Okay, so I've decided that I'm not allowed to start any new projects until I finish at least one UFO... Yes, I do have a little self control. So.... out of the knitting basket comes THIS!
A blast from the past! AKA Klaralund! I'm so close to finishing it, and we still have a few months of cold (well, cool) weather here, so why not! At first I thought finishing this UFO would be a chore, but once I pulled it out of the basket and was reminded how beautiful the colors were, I realized this wouldn't be a chore at all... in fact, I'm looking forward to working on it again.
In fact, in an effort to finish more UFO's, I've started a new self-imposed rule; in order to begin a new project without guilt, I must finish two UFO's first. Notice. The rule is "in order to begin a project without guilt" not "in order to begin a new project". There's a difference. Subtle, but still a difference. Regardless, I plan to stick to my new rule as much as possible as I hate guilt and much prefer guilt-free knitting (or guilt-free anything for that matter) and really really need to finish some UFO's (mainly socks).
So, my first finished UFO was Picovoli and after I finish Klaralund, I will be starting Tubey. I plan to make it out of Patons Classic Merino in black and miscellaneous colors that I have in my stash (from my felting era). I would also love to make this top in a solid color as well (possibly some Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk from my stash) some day. After Tubey is finished, I will pull another UFO (not sure which one yet) out of the knitting basket. And so on, and so on, and so on......
Still on the needles is Clapotis which has taken a back-seat (but hasn't hit the knitting basket yet) to my Flower Basket Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark. It doesn't look very impressive at this point, but as we all know, it's all in the blocking baby! I plan to add several extra repeats so that the shawl is nice and big. This is my first lace shawl and so far, I'm really enjoying it.
So this is my public declaration. Self restraint by self-imposed knitting rules. I think I'll call it the "Two Steps Forward, One Step Back" rule. Anybody with me???
I'm in like flynn with that :) My UFO pile is rather horrendous.
Posted by: Nancy | January 26, 2006 at 10:49 AM
Hey- I'm making a Flower Basket Shawl, too! Great minds think alike, you know... Mine only has about four repeats. I'll be working on it again once I finish some "socks"!
Posted by: lynda | January 26, 2006 at 11:36 AM
I think it's a great idea. Personally, I am considering going back to one project at a time. I just get too scatterbrained when I start a million projects. I love the Karalund so far.
Posted by: Zarah | January 26, 2006 at 01:52 PM
I'm with you...I have been trying to finish up some of the things I started for myself before the holiday urge to "gift" folks surged to the top!!
Ok, I'll be chanting along...one step forward...two steps back..Hey! Wait!
Posted by: LC | January 26, 2006 at 04:24 PM
ohhhh good for you! I have an almost finished sock in my basket, that has a mate but turns out that one will be much bigger, and it makes me so sad I quit working on it. LOL
Posted by: Beth | January 26, 2006 at 05:22 PM
Oh I love Klaralund. That is a project on my wish list. I can't wait to see your finished project. I love finishing knitting projects!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 27, 2006 at 09:57 AM
Love that rule myself too! :P
In fact, I must have had a similar post...just emailed you re: the crochet dress with some questions.
Posted by: Emy | May 01, 2006 at 08:30 AM