Parade of WIPs
Thanks for all the comments and compliments on the Dolman! It knit up fairly quickly, and I’m hoping to take advantage of the FO momentum to finish up some WIPs that have been on the needles for far too long, as well as some more recently started projects. My list of future projects has grown to fifteen (!) so I need to get those needles a clickin’.
By far the oldest WIP is my mom’s 3/4-sleeve pullover in Cotton Fleece.
I started this sweater in April 2003. It’s been in close to its current state since around September 2003. Yep. Sorry, Mom! It’s ready to join now. I’ll be doing that tonight. Really. I want this done… Black st st. Yawn. Potential drawback? I designed it and wrote the pattern myself when I’d only been knitting for five months. I’m a bit nervous that it’s going to look like a sack of potatoes when the petite little mama tries it on. I’ve warned her that this one might suck, and have promised her something better at some point in the reasonable future.
Next oldest WIP is the candy-colored Rosedale United, started this past January, right after we moved. 
I finished the sleeves in two weeks and then set them aside until last week. It’s now joined and I’m in the happy land of the SSK. With any luck it’ll be done by end of week. That’s Noro Kureyon #130. Sometimes I love the colors. Sometimes I think we’re all suffering some kind of mass Noro delusion. Today I love it.
I started this ribbed jacket back in April (that’s THIS April–not so bad!).
That teeny bit of ribbing on the needle wants to be the right front when it grows up. Debbie Bliss pattern, Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere yarn.
Now on to the two newest projects:
MC’s first sock is coming along nicely in my subway knitting time. 
That’s Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock in Tuscany. Size 11 feet. This pair is my warm-up for the two size 13s I’ll be doing next.
Last week I cast on for the back of the Cable Hoodie from Patons’ Street Smart booklet. (It’s the same one that the Must Have is in.)
That’s Patons Classic Wool in Leaf Green. Sometimes cheap yarn is a bargain. Sometimes it’s just cheap. Patons Classic Wool? Bargain. It’s lovely, plain ole wool wool.
He Who Feeds Our Habit dropped me a line today to let me know the yarn I’ve been waiting for has arrived…that is, the last color needed before I can get my Tartan Jacket underway. Very exciting! I need to get the Rosedale and Mom’s sweater done quickly or I’m afraid The Tart will push all other projects to the side. Tarts can be somewhat…erm…assertive like that.
It’s August, which means it’s my birthday month (Woohoo existence! Thanks, Mom!). Always a happy thing. Unfortunately this year it also means we’re that much closer to our September wedding and we still have a million things to do. We’re rather behind on the whole wedding planning thing. Ah well. One way or another, we’ll be married at the end of that day. Everything else that goes right is a bonus.
I’ll be knitting my wedding jewelry with wire and beads, assuming I manage to make something presentable. I have a necklace and wristlets in my head and I’m flattering my own creativity enough to assume I won’t find anything like them already in existence. I know. But I’m a Leo. We’re a bit grandiose, but we’re so damn cute and charming you tend to love us anyway. You know you do!
And you know what? Maybe I’m right. The jewelry I have in mind will be rather dramatic, organic, and generally fabulous. I hope I can get somewhat close to the image in my mind. Anyway, stay tuned for wacky adventures. I imagine plenty of spilled beads, kinked wires, chewed up needles (time to break out those straight needles I never use). Tears shed, maybe a bit of blood. Oh, the potential for drama! (I mentioned that I’m a Leo, right?)
YAY wedding details! Good luck on all the last minute projects. My first anniversary is in September so there will be wedded bliss all around. To everyone who asks me what I think of marriage I say “It’s like a warm blanket.” Even after 5 years of living with the guy, marriage still felt a little different. Better. Very happy for your upcoming nups!
And…Well done on all the WIPS.
Posted by: melanie
I can’t wait. The jewelry is gonna rock, I just know. Spilled beads (that’s so me) or not.
You’re really cranking out those sweaters! Me, I can’t even seem to finish a sleeve before…*sigh*…starting something new.
