Here’s my pathetic attempt at a button for the WIP Wipe Out! Please copy to your server, blah blah blah. There’s been a pretty darn positive response for this informal KAL. Just a review of the whole thing:
Rules:
1. Reduce thy WIP list.
That’s it. Nothing more than that. Purchases aren’t forbidden. Perish at the thought. There’s no banning of casting on new projects, that would be as popular as a root canal. Feel free to cast on, provided of course that the old projects are getting completed. The goal is to get the WIP beast under control.
MY goal is to wind up with a total of 3 to 4 knitting projects. Total.
1. Sweater
2. Sock
3. Lace
That means if I finish a sweater, I can start a new one. If I finish socks, I can cast on for more. Got it? Wednesdays, we’ll update progress.
Participants – see sidebar!
Here’s hoping the WIP beast can be tamed and that those folk on the fence decide to join us.
Craft on!
38 responses so far ↓
1 Kathy // Mar 12, 2006 at 11:57 am
I’d love to join the WIP wipe out — I need to reduce my WIPS too.
2 Jill // Mar 12, 2006 at 11:29 pm
Count me in too! I’ve only got a few WIPs compared to some in blogland but it’s a few too many.
3 Marji // Mar 13, 2006 at 8:17 am
I’ve been doing this anyway since the first of this year. Last calendar year I Finished or Frogged or gave away all the vintage UFO’s. This year I started on WIP’s and after the knitting Olympics really realized what a wonderful thing it is to complete a project, and what a drain it has been to have so many WIP’s on the needles. So I’m there with you. Love the button.
4 hillary // Mar 13, 2006 at 9:11 am
I would like to join the WIP wipe out. Since the Olympics I’ve been trying to get a handle on my WIP’s. Maybe this will help me focus and cure my startitis.
5 Anne // Mar 13, 2006 at 9:31 am
Oooh – can I join too please? I want to get matters under some resemblance of control…
6 Lorie Valley // Mar 13, 2006 at 9:40 am
What a great idea to work on this WIP’s together. Count me in! I also have so many projects and I want to, but need to get these WIP’s off the needles!
7 Lizzy B // Mar 13, 2006 at 10:04 am
Had I not just finished Bramble Berry I would have totally joined you! But I only have 2 projects on my needles so I think that’s just too small to warrant membership. Maybe I should cast on for a few other things!
8 Norma // Mar 13, 2006 at 11:26 am
Ok, everybody’s telling me I should join. I suck at -alongs, I’m just sayin’. But I’ll join. What have I got to lose, but maybe a WIP or two?
9 Alison // Mar 13, 2006 at 11:54 am
Please join me up! I also have the goal of reducing WIP and just finished a Landscape Shawl a couple of weeks ago. I’m down to 5 projects and will finish a couple before casting on for anything else. Thanks!
10 eliza // Mar 13, 2006 at 12:02 pm
I’d love to join. My current wip list is out of control and this sounds like a great way to reign it in a bit.
11 Wanda // Mar 13, 2006 at 12:31 pm
Please add me to the list. My WIPs list is getting out of control tool.
12 Kim // Mar 13, 2006 at 1:19 pm
Count me in too please–I would love to get my WIP list under control!
13 Donna K. // Mar 13, 2006 at 2:32 pm
WIP’s underway!
14 Jessica // Mar 13, 2006 at 4:14 pm
Please sign me up. It’s getting a little overwhelming here.
15 Elizzabetty // Mar 13, 2006 at 5:23 pm
Please count me in too. My WIPs are totally out of control! I’m trying to get organized about them, but I could really use all the help (and nudging) I can get. Thank you!
16 Donni // Mar 13, 2006 at 6:10 pm
Definitely something I need to do!
17 Sara // Mar 13, 2006 at 6:18 pm
That sounds like just the thing I need to finish a few projects… I’d love to join.
18 Marina // Mar 14, 2006 at 2:33 pm
If you’re still taking participants, can I please join?
19 hanne // Mar 14, 2006 at 3:31 pm
can I join you… I have a lot of WIP’S… wheww I don.t even wanna count them …
hanne
20 Kim // Mar 14, 2006 at 10:40 pm
This is my kind of KAL. Please add me to the participant list. I am now off to make a list of all wip’s and will update blog tomorrow am and keep you updated. Of course, it’s great that this kal came to my knowledge after casting on 2 more projects this afternoon. What can I say? I have fiber issues. Nice to be among fellow ufo/wip disorder(lies).
21 Maegan // Mar 14, 2006 at 11:16 pm
Oohh! I was just thinking the other day that my WIP pile was getting a bit ridiculous. I’ll be moving in June and moving finished projects would be so much easier! It will be a good excuse for me to actually update my blog reguarly too. Please sign me up!
22 Polli // Mar 15, 2006 at 6:33 am
I would love to join if it’s not too late.
23 Kim // Mar 15, 2006 at 9:12 am
Count me in! I am trying very hard to stay focused (no easy feat……LOL)
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24 Precious-Stuff // Mar 16, 2006 at 5:42 am
yes me too, can I join
25 Sharon // Mar 19, 2006 at 1:24 pm
Not only do I want to join…I NEED to join! :0) Pretty please?
26 Wendi // Mar 20, 2006 at 2:08 pm
You can count me in. Things like this really do motivate me to get things done!
27 Amy Lu // Mar 21, 2006 at 5:20 pm
Could you please add me to the list? I’ve been itching to do some “spring cleaning”. This will be just the motivation. I have two baskets full of projects needing attention.
28 Margaret // Mar 21, 2006 at 11:01 pm
Sign me up. I have too many started projects. I am also counting all the projects started in my head! I finally had to make a priority list just to ease the stress!
29 Judy // Mar 23, 2006 at 7:53 am
I just noticed this KAL.. I need it! I’m in.
30 diana // Apr 9, 2006 at 1:40 pm
Hi! Is it too late to join in??
31 Angela // Apr 14, 2006 at 7:03 pm
I’m in, if I can still join.
32 Kathy // Apr 24, 2006 at 1:07 pm
Hi Risa,
I wanted to let you know that I’ve finished Preppi Cardi — one of my long suffering WIPs!
33 jennifer // May 18, 2006 at 10:25 am
Hello,
Help!
I have a very bad UFO problem. Need help, this is the closest thing to a 12 step program for knitters I’m willing to join.
34 jennifer // May 30, 2006 at 9:58 am
new new url addy
sorry about this
Jennifer
35 Laura // Jun 18, 2006 at 12:10 pm
Hi,
Well, I’m a bit late in the game here, but can I still join this stash busting group?
Thanks, Laura
36 Lyndsey-Jane Copeman // Jul 11, 2006 at 11:34 pm
I would love to join as i too want to get my WIP down to one big project (jumper or cardigan), small portable (sock or wristwarmer) something adventurous/presents (lace/a present for someone can be anything)
37 Tania // Aug 28, 2006 at 2:18 pm
Oooh! I want to join!
38 Mary de B // Oct 21, 2006 at 5:26 pm
Hello, I’m Mary and I have a problem…actually, quite a few! Can I join your WIP Wipeout?