finish-itis?
or ADD?
I am not sure what my problem is, but I seem to be really (really) good at starting a knitting or sewing project and then not finishing it. I think I want instant gratification with my projects, so I start something I just have to make, get impatient because I can't finish it in a week and jump to the next thing (which is always already lined up).
Case in point -
Projects currently being made (sort of a repeat from this post):
I could honestly go on and on about the circular shrug and how much I love it and can't wait to knit it, but I think I will wait until I actually start it.
Sorry if you came for non-repetitive, non-knitting content - you're probably bored out of your skull!!!
I'll try to update this post later this week with some progress pictures.
I am not sure what my problem is, but I seem to be really (really) good at starting a knitting or sewing project and then not finishing it. I think I want instant gratification with my projects, so I start something I just have to make, get impatient because I can't finish it in a week and jump to the next thing (which is always already lined up).
Case in point -
Projects currently being made (sort of a repeat from this post):
- Turtleneck shrug (I am half way done with the second sleeve at least). I have told myself that I can't start any of the knitting projects I have waiting until I finish this.
- Sitcom chic cardigan (aka my knitting olympics project) - although I have picked this back up again thanks to the comment from Amy
- A blanket from Sarah Dallas knitting that I started a really, really long time ago and have yet to finish - I blame that on the fact that it is only stockinette stitch, which is quite boring (and slight motivation to get a knitting machine...) I think I am over half way done, I just need the time and the push to pick it back up (and no projects available that are more interesting).
- The Clapotis that I started last week, which is only going to be 1 skein worth of yarn, so hopefully it will go fast.
- I have a couple of other projects that were abandoned a long time ago hiding somewhere in my yarn cabinet. I am going to have to dig those out and inventory them.
- Baby Bobbi Bear - I already have the yarn and pattern for this
- Lara by Debbie Bliss - I have the pattern and maybe the yarn for this (not sure if I bought enough or if the gauge is right)
- A scarf idea that is running around in my head inspired by one I saw in Hong Kong last year - yarn already purchased.
- A blanket for my sister in a superchunky yarn that is yet to be identified - I sort of have the pattern for this since I am making one up based on a blanket we saw at Marshall Field's .
- Circular shrug from Craftster(link to simplified pattern and an example for me to aspire to
and a pdf versionso you don't have to wade through the 49 pages of the original topic). - I am pretty sure I have the yarn for this (same yarn as for Lara, but in a different color) and obviously already have the pattern.
I could honestly go on and on about the circular shrug and how much I love it and can't wait to knit it, but I think I will wait until I actually start it.
Sorry if you came for non-repetitive, non-knitting content - you're probably bored out of your skull!!!
I'll try to update this post later this week with some progress pictures.
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