I’ve never been one to stick to one project at a time. I try very hard, but with most long-term projects (i.e. ones that take more than a day to complete…) I reach a point where I just NEED A BREAK from it and have to knit a little something different.

But since I finished the two huge shawls last month, I’ve been having trouble settling at anything. I have a pattern OTN for the Gift supplement of The Inside Loop (out early next month!) but I’ve already cheated on it with my Amy Beret and now I’ve started Diane’s newest pattern:

Jo socks, knitted with Garnstudio Baby Ull (discontinued)

plus something that needs no concentration at all:

Purple Poodle scarf, knitted with Touch Yarns Bouclé Solid

I’m trying to think whether this is actually my first ever garter stitch scarf..! The yarn was a gift from Diane and when it was really cold last week, I got the urge to cast it on and make something to warm me up. While it won’t set the world alight with its design elements, it’s brilliant TV knitting, plus I’m using my Denise Interchangeables for the first time in a long while so they’re earning their keep. It does feel strange to use such “big” needles, though.

Not forgetting that I am halfway through the second Lotus Lace sock. And I want to knit Mr B another pair of socks, which I can’t do til these are off the needles, as I’m using my favouritest dpns!

So what did I do at the weekend, with so many projects to choose from? I reorganised my Ravelry queue and found a new template for the blog..!