I don’t know what to do with myself…I only have one project on the needles. That’s right…one! Forecast is coming along great�??I am loving the texture of the pattern�??although I have had to ignore it a little to make 6 swatches for a finishing class I am taking at my LYS on Saturday. I am very excited for the class and just know afterward I will be an expert finisher. I just know it!
I have been wanting to cast on for other projects but I think I have too many things I want to do and that is making it difficult to decide. Plus sister/roommate Kara and I made a yarn diet pact that we won’t buy any new yarn until Estes Park in June. That’s right…June! I was committed until I saw Knit and Tonic’s entry today. How much do I love the allhemp6 cool hemp ponchette? I love it…so much. Pre-yarn diet Erin would have purhased the pattern and the yarn today. Kara tells me I can buy the pattern but not the yarn. Oh the agony. What good is the pattern without the yarn? Argh. Hrumf.
So this leads me to my next train of thought, the projects that have been tempting me but have not yet made it on the needles. Every day the list grows and alters. Some of the projects I have purchased yarn for, others are just a glimmer in my eye. Here it is as it stands today:
Socks (Due to a recent obsession with sock yarn, I must start knitting more socks.)
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Simply Lovely Lace Socks (Interweave Knits Spring 06)
…love these and will probably make next with my sweetgeorgia moss yarn (see right and make sure you expand the picture so you can see the pretty blue undertones to the yarn�??ohhh I love it). -
Jaywalkers (Magknits/Grumperina)…this seems to
be an initiation of sorts�??all sock knitters must at some point in their lives knit Jaywalkers. Plus I have the perfect stripy yarn (see right). -
Over-the-Knee Stockings (Handknit Holidays)…tried to knit these already but the yarn was all wrong on way too large needles so I frogged.
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Mata Hari (Craftoholic…scroll her gallery to see the picture)…have some hottish pick Lorna’s Laces yarn I am thinking of using for these.
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Springgrass (Craftoholic…scroll her gallery to see the picture)…v.v. pretty.
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Bed Sock (Knitting Vintage Socks)…I want to buy some nice cashmere as the pattern recommends. -
Hedera (Knitty.com)…a lot like the simply lovely lace socks, perhaps too much?
Clothes/Sweaters
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Rambling Rose (Rowan 39)…bought Rowan 4-ply Soft for this sweater in color
#378, Daydream (see right) . I want to start pretty soon. -
Streakers Shrug (Interweave Knits Spring 06)…love this but no yarn yet.
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Somewhat Cowl (Knit and Tonic)…great work top but again, no yarn.
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Argyle Deep-V Vest Revisited (Eunny)…want to knit one that fits this time. Maybe I need to choose different yarn?
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Bonita Shirt (Interweave Knits Summer 06)…can’t really tell if I like this yet since all I have seen is the small preview picture but I want to make a good summer top and this one looks pretty.
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Beth (Rowan Ribbon Twist Collection)…I have been wanting to knit this one for a while but just don’t want to spend the money to knit it in Ribbon Twist…and yet I like the ribbon twist look so I am stuck. Still want to knit it though�??any good substitutes?
Scarves/Wraps
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allhemp6 cool hemp ponchette (kpixie.com)…my new obsession.
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Trellis Scarf (Interweave Knits Spring 06)…
have the most beautiful Schaefer Anne sock yarn (see yarn) that I want to use for this or another wrap. -
Icarus Wrap (Interweave Knits Summer 06)…again, have only seen the preview but think it looks gorgeous.
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Branching Out (Knitty.com)…have long wanted a nice lace scarf and love all the versions of this one I have seen all over the blogosphere.
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Dad’s Sharfik (Grumperina)…bought some knit picks Andean Silk yarn in Slate for this one.
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Baltic Sea Stole (Fiber Trends)…do have some gorgeou
s Kaalund Expressions yarn in the color Silky Oak bought in New York that I could use for this (see right). -
Print O’ The Wave Stole (Eunny Jang)…could use the Kaalund for this too.
I am thinking I should always have a sock on the needles and 2 other projects (one big, one less so.) That sounds about right to me. So what do you think? Which projects should I put on the fast track?
The following 4 comments were originally left at blogspirit:
The constant knitter conundrum! All of your wish list projects look lovely – no matter what you pick I look forward to seeing your progress in the coming months!
What a great knitting list! While I would be thrilled if you knit both my socks really fast
, I have to say that I loved Pomatomus. It’s so beautiful and fun to knit. The Beth sweater is on my list too, I have some recycled Ribbon Twist to use, but I think you could use any chunky weight yarn for this, or maybe a polar weight. Elann often has some good alternatives in those weights.
Hi! I’m a Utahn too, who subscribes to your blog but have only lurked up until now. I swear, I’m not creepy, just quiet. I decided to de-lurk all over the place this week, so howdy.
I love to read people’s project lists. It’s so interesting to see what we have in common and what we totally DON’T have in common. You and I often have differing tastes, but I bought the Deep V pattern about the same time (I haven’t started it yet, but also plan to use Merino Style. Your experience has been quite instructive, thanks!) I also like the Print O the Wave stole — is there some Eunny obsession here? And the Icarus wrap — Mim’s lace patterns are really breathtaking. I notice you have another Utah girl designer up there, too. Isn’t it neat to see how many Utahns are producing absolutely beautiful patterns? Makes me proud…
And, I thought my list was long! I change my mind so frequently, I won’t even bother typing out my “in queque” list. No way! So have you decided on what you’re going to work on?
Necia