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Cozy
Chatty Knitter
USA
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 Posted - 05/25/2007 : 1:50:43 PM
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I used to be pretty monogamous in my knitting (only 1 or 2 projects OTN) but now I have 6 WIPs. One is about to get frogged, but even having 5 is a lot for me. I'm trying to work my way back down to 2.
What about you all? What's the most projects you've ever had OTN?
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adalton124
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 05/25/2007 : 2:56:43 PM
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I'd say 8 is the most I've had OTN. That's a lot for me too. I usually only have 3 to 4 but I must have gotten bored and forgotten some of my older WIPs.
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lucylocket
Permanent Resident
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hillstreetmama
Permanent Resident
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2007 : 5:11:44 PM
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Probably 6...I keep thinking I need to buy more needles, then I start looking at my WIP's and there they are.
Jan
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Mama Cat
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 05/25/2007 : 5:17:21 PM
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I probably have more OTN, still active projects right now than ever before in my life.
I am currently working on:
crocheted cotton cardigan
Knit Picks Palette Fair Isle cardigan
A v-neck pullover from very old stash yarn
2 pairs of socks
Great American Aran Afghan (one square completed)
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hikingmommy
Chatty Knitter
USA
238 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2007 : 5:18:49 PM
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| I try to keep it down to 3. I find I need at least 2 or I get bored, but I don't want more than 3, b/c I fear then I'll never finish any of them and I won't have momentum. But I like having at least 1 easier project and 1 more challenging one to work on depending on my mood and where I'm knitting. |
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mertle
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 05/25/2007 : 5:21:08 PM
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I have 5-6 going right now that I can see. Can't seem to decide how to finish the tops of these bags (designing as I go). So many options.
This doesn't count 3-4 stuck down somewhere deep in my stash area that I don't see often. I vaguely remember what they are . . . a couple of shawls, a belt . . . hmmmmm - maybe more.
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lella
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 05/25/2007 : 5:39:49 PM
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I have had three in the past, an afghan, a shell, a cardi. Right now I have four, a shawl, socks, short fingered gloves, aran sweater. It's really nice to have enough money to keep upping the ante. 
Lella
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kat0926
Chatty Knitter
USA
340 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2007 : 6:46:00 PM
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Right now I've got the most at 8 WIP's. One of these days I'll get them all done. I seem to get bored with one and will move on to another. I need to just stick with one until it's done!
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 05/25/2007 : 7:24:40 PM
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I haven't a clue. Seriously. I think for me, it's more of a matter of when have I had only a few going at a time. 
M L
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sandyt
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 05/25/2007 : 7:36:14 PM
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Isis Rising
Chatty Knitter
320 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2007 : 10:05:05 PM
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If I actually count my WIPs, I'll be faced with the realization I have a problem.
Startitis. I love to start projects. I like to knit on different things. My attempt at monogamy last year-- was horrible.
The KP Options needles are a prime enabler in my Startitis diagnosis.
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GJohnson39
New Pal
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Posted - 05/26/2007 : 05:33:13 AM
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I've had as many as 6 WIP's going at a time, but I have developed a strategy to make this condition seem more reasoned and purposeful than distracted and forgetful. I really don't like to sew up or block, but if I have more than one project ready to finish, I create an assembly line to do ALL the blocking at once and ALL the sewing up at once. The one thing I have to do to make this work, is to try to keep knitting on each project at about the same pace. This gives me lots to options to choose from during the knitting phase, and having a large number of pieces to block then sew makes that process seem more manageable. I may be deluding myself, but I think these processes go quicker when done this way-blocking 4 sweaters in a day also makes me feel very productive (forget that it took 6 months to knit all the pieces!)
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ShannonM
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 05/26/2007 : 06:54:09 AM
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Yikes, they're all over the house. I think 10. I bought a knitting machine a few months ago thinking it would make projects go faster. I think they go slower because the ratio of knitting time to finishing time changed. I can machine knit the parts to a sweater in 2 hours but it takes 7-8 hours to hand knit the edgings and do all the finishing work.
