Sunday, May 31, 2009

Knitter's Block?

I'm in a slump. I can't go back to working on my laptop cover since I don't have my yarn yet from knit picks. I swatched for Sylvi, but can't make myself commit to beginning it. I made up a pattern for a water bottle holder (Ravelry link) and started a second one in nylon, but haven't managed to finish the strap. That's all that's between me and completion, a strap, and I can't bring myself to do it. I still haven't frogged the sock I was complaining about in my last post, but I started another pair in for Hubby and although I am nearly done with the first sock, for some reason it's not making me terribly happy and I'm thinking about frogging it, too. I look at my stash, and instead of seeing the beautiful possibility of it all, I merely see how much stuff I have to do. Usually, casting on a new project is a moment of joy and excitement for me, but right now, the thought of having something else on the needles just makes me feel even more scattered. Ergg! Somthing's up, I don't know what it is yet, but I hope I get past it soon...

3 comments:

Solanaceae said...

I don't know if it's any help to you but when I get stuck, I switch mediums or techniques. The star blanket I make for Project Linus are most requested but sometimes I lose motivation, even when I have cool yarn about. Sometimes it's just nice to do something different. My medium for the next few weeks is all about food, sweets particularly. Cookies anyone?

Sarah B. said...

I could use a box of those cookies! Just kidding! I think I need to just step away for a few days and not worry about yarn. Should be fairly easy, the next few days should be fairly busy!

Lara said...

I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed by the multitude of projects I have going on right now, too. I might have to make myself commit to finsihing them before I start another. I've only got about 20% left on my green grown-up sweater, then I need to give the bear and arm, some ears, and a face. The question, then, is: do I force myself to finish teh grown-up log cabin before I cast on again? Or do I keep that as an interim project? Hrm.

Well, I sure turned this into being all about me, huh?

PS, how are you, anyway? I've missed chatting with you, chickadee. I hope all is well.