As a fellow fire sign, I’ve always found Leos fascinating and irresistable. They’re like me…only different. I’m not so much with the drama as with the mad impetuousness. Heh.
Posted by: Em
i can’t wait to see the ‘knitted’ jewelry. I’m sure it will be amazing. (but just in case, i’m prepared to bring pearls for you. 🙂 )
Posted by: Rebecca
Your Rosedale! You started yours just as I was finishing mine. I love your colors. It’s probably not what you’ll be in the mood to wear everyday, but when you are in that kind of mood you’ll have it.
I’m excited to see your jewelry too.
Posted by: Jessica
Knitted jewelry? Yeah! Can’t wait.
Posted by: claudia
You sound just like a Leo. I should know having two children and a father of the same sign!
Posted by: sarah
I love that Noro colorway, although I totally know what you mean about the Kureyon mass delusion. But it’s all so pretty…
Knitted jewelry sounds fun and beautiful. Well, except for the chewed up needles and blood and tears. But I look forward to seeing the end product. 🙂
Posted by: Carrie
I adore how you show the list of In Progress Objects and then without any shame write about a new (fab) knitterly craft that you’re going to take up. That’s my Leo girl. And you’re right, we DO love you. Mwah!
Posted by: Rachael
i’m inspired just reading this. i’m a gemini and today’s personality finds your craftiness most fascinating.
knit that wire, girl. you shed the blood, i’ll watch.
Posted by: nakachi
Danger, Excitement, JEWELRY to wear at your Wedding….Yep, Leo Girl, all the way! You know how I know!
Can I borrow the Rosedale United when you aren’t in the mood to be Brilliant?
Gorgeous!
Posted by: greta
YAY wedding details! Good luck on all the last minute projects. My first anniversary is in September so there will be wedded bliss all around. To everyone who asks me what I think of marriage I say “It’s like a warm blanket.” Even after 5 years of living with the guy, marriage still felt a little different. Better. Very happy for your upcoming nups!
And…Well done on all the WIPS.
Posted by: melanie
I can’t wait. The jewelry is gonna rock, I just know. Spilled beads (that’s so me) or not.
You’re really cranking out those sweaters! Me, I can’t even seem to finish a sleeve before…*sigh*…starting something new.
As a fellow fire sign, I’ve always found Leos fascinating and irresistable. They’re like me…only different. I’m not so much with the drama as with the mad impetuousness. Heh.
Posted by: Em
i can’t wait to see the ‘knitted’ jewelry. I’m sure it will be amazing. (but just in case, i’m prepared to bring pearls for you. 🙂 )
Posted by: Rebecca
Your Rosedale! You started yours just as I was finishing mine. I love your colors. It’s probably not what you’ll be in the mood to wear everyday, but when you are in that kind of mood you’ll have it.
I’m excited to see your jewelry too.
Posted by: Jessica
Knitted jewelry? Yeah! Can’t wait.
Posted by: claudia
You sound just like a Leo. I should know having two children and a father of the same sign!
Posted by: sarah
I love that Noro colorway, although I totally know what you mean about the Kureyon mass delusion. But it’s all so pretty…
Knitted jewelry sounds fun and beautiful. Well, except for the chewed up needles and blood and tears. But I look forward to seeing the end product. 🙂
Posted by: Carrie
I adore how you show the list of In Progress Objects and then without any shame write about a new (fab) knitterly craft that you’re going to take up. That’s my Leo girl. And you’re right, we DO love you. Mwah!
Posted by: Rachael
i’m inspired just reading this. i’m a gemini and today’s personality finds your craftiness most fascinating.
knit that wire, girl. you shed the blood, i’ll watch.
Posted by: nakachi
Danger, Excitement, JEWELRY to wear at your Wedding….Yep, Leo Girl, all the way! You know how I know!
Can I borrow the Rosedale United when you aren’t in the mood to be Brilliant?
Gorgeous!
Posted by: greta