At the start of the pandemic I designed a rainbow knitting pattern as a big thank you to all the key workers. It was amazing seeing hundreds of rainbows knitted up! When the lockdown started to lift I made a sun to join my rainbow, with the idea that even after the darkest day the sun will rise. 

My cloud is the third instalment in this series of pandemic knitting patterns. Since lockdown has been lifted, almost everyone I've chatted to has said they've struggled with their mental health or have felt burnt out. I know I certainly have. I feel I'm working harder than ever, but it's a really tough time to be a small business. On top of that, the anxieties I had before lockdown seem to be amplified now the world is opening back up. 

When designing the cloud I chose a regular super chunky white yarn for my first cloud, used and a metallic black yarn to create the raindrops, and gave it a half smile. It's a reminder to me that there can't be 'good vibes only' all the time, and that's okay. 

You can find the pattern here: https://www.sincerelylouise.co.uk/blogs/sl-blog/free-cloud-knitting-pattern