I’m still loving the Yarn Along posts every Wednesday to share what is on my needles. If you’d like to join the party, head on over to Ginny’s blog: Small Things.
So my work in progress this Wednesday is still the little sweater for me. I finished the bottom part, the right side and will cast off the left side today. Then I just need to finish the back to the shoulders, knit the arms (which the pattern has me knitting back and forth and then seaming and I’m so going to be a rebel and knit it in the round), and add the button bands. This sweater needs to get done. I usually set in my mind when I sit down to knit how much I want to get done that day, and so far I’ve missed the mark so many times with this one. I was planning on being at the sleeves 3 days ago, and yet I’m still finishing up the body.
Nothing is wrong with the sweater. There’s just this baby who would rather be occupying my hands, and I cannot resist her charms.
What makes my desire to have this project done even worse, is that I went into the yarn shop yesterday while Silje was at choir practice, and picked up some new yarn. I promised myself I wasn’t going to buy anymore for awhile, but these are for gifts. I can so easily rationalize a yarn purchase, it’s not even funny. Really.
I’m so so so excited to cast on with both of the yarns. The gorgeous coppery-colored one is the same Misty Alpaca that I made squishilious coming home from the hospital outfit. So far it’s my all time favorite yarn, and this has that same hand-dyed color variegation, and I just need it on my needles. Now.
The other deep, deep purple is the same yarn, but in super chunky for another project. Same variegation, same content, same super duper softness.
O my goodness, this sweater needs to get done. 2010 Gretchen would have just set the sweater aside and cast on another project or two. 2011 Gretchen is going to finish her knitting projects. This sweater has been put into the UFO pile (UnFinished Object) far too many times. It will get done. Unless it carries into February, and I don’t think New Year’s Resolutions carry much weight in that month.
I’m cheating and using another book that I’ve been reading with Silje for school
Well, you know Silje. Just set her loose party planning and she’ll go to town. She’s picked “The Three Little Kittens” to memorize. I can see activities surrounding this project filling all of her winter days until this spring.
Speaking of parties, Sharon, if you’re reading this, Knut wants to plan a good old fashioned Hymn-sing party this winter and we need your hands. If you’re local (you’d know if you are) let me know if you’re interested in coming.
Rosina {Rosy ~ Posy} says
January 19, 2011 at 6:05 amI am the same! I was in the yarn shop the other day and it was SO hard not to come out with way more delicious looking yarn than I needed for my next project *grin*. Sounds like you are mighty determined to get your sweater done so I know you will 🙂 The pull of new yarn and projects will definitely help 🙂
Anonymous says
January 19, 2011 at 9:27 amMy hands are ready and willing! When you are ready, can we check dates with Grant’s schedule, to be sure he can be there? His schedule is never “routine” and he usually has it about 2 weeks in advance. That will be so much fun. Sharon
Jen @ Forever, For Always... says
January 19, 2011 at 10:41 amIt is hard to finish up one project when you are itching to start another. Good luck getting the sweater completed ~ it looks beautiful!
nocton4 says
January 19, 2011 at 11:24 ambless you, get that sweater done, you are so nearly there, hugs of knittingness xx
Kathryn says
January 19, 2011 at 12:50 pmI can’t help myself either, if I step into a yarn store or open my favorite online yarn shop and I have cash…there will be a purchase, my mind spins with projects and I must buy – then reality sets in with the WIPS at home!
I love the color of your yarn, the sweater is going to be lovely!
Nadja Magdalena says
January 19, 2011 at 12:58 pmI can’t afford to order yarn right now, and it is tough! My mom gave me birthday and Christmas money, both times specifying that it was so that I could buy “a little yarn.” But with a really tight budget, it has gone to buy necessities instead.
I ogle yarn online, and won’t even think about entering a yarn shop! I will just have to work from my existing stash for now…
That sweater is looking nice! Look forward to seeing the finished project!
MJ says
January 19, 2011 at 1:29 pmNice to know that I am not the only one addicted to yarn and addicted to starting new projects before finishing old ones!! Many UFO’s around here too :)!
S/V Mari Hal-O-Jen says
January 19, 2011 at 4:18 pmI’d rebel and knit in the round too, terrific idea!
TwigandToadstool says
January 19, 2011 at 6:57 pmI don’t dare go into a yarn shop…it’s waaaaaay to easy to justify yarn purchases!!
xo maureen
Ashley W says
January 19, 2011 at 8:08 pmGretchen, thanks for the comments on my blog, I also think the color of your yarn is GORGEOUS!!! I have been in love with those shades of wine and purple for a while now! lovely! lovely!
Anke says
January 19, 2011 at 8:23 pmOh, I have a bit of a yarn addiction as well… I just love going to yarn stores! Your yarn looks so beautiful, the color and the pattern are very pretty.
Swanski says
January 19, 2011 at 8:43 pmI have a yarn addiction, there I said it. Sometimes it is just good to start projects. I bet you will finish many of your projects because they are beautiful and need to be worn.
house full of jays says
January 19, 2011 at 8:52 pmThat beautiful purple wool! So gorgeous.
I’m excited to see the completed sweater! Good luck!
Meredith says
January 20, 2011 at 1:50 amThe purple is amazing!! Can’t wait to see it finished 🙂
Andréann says
January 20, 2011 at 4:59 amYay for doing something for oneself. I need to do that… someday!
Waldorf dolls are very easy to make, you know. If you can knit such a great sweater, than you can make a doll 🙂
Wendy says
January 20, 2011 at 5:10 amI actually managed to go in the yarn shop yesterday and buy only what I went for–needles. How boring! Your new yarns are lovely!