tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post2760045695130802434..comments2023-09-27T01:23:35.214-07:00Comments on Knitting Linguist - The Year of the Magpie: Admitting the problemKnitting Linguisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289230533275408343noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-72431126035197208492010-09-11T12:53:49.671-07:002010-09-11T12:53:49.671-07:00And here I am, 3 weeks behind...
I say you have n...And here I am, 3 weeks behind...<br /><br />I say you have no problem, because if you have a problem, then I have a problem, and I definitely don't have a problem. Seriously. Noooo problem at all. I only have 6 sweaters OTN. Only a half dozen, that's practically NOTHING. I bet I would finish them faster if I only knit one at a time, but what fun would that be?<br /><br />Such gorgeous things all, just enjoy them!Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532734471654743459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-30196362933248366152010-08-23T12:12:42.536-07:002010-08-23T12:12:42.536-07:00LOL! I have the same kind of thoughts, only with ...LOL! I have the same kind of thoughts, only with fewer projects. I hit a high of 6 this month and had to finish some things before I went nuts. My optimum is 2-3, enough so I can have a small simple travel project when other things are too ambitious, but not so many that I'm not making visible progress. (Currently I'm at 4, but that's because I have three sweaters on the needles. Of course, I also have WIPs in other crafts, like carpentry.) <br /><br />However, it's only if you're feeling oppressed by the number of WIPs that an intervention is warranted. The 'right' number of WIPs is different for everyone :).RobinHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325359641194305097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-38509493042431238582010-08-23T11:04:44.083-07:002010-08-23T11:04:44.083-07:00Oh, thank god...I don't feel so bad now with a...Oh, thank god...I don't feel so bad now with all my WIPs! LOL! Lucky you, test knitting the Pea Vine Shawl...but ruh-roh...another cast on 75 bazillion stitches to start... I may never recover from (or finish!) Pine and Ivy. Just not a fiend for casting on...it's a necessary evil, with the emphasis on the EVIL! LOL!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338983050389000985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-28367523459939741362010-08-22T12:22:22.112-07:002010-08-22T12:22:22.112-07:00You are very brave making this list, I kind of try...You are very brave making this list, I kind of try to ignore those neglected poor things on my needles, shame on me! I think your situation is not too bad at all, you can keep casting on girl,,, joking!Rachelhttp://www.knittingintranslation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-21352194854979376442010-08-21T17:31:21.175-07:002010-08-21T17:31:21.175-07:00It really does help to make a list, does it? Yours...It really does help to make a list, does it? Yours is not bad at all - of the 10 projects listed, 2 are just about done, 3 are socks and 1 mittens so they don't really count as you can do them relatively quickly. No. 6 on your list is only in contemplation so it doesn't count. Sounds like you're frogging the "sweater for older daughter " so that is really still just an idea.<br /><br />That leaves 2 substantial wips: the cardi cozy and the beaded shawl. Knock off the cardi you're away, I think! Heck, start something new even!Ravellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477748945525347593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-4313148910074638942010-08-21T13:37:13.282-07:002010-08-21T13:37:13.282-07:00A non-proliferation treaty seems a little harsh at...A non-proliferation treaty seems a little harsh at this stage. Just think how many finishes you'll have when you start getting through all these significantly-underway projects! I have quite a few things percolating at the moment, too. I think it's because my brain has suddenly realized that it's about to be fall and there are lots of things I'd love to wear soon.<br /><br />I definitely understand the projects on hold because it takes more than two braincells to make a decision about them (I have at least three in that category right now). You'll get back to them as soon as you have the brainspace. And, if you start all these new things now, you won't have to wonder and plan what to knit on when the semester starts and your creativity is busy elsewhere. =)EGunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941668303286640744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-19654026899656928312010-08-21T08:24:43.955-07:002010-08-21T08:24:43.955-07:00Knitting monogamy is boring! Cast on more project...Knitting monogamy is boring! Cast on more projects! More! More! More!<br /><br />Seriously, though, I'm a total ADD knitter, and I believe my current project count is in the 20s, but I don't put them all on ravelry for denial purposes.<br /><br />As for the rabid bats, they do exist in my area, but I am unlikely to meet one in a school setting. Squirrels -- possible, bats not so much. I am replying here since blogspot won't let me post comments on my own blog. Weird, that.<br /><br />It's all beautiful, and knit whatever makes you happy. That's the really important part :-)<br /><br />Take care.<br />Sarah/scienceprincessscienceprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00252176237262465125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-91421447603405801522010-08-21T08:02:19.327-07:002010-08-21T08:02:19.327-07:00Is that all?
I love the blue and green combo you&...Is that all?<br /><br />I love the blue and green combo you've got there. I keep putting those colours together. Looking forward to seeing the chart.Gwenhttp://laflaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-35959892932987811332010-08-21T07:35:43.829-07:002010-08-21T07:35:43.829-07:00Sounds like you have a full plate, and like it tha...Sounds like you have a full plate, and like it that way! I am mostly a one-project-at-a time knitter, although I took time out from the neverending stained glass socks to knit that quickie scarf. <br /><br />I'm finally at the toe decreases, though, and am looking forward to my next shawl or sweater or socks or whatever.FUZZARELLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340378858926874634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-30316514751007501922010-08-21T00:55:42.540-07:002010-08-21T00:55:42.540-07:00I don't think that is out of control, 'thi...I don't think that is out of control, 'think that is a fairly modest WIP list:) I am tollaly in love with those Cat Paw mittens, I feel the need to justify another pair of mittens, but really I dont need to, it is about knitting after all:)Stellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05073753506202447996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-90483896107015434392010-08-20T22:40:16.444-07:002010-08-20T22:40:16.444-07:00Variety is the spice of life, lol. Maybe you'...Variety is the spice of life, lol. Maybe you'll feel a little better if you get the first two off the needles. Where would we be without inspirationJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473367240638223881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-59793888137686744242010-08-20T20:33:56.010-07:002010-08-20T20:33:56.010-07:00At least you are surrounded by many beautiful thin...At least you are surrounded by many beautiful things!<br /><br />I completely get what you are saying. I've been a knitting monogamous the last few days after a similar realization a couple of weeks ago. It has felt good to see progress, but those other projects look so sad...twinsetellenhttp://twinset.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-4548440541017871972010-08-20T12:58:55.874-07:002010-08-20T12:58:55.874-07:00I laughed at the way you restarted the counting fo...I laughed at the way you restarted the counting for the bottom two. Whatever works my friend. Whatever works. :)<br /><br />I remember your advice to me when I was facing a similar worry - cast on and stay inspired!lorihttp://www.timethrums.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-33671558775961004172010-08-20T12:44:24.952-07:002010-08-20T12:44:24.952-07:00Completely out of control;-). In a good way!Completely out of control;-). In a good way!marithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464504756605202290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-44978076295947332452010-08-20T12:23:27.309-07:002010-08-20T12:23:27.309-07:00Well, if you need an intervention, then, ummm, wel...Well, if you need an intervention, then, ummm, well, we'll both go to KA together. I'm just sayin', 10 projects isn't so much, is it?<br /><br />I admit that I gasped when I saw the shawl(#6). I must must NOT start another project...Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-46502011251945415252010-08-20T10:55:17.526-07:002010-08-20T10:55:17.526-07:00Knitting is supposed to be fun, right? I figure d...Knitting is supposed to be fun, right? I figure do what feels like fun. Maybe sometimes finishing a project feels like fun. Maybe giving up and using the rest of the KSH for a scarf/stole would be more fun...Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.com