I’m finding knitting an aardvark has done wonders for my mental state: I have to concentrate, because I have to count the stitches, etc, and I have a great feeling of achievement when it’s completed. Also, I can do it with my feet up, and send them to people who are important to me.
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The photo was worth the wait!
I have used knitting and crochet to help calm me most of my life, welcome to my world
That is a very fine Aardvark.
I think the aardvark is terrific. I`m knitting too. I always loved going out and about but have realised that being forced to stay home has somehow made tapering the dose of prednisolone easier. I wonder if it is the extra rest I get from sitting knitting?
Love it and worth the wait.
How about an armadillo 😉😉 then when you finish the 'A's' you can move on and make a zoo. 🤗🤗
Lovely !
He's lovely. Every home should have one.😊
oh he is wonderful!
That's really good!
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