Shannon
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Ditzy Girl
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USA
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Posted - 05/26/2007 : 08:35:47 AM
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I have too many on the needles and I am afraid to go to lys or read a knitting mag, because I find something else I need to start. It is time to start finishing not starting. I am getting out of hand. BUT I did finish a sock I started over a yr ago and I am now working on the 2nd. I use it as my out and about project so hopefully I will get it finished sooner than the first. Then I can start another pair of socks or heaven forbid finish my glittens.
Zola, Seattle, Wash.
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HoJo
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 05/26/2007 : 09:24:26 AM
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You're all a bunch of lightweights ;}. I have at least 20 on the needles, but only about 4-5 active at any one time. I love to start projects and since I'm a process (rather than project) knitter, it doesn't bother me in the least to leave them unfinished when something new comes along or I get bored or new yarn comes in the store (in fact new yarn at the store makes my fingers itch).
I used to have alot less, but I have to admit that owning a store has only enabled my startitis. Once I start a project, I can pretty much guarentee that the color I'm working on will sell out, in fact, I've had to sell the yarn I need to finish my project in order to keep customers happy - which really feeds into my unfinished projects disorder. Once I've finished the project, it doesn't sell as well, so its actually encouraging me not to finish!
HoJo
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Ditzy Girl
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 05/26/2007 : 11:40:23 AM
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HoJo, that is a totaly different thing, when you are doing for a store then when you are doing for yourself only. You have a excuse or a good reason to start things to show off the yarn or the pattern. I have no excuse. I really would like to get a few items finished.
Zola, Seattle, Wash.
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Isis Rising
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 05/26/2007 : 3:14:43 PM
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Originally posted by HoJo
You're all a bunch of lightweights ;}. I have at least 20 on the needles, but only about 4-5 active at any one time. I love to start projects and since I'm a process (rather than project) knitter, it doesn't bother me in the least to leave them unfinished when something new comes along or I get bored or new yarn comes in the store (in fact new yarn at the store makes my fingers itch).
I used to have alot less, but I have to admit that owning a store has only enabled my startitis. Once I start a project, I can pretty much guarentee that the color I'm working on will sell out, in fact, I've had to sell the yarn I need to finish my project in order to keep customers happy - which really feeds into my unfinished projects disorder. Once I've finished the project, it doesn't sell as well, so its actually encouraging me not to finish!
HoJo
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Whew. It's good to know I'm not the only one with tons of stuff on the needles. I thought a bit more about it-- I'm truly only working on about two or three things at a time. Eventually, though-- things get finished. Or, I rip them and start something else new.
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lella
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Posted - 05/26/2007 : 3:52:39 PM
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Hojo, you and Isis Rising must have an amazing amount of needles![:00][:00] I think I shall start at least two more sets of needles tomorrow. Maybe 
Lella
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HoJo
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 05/26/2007 : 10:09:08 PM
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Lella:
Yes, I have a huge investment in both needles and plastic project bags. My staff was reading this and started snickering when they read 20 - Only 20? Well, I'm only owning up to 20.
Zola:
Amazingly all of the "samples" are sized to fit me, so one could argue that these are all knitting for me. Again staff is wondering why I'm not being more "flexible" in my sizing - that does happen sometimes, but only by accident ;}.
HoJo
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Isis Rising
Chatty Knitter
320 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2007 : 10:54:35 PM
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Originally posted by lella
Hojo, you and Isis Rising must have an amazing amount of needles![:00][:00] I think I shall start at least two more sets of needles tomorrow. Maybe
Lella
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Cords. I have a great set of Knit Picks' Options cords. I need to buy some more. I also have tons of size 2 dpns, for sock knitting.
I don't kid, when I say Knit Picks has found a way to enable my Startitis. I start something, unscrew the tips, put the end caps on the cord, and then use the needles for the next project.
Brilliant! The KP Options cords don't kink, and retain their shape, even after months in the bottom of a Rubbermaid tote.
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