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Finishing Apres Surf felt like a great accomplishment, as it had been sitting around since 2013.  Besides, it’s allover lace knit on US 3 needles.  It got me thinking about other projects languishing around in my craft room.  I have several projects in various states of progress (roughly in order of priority):

1.  Yoke Detail Sweater by Debbie Bliss.  I started this in 2012, it’s done, I think I even blocked it, but never got around to photography.   The hems probably need re-blocking, too.

2.  Ruched Yoke Tee from Interweave.  Started in 2012, all done except for i-cord trim, ends need to be woven, and blocking off course.  It would be nice to get this into my summer wardrobe.

3.  Iris from Rowan.  I started this in 2011 and worked on it awhile, I guess.  The back, left front, and left sleeve are were complete.  It turns out, I made an error on the left front and it needs to be frogged back to the armscye.  The right front was begun in 2011, still on a circular needle so I picked it up again.  Currently, the right front is complete, joined to the back via 3 needle bind off at shoulder, and the second sleeve is in progress.  It’s slow going; the yarn (Elann Lara) is terribly splitty and it’s allover lace on size 3 needles.   But the project is ~75% done and I can always use a lightweight cotton sweater.    It would be great to finish this by end of May.

4.  Retro Jacket from Classic Elite.  Started and finished in 2009, blocked. Never photographed because I wanted to sew a dress to coordinate.  Maybe I should get on that?  

5.  Nespelem from Berroco.  I knit this in 2011 and modified the finishing (front bands), intending to put in a zipper, which now seems like a weird idea.  Maybe it needs fixing, maybe it’s done, but I need to figure it out.  It’s such a pretty color, I love green.

6. Kat from Kim Hargreaves.  I lost my original Kat hat on my England trip in 2013 (pictured below).  I knit a new one in January 2015, but never got around to photography.  

7. Baudelaire from Berroco.  Started in 2012, it’s all seamed togther finally, but needs blocking and buttons (and possibly a fabric lining?)

8. Ivy League Vest from Interweave.  Started in 2008, knit about 8″, then lost interest.  But I really wish I had more vests… they are very practical for the mid-atlantic climate. And I’ve never done a project with steeks before (though I have practiced different steeking methods).

9. Twilight Tapestry from Twist Collective.  I knit the hat in 2012 and intended to do the cowl and mittens as well.  A girl can never have too many winter acccessories, eh?

10.  Kingscot from Twist Collective.  Started in 2012, finished the back piece.  Pretty cardi for fall/winter.  I’m not sure about the fit though, since my bust is bigger (nursing). Pullovers are forgiving enough, but as for cardigans, I’m not sure.

I actually have more knitting UFO’s, but ten seems like a nice round number.  So, my new WIPocalypse goal is to work on these projects and finish as many as possible (finishing means photographed and documented!)