What really struck me was something so simple; on her side bar, there's a project widget just like on mine that's linked to Ravelry. She only has 3 projects.
I have become so accustomed to having many projects on the go; and by many, I mean like 10. I believe it's starting to get ridiculous. So I started to think "Why would it be bad to have a smaller amount of workable projects?"
In my mind, I'm thinking, "Right now, if consider 3 current projects to be the test pattern socks, my Shapely Boyfriend cardigan and my Blankie." If I took that to heart, that means I have a lot of work to finish before I dare cast on anything new. The only exception would be for the birthday gifts that I need to finish; the Irish Hiking Hat for RJ and the little purse for Jas. More than enough to keep me occupied for the next little while.
I've heard that 6 is a good number. 2 small ones that travel well, 1 mindless one that you don't need to look at a pattern to work on, 1 that is being a headache and is in time out, and 2 gifts. I don't know how well that works in reality...
ReplyDeleteHow do you get the project widget? I want one!
I managed to locate on Ravelry where I found the code for it: http://www.ravelry.com/help/api
DeleteFrom there on blogger, I put in a java widget, I think and pasted the code. It worked so I assume I did it correctly.
As for the 6, I don't really knit for other people, I have the mindless knitting covered with the Blankie and the Shapely Boyfriend. Other than a few increases and decreases, there's not much else on it. The travel project is always a pair of socks. I guess I'll work out what will work for me as time goes on.
Thanks! I'll have to do that soon...
DeleteI think it's honestly different for different people. I've tried to be project monogamous but lately I just want to keep casting things on!
I'm bad :) I've already casted on a new project without finishing anything.
Delete*laughs* I cast on tester socks with Husband sitting next to me exclaiming that I wasn't allowed to cast on a new project yet. It was cute.
DeleteI'd like to point out that for someone who doesn't really knit for other people, it seems like you're knitting for other people. :)
Shhh! Don't tell people! More people will start to ask! Just wait until Sunday's update and you'll see something new; just for me...or maybe a cousin of mine.
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