Slowing Down and Catching Up

My unraveling tale this week comes not from yarn and needles . . . but from pure stupidity.

My own.

Too lazy to change my shoes (and - truth be told - not wanting to put on socks), I decided to walk the dogs yesterday in my trusty Keen sandals.  Now this style of sandal has gotten me through many a long walk (and walking vacations) in the past.  But yesterday?  Not so much.  

I could feel the blister forming on the ball of my foot just at the 1-mile turnaround-point of our walk.  By the time I got back home, it was a doozy.

Talk about unraveled!  (And I get really cranky about injuries that prevent me from moving freely.)

Upside?

Well, perhaps I'll have more time to just sit for a couple of days while it heals.  Because I've just started this summer's Through the Loops Mystery Shawl, and I have some catching up to do.

There are so many ways to . . . unravel.  Y'know?

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Today's post is part of Kat's Unraveled Wednesday.  Head on over to find out what else is unraveling!

 

Comments

[Bonny]

Is there such a thing as a fortuitous blister? I love the yarn you chose (and your matching ipad cover)! Here's hoping that free movement returns soon after some enjoyable slowing down and catching up.

[Vera]

So sorry! I know that feeling too well. But, as Bonny says your blister could be viewed as fortuitous!! Love your yarn color - beautiful! Hope your blister heals quickly.

[Juliann]

I feel your pain. I stbbed my toe last week and for a few days, I was afraid I had a broken toe. That would really mess up out walking tour that begins next week! It seems to just be bruised and I was able to get my hiking boots on so I think I dodged that one. Hope your foot heals quickly.

[Debbie]

I love your yarn colors! Hope your blister heals quickly!

[Honore´]

I wear Keen's all the time for walking too...sorry about your blister. I've not had that problem occur. Fingers crossed. As Bonny sez: every cloud has...so enjoy your respite and knit on!
Cheers~

[Vicki]

Oooh, pretty yarn! I haven't started my TTL MKAL Shawl yet!

[Jeannie Gray]

Ouch! I hate blisters. How can something so simple hurt so much?? Your shawl will be beautiful. Love the yarn!

[Patty]

Boo! There is nothing more frustrating than immobility! Glad you'll be making good use of your time. Those colors are really nice!

[Caffeine Girl]

I got a terrible blister on the bottom of one of my feet last week when I was on vacation. It took me a couple days to realize that it healed faster when I wore socks (which I hate to do in summer).

I'm already behind on the TTL Mystery Shawl, too. It is a really pretty pattern so far!

[Mary]

I'm so sorry about the blister ... but delighted you're going to have time to catch up with the TTL Mystery. Your yarn choice looks amazing and I can't wait to see the two colors together. Cheers to having an upside!

[AsKatKnits]

Blisters! Blergh! But, yay for "enforced" knitting time! XO

[Jo]

It's strange that you got a blister after wearing those Keens previously without blistering. Call in the scientists (ha ha)! You alarmed me because I own three pairs of Keen sandals. Enjoy your knitting.

[margene]

Hope the blister heals quickly and you're able to move as you wish soon! I am at about the same point in the shawl as you and have had no time to dedicate to knitting (or reading) this week. Enjoy your downtime to the fullest. xo

[kmkat]

When a foot (or feet!) hurts, life becomes torture. Hope yours is healed up nicely by now!