Unfuck Your Habitat

proustianrecall:

BEFORE

I apologize for the low resolution; there’s 38 projects and an ad for a sock club that travels Ireland. For you people who do not know me, let’s just say that I am a procrastinator (coughcough I started my Christmas knitting in September and STILL haven’t finished three presents. One just needs to have its cord cut and to get a bath. cough cough) and I tend to have eyes bigger than my stash…er…hands.

DURING

As mentioned in my previous post, I edited ruthlessly based on my capabilities, expenses, etc. First, however, I amused myself by making folders: 

The itty-bitty file folders are organizing the stash into categories such as “cardigan,” “pullover,” etc. 

The finished categories:

Now we get to the fun stuff—going through the queue, one by one, and deleting what I could never accomplish even if I were locked in a room with nothing but wool.

Among the Fallen (a moment of silence, please):

• Design 14  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/design-14-2 This is gorgeous, but I’m not good at Fair Isle yet and I kind of want to do the Neville sweater instead.
• Grace  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grace Gorgeous sweater, BUT NO FASTENERS AND THAT ANNOYS ME AND I AM TOO LAZY TO SEW IN A ZIPPER.
• An Aristocrat in White and Scarlet http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-aristocrat-in-white-and-scarlet It was the yoke; the yoke was just too much.
• Pine Apple Bag  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pine-apple-bag Because I would never use the pretty thing.
• Maja  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maja-3 Because the pattern is in Danish and I am not Jackie O, however I might wish I was. (In regards to fashion and fashion alone!)
• Angelina Aran Pullover  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/angelina-aran-pullover Because gigot sleeves are something that should be used sparingly in any wardrobe, and I have a pattern with gigot sleeves that looks prettier.
• Perfect Paula  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/perfect-paula Simply because, although I loved the color and idea, it just wasn’t at the right time for me.
• Kaelinlingesjal 1897  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kllingesjal-1897englishrecreation-from-vendsyssel-museum-denmark Because if I knit myself a shawl, it should suit the occasions I would wear it to—fancy restaurants in Florida.
• Cardinal Grapje  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cardinal-grapje Because this lace pullover did not sit with me.
• 21-2 Raglan Sleeve Sweater  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/21-2-raglan-sleeve-sweater I am not Jackie O.
• 24-25-17 Relief Pattern Sweater http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/24-25-17-relief-pattern-pullover Because I can only have one lace pullover and there was another that was more appealing.
• Proudfeet  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/proudfeet Because I will not have children anytime soon and I know no babies who would like this. (I AM looking for recipients; I think this pattern will not be gone forever.)
• Elegant Elephant  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elegant-elephant-2 Because I have no cousins who would like this.
• A Lady’s Fourteenth Century-Style Knitted Hood With Lirripipe http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-ladys-fourteenth-century-style-knitted-hood-with-lirripipe Because I can find better ways to advertise ‘I am a medievalist.’
• Celtic Lattice Vest  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celtic-lattice-vest Again, Neville’s sweater is calling my name and who am I to let this beauty get in the way of something Baby Clive Owen wore?
• Flirty Skirty  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flirty-skirty-2 Because I think I would be better off buying a pencil skirt. 
• Schiaparelli Bowknot Sweater http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/schiaparelli-bowknot-sweater Because I just don’t need another graphic sweater
• Twisted Side Effects  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twisted-side-effects Because it’s too plain for me.

HALFWAY THERE

I have the patterns I really do like. Now to delete the ones I have neither needles nor budget to do! (Uh, I did keep a few that I don’t have needles for, but those are necessary for learning new skills and because I need something to aspire to, dammit.)

More Deceased Ideas:

• Maltese Fisherman’s Hat  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maltese-fishermans-hat-wg08-so9 Due to bleh-ness (not noticed at first glance) and cost (I do not like to buy patterns online).
• The Very Thought of Him  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-very-thought-of-him The name was mawkish (a flaw I could overlook), but if I wished to buy the pattern, I’d buy the actual magazine or book.
• Knitted Winter Spencer  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitted-winter-spenser Because I have no clue what the needle size required IS.
• Shetland Dinner Coat or Matinee http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shetland-dinner-coat-or-matinee Because I don’t want to knit a coat on size 3 needles. 
• 210-211-23 Alpaca Pullover  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/210-211-23-alpaca-pullover See above.

ITE FINITA EST

Only 15 items in my queue now: 

• Seven sweaters (because I do want pretty warm things)
• Three charts or tutorials
• One top
• Two shawls
• One toy
• One scarf

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY