2022 is winding down and I cannot believe it is almost over. I've been doing an evaluation of my stash and projects that I want to do and the list is soooo long! There are times I wish I wasn't multi-crafty, because then I wouldn't have so much area dedicated to my craft supplies or wasting time trying to decide what to do next with so many lovely things I want to make. Oh the tough choices!
Currently in progress is:
- Simple Striped Cowl by Hanna Illuzzi
- Feather Wave Cowl by Carol Feller
- Stripey Cowl by Aberdeen's Wool Co./Heather Scott
- Tippets by Claire Slade
- Lattice and Lace Cowl KAL - Mary Maxim
- Lattice and Lace Cowl CAL - Mary Maxim
- Kitty Cat Pot Holder by Sonya Blackstone
- Snowman Crochet Towel - Mary Maxim kit
- The Socks from Hell - UGH - Long story!!!
- Wave Scarf by Anne Collins
- Heart's Desire Cowl by Eleanor Swogger
- Holiday Heather Mittens by Donna Druchunas
- Candy Cane Socks by Amanda Clark
- Snowman Family - Snowbaby - Mary Maxim kit
- Herpetology 101 MOCK Socks - Becky Greene
- Crochet Slippers - Mary Maxim Crochet of the Month Kit
- My First Knit Sweater by Marly Bird
- Serrena Poncho - Italian Story Design Team
- Basket and Carnations - Mary Maxim kit
- Jounce Cowl by Sarah Jordan
- Cuddly as A Cloud Cardigan by MJ's Off the Hook Designs
- Crochet Tee (unnamed) - my own pattern in progress
- Grogu and Mando Diamond Art
- Floral Pillow Cases (Embroidered)
- Snowman Diamond Art
- The Color of Purple Bracelet (Peyote) by Susan Arrighi
Seeing everything listed is an eye-opener. It seems like I'm a serial starter, but not really the case. I work on things and have to put them aside to do something for someone else, then I either forget about them or I just don't want to pick them back up right away. Some of the projects listed above have been in progress for awhile - like the Socks from Hell. Oh those things were started at least 10 years ago and no matter how much I tried I couldn't get a perfect match with the sock pattern. I just couldn't understand it - I'd think I had the pattern, cut and start over, and NOPE - so I'd try again and again. FINALLY, I figured it out. Although I started each ball from the center, it appears one of the balls had the pattern backwards. After I figured it out, well, I had cut and cut and cut until I finally gave up. Then there was the heel. I had finally made it to the heel of the second sock only to find out my gauge was way looser than the first heel. It was a garter stitch short row, so it really was obvious. That was ripped and now that sock sits. I should just give up on it, but I'm going to get that miserable thing conquered even it if kills me! lol
With the prices going up and up, I think I'll primarily be playing in my stash next year. I won't say I'm totally going "Cold Sheep" but instead, my goal is to use more than what I bring in.
