I am trying something new and different. In the past 25 years of knitting I have always had multiple projects going at the same time. Currently I have at least 5 scarves, 2 hats, various shawls and mittens on the knitting needles. It can be so overwhelming at times I just start a new project for a change up.
Today, I started to try something new. For me it’s revolutionary. I have never done this before, well really after my first scarf. I really wanted to start a new shawl today. I currently have 4 different shawls on knitting needles. I decided to try to finish all the shawls on my knitting needles / crochet hooks before I wind yarn to start another shawl. Most of my friends only have a couple of projects going at once. Some even only buy more yarn when they finish a project, this will not happen for me for so many reasons.
So instead of winding more yarn to start another project, I put the project bag back on the shelf. I pulled out a shawl in progress. With plans to finish it and several other shawl projects before I wind yarn into cakes for the next shawl.
It’s probably not conducive to a neat house having 10 or more UFO’s on the fireplace waiting for my attention. Not to mention a few baskets worth in the knitting room. This does include weaving projects that have not been completed.
So wish me luck. I will try my best to finish most of the projects, before I start new a new one. I am trying to see if it’s more efficient to only have one of anything going at once. I might not make it. I will at least give it a trial run before I can pass judgment on the plan. By August I should have enough data for a conclusion.
