TWELFTH Self-Imposed Year of Projects - (Update #50)

Happy Sunday! Let's get going before I forget to finish this....

FOs (Finished Objects)
1. Josh's Winter Hat: started 20 December 2022; finished 2 January 2022
2. NEYCO Hat: started 31 December 2022; finished 20 January 2022
3. Hat: started 15 February 2023; finished 25 February 2023
4. Linen Stitch Scarf: started 2 June 2020; finished 12 April 2023
5. Kitty at Christmas: started 28 January 2023; finished 11 February 2023
6. Wasabi for Mr. K: started 10 March 2023; frogged 5 September 2023
7. Smile & Wave: started 15 November 2022; finished 11 September 2023
8. Sand Drift Blanket: started 17 January 2021; frogged 7 October 2023
9. Baby Blanket: started 30 June 2023; finished 8 October 2023
10. Rupee Bag for Little Man: started at some point; finished 30 October 2023

Nope. Nothing new to see here. Not that I'm very surprised. 

 

WIPs (Works-in-Progress) These are carried over year after year, if needed.
1. Wink: started 5 January 2015
2. Shetland Neck Wool (support spindle): started 8 September 2017
3. Returning: started 14 January 2018
4. Faerie Mountain Fibers Crazy Batt (EEW Mini): started 13 April 2018
5. Granny Square Blanket: started 28 April 2018
6. UW Ski Hat: started 11 July 2018
7. Purl & Loop Weaving Project: started 28 August 2018
8. Dishcloth: started 25 February 2022
9. Mixed BFL (Annie): started 18 March 2022
10. Lakeline Tank: started 18 March 2022
11. Socks: started 28 September 2022
12. Bonbon 2: started 15 October 2022
13. Star Stitch Shawl: started 8 June 2023 (link to the kit)
14. Vanilla Socks: started 7 October 2023
15. Baby Blanket: started 28 October 2023
16. Rainbow Hat: started 21 November 2023

I've done very little knitting this past week, if we're being honest. I did pull out the Vanilla Socks and I knit a few rows on that and I know I knit a few rows on the Rainbow Hat. But, really, that was about it. We've been busy doing other things. I didn't even go to Knitters' Guild this past week. 

I know. I'm shocked, too.

 

OMGLSFWTFBBQ

Items for ME (FTW!)
1. Nottingham (worsted weight, ~1200 yds; Cascade 220 Heathers)
2. Ishbel (fingering weight, ~610 yds; Happy Hands Yarn)
3. NIN Hat (worsted weight, 2 colors, ~220 yds + scraps; partials bin)
4. Boneyard Shawl (fingering weight, ~750 yds; KP Hawthorne Fingering)
5. Wilf's Hat (worsted weight, ~240 yds; Psych Ward Yarns)
6. Skoufaki (DK weight, ~175 yds; handspun)
7. Kaweah Hat (DK weight, ~240 yds; Houndstooth DK)
8. Chunkeanie (bulky weight, ~160 yds; madelinetosh Chunky)
9. Sockhead (fingering weight, ~400 yds; so many choices)
10. Stranger Things Hat (worsted weight, ~200 yds; Malabrigo Rios)
11. Huj Tub (laceweight, ~900 yds; Laceweight Cashmere)
12. Rose City Rollers (fingering weight, ~250 yds; so many choices)

Children's Items/Knitting for others
1. Flax for Little Man (worsted weight; Baah Yarns Shasta)
2. Honey Badger: (worsted weight - black & white acrylic I have banging around the stash)*
3. The Mandolorian (sport weight, ~165 yds; need grey/black, white, and green...which I might have)*
4. Zelda Beanie (worsted weight, unknown yardage; black/grey and yellow)
5. Pig for Earle & Duane (worsted weight, ~300 yds; need pink, of course)
6. Hippo for Sweet Girl (fingering weight, ~400 yds total; purple & pink)
7. Elefante for Sassy Girl (worsted weight, ~250 yds; maybe if I can find the original...otherwise, something new/different)...but she's requested a cow as a replacement so we'll see what I can find.

Utilitarian/Household Items
1. Garter Chevron Blanket (worsted weight; KP Mighty Stitch - may need to get some more black or white)
2. Diagonal Knit Dishcloths (any weight; cotton of some sort, possibly a cotton/bamboo blend, depending on use)
3. Reusable Produce Bag (worsted weight; cotton or acrylic)
4. Harry Potter Blanket (worsted weight; superwash or acrylic - based on several dishcloth patterns to make blocks)
5. Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth (any weight; cotton or a cotton/bamboo blend, again based on use)
6. Pop Blanket (worsted weight; superwash - a little of this and that?)
7. Holiday Countdown Stockings (worsted weight; various colors from partials bin)
8. Cat Butts (worsted weight; "cat" colors and pink for the butthole)
9. Yer Mom Licks Cat Butts (worsted weight; "cat" colors and pink for the butthole)

Other Fibery Endeavors:
1. Stash Fit
2. Create a project bag inventory
3. Update library inventory (on Ravelry)
4. Update stash inventory (on Ravelry) and reorganize yarn
5. Stitch markers: make kits and individual for Etsy shop
6. Destash as necessary/needed

 

At this point in the year, I almost think it's silly to keep these lists but I'm still doing it. I'm also packing for our upcoming cruse, which means I'm trying to decide what project(s) to bring along and whether I really need to start something new. I'm honestly having an internal debate about starting a new project since we are driving from our house in southern Wisconsin to the port in Galveston, Texas, which is approximately 18 hours in the car. So, you know, lots of time to knit and listen to podcasts/audiobooks, not to mention a week on a boat. And because I know we've been asked and I honestly couldn't remember, I looked up the cruise itinerary to see where we're heading: Mahogany Bay (Mexico), Costa Maya (Mexico), and Cozumel (Mexico). We have been to Cozumel a few times but the other two are new spots. So, we have two 18-hour stints in the car, plus the actual cruise and while I will not be knitting the entire time, I plan to have plenty of things to work on. 

Now.....I just need to figure out what those things are.....

 

In other random events, I think I'm going to join a MKAL with the ladies over at Pardon My Stash. I'm still debating what I'm going to work on but the idea is that it's either something that comes in pairs (socks, mittens, fingerless mitts) or something you can knit two of....I'm tossed between knitting socks, mittens, fingerless mitts, or a couple of matching hats. So, I've got that going for me. 

And, of course, I've started thinking about next year's Year of Projects. Because why not. But that's another post....

 

Additionally, I did a bunch of adulting this past week, meaning I went to a bunch of doctor appointments. I've been waking up more often than I like looking like I've been beaten with an ugly stick. My eyes have been swollen and itchy and full of gunk. I have been less than pleased about this. I can't take the medication that will knock this out of my system because it knocks me out cold...

 

So I addressed this with my regular doctor and it sounds like we're going to get a referral to allergy (again) and we'll go from there. And there were other appointments, as well, because I tried to get it all done in one day. What I really wanted was to get it all done in half a day but scheduling didn't work out on that one so I wound up going into work for two hours that day, between appointments. ::sigh:: 

This week, I'll be working on packing, getting everything organized, and trying not to lose my mind (send mojo, I'll need it). 

I hope you've had a lovely week and weekend!