September 19, 2006
And the list goes on...
**WARNING: There are almost no pictures in this post...I'm just sayin'**
I've been thinking about making a list of all my projects for a while now, ever since Michelle did it actually. (you can check out her list, here.) My list of projects on the needles...ready or not...here it comes:
On the needles:
1. Hill Country Yarn socks: These socks have been cast on. That's it. I need to get make some progress on these bright pink socks, and I do mean bright! The color is called Bubblegum, so if you are a pink girl(or boy) then these are the socks for you! Check out the whole Hill Country Yarns color card! They have amazing colors!
2. Koigu Clapotis: I started this Clapotis (my second one) back in May when I was on a trip to Arizona. I put it down for a while because I knew that I would be teaching a Clapotis class at Colorful Yarns in July, which I did, and I wanted to be able to use it as a teaching tool. You know, show them how to do the dropped stitches, etc. After the class was over it got set aside. I intend to finish this one because I love the color of Koigu that I'm using...plus, it's Koigu! That says it all!
3. Noro Kureyon Shrug (also known as my Olympic knitting): I hate to even talk about this project. What a disappointment that I didn't get a gold medal during the Knitting Olympics. Plus, to add insult to injury, 3 of my friends started and had the nerve to finish
before me! The nerve I tell you! I will wear this shrug soon, it's getting put back on the top of the pile!
4. Harry Potter PoA scarf: There is no good reason why this silly scarf isn't done...as all my blog readers as my witness, this will be done for the next movie! (I'm pretty sure that gives me until next summer)
5. Wee Knits Sweater ("Spanky"): This is a class that I took years ago when I learned to knit. I'd say that the whole thing is about 60-70% done. I have the back and front both done. All I need are two itty-bitty sleeves...did I mention that it's all seed stitch? Umm, that could be the reason it's not finished.
6. Sienna Cardigan (aka Pink malabrigo sweater)I have the whole back almost finished. I was cruising along on this sweater and I realized that I needed to get some class samples knit up. This is a high priority knit to me because a)it's Malabrigo and b)it's such a great pink sweater. I will be wearing this sweater this winter!
7. Dad's felted clogs: These are about 2 hours away from being done. I feel really bad that I haven't delivered these to him yet. Seeing as they were a birthday present...for his birthday...in July. Oops. Luckily I have a very loving and understanding Dad. These also are on the top of the list to get done. They dwell on my night stand so that I can see them when I wake up and when I go to sleep!
8. Alien Illusion Scarf: I took a class on this scarf a few years ago now and it really hasn't been touched since. I don't even know if this one really counts since technically I took it off the needles and put it on waste yarn years ago. I think I might have one, possibly two alien faces knit.
9. Seraphim Shawl: I am loving working on this shawl! It's a great pattern and I just love the yarn that I'm using. It's Plain and Fancy Sheep and Wool. (no, they don't have a website, bummer!) I'm still on the mostly stockinette portion of the shawl, all the lace is on the edge. I'm hoping to have this done in time to wear it at Rhinebeck this year!
10. Bloggers Afghan: This project took a hiatus this summer, but I'm bringing it back out! I'm hoping to get back in the rythmn of knitting one square a week.
11. Leapin' Lizards Afghan: Love this project! You can join the knitalong, or at the very least read all about it on the Leapin' Lizards blog!
12. Fair Isle Jazz scarf: This was started last spring with my knitting group. We all loved the one that Michelle was knitting so much, that we all picked out colors, remember?! I'm actually not that far into the first fair isle section, but I'm going to pull it back out and work on it in the next few months. That's the plan at least!
13. Not So Green Gables: What happened with this project? I was going along so great, making progress, and then I just quite working on it! I've knit through the lace section, and if I remember correctly, I have just a few rounds to go before I take the stitches off for the sleeves. I'm thinking that this one is not going to get knit on much before Spring.
The following projects can now Rest In Peace:
**Click on the picture above to see the fate of my mystery stole!**
1. Mystery Stole 2006: This project quickly lost it's mystery for me, even though I was knitting it with Koigu. I love the idea, but I just didn't think I would wear a rectangular stole that often. R.I.P. Mystery Stole!
2. Rowan Plaid sweater: I have had a sweaters worth of Rowan Plaid in my stash for 2 years now. (color 164, Sea Thistle) Last winter I started a sweater from the Plaid book...but I was never thrilled with it. I only have about 5 inches of a sleeve done, so it's not too painful to just rip it out. I'm going to wait until I find the perfect sweater, that I just can't live without, to knit up this luscious yarn! R.I.P. Rowan Plaid.
3. Hallowig: Will I really ever finish a bright pink, acrylic, knitted wig? This one may be saved...but it's not very high on the priority list. R.I.P. Hallowig.
