I have some secret knitting to do, so before I got all caught up in that, I thought I better catalog all the early stage WIPs I have and what I think of them at this time. These are the projects I start just to see if that<\/em> yarn looks as good as I think it will knit in that<\/em> pattern. I looked through every project bag I have, and I found some WIPs that I had forgotten, so this post is here to remind me. Let’s take a look:
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\nObstacles Shawl<\/a> by Anne Hanson<\/a>
\nYarn: BMFA BFL Sport in Star Sapphire
\nSummary: Excellent choice of yarn and project, but I need to start over on needles one size smaller (US 8). It should be drapey but not flabby.
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\nCloisters Wrap<\/a> by Miriam Felton<\/a>
\nYarn: Ethereal Merino Laceweight in Black Cherry from Knit It Up<\/a>
\nPros: gorgeous color; knit gothic arches!; 7 charts for variety!
\nCons: takes a long time to get anywhere with laceweight yarn
\nSummary: This may take years, but I’ll enjoy the knitting immensely.
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\nFlutter Scarf<\/a> by Miriam Felton
\nYarn: Fearless Fibers<\/a> Merino Laceweight in Hendrix
\nPros: end result is feminine without being to fussy
\nCons: majorly boring to knit (and see cons for Cloisters Wrap)
\nSummary: hmmm….
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\nLune Shawl<\/a> by Miriam Felton
\nYarn: Jeweled Hand Dyed from Cascade Yarns in Ruby
\nPros: Stash busting! (Do NOT EVER buy thick-and-thin yarn again!!); Beautiful color; shape (open circle) very wearable; good TV knitting; pattern designed to use the yarn til you run out; goes fast on US 9 needles.
\nSummary: high priority
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\nArrowhead Lace Wrap (making it up)
\nYarn: La Spezia from Schoeller and Stahl
\nPros: I’ve wanted to use up this yarn forever.
\nCons: Very turquoise; very, very<\/em> turquoise. Watching grass grow is more exciting than knitting this.
\nSummary: I don’t think I’ll be using up this yarn. *sigh*
\n<\/a>
\nLittle Colonnade<\/a> by Stephen West<\/a>
\nYarn: Fleece Artist Merino 2\/6 in Aegean
\nPros: matches a sweater I have perfectly! Gorgeous colors! I love these keep-the-neck warm shawlettes! (don’t like the word shawlette, however)
\nCons: none
\nSummary: top priority
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\nParisienne Shawl<\/a> by Katie White<\/a>
\nYarn: Wagtail Yarns<\/a> 100% Fine Kid Mohair 7-ply
\nPros: great pattern and gorgeous yarn (deep violet!)–the mohair is silky not fluffy
\nCons: not the right pairing; try pattern in navy Classic Silk and this yarn in Sarai<\/a> by Vanessa Smith
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\nAria Delicato<\/a> by Anne Hanson
\nYarn: 2 ply Silk\/Cashmere Anacostia by Neighborhood Fiber Co.
\nPros: a near 50\/50 blend of silk and cashmere–angels in heaven wear scarves made of this yarn; lovely pattern
\nCons: doesn’t go with anything, but could buy something
\nSummary: a definite yes, but not a rush
\n<\/a>
\nCinder Block Socks<\/a> by Anne Hanson
\nYarn: Plymouth Yarns Happy Feet Color #7 (from Webs)
\nSummary: All is fine, but no hurry
\n<\/a>
\nRoger Socks<\/a> by Anne Hanson
\nYarn: Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Potluck
\nPros: Stash busting! Matches new super comfy but oddly colored Privo shoes (75% off sale!)
\nSummary: Full steam ahead! (and don’t knit the foot too long this time like you did last time)
\n<\/a>
\nCalcareous Socks<\/a> by Hunter Hammersen<\/a> (check out her book of socks based on Oriental rugs: Silk Road Socks<\/em><\/a>)
\nYarn: BMFA STR lightweight in Rose Quartz
\nPros: matches those odd shoes; neat pattern
\nCons: I remember being much farther along. \ud83d\ude41
\nSummary: finish Roger socks first, then these<\/p>\n

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