ROAD TRIP!! Sometimes the best part of a project isnāt just making it, itās the adventure that comes with gathering what you need. This weekend, I took a spontaneous trip down to Montana to pick up the yarn for my blanket project, and honestly, it turned into more than just a supply run.
Crossing the border felt like a mini getaway. The fall colours were incredible, golden trees lining the highway, mountains dusted with the first hint of snow, and that crisp air that makes you want to roll down the windows just to breathe it in. I had my coffee, a good playlist, and that cozy feeling of excitement that comes with starting something new.
The border guard on the way back into Canada made my whole day. He was insanely friendly and funny. We joked around about what I was bringing home, and we both had a good laugh when he mentioned he was also a thirty-something-year-old with an 80-year-old soul.
The Unboxing Moment
When I got home, I could hardly wait to open my parcel. Even though I knew exactly what was inside, it still felt like Christmas morning. I carried the package into my living room, sat on the floor, and ripped through the plastic like a kid who canāt wait another second.
Inside was a mountain of soft, chunky yarn, all perfectly squished together. I had to check each skein, just to make sure everything I ordered had arrived, and of course, to admire every colour up close. The texture was even better than Iād imagined. I couldnāt help but pull one out, give it a little squish, and picture the blanket starting to take shape.
After the drive and all the anticipation, finally seeing (and touching!) the yarn made it feel real. This project wasnāt just an idea anymore; it was sitting right there in front of me, ready to become something beautiful.
Getting Ready to Film the Process
After unpacking all that gorgeous yarn, my mind immediately jumped to the next stepācapturing the process. Iāve always loved watching those satisfying crochet and knitting videos where you can actually see something cozy come to life, loop by loop. I want to create my own version of that, sharing the journey from start to finish.
The only problem? I quickly realized I didnāt have the right setup. Balancing my phone on random objects wasnāt going to cut it (trust me, I tried). So, I ended up ordering a tripod from Amazon for my phone. I chose this one because the price was right, and I liked that it came with a remote to start recording. It felt like the official next step, an investment in documenting the creative side of things, not just doing the project itself.
Now Iām picturing my future workspace: yarn laid out, camera steady, and that peaceful rhythm of hand weaving captured on video. Itās exciting to think Iāll be able to look back and actually see the progress, not just the finished blanket.