[linda_22003]

The problem isn't projects. The problem is UNfinished projects. I am halfway through a very complicated shawl-collared cable vest from a Vogue pattern, which I started two years ago. The back was fun. The front panels are not fun, so there it sits.

I have a 3/4 length sleeve fuchsia wool sweater that only needs to have the cowl neck knitted on. It is not knitted on.

My husband thinks it would be brilliant to have a group of knitters trade unfinished projects; that way, every project would be new to US and our attention span might last all the way to the end.

[blu]

As a lifelong crafter, and permanent "why finish it today when I can start something new" cult member, I made myself a deal. I am only allowed to have one knitting project going at one time. That rule doesn't apply for sewing, tho, so if I really need to do something new, I can cut out a pattern. I knew when I re-started knitting that I'd have the urge to give up in frustration when it came to learning to make mittens on four needles. But, if I don't do it, I won't learn. So, I force myself, and am very glad I do! Ok, I spend lots of time looking at knitted lace shawls....but I won't do it. Must. Restrain. Self. do you think lace is very hard to do?

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Ssshhhh...you're talking about my work basket there...last count three unfinished scarves, one unfinished sweater, and a pair of unfinished socks (that one has the best chance of being finished, I believe). If I haven't worked on it in 3 months, then the yarn becomes fair game for new projects.

But I have an excuse now. Most of my yarn and unfinished things are in storage. I even had to buy some emergency stash needles so I could be sure to have something to work with until we're finished moving.