4. Summer Tweed Tank: This was meant to be a gift for a friend, but somewhere along the way (and over the years it has been languishing on the needles in the WIP bin) I've lost where I am in the pattern. It's getting ripped. R.I.P. Summer Tweed Tank.
For those of you that read this entire list, I thank you. It's at times overwhelming to me that I have this many projects on my needles...but then I remember that I am the boss of my knitting! I don't need to feel guilty, why should I?! I'll get things finished eventually, right? There are a few projects on the horizon that I'm excited about and will be casting on for sometime soon. I'm hoping that this list will help me be a little more realistic about getting things finished...we'll see how that goes.
Posted by Stacey at September 19, 2006 08:21 AMStacey,
Thanks for sharing your list with us. It makes me feel so much better about ALL the projects I have on needles and on hold. I always feel like I start but don't finish enough projects. I really don't like it when people see me knitting something and then when they ask about it later, I have to say it is on hold. I think they think I never finish anything. I did finish the victorian driftwood shoulder shawl. I have been showing it to everyone!! Though I can't wait to see when the knit bloggers afghan is done. (ok, I just want to see my yarn knit up into a square).
Great list! I actually enjoyed making mine. It forced me to revisit some of those projects that I adore but that have been packed away (Tartan Jacket anyone?) and unloved for so long. Quite the motivator. Now if I only had more time to knit... :D
Posted by: Michelle at September 19, 2006 04:28 PMahwiohfo;wejf;. aoiwej;faewf. Seriously dude. If I made a list like that, i'd have to jump out my window. the list is long, and nothing is getting love right now except the scarf for scarf exchange. Bravo to you for having the courage to write them all out.
Posted by: cyn at September 19, 2006 04:40 PMIt ws very courageous to put some of the projects out to pasture that weren't working for you. I think we all need to do that more often. I believe I will publish a similar list. I like how you acknowledged what was and wasn't working. It's been too warm for felted slippers so your Dad will have toasty feet soon enough.
Knit on
I love seeing your list of projects out lik that. It helps to remember what all else you've got waiting to be finished and getting started on other things. You'll get them done. Just stay focused. Plus if you get something like the baby sweater finished, you can cast on for something else. Although you do have to finish Seraphim before Rhinebeck!
Posted by: Wanda at September 19, 2006 04:44 PMI feel less lonely. UFO's Let's see...sweater for soon-to-be born grandson, 2 felted purses-lovely pink sassy ones- (one for my daughter and one for her friend), sweater for hubby (three years in the making thusfar), afghan for knitting Olympics, sweater for me, mitered afghan for a friend getting married in August-this is my current hardworked on project, MDK warshcloths, and that is all I will admit to! And, oh, I have time to knit as my husband works and I take care of our home and the girls are grown and gone!
Posted by: Julie at September 19, 2006 04:54 PMYou have a TON of knitting going on!
In the pattern for Seraphim Mim tells how to shorten the shawl. Since mine is 8' across the top you might have enough if you shorten it by
about 24 rows. That should still make it plenty big and you might finish it with 2 balls. I used less than half of the third ball.
Good luck...we'll be so well dress;-)
Posted by: margene at September 19, 2006 05:08 PMgahhh you must have one stash of needles for all those projects!
Get knitting! ;)
It was fun to read through your list and see that you have really not gotten any further on the alien scarf either. Remember, we took that class together? It was my first class but I never stuck with that project. It was sad to see that the summer tweed tank is dying. But alas, I will survive! It was the thought that counts and I love you for it! Miss you! See you in about 2 weeks!
Posted by: RayLynn at September 19, 2006 06:03 PMi am looking forward to seeing the noro shrug :)
so where do you store all these?
Posted by: amy at September 19, 2006 06:33 PMI recently made my list and came to the same realization you did - I don't need to feel guilty at ALL. You've got some awesome stuff in the works - can't wait to see how they finish up.
Posted by: wenders at September 19, 2006 06:36 PMThat list isn't so bad really and at least you are brave enough to let some of them RIP. I have problems admitting I'm not going to finish something. Are you going to be at TC Friday?
Posted by: Kim at September 19, 2006 07:52 PMOh gosh, you mean I'm not the only one with a list like that? Makes me feel better!
Posted by: VaxGirl at September 20, 2006 04:05 PMI love the statement that you are the boss of your knitting, that is great! I really doubt that there is a knitter out there with only one project on their needles, unless they just learned! No reason to feel guilty! I think it is great to be surrounded by projects, makes you feel needed!! They need us to finish them!! :)
Great list. You sound super busy!
Posted by: bendingpeak at September 21, 2006 03:13 PM