RootBeerGoggles

I have been suffering from a serious case of startitis for most of the summer. This is the initial infection for me, but I hear that it is chronic, liable to reappear when conditions are favorable. While research is inconclusive, it is indicated that a substantial dose of “shaming the knitter publicly” can alleviate the condition.

And so I give you a works-in-progress (WIP) roundup.

Notre Dame de Grace Pullover

Pattern: Interweave Knits Summer 2007; Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 Wool

Started one week ago, I am loving knitting this. Mission Falls 1824 Wool is one of my favorite yarns, and it zooms along the needles.

Clapotis

Pattern: Knitty; Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Helen’s Lace

I’d like to wear this to a wedding in October, but have nearly given up hope on getting it done by then (especially with Notre Dame getting all the knitting time). It’s an easy pattern and beautiful yarn, but the small needles (US4) make it slow.

Uh-Ohs

Pattern: Mochimochi Land; Yarn: Tahki Stacy Charles Cotton Classic

These are the most embarassing WIP, because they are so close to being done. Intended for a baby that arrived over a month ago, they are now earmarked for the next sprog, expected in January 2009.

Judy’s Colors Stocking

Pattern and yarn come in a kit. Would like to have this done for Christmas 2008.

Seed Stitch Scarf

Pattern: seed stitch; Yarn: unknown, recycled from a sweater

While this scarf is “in progress” and I am looking forward to wearing it, it’s mainly my easy project that I pick up whenever I don’t have something else small to take traveling.

Hey, that actually wasn’t so bad. As long as I don’t think about all the rest of the yarn waiting to be cast on. *sigh*

Oh, the decisions! D and I are heading off for a week of vacation with my parents and this is my first vacation since I started knitting. I’ve been trolling the stash to figure out the projects I am going to bring.

First off I am going to complete the Tiffany mittens as a Christmas gift. I went over to Purl Diva yesterday and picked up the needles I need.

Next up are a couple of pairs of worsted weight socks- one for my brother for Christmas, and one for the fall campaign of Afghans for Afghans. The yarn for Mike is Swish superwash from KnitPicks and the other is Kool-Aid dyed Paton’s Classic Merino for a4A.

I’m bringing two pairs of emergency socks in case I finish everything else. The Koigu is for Spring Forward and I am going to try a generic pair of toe-up socks with the Silk Garden Sock.

The sickest part of this is the sinking suspicion that I have not brought enough…