UFO's: the List

Currently on the needles (and have been for quite some time):

• Shedir from Knitty in Rowan Felted Tweed (inspired entirely by See Eunny Knit). See how gorgeous it looks on her? I thought so too and blithely cast on about four months ago. I'm up to the crown shaping (the end basically) but lack all motivation to see this hat through.
  
• Two, count them two, Hourglass Sweaters from "Last Minute Knitted Gifts". One in Rowan Kid Classic, a soft, girly pink (I'm not a girly pink kind of gal) and Jo Sharp, somewhere between sage and lime green. The green one I completely finished only to discover I'd decreased both sleeves the same direction (slanting left). It looks a little arty, but I'd know better.
  
• A crew-neck cardigan from "The Sweater Workshop" by Jacqueline Fee. I have the neck shaping to do and I'm finished.
  
• A second Jaywalker sock in Koigu. The first one is lovely and fits me. I have the toe decreases to finish the second one entirely, and have for almost a year now.
• A second sock from "Socks Soar on two Circular Needles". Same as the Jaywalker, except it's been almost two years and only the toe decreases to do.

There's more, much more but this is all for tonight. Sigh.

UFO's or Rowan "Demi" Please?

Rowan "Demi" from "Vintage Style" has been calling out to me, particularly since I recently bought 8 balls of Rowan Yorkshire Tweed Aran off of eBay. This yarn has amazing yardage (175 yards). Did I mention that it's in color #414, Darkside, the exact shade in the book?

Normally I avoid all projects that require flat knitting, and am a fan of circular EZ-style knits. I love Elizabeth Zimmermann and everything she represents (common sense, circular knitting, no seaming); I also really love this sweater. I may try flat knitting and just see how it goes. I have a friend who's interested in a knit-along (good moral support), and is very good at seaming. When I cast on I'll keep you updated. I'm considering kitting both sleeves at once (flat), to avoid the boredom and inaccuracy of attempting two identical sleeves. I cast on this week, and welcome all good wishes:) I also am avoiding many UFO's to begin this sweater.