WIP wipeout day
Bah! NTL is down, but at least I can get this entry written, then post it up later.
Today is WIP-Wipeout-along day. (Update: it may not happen today, life has rather taken over for Risa – I really hope things look brighter soon.) So, here is the current state of play:
First the grey selection:
From L to R: First John’s Linux Illusion Scarf – you can just about make out Tux’s feet. Still quite a way to go with that. Then, nestling at the back, we have the rear end of a donkey – it never did get made in time for Christmas, and I’m afraid it’s not a priority now…, then on the right we have Swatch (a lace scarf/stole for me) – she hasn’t grown at all since last time you saw her.
Next, to show that I can do colour too:
Again, from L to R: First – my first Sockapaloooza sock – I’m just about to do the toe – I’ve decided to go for short row heels and toes, and I need to be able to get online to check the pattern. And NTL is down… (Update – clearly I’m now back online – still need to check the pattern though… ) Still, I’m pretty sure it will fit my recipient – I hope it’s long enough as she doesn’t like short socks. And I’m desperately hoping that there’s going to be enough yarn. As soon as I finish this one I’ll weigh it against the remaining yarn. Watch this space… Next, we have attempt 2 at a hat for my mother for Christmas (you will remember she spurned the first one) – I have the horrible feeling that this one will be spurned too – not really her colours 
Still, she’s coming this weekend, I’m hoping to have it finished by then, so she can see what she thinks. And that garish thing in the foreground is the first of a pair of mittens I started for Ruth … about (cough) a year ago. Something tells me that these have been outgrown already…
So there you are – all my WsIP. I don’t really think it’s that bad, especially since 2 (donkey and mittens) can easily be ignored. There’s not much left to do on the hat, ditto the sock (although it is only the first one… ) John’s scarf is plodding along (not really loving the whole illusion knitting thing – yes, it’s only knitting and purling, but it takes a lot of concentration, without the cues that you get from knitting lace) and I love Swatch so much that I know I will get back to her. So why have I joined a WIP-along? Well, you see, yarn talks to me. Sometimes it gets quite loud – and this little lot are getting very loud indeed. They know what they want to be, and they want to be it NOW!
Again, L to R – Phildar Phil Luxe – desperate to become a tam jacket (from Debbie New’s Unexpected Knitting) for a baby due in May. Curious Yarns silk – patiently waiting to become a lace scarf (she’s too elegant to shout loud, but I can tell from the expression on her face that she’s not used to being kept waiting… ) Black bamboo for I do for a friend. Lilac designer Cotton Cashmere for a sweater for John and finally the new love of my life – Trekking XXL destined to become gloves for me. (I’ve been feeling utterly wiped out the last couple of days, so last night I went to bed at 8 o’clock – the Trekking XXL came with me – it’s nothing serious – we just did a little swatching… Oh who am I trying to kid – it’s the real thing – it’s love.)
And that’s not everything – there’s also the Kureopatora scarf I’ve committed to making, not to mention a hat for Adam, some clothes for Ruth’s doll Tilly, another couple of balls of sock yarn that are sitting singing to themselves…
So, my plan – I’m going to allow myself:
a) 1 Sweater
b) 1 Lace thing (or thing that requires concentration)
c) 1 Small thing
Which means that I’m a sweater behind… So I need to get casting on… No – first I’ll finish the hat and the socks, and make some progress on the scarf…
Oh, and Sandy – some sky for you – dull, grey and overcast – but it’s still beautiful in its way – I love the soft shades of grey.
six comments:
Yep, it’s so true – yarn talks! Re: your comment baout your swift, it made me laugh and I remembered what a coworker said when i told her i bought a swift: Well, if you bought a swift, what’s the use in having a man in the house!Marie () (link) - 15 March '06 - 22:41
The good thing about having many wips is the variety – you’re never bored. However the finishing part can be tedious – argh! I’m curious to see Swatch finished, though. I must be going through a lace phase!MJ () (link) - 16 March '06 - 01:21
Hmmm, ok – must do WIP thingey….today! MaybeDonni () (link) - 16 March '06 - 06:10
Ah! The coming clean of the WIPS. It’s good to take stock and re-evaluate! I can’t tell you how I’ve chuckled at the phrase “nestling in the back is the rear end of a donkey!”There’s no discriminating on the beautiful sky thing. Grey skies are beautiful. :) Thanks for sharing!
sandy () (link) - 16 March '06 - 12:28
The Trekking XXL looks very yummy!Hazel () (link) - 16 March '06 - 20:05
and I Laughed at the ‘must get casting on’ statement.ummm, isn’t the point to maybe get to knitting OFF? Just a thought.
Jae solved it by transferring to waste yarn (in lieu of stitch holders) all projects that are in sleep mode, so that she could get down to 2 on the needles.
Right now I’ve got a swatchy swatchy itch going. Want to swatch. Want to swatch.
Should (isn’t that an awful word?) just go KNIT, on what is already on..but Want To S.w.a.t.c.h
Marji () (link) - 16 March '06 - 20:31
