WIPs

i posted this on knitters review

i have enjoyed multiple WIPs previously - one challenging project (or one that just requires concentration) and one mindless. maybe a few immediate gratification projects like a quick scarf in the mix.

but right now i am feeling overwhelmed!! i keep starting new things (beacuse i got lots of new yarns) and not spending time on old. and - i have several deadline projects, none of which are started...

on needles:
my first sweater (a vest)- cotton. i should finish it so i can wear it!
a poncho - wool, low on priorities!
alpaca shawl - mindless, portable, worked on in every SNB (but going slowly...)
charlottes web - requires a lot of concentration (i'm still pretty new at knitting)

deadline projects:
mothers day beaded crochet shawl (lily chin's book) - she picked out colors on mom's day and i ordered beads. now i need to make it. no concrete deadline (before next mom's day would be good!)
wedding shawl #1 - have several yarn options, no pattern yet, indecisive about what to do... nov. 27
wedding shawl #2 - don't have yarn yet. (it's coming... custom consult from threadbear fiber arts) oct. 10
baby sweater - don't have yarn yet (it's coming with the above one) october

and then i have one other summer sweater pattern and yarn that i want to make. maybe not this year!!

this is the turkish stitch alpaca shawl -

the poncho (sortof on hold!)

i started the front of the green sweater last night:

charlotte - just about to start the second color: (colors are not quite so vibrant in reality!)

older photos - the fleece to make blankets for critter knitters passes Pele's comfort test:

the no-sew version

the machine stitched version and a close up of the stitches (hearts and starts patterns)

Comments

[Kathleen]

I love your Critter Knitters blankets and that heart stitch is incredible. I wish I knew how to sew. Lots of great projects in progress. Charlotte is looking great. Have a good night.