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Excuse me while I continue my cast-on rampage.

Usually I like to finish one thing before starting another. Not true at the moment, apparently. Exhibit A:

Anastasia socks in Sunshine Yarns, “Emerald Isle”, cast on for St. Patty’s Day. These will be my March socks. They are wicked fun to knit, and toe-up gussets are the coolest things EVER, and I can’t wait to wear them.

Exhibit B:

A nearly-finished Matinee Coat (Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino booklet), for our babysitter’s new baby. This one just needs seaming, ribbon, and a picot hem. Probably a few hours of work, tops. And so cute! But, Exhibit C:

Instead of finishing either one of these worthy projects, neither of which will take much time at all, I cast on for a baby vest that I have no hope of finishing by the time I see the recipient tomorrow. Why? Who knows! It’s cute, though.

(Cable Tank Top from the Baby Cashmerino 3 booklet, smallest size.)

At least finishing all 3 of these up by the end of March is highly likely?

16 thoughts on “Excuse me while I continue my cast-on rampage.”

  1. claire

    Inspired by you, I cast on for some toe up socks yesterday in the Artyarns (thank you again) I’m thinking I may become a convert. I did Turkish for one and will try Magic 8 for the other. Loving the no provisional thing! I didn’t even know it was year of socks, I find I have 3 pair OTN right now. Love the baby vest, really cute.

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  2. Jodi

    Lovely projects! I’ve had cast-on-itis since the beginning of February — I blame the long winter. Warm, woolly projects just seem so appealing.

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  3. Elspeth

    What strikes me more than your optimism (hey, we’ve all been there) is that you are taking precious knitting time out to post. Clearly, you are a better blogger, because I would decide to finish a sweater by tomorrow and knitknitknit. If I didn’t finish it in time, no one would ever know. I applaud your honesty!

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  4. Sue

    Ooh what adorable baby items. That little vest is super cute. I love the color of your March socks too, great. Just think you will have 3 fo’s instead of 1!

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  5. Cathy in Va.

    Wow, you are a knitting *machine*! It’s so nice to see you inspired and flying along again. 🙂

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  6. Wanda

    Lots of great projects on the needles. I love those green socks, so pretty and springy. It definitely looks like you’ll have some FOs by the end of the month!

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  7. Octopus Knits

    Love the sock, and the Matinee coat and vest are very cute. I’m sure you’ll get them all done soon – no worries : )

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  8. heather

    i love the anastacia! i’m working on a pair in blue, but now that i see yours why on earth didn’t i pick green? they look awesome! and you can finish all those by the end of march easy……..as long as you don’t cast on anything else lol

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  9. kerry

    Love the D.B. baby cashmerino! It’s one of my faves, as well. You’re just pumping out the projects, aren’t you? The matinee coat is beautiful … so timeless.

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  10. melissa

    a cast-on rampage is always fun. it’s the aftermath of half-finished objects that always slaps me in the face later.

    i love the green sock yarn you’re using!

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  11. Johanna

    That sock has two of my favorite things… Sunshine Yarns and toe-up gussets!

    Loving the baby things too, and sometimes you need to cast-on more than you need to knit!

    Hope you are feeling well.

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  12. leslie

    oh! i love all of those projects! i love the manatee, and that little vest will just be adorable!

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  13. tiennie

    Keep on rampaging since you leave beautiful knits in your wake!

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  14. Amelia

    Funnily enough I’ve just finished and given away the same matinee coat in the same colour. I forgot, unfortunately to take a picture although I am hopeful that I will get the recipient to send me one… Great minds clearly knit alike! x

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  15. Brenda

    They are all wonderful WIPs.

    I haven’t finished my February sock (the first was knit for me), not to mention March socks. I’m a failure at year of socks. Maybe I’ll get a pair done in April…

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  16. Jessica

    Seems to be that time of year for wanting New New New! They are all lovely!

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