Project Overload

It happens every few months.

I think Ravelry is part of the problem, but its not the only thing contributing to my plight.

Yes, I've overloaded my project capacity again. There are just too many wonderful things to knit! I've got so much on the needles that nothing is being done (okay... just washcloths... did you really think I could not knit anything??) The Fir Shawl is hibernating by the couch; the monkey socks are napping in my travel bag; the lace scarf has hidden itself in the stash due to neglect; my poor herringbone mitt sits forlornly on my coffee table, begging for its mate to be completed; and I can't even find the gumption to choose a pattern for the sweater I want to make for my fiancee as a wedding gift. (Though, to my credit, I did finally take his measurements so when I do finally pick something it will fit him!)

Then there are the Christmas things I'd like to make time for; and the birthday gifts as well...

I hope people like washcloths.

Boxes, ho!

My apartment is filled with cardboard at the moment. I've got lots of boxes to pack for my move north on Wednesday. Today is filled with laundry doing, dish washing, and other chores that lead to more packing. I've sadly begun packing away the stash. My poor cat doesn't know what to do with himself. He hates all of the commotion. (And I think he misses the stash too.)

I'm surprised by how fast the summer has flown by. I finished that cable braid sweater months ago and still haven't gotten pictures. Most recently I've been working on dishtowels and washcloths for my new place. The movie-going scarf is complete, as is a matching hat. I also made Knitty's "Shedir" from the leftover Silky Tweed from the cable braid sweater. I also finished one experimental sock from the self striping sock yarn my friend gave me.

The next time I post I'll be in VA! I'm looking forward to finding a new LYS and new knitters to play with. :-)

Washcloths

I've been knitting a ton of washcloths recently. For one thing, they're quick and easy and in the midst of final papers and such, quick and easy knitting is required. Secondly, I have a lot of cotton yarn, but not a lot of any one color. Third, I've enjoyed playing with some neat patterns!

I have gotten some more work done on my entrelac socks and I completed Widdershins (finally...), but overall its been simple washcloths.

Unfortunately, my digital camera is still out of commission. (The picture above is from my Christmas knitting.) I think I have to declare it dead and move on with my life. I'll take pictures with someone else's camera next weekend when I'm up with family for my cousin's wedding.

For now, its back to the books and the daydreaming about knitting projects for the summer.

Summer Knitting Ideas:
- Finish Bristow
- Finish Entrelac socks
- Fir Cone Shawl
- More socks!

Tis the Season... I think...

Today it is 80 degrees outside. What a strange state South Carolina is! I miss cold weather and snow, though I am thankful that I don't have to drive in that mess.

Finals are over and knitting time has come back with a vengeance! I've been working on some little projects for friends and for people with whom I am staying on my travels over Christmas break. I mapped the trip this morning and I'll be driving around 1,880 miles (round trip) over a period of about three weeks. I'm very excited to see so many friends and family!

First up, I'm making some washcloths to pair with nice soaps as gifts:



Then there's the beginning of a kitty wonton for a friend who will really appreciate it given that she had a cat that used to take real wontons right from the soup if she wasn't careful!All of the above are made with Sugar & Cream cotton in various colors.

And lastly, my very first BSJ!

Pattern: Baby Surprise Jacket, by Elizabeth Zimmerman
"The Opinionated Knitter"
Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Merino

I hope you can enjoy the lovely South Carolina sun in the pictures as much as Munkus and I have been enjoying it today!