Unraveled Wednesday | All the WIPs.
One of the things I’m trying to be better about this year is updating my projects in Ravelry. Back when I worked in the yarn shop and taught classes, I never seemed to have trouble with remembering … and doing it. But now, whole projects go by completely undocumented, or else magically go from “just started” to “hey, I finished”. Kat has provided the perfect forum to make updating those projects – at least on a weekly basis – a habit. So here goes:
I have four projects in process right now. A sweater for Sara, two pairs of House Socks and the ADVENTurer Wrap. Those last three projects have all been in progress for a while … and none of them received much attention while I finished up Coatigan. But as y’all noted, I need socks 😉 … both finished and in-process. I love how portable they are! Today is Opera Wednesday, so I started the second striped sock to give me something to do during intermissions.
I pulled out the ADVENTurer during knitting on Monday … and was reminded just how much attention that project requires. I need to get back into the rhythm of working on it a little bit everyday; otherwise, I doubt it will be finished before Spring comes!
And then there’s Portage, for Sara. She wore my Bodie non-stop when she visited last month and said she’d love a cardigan like it. Something cozy, with pockets and a shawl collar. Sadly, my Bodie is just a smidge tight across her shoulders, so simply giving it to her wasn’t an option. and I do love her dearly, but knitting another one really wasn’t either. We found Portage, took measurements, ordered yarn and I promised to start it as soon as I finished Coatigan. I’d love to have this finished and in the mail to her before month-end so she’ll have a chance to wear it. The yarn is Knitpicks Swish DK and one skein in, I’m really pleased with it. It’s 100% super wash merino, feels wonderful and knits beautifully … and at $4.99 a skein, it’s a bargain. I only wish the color had a better name; it’s called Squirrel Heather (doesn’t Squirrel anything just seem bad?!)
And there you have it … see, self, that wasn’t so hard was it?
Head on over to Kat’s to read about what others are unraveling. and Happy Wednesday!
13 Comments
Dee
I have never really used Ravelry to its full potential. I’m trying to get my current projects in there though. The past ones ……………well, too late for that.
Bonny
I love seeing all your wips (and I’ve got plans to update my own wips on ravelry – someday)! Portage looks great, and it’s lovely that it’s in a nice, affordable yarn. I agree that Knitpicks messed up with the name. Squirrel anything is bad; it looks like Sara’s Heather to me!
Patty
I live with Boone…all things squirrel are bad! 🙂 That’s going to be a great sweater for lucky Sara!
Sarah
I agree with you about KP Swish — it’s not a luxury yarn, but it is a nice yarn, especially for the price. I just knit my husband a sweater in the same color, and he’s very happy with it. I suppose having grown up in a neighborhood called Squirrel Hill, I don’t really have negative connotations with the colorway name!
Vera
Love the way Sara’s sweater is looking – that will be gorgeous. I don’t mind the yarn name…but my MIL would have been horrified by it (she used to shoot squirrels in her yard with a BB gun – lol). Your ADVENTure Wrap and both socks look great too. I don’t list projects/stash/or anything on Ravelry…it’s enough that I keep a record in my little journal. I just don’t have the time (or interest). I use Ravelry to search out patterns and that’s about it!
Carole
I’m not so great at keeping Ravelry updated either but I made more effort last year and plan to do to the same this year. Your projects are looking great!
Kwizgiver
I’m another fan of KP swish but not the names. 🙂
Kym
Lovely projects, Mary. 🙂 I’ve had my eye on that Portage sweater since it first came out. I’ll be eager to see what you think of it once you’re finished. It looks like a great throw-it-on-and-wear-all-the-time sweater. (Lucky Sara!)
I never use Ravelry for my wips, although I am really good about adding my projects once I’m finished.
Honoré
I’m sure with your fast fingers , you’ll have Sara’s sweater knit in no time! And as cold as it has been and will be for a while to come, she’ll for sure be able to wear for a while. Look forward to seeing it! Knit on!
Cheers ~
Kat
My goal today is to go through my Ravelry queue and move some things to the frog pond. And, yes… I also need to get back to daily knitting on my ADVENTurer wrap! Thank you for the reminder!
karen
four wips isn’t too bad. I’m sure you will finish them quickly and then start something again. I have four projects on the needles and I’m focusing on two of them these days.
Jane
I have knit countless hats and mittens for my grands from Swish. It goes through the washer and dryer well. I agree – I am out on anything Squirrel named. The critters may be cute but they do so much damage. Got to love Ravelery – however you use it.
Lydia
So glad I’m not the only one that doesn’t get around to updating Ravelry. Going to the site isn’t really on my radar anymore and I have so many patterns already. I guess it’s all about balance- right?! Portage is going to be lovely can’t wait to see it finished.