The times, they are a-changin'.

It was just about a year ago when I began making the transition from "meh, I've knit a couple of scarves.." to being a "mufuggin' KNITTER!" Sure, I had enjoyed knitting in the past, but there were large gaps between new projects. After picking it back up last year in an effort to keep from being so damn bored at home, I really haven't stopped. As a matter of fact, I don't think I will ever stop again. Knitting isn't an occasional hobby anymore; it's my (nearly) everyday lifestyle.

Over the past year of knitting, there have been natural changes in my technique and attitude. Once I was a thrower, and an inefficient one at that. Now I am more of a "flicker" as I no longer let go of yarn or needles to make a stitch.

A more noticeable change at the moment regards the four WIP's laying about the apartment. Not that four is an outrageous number or anything...but a year ago there was no way I would start a project before being finished with another. The focus was solely on the project at hand, on which I would spend all available time, then admire the FO briefly before casting on for something else. Now there are four unfinished pieces here, each one wondering when it will receive the proper attention.


Paradise Beach Cover-Up. Lily Sugar n' Cream. The yarn is such a bargain, and the photo of this project in Custom Knits is so alluring. But the colorway is really too pale for my skin. The sizing is not right. The desire has fizzled out. Perhaps when it's time to actually go to the beach the desire will be rekindled. For now, this wip is just keeping the dress form decent.

Silky Negligee. Knit Picks Gloss Sock. This negligee is for a friend getting married at the end of June. It's knit on a fine gauge and is therefore going slowly. After ripping it out three times or so already, I have finally worked out some kinks and am about 5 inches in. Only 25 more inches to go.


Ilene Market Bag. Lily Sugar n' Cream. A coworker of mine as been very friendly lately, sharing recipes and a love of cooking with me. Since I'll soon be leaving the job and moving back home, I wanted to make her some sort of gift to say "thanks."

Psychedelic Squares Afghan. Most of the leftover pieces of yarn in my drawer are worsted, so this pattern seemed like a good way to use up those leftovers in a visually stimulating way. I've gotten up to 20 squares or so. Maybe one day I'll have the gumption to knit 76 more so that this becomes an afghan of decent size. I'm actively trying to not even think about the amount of mattress stitching required to sew 96 squares together.

At least I'm not running out of things to knit.