Make Me: More Than I Can Chew?

I have a ton of patterns. Whenever I see one on the internet I print it or save it because I have this fear that it won't be there when I need it. I store these patterns on my hard drive and in plastic sheet protectors in