WIP Wipeout Week 1

After a short delay, we have our first update of the WIP Wipeout participants.  I've gotten a fair number of updates and hope the others have posted on their blogs.  I have linked on the sidebar all participants where applicable.  If you want to send an update for next week, email me at crazyfiberlady AT gmail DOT com. 

Anne:

I've finished my mother's hat (she'll be here in about
an hour, so I'll find out then whether or not she likes it - I'm really not
holding out much hope...), and I'm one sock down of my pair of
Sockapalooozas - and the other one has been started. Oh, and some progress
is being made on the Illusion Scarf.

More to the point - I HAVEN'T cast on for my gloves yet! Nor for the baby
tam jacket that I'm longing to get started on.

However I've discovered the Sunrise Circle Jacket, and it's begging to be knitted - I _will_ be strong!

Donna:

I finished my first WIP tonight - the Skinny Stripe Socks that I test knitted for Jessie.

Hope to have pics posted on Wednesday.

Hillary:

I'm happy to report that I was finally able to snap out of it last night and I got to work on my WIP Wipe Out.  I pulled out the vest that I started for my husband about 2 plus years ago and got reaquainted with the pattern.  Even more exciting - I actually started knitting it again.  I remember it as a boring project.  Now it's not boring.  It's more like a rest from more involved projects.

Lorie Valley:

I will be updating my blog tonight with pictures etc.  I finished 1 sock for my daughter, beginning the 2nd one tonight.  I just about completed knitting a pair of fingerless mittens.  Frogging a sweater I had sitting in my basket to work on.  So NOT happy with how it is turning out.  Will use that yarn for something else.

Marji:

this past week I reduced my WIP pile by TWO!!.
I finished knitting Lara by Debbie Bliss
I finished knitting a feather and fan scarf for my gift box

I also exercised great restraint, not without great angst, and refrained from casting on my drops cardi, which I REALLY REALLY want to cast on for. I need to get one more WIP off the sidebar before I let myself do that.

Nancy (blogless)

I finished the pair of STR Pebble Beach socks! Am also working to finish 2 socks on 2 circs started Jan, 1 2006 (just started the afterthought heels, so there's hope) and am also working on a Mocassin Sock. After the 2 socks/2 circs I go back to the Anniversary Pi R Sq shawl.

Sara:

I have decided to focus on this WIP - the top-down raglan for Toby's PT.  It needed one more sleeve.  Now it needs about 1/2 a sleeve.  It's slow going b/c the last sleeve requires a lot of bulky sweater-under-the-sleeve management, but it's only 1/2 a sleeve - so I'm hoping it'll be done soon.

Lastly, your hostess with the mostess:

I finished Klaralund!!  Woot.  Knock off another of the WIPs.  I sewed up the last seam on Monday night.  I did immediately try it on and it fits soooo nicely.  I love the drape and the colors.  I think I'll wear it to work on Friday.  I've made progress on the first Blah Buster Sock and am probably a 1/2" shy of binding off the cuff.  I'm also considering flicking FLAK.  I don't love it, I don't really enjoy working on it as my fingers get all crampy.  I might retry it with a less stiff gauge.  So its not a tradition Aran that way, but who cares.  I'd rather enjoy the knitting. 

Yay everyone!  I'm so impressed at how much has gotten done by everyone and the determination of one and all.  Way to go ladies!  Keep it up and we'll have the monster tamed in no time.

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I have to admit that I haven't really felt like knitting very much.  You know me, when I get twisted, to unwind I like to spin.  I've been talking on the train and well, not knitting much.  Lunch is at my desk as I'm now paid on an hourly basis and with taking off for interviews.. well you get the picture. ;)  The interview Monday went pretty well, I think, but you never know.  I was there for almost an hour and a half, which could be seen as a good sign.  No high hopes here, would hate to have them dashed.  I have another interview tomorrow afternoon.  It looks like my temp gig will continue at least through the end of next week.  Yay.  The knitting is starting to come back.  Never fear!

Craft on!

Comments

[Donna K.]

Nice to read that the interview went well. Hope your next goes well also. Great news about your newest sweater being finished. I'm getting hyped about Fleece Fair - only 16 more days!

[Marina]

Oops, I started something new but I'm actively knitting three other items as well ;-)

Glad the interview went well. Crossing my fingers the next one goes even better!

[Carole]

Hooray for all the WIPs wiped out!

[Angelia]

Best of luck with the job search. :-)

The sweater looks wonderful. By the way....where's Inspector Sara??? :-)

[Chris]

Klaralund is beautiful! Good luck with teh interviews!

[margene]

Klaralund looks fabulous. Great idea you had to finish up some things. Good luck with the job search. It all sounds good so far.