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WIPalholic

I've known for some time, ahem years, that I have several WIPs (works in progress) that need attention. I've avoided them, hiding them in project bags and cupboards - out of sight, out of mind - the lure of casting on new items, telling myself they are more important, they will be more interesting, distracting me from the irritation of the unfinished.


Truthfully they are not out of mind as they irk me whenever I go on my Ravelry project page, pangs of guilt for socks and sweaters I could be wearing.

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In the post Christmas lull I decided to tackle a few, at least getting them out in the open, matching first socks with partially knitted second socks, finding patterns and checking needles sizes. I haven't found them all, that way lies madness, and I do want to cast on new projects as well as tackling the unloved.

I outed myself in Instagram as a serial WIP procrastinator and invited others with my affliction to join me as I know I'm not alone.

To begin with I've got:
  • one hat which I started in December, not too old.
  • a second into the groove sock. I'm not too sure why I've left this as it's a really fun pattern to knit. I have made the error of taking it travelling with me which is daft as I should take really simple projects as on planes I usually end up watching films or staring out of the window marvelling at the view. This year I think I'll have more simple socks on the go so I've always got bus knitting to hand.
  • a second Mysterioso sock. This will take a little more concentration as I have to look at twisted cables while executing them. Not so good for TV knitting.
  • A second Twisted Flower sock. This is the most complicated WIP I have. I'm going to try and tackle a certain number of rows a week.
I'll try and check back in a few weeks to see how I am getting on.
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