The Courtyard

Hi there, my next project will be Calliope’s Meadow and I’m a little bit confused about where to start as the info sheet that came with the package said to start 4 inches in from each corner but elsewhere on this form I think that I saw Krista say that with that pattern we start from the middle? Krista or anyone else who has done this pattern would you let me know where you think the best place to start is? Thank you 🙏

I thought I'd let folks here know that I was interviewed for the podcast Why I Knit, which is a podcast about how knitting benefits people's mental health. I mention Avlea and Krista West in the interview, as it was this site, her designs, and her writing that got me started on the fiber arts path. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discovering-a-grounded-joy-with-christina/id1594861856?i=1000669988131

I am working my way through my first project and loving this new stitching challenge, but i’m struggling with my eyesight and find a difficult to do this type of fine work in low light. Do any of you use magnifying lenses or special types of lights in order to illuminate your work and make it a bit more peaceful? Any advice appreciated as I will be heading into a two week meditation retreat and would love to, do as much stitching as possible while I am there…