If It Ain’t In Progress…

If it ain’t in progress…
…don’t start it. Ok. So I paraphrased here. The point is…I have an incredibly BAD habit of starting new projects. I start them, all gung-ho…ready to go and then…
They sit.
Current works in progress: 1. A Cardigan for Arwen. This was to be my masterpiece. I selected a wonderful Malabrigo worsted in a color called Marron Oscuro. It’s like a rich chocolate color. Beautiful. I couldn’t wait to wear it. It’s barely started, but I carry it with me wherever I go in the hopes that I can work on it.
2. February Lady Sweater. Uh…yeah. The Ravelympics did nothing for the completion of this project. It is still sitting in a bag, in a pile of bags, in the corner of my living room.
3. Amigurumi Elephant. This crocheted cutie was started as a gift for my daughter’s 3rd birthday. She is now four. And one month. I was going to do a whole zoo of animals for her. Desire is there. Who has time???
4. My First Pair of Socks – EVAH. Another Ravelympics fail. Shame on me.
5. Talia Vest. This should be done. I just need to add buttons…and ship it out to California. Why haven’t I done so???
6. Clapochet. Started in the fall as a neat crocheted clapotis. Is it ok that it’s not finished? In my opinion, no. It’ll be done by fall so I can wear it. I hope.
7. Lace Dress. Don’t even get me started. Think I’m about 4 rows in. Started in the fall. There is a specific intended recipient, but I don’t know if I’ll finish it. Might re-direct the yarn for another project.
8. Luna Bag from OotP. I LOVED the bag Luna had in the fifth movie…when she was feeding the thestrals, barefoot, and Harry found her. It looked so neat. I’m sure it was not a knit bag, but I decided I would MAKE a knit bag that looked similar. I started this well over two years ago. Maybe I’ll have it done by the time the LAST movie comes out.
Ok, that’s eight. I can understand having a large project that you sit in front of the TV with; a detailed project that you can’t work on with your mind on anything else; a small project that you can carry with you every where you go; a secondary project in crochet (if most of your projects are knit); and even a gift project. But that’s only five. Not eight.
Probably the most embarassing of projects is the Talia Vest, as it is just about done. It was supposed to be my mother’s Christmas present, but I left the buttons at a friend’s house and have yet to go pick them up.
And here I am contemplating The Great American Aran Afghan. I mean, if my friend and I work on one square a month, that shouldn’t be too hard, right?
How many WIPs do you maintain at any one time? If I hit ten, I will be extremely disappointed in myself. I don’t like being disappointed in myself. I better not hit ten. Hopefully by the next time I write, that number will have dropped and my finished projects number will have risen.
Wishing you soft yarn and good coffee…
Crafty Witch Jo Anne (a.k.a JavaStix)