Pacing Myself

After a couple days of finishing these blocks my right arm is very unhappy from neck to fingertips. I knew better. I should have stretched and rolled frequently, but I was so in the zone. I swore to take a break.

For two days I stared at this pile. The most arduous parts completed and I was content. We had a couple of warm days and I had work, so it was best to let my arm rest. I did some stretching and rolling and both together.

Then the weather turned and I felt spurred into action. I slowed my pace with this part. Took breaks after each row and column.

Now I’m taking the border on a little at a time. My shoulder still aches and the cold is cramping my hands. Crochet is rough on my joints, but still so satisfying.

A month and a half so far. That’s just crazy to me. No wonder my arm hurts. Sheesh. The border will take a while, but that’s just fine. Gives me a little more time to enjoy this project before I give it away.