You know, I used to think project monogamy was proper etiquette. I tended to think of knitting projects in terms of dating – it’s best to just be with one at a time. That way no one’s feelings gets hurt and you can keep names and facts straight. However, the good thing about knitting is that it really doesn’t care.
You can cast on for hundreds of projects and the reality is, they are all grateful for any small amount of time you throw their way. Some projects are louder than others, but other than that, no one really seems to get jealous or storms out in a huff because you’ve been holed up with that lovely silk/alpaca number for days at a time and haven’t bothered to call. And some projects are just not portable, so really, you have to have more than one project if you’re going to be somewhere other than home.
So, in truth, knitting fidelity is a myth. It is best to quash this myth and understand that monogamy in knitting can lead to stalling and sometimes even killing creativity. Not to mention frustration, elevated blood pressure and sometimes anger management issues which can possibly lead to depression. In order to grow your knitting abilities, it is best to have multiple projects to challenge yourself (or not) in order to maintain creativity, peace and order.
Or at least that’s what I’m telling myself while I avoid the chevron scarf despite it’s looming deadline.
Well said! Make sure you use protection though so that your projects don’t multiply too rapidly.
Monogamy is for boring people.
Wait, there are people who only work on one project at a time???
Well, that is just craziness I’m telling ya! I’m obviously not one of THOSE people. LOL
Wait, we’re only supposed to date one person at a time?
…uh oh…
You have to have multiple projects! One complicated only-home project, one dull project, and one sock for traveling. Plus more as you see fit.
ROTFL @ KnitWitch! heehee
teehee “holed up with that lovely silk/alpaca number for days” Very good writing here with a good point.