It's "WIP it out" Day! As decreed by Elspeth over at Multitasking.
Insert "Show me yours and I'll show you mine" joke here.
I feel I have so many things I want to start, are in the planning stages and are one the needles I needed to sit back and take stock. Each of these projects I've realized has taught me a little something along the way.
Starting with the lower left hand corner working counter clockwise:
Sweater swatch for design submission - This poor little guy has been being tested and ripped in countless cycles. It's been on my progress bar haunting me for ages but keeps getting pushed back by other items. I now have the pattern all worked out and just need to work up the damn finished swatch to send off.
What I have Learned: Dolman style construction. Researching on how to submit design packages and pushing myself to develop a cohesive design presentation.
Yarn: Berreco Cotton Twist
Jesse's flames sweater - This is still all I have on this black hole of a sweater. I've only barely made it back to where it was before Aejaz had destroyed it.
What I have Learned: That knitting in black (and especially 6x1 beaded rib) takes a certain level of patience. And good lighting. That I should probably focus on this more when not sitting in the dark with the boy playing Xbox.
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-ese
Branching Out scarf - This is a well traveled project, worked on sporadically here and there. I really do like it and enjoy knitting it but it too keeps getting put on the back burner.
What I have Learned: Tinking of a mastery level - or how to royally screw up something and still fix it. This was my first lace and it has been invaluable in really learning how stitches work together and relate to one another.
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool
Celtic cable purse - I can't wait to get back to this one. I have some construction ideas I really want to try out with this.
What I have Learned: Making my own cable charts- really not too hard!
Yarn: Recycled and dyed with food paste
Lace leaf pullover - I'm liking how it's looking but it's currently on a time out. Reason?
What I have Learned: That wine, me and knitting really, Really do not mix. I should have learned this by now, but this one finally sunk it in. Apparently it causes adding impromptu short rows and working increases on only one side instead of both. Damn false confidence. It's resting while I get over my self-irritation
Yarn: KnitPicks Sierra in Bud
New pattern design - This is my current pattern I'm designing and rushing to get under a deadline.
What I have Learned: I would like to say I've learned better about procrastinating, heh. How focusing entirely on one project that I can't really show makes for boring blogging. Hey 'in progress' means I'm still learning right?
Yarn:Lion brand Jiffy? I think.
Insert "Show me yours and I'll show you mine" joke here.
I feel I have so many things I want to start, are in the planning stages and are one the needles I needed to sit back and take stock. Each of these projects I've realized has taught me a little something along the way.
Starting with the lower left hand corner working counter clockwise:
Sweater swatch for design submission - This poor little guy has been being tested and ripped in countless cycles. It's been on my progress bar haunting me for ages but keeps getting pushed back by other items. I now have the pattern all worked out and just need to work up the damn finished swatch to send off.
What I have Learned: Dolman style construction. Researching on how to submit design packages and pushing myself to develop a cohesive design presentation.
Yarn: Berreco Cotton Twist
Jesse's flames sweater - This is still all I have on this black hole of a sweater. I've only barely made it back to where it was before Aejaz had destroyed it.
What I have Learned: That knitting in black (and especially 6x1 beaded rib) takes a certain level of patience. And good lighting. That I should probably focus on this more when not sitting in the dark with the boy playing Xbox.
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-ese
Branching Out scarf - This is a well traveled project, worked on sporadically here and there. I really do like it and enjoy knitting it but it too keeps getting put on the back burner.
What I have Learned: Tinking of a mastery level - or how to royally screw up something and still fix it. This was my first lace and it has been invaluable in really learning how stitches work together and relate to one another.
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool
Celtic cable purse - I can't wait to get back to this one. I have some construction ideas I really want to try out with this.
What I have Learned: Making my own cable charts- really not too hard!
Yarn: Recycled and dyed with food paste
Lace leaf pullover - I'm liking how it's looking but it's currently on a time out. Reason?
What I have Learned: That wine, me and knitting really, Really do not mix. I should have learned this by now, but this one finally sunk it in. Apparently it causes adding impromptu short rows and working increases on only one side instead of both. Damn false confidence. It's resting while I get over my self-irritation
Yarn: KnitPicks Sierra in Bud
New pattern design - This is my current pattern I'm designing and rushing to get under a deadline.
What I have Learned: I would like to say I've learned better about procrastinating, heh. How focusing entirely on one project that I can't really show makes for boring blogging. Hey 'in progress' means I'm still learning right?
Yarn:Lion brand Jiffy? I think.
That's a beautiful group of WIPs. I like the greens :)(Also, your dog is adorable. Mine are both shelter dogs too, and it's ALL about the ears with character.)