Winter Passtimes ~ Durham Region Photographer

In the depths of our bitter Canadian winter, I have found myself needing something to keep me busy while minding my children that doesn't involve my full attention. The moments that they need to play on their own but I don't want to be far. These are wonderful times but also trying in the deep of winter where cabin fever can set in when it is -20 degrees C and going outside is not really fun at all. This is when ones nose hairs start to freeze and in my case, contacts feel like they are going to shatter in my eyes.

I searched through the local craft store yesterday for some pretty yarn to take up crocheting. It has been nearly 7 years since I attempted to learn and managed to make a few simple scarves. I forgot how soothing and rewarding this hobby can be. I have a feeling I am not quite doing it right but what I am doing seems to have come back to me like riding a bike. I also tried my hand with knitting and believe I am getting the two mixed up...I am hoping to take out some library books this week to see if I might be able to learn a thing or two to get me on track and hopefully start making my own gorgeous knit items...starting with a blanket perhaps? What is amazing about this pass time is that it seems to be making such a huge come back in popularity with adults and youth alike. In the photography industry, knit hats, blankets and newborn nests, etc. are all the rage for newborn and baby photography. The simplicity, textures, colours and the feeling of being home made, much like the little wee ones being photographed go perfectly together. I am a tad bit envious of all my friends whom I have met over the years that have a talent in this area and fear that I lack the patience to fully learn a pattern other then simple straight lines. Rome wasn't built in a day and for now I am content to make something simple and, well, you never know, I just might be patient enough to learn more ;).