too many WIP

The weather is getting cooler (a little) and I’m ready to get back in the knitting game. I think I might have too many WIP. Not sure where to start!

1. Stripey Handwarmers. I love these (even though the thumbhole is too tight on the finished mitt) and will definitely finish them, but I got burnt out on them and had to put it down for a while. Time to get back in business so I can finish them as a christmas gift.

2. Plaid Friendship Bracelet for Boyfriend. He challenged me to make a plaid friendship bracelet and damnit I was going to show him I could do it! Obviously I know how to do it now so actually finishing it has become less important somehow. But I told him I would so I will and that is that. Then the true test will be whether or not he wears it

3. Endpaper Mitts. These poor neglected mitts. I was so excited to start them, and even spent a while researching to learn how to master the Italian tubular cast-on. I started over several times to get it just right. And then shoved the whole thing in a drawer. For like a year. They are very cute and I was inspired by all the projects on Ravelry so I know I will finish them eventually. Have you made these? Please talk me into finishing them soon!

4. Dreamy Blush Cowl. I am really in love with this cowl, but I have a sneaking suspicion that it will be too short. I cast on 170 instead of 220 because of the thicker yarn and larger gauge needle…but I think I way overdid it. It is likely going to be too short and a gift to a tiny friend. But them I will need to make another for myself because the yarn is to-die-for soft! Plus the color is pretty and I was looking forward to it complimenting my fair skin, blonde hair and blue eyes. Sometimes I like to have subdued or neutral accessories rather than bold and intensely colorful. They tend to be overpowering on a “pale face” like me.

5. Washcloths. Ha! This set of 3 washcloths as a housewarming gift to myself are only 33% and I’ve been in my apartment for 6 months now. I think part of the reason that I’m stalling on this is that I know, deep down, that it will be hard to actually use them once they are finished. I know myself, and I know that I will say “oh no, don’t use the pretty washcloth on your face! use this old one”. So with that thought/prediction in the back of my mind I have delayed washcloth #2 and 3 indefinitely.

That is a lot of WIP for me. I don’t have a lot of room for stuff in my apartment, especially not balls of yarn and unfinished projects so I really need to get going on these and get them out of here. Not sure which one I will finish first…perhaps the cowl. This has been a busy summer and I am a little sad, but not surprised, that I didn’t do much knitting. Crocheting was always a fall/winter-only hobby for me and knitting turns out to be the same. I am enjoying my summer here in Washington and would tell anyone who has never been to the Seattle area to visit if you get the chance. Especially if you like the outdoors and hiking, water, etc. This region of the country is so beautiful, green, and full of things to do all year! One of the highlights for me this year was visiting Mt. Rainier National Park with my mom and sister. Spectacular place.

We also recently hiked Bat Caves/Oyster Dome in Bellingham.

I’ve been out and about on some fun adventures, but still love my couch time at home. It is especially enjoyable thanks to this gorgeous view from my apartment…

What have you been up to this summer, knitting or otherwise? I hope to actually have a FO for you soon.