Preparing for Flight: Why I’m taking a rest week.
If you’ve been following along lately, the forest has been a busy place. Between launching the Peek-a-boo Forest on Etsy and coaxing my new mushroom guy out of the skeins, my creative engine has been running at full throttle.
But even the birds in the canopy and the creatures in the undergrowth know when it’s time to tuck in and go quiet. This week, I’m doing the same. I’m taking a rest week, and I wanted to share why "stillness" is actually a vital part of my making process.
The "Fallow Field" Philosophy
In nature, a field isn't "lazy" when it sits empty for a season; it’s recovering the nutrients it needs to grow something spectacular next time. I’ve realized that if I don’t give my hands and my mind a moment to settle, the "whimsy" starts to feel like "work."
To keep the magic in my shop—and my head—I need to step away from the yarn stash and the patterns to just be.
What a Rest Week Looks Like
For me, "rest" isn't just naps (though there might be a few!). It looks like:
Observing instead of Creating: Going for walks without looking for "content," just looking at the moss.
Filling the Well: Visiting family, sipping tea, and letting my imagination wander without a deadline.
Preparing for Flight: Like a bird gathering strength before a long journey, this rest is what will fuel my next big creative leap.
See You in the Stories!
Even though I’m taking a step back to recharge, I won’t be disappearing entirely! I’ll still be popping into my Instagram Stories throughout the week to share little snippets of forest life and the adventures I’m on. Stories are my favorite way to stay connected in a low-pressure way while my crochet hooks take a well-deserved nap.
Thank you for supporting not just my art, but the human behind the stitches. I’ll be back soon, refreshed and ready to fly.
With magic and joy,
Erin
