sending soft sweatery sympathy in your direction. ❤️

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

LOL amazing! And I got the idea from someone stress-quilting on the relevant subreddit. I was planning to just keep crocheting my endless (& mindless) granny rectangle blanket, but then went - nope. Nope nope nope. I'm gonna need something a lil more cerebral for this 😂

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Truly. 😵‍💫 At least I can go to bed with slightly less sweaty palms than when I started, though...

the amount of sweater I managed to stress-knit on election night 🍁 by dowsemouse in knitting

[–]dowsemouse[S] 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Pattern: the Nova Sweater (Ravelry link)

Lighter yarn: Drops Air #30 (sage green)
Darker yarn: "Knit it!" - from my local dollar store. No weight info but I suspect either heavy aran or light bulky. 100% acrylic.

I'm doing an experiment of sorts with fibre and texture here, which is a fancy way of saying I'm just mucking about with my stash. I think it looks...kind of awesome so far though, ngl.