Looks like I'm in good company....

Hello, I'm Bettina and I live in southern Spain. After reading some of the previous posts, I realise that having this many UFO's is actually not so unusual.

Recently I cleaned out my knitting chest and wow, lots of unfinished stuff.

So, here is the list:

1. Print O'The Wave Shawl from Eunny, in Kidsilk Haze, mossy green. The center is finished and the edge has grown about 1/3 around. It will be a Christmas present for my mother.

2. A Cardigan for my stepfather for Christmas, Filati Magazine Special Men, Model number 35, the Material is Lana Grossa Pulcino (discontinued) in chocolate brown. The pieces are finished, I just have to block them, sew it together and then attach all the facings.

3. A sweater for my brother for Christmas, Filati Magazine Special Men, Model number 12/2. The original yarn called for is Lana Grossa Numero Uno Tweed. I have changed it to Cool Wool Big (100% Merino), since I made him a sweater in the Tweed a couple of years ago. I'm halfway up the front.

4. A sweater for the love of my life, after Interweave The Ultimate Gift. I chose Yorkshire Tweed 4ply from Rowan in a lovely dark red instead of the cashmere. Front, back and one sleeve are done, the second sleeve is half finished.

5. Sunrise Circle Jacket in Alpaca Sport, 100% Alpaca. The color is a dark aubergine. This one is for me. The back and the left front/sleeve are done.

6. Ruffles Scarf (Amanda Blair Brown) out of Scarf Style, in Lana Grossa Cool Wool 2000 print, color 725. This one is for Cathy for Christmas. So far, about 16" are knit.

7. Berlin Bag (original design from me). 100% Wool from Dyed in the Wool in England, in cream and tan, aran weight. This one is for me. I just need to finish the handles and then felt it and insert the lining. Oh... and publish the pattern for sale!

8. Shedir (Knitty.com Breastcancer awareness special edition) out of Lana Grossa Numero Uno Tweed, left over from the sweater I made for my brother two years ago. (Stashbusting!)

9. Marshall baby sweater (Rowan Babies, Kim Hargreaves) in Rowan Wool Cotton in Rose, for Sophia for her Birthday. Front and back are finished.

Just finished, before posting this were:

A pair of socks (Baudelaire) and a shawl for my grandmother in a burgundy cashmere yarn, it just needs blocking.

The priorities are not according to the list, I tend to knit things depending on the weather at the moment. Smaller projects will be worked on on very hot days, and the bigger pieces when it is a little cooler.

I'm sure before the month is over, I'll start some more things, since I've joined a few sock knitalongs. I've also swatched some 100% lambswool yarn from Dyed in the Wool for the Deep V Argyle Vest from Eunny. And then there is that lovely 50% Merino/50% Tussah Silk Yarn from Lana Grossa just waiting to be cast on for a top down sweater for me. It's a lovely golden brown color.

Well....I know I won't run out of things to do....

Bettina

Oh... pics to follow soon as things get finished!