It’s funny how we all get these magical plans for our knitting and how things are going to go only to have them magically morph into something else. I thought I had my knitting all squared away until the end of the year when the (super exciting, wonderful, and very much wanted) opportunity to teach came up. So I started rearranging my goals and adding projects for classes. I am still a bit amazed because I think I am still going to get the bulk of it all done. Ok, quite shocked really. 
My plan had been to work on the Iris monsters for everyone, the Weasley sweaters for the kids, my Noro log cabin squares, and the Tuscany shawl as I had time. No big deal right? Since then, I’ve added the Ladybug sweater/coat, a French Market Bag, at least one more Habitat, and some felted birds nests. Phew! My needles are flying these days.
The new plan:
- Nearly Finished WIPs: kool aid dyed bird’s nest (needs button embellishment) and the A&M bird’s nest (needs embroidery)
- Current WIPs: French Market Bag (class on Sept 25/Oct 16) and Ladybug sweater
- Next on the needles: Habitat cast on modeling the “homework” for my class on Sept 12 and the CO for the Weasley sweaters as they have Christmas card intentions.
- The monsters, additional bird’s nests and Noro Squares are mind breaks/need something different/quick items.
- Jan 1 – I plan to start the Tuscany shawl again and declare 2011: The Year I Knit for ME!
In amongst all of this, I am planning the classes including a Clapotis class on Oct 2nd as well. It’s actually really nice because I find that I am taking more notes about what I am doing and the process is enriching my experience as well. I hadn’t expected that, but I think it is making me both a better teacher and a better knitter. Of course, I am also seeing that I am not and probably will never will be a one project at a time knitter. I applaud those that are, but it’s just not me. I apparently like to multitask – a lot. eek!
I am planning my projects for the new year and planning a few things I have wanted to do for a while. Very exciting! More about that later and a few FO/WIP pictures later this week.
Happy Monday everyone!
Congrats on the teaching gigs! I taught one class and it was the day before I left to go meet my daughter for the first time. I think I was too scattered to enjoy it and barely had time to prep for it. Hopefully this will be something you can enjoy.
I need to cast on for N’s winter coat, but I think I want to knit her a sweater first. She’ll need the sweater before the jacket. And I want to finish the cardi/jacket I am knitting for myself, along with a hat and mitts to take to Rhinebeck. So many projects, so little knitting time right now.
Thanks! I am really looking forward to the experience!
I can not even begin to imagine trying to teach a class the day before you left to meet your daughter! I am amazed you got through it and can remember doing it! I know your mind was halfway across with world with a sweet little girl that night. I think I might have forgotten how to knit if I was in that position.
OMG You are going to Rhinebeck! lucky woman!
Having little helpers sure changes your knitting time doesn’t it!?