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..! 
Baby Ull discontinued? Perhaps that is because Dale of Norway are launching a new range of jumper weight yarns.
Your comment about my socks, very fair point that baby acrylic would not do. I chose yarns that are still wool rich, 55% and one of my yarns a Jaeger merino is 100% merino. I think having a wool rich yarn, with a minimum of acrylic or nylon and in a 4ply weight is a good start for beginners socks, but I hope no-one is going to knit up in Sirdar Snuggly 4ply, I wouldn’t go that far!!
Fair Isle knitting is going to be HUGE soon I predict, or have seen coming out of yarn manufacturers. DB has a new Rialto 4ply range for sweaters which can also be used for gloves and socks and other people are bringing out 4ply weight yarns rich in wool, which is all good. Sock yarn is gorgeous, but beginner’s need to see their short rows in slightly heavier gauge to convince them they’re doing ok.