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Fondling yarn since 2003.

Excuse me while I continue my cast-on rampage.

Usually I like to finish one thing before starting another. Not true at the moment, apparently. Exhibit A:

Anastasia socks in Sunshine Yarns, “Emerald Isle”, cast on for St. Patty’s Day. These will be my March socks. They are wicked fun to knit, and toe-up gussets are the coolest things EVER, and I can’t wait to wear them.

Exhibit B:

A nearly-finished Matinee Coat (Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino booklet), for our babysitter’s new baby. This one just needs seaming, ribbon, and a picot hem. Probably a few hours of work, tops. And so cute! But, Exhibit C:

Instead of finishing either one of these worthy projects, neither of which will take much time at all, I cast on for a baby vest that I have no hope of finishing by the time I see the recipient tomorrow. Why? Who knows! It’s cute, though.

(Cable Tank Top from the Baby Cashmerino 3 booklet, smallest size.)

At least finishing all 3 of these up by the end of March is highly likely?

16 Comments so far

  1. claire March 21st, 2008 9:52 am

    Inspired by you, I cast on for some toe up socks yesterday in the Artyarns (thank you again) I’m thinking I may become a convert. I did Turkish for one and will try Magic 8 for the other. Loving the no provisional thing! I didn’t even know it was year of socks, I find I have 3 pair OTN right now. Love the baby vest, really cute.

  2. Jodi March 21st, 2008 10:28 am

    Lovely projects! I’ve had cast-on-itis since the beginning of February — I blame the long winter. Warm, woolly projects just seem so appealing.

  3. Elspeth March 21st, 2008 10:29 am

    What strikes me more than your optimism (hey, we’ve all been there) is that you are taking precious knitting time out to post. Clearly, you are a better blogger, because I would decide to finish a sweater by tomorrow and knitknitknit. If I didn’t finish it in time, no one would ever know. I applaud your honesty!

  4. Sue March 21st, 2008 4:02 pm

    Ooh what adorable baby items. That little vest is super cute. I love the color of your March socks too, great. Just think you will have 3 fo’s instead of 1!

  5. Cathy in Va. March 21st, 2008 6:00 pm

    Wow, you are a knitting *machine*! It’s so nice to see you inspired and flying along again. :)

  6. Wanda March 22nd, 2008 7:06 am

    Lots of great projects on the needles. I love those green socks, so pretty and springy. It definitely looks like you’ll have some FOs by the end of the month!

  7. Octopus Knits March 22nd, 2008 9:25 am

    Love the sock, and the Matinee coat and vest are very cute. I’m sure you’ll get them all done soon - no worries : )

  8. heather March 22nd, 2008 4:32 pm

    i love the anastacia! i’m working on a pair in blue, but now that i see yours why on earth didn’t i pick green? they look awesome! and you can finish all those by the end of march easy……..as long as you don’t cast on anything else lol

  9. kerry March 23rd, 2008 12:05 am

    Love the D.B. baby cashmerino! It’s one of my faves, as well. You’re just pumping out the projects, aren’t you? The matinee coat is beautiful … so timeless.

  10. melissa March 23rd, 2008 4:08 pm

    a cast-on rampage is always fun. it’s the aftermath of half-finished objects that always slaps me in the face later.

    i love the green sock yarn you’re using!

  11. Johanna March 23rd, 2008 7:29 pm

    That sock has two of my favorite things… Sunshine Yarns and toe-up gussets!

    Loving the baby things too, and sometimes you need to cast-on more than you need to knit!

    Hope you are feeling well.

  12. leslie March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm

    oh! i love all of those projects! i love the manatee, and that little vest will just be adorable!

  13. tiennie March 24th, 2008 6:32 pm

    Keep on rampaging since you leave beautiful knits in your wake!

  14. Amelia March 25th, 2008 3:37 am

    Funnily enough I’ve just finished and given away the same matinee coat in the same colour. I forgot, unfortunately to take a picture although I am hopeful that I will get the recipient to send me one… Great minds clearly knit alike! x

  15. Brenda March 27th, 2008 6:01 pm

    They are all wonderful WIPs.

    I haven’t finished my February sock (the first was knit for me), not to mention March socks. I’m a failure at year of socks. Maybe I’ll get a pair done in April…

  16. Jessica March 31st, 2008 6:49 am

    Seems to be that time of year for wanting New New New! They are all lovely!

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