That’s not a typo. I know that whip is spelled with an H.
I mean no disrespect to the ladies responsible for the song that is now in each of your heads. (You’re welcome.)
I read a lot of craft blogs, and sometimes, when you make crafty things, you end up with lots of projects that are in various stages of completion, especially when you undertake big projects.
Like blankets. *Ahem* Afghans.
I started to crochet an afghan a few weeks ago, and hit a snafu when I needed some yarn that my local store doesn’t stock, so instead of just waiting for my online order to come in, I started a new project.
You see the problem?
I wanted to learn how to make granny squares (admittedly, my desire was loosely based on the fact that it just sounds cool to say “granny square”), so I got this great book at the library.
I’ve made about 5 of them, in similar colors, and I’m eventually going to combine them into a scarf.
So what I’m saying is that I couldn’t finish one long-term project, so I started another long-term project.
Because I’m smart.
Tell me that isn’t the coolest looking blanket you’ve ever seen? (Pats self on back.)
I got the yarn in the mail, so I obviously picked up WIP (Work In Progress….get it now???) #1 again. Luckily, WIP #1 is going to be a Christmas present for next year, so I’ve got some time.
Meaning, of course, that I can also make short-term (READ: satisfying my instant gratification needs) projects while these others are ongoing.
I made these fingerless mittens over the weekend for a colleague at work. I made a similar pair for myself earlier in the month, using different yarn, and I knew they would be one of those 1-2 hour projects.
I love crochet. It’s so fast. Much more so than knitting.
See? I do finish things!
Books, too. I finish books.
Read my review on Goodreads, here.
What’s your WIP? Do you start new projects when another one is still ongoing?
I believe this is what the clicheed phrase “too many sticks in the fire” means? Or maybe I screwed that up. I usually screw up cliches. Someday I’ll learn.
I feel like my whole like is a WIP.
I LOVE the fingerless gloves you show in the picture–the colors and everything are great!! You should make some to sell on etsy or something. I’d buy a pair!!
That is a VERY cool blanket!
I never get cliches right.
I definitely can relate! I started a cross-stitching project until I came home one day and my dog had ate the pattern and realized I would someday need to call the company and ask for another pattern. Then I decided I had some charm squares and wanted to try making a small table runner project for my bathroom, but then my new fabric showed up and made new curtains for my bathroom instead. As the charm squares sit semi-assembled I intend to paint my living room this weekend and rip up carpet for new hardwood floors…too many WIP projects!!! No wonder my mind is always in a thousand places.
My current wips are an afghan that I was doing great with but then I decided (mid row) I was bored – it hasn’t been touched in a week. I also have an awesome dog collar that I quite love that’s done(ish) but I forgot to buy a d ring so I can’t finish it because then there’s no place to attach a leash or his tags #fail
But I LOVE that afghan
You reminded me of the Family Guy episode where he talks about cool whhip..(Have you seen that? it’s funny…)
I didn’t know that crocheting was faster! Growing up that was what I remember having on my bed, on the sofa, scarves…My great grandmother, aunt, mom, all crocheted…
I really like that blanket- and the fingerless gloves…
I’ve actually given up on projects these days…too much school…blargh…someday. Right now my wip is stepping up my workouts without hurting myself! So far so good.
Folding and putting away laundry is my WIP. It’s my least favorite thing to do.
I need those fingerless mittens!!!!! If only I was 1/5 as crafty as you!