wip aka wanting instant perfection

 I was hoping to be able to post how well this project was going.  Yes there is a slight issue with the back  . It seems awfully long  but after reassuring myself that it's a jacket  and meant to be long I was quite happy

So on to the front. By time I am on a roll . I know the pattern the tension is better and the style of pattern makes more sence  so I started the shaping I had one lot of four left to do at which time should have thirty stitches . A quick.count and I realise I alreAdy have thirty two so started ripping back  one row at time the pile next to the fabric is only part of that I had to undo. Needless to say am.Fed up. And pushed it aside  already to start again another day. Having a tantrum over a few messed up rows may seem.childish but  I bet am.Not the only one . Go on confess it's happened to you too

marvoulous Mandela

I do supply in schools and we did a project  on mandalas . I love how detailed and pretty  they are. I was itching to have a go at one . I have seen some  Really intricate ones . This one seems quite simple but I like  the colour and overall effect it gives.

This crochet one come from the simply crochet mag. Research suggest the mandala represents order  and balance  . Which  I guess is true as i find these really relaxing to make.






However what I found less relaxing is how long it took to get a decent photo. I blocked the project as you are told to in my case had no choice it wouldn't lie flat lol  but it really helped the project look good but try as I might I couldn't get a good photo . I have seen so many good blogs with amazing pics  mine never seem to show the work as it truly is. I saw on mummy bunny blog a post about photography think I will be preceding tips lol