Ok, so I don't really have any sewing UFOs but I have (or should I say HAD!) tons of knitting UFOs.
Why is that? I began to analyze it the other day and I've come up with the following reasons:
1. Knitting takes so much longer than sewing and I easily get bored with longer projects so I tend to put them aside in the hopes of coming back to it later.
2. If a project is too complicated and I don't know how to proceed, in the fear of ruining it, I keep it aside.
3. Season change.
Now, yes the season is changing which means that I need to keep my wool stash away for a while (and by while I mean 3 months :), here in New England we don't have the luxury of wearing summer clothes year round. But we have tons of snow! ). So, I decided to just bite the bullet and work my way through my knitting UFOs.
Project 1
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Pattern: Mini Cardi from Fitted Knits book by Stephani Japel
Yarn: Lion Brand Super Bulky
Credit for this cardigan goes to Somwan who helped me where I was stuck. Her directions for knitting in the round for the sleeves were perfect.
And now, for the photo.
Cardi unbuttoned
Project 2
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Pattern: Scrunchie Wrist warmers from the One Skein Wonders book
Yarn: Wollmeise from Germany at PR Weekend
Project 3
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Pattern: Multidirectional Scarf By Karen Baumer (Free pattern!)
Yarn: Patons SWS in Earth colorway
This was a very enjoyable knit. The color changes kept my interest all the way! But it still took me over a year to finish it. Started it last year.
Project 4 - still working on it...
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Pattern: Split Neck Tee from the Fitted Knits Book (Stephanie Japel)
Yarn: Cascade Flash - Cotton/Rayon yarn, feels like silk. A pleasure to knit with.
I've made really good progress on this tee. The upside is that unlike all the other projects above, I will be able to wear this tee right after I finish it. It's starting to warm up here a bit. So I am knitting like mad. The 16" of plain stockinette isnt very inspiring but I've done 5" out of 16", so it's finally getting there. This will be my second wearable knitted item, so pretty excited!
I can't tell you how great it feels to be able to clear the knitting stash and move on to other projects.
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6 comments:
That's a lot of knitting- well done! I don't know how many knitting UFO's I have (don't even dare to count). The mini cardi looks so good on you!
HTH,
Birgitte
Deepika, I love that teal color for your new top. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Has it warmed up there yet? It will soon, I can see why you're trying to get the projects done before it's too warm for them. You knitting stitches looks so perfect. Congratulations on getting so much done!
Hi Deepika...I love your mini cardi. It's a wonderful fit and the color combination rocks! You've done an amazing job with your completed knit projects. Can't wait to see your knit tee. No pressure...lol!
I'm still stuck with knitting scarves. I have perfected the knit and purl stitches. Can you recommend an easy knit project for me to tackle next? Thanks for sharing your knitting projects...Susan
ooooh gorgeous stuff! Well done!
It became a member of a WIP group at ravelry and we try to motivate us to finish the WIPs before they become ufos!
I'll start the textured tunic from the fitted knits books as soon as I can get my hands on the yarn I ordered!
2bsewing, are you comfortable with increasing and decreasing? I highly recommend the Edgar scarf pattern. I know it's still a scarf but you'll learn a lot in this easy pattern. a) casting on in the middle of a project, b) increasing c) decreasing. And Silk Garden is such a lovely yarn to knit with.
Deepika...thank you for the Edgar scarf pattern link. That's one cool looking scarf and should be a good challenging project for me. Thanks again for your insight and recommendation...Susan.
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