Our challenge has been going for six weeks. Let’s celebrate our successes so far. For each of us, success may be measured differently: stash organized, list made, awareness of our potential recipients, finished projects, etc. What have you done so far for the Holiday Stashdown Challenge? If you’re not feeling successful, what’s preventing you from getting started on reaching your goals? Or, are your goals unrealistic?
My success has been in finishing (or nearly finishing) 2 of the bigger projects that were getting in the way of smaller projects.
My 8 skein ripple afghan wedding gift is nearly complete, and will be out of my room as of June 30th. Over the weekend, I had 3 nights in a row of nearly uninterrupted crocheting, and I can see the end in sight. There are 2 sections left to be finished, 5 rows long, with 2 transition rows in between. This is how it looked Saturday evening:
My 7 skein 12" block afghan is nearly complete. I have to weave in all my ends, and check all the blocks once more, then put them all together. I don't know if what is left of my 7th skein will be enough to join all 20 of my squares, but I know where to find a 40 or 50% off coupon to get a spare skein if I run out. And as this is my first blanket made of squares, I want to do it properly.
As I finish those 2 projects, smaller projects are leaping into my lap. I have a huge grocery sack (one of those awesome reusable ones) full of Lion Brand Homespun yarn that is all destined to become infinity scarves for the fall craft shows. I also plan on a few pairs of fingerless gloves, because they are quick, and maybe a knitted scarf or 2. I'll definitely stay out of large project territory for at least a few weeks. Especially since I still have some hibernating projects that need to be finished so they can leave my room.
OMG, I ramble. A lot.
The point, I need to get to the point. Yes, I am feeling successful, although I have purchased yarn that I never originally intended on purchasing at the beginning of the year.
Progress is in the eye of the beholder! I totally get what you mean about the big projects getting in the way. I need to focus of some things that I can finish quickly - it keeps me motivated. The ripple blanket is beautiful. A great accomplishment. Good luck putting your squares together. I love to make them, but hate assembly! (and weaving in ends - ugh!) Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteYay, this sounds great! Finishing big projects takes a weight off, doesn't it? I love your blanket, by the way!
ReplyDeleteThe ripple afghan is absolutely beautiful. It is such a generous wedding gift. Definitely something to be treasured, as will be your relief when the thing is off your hook! =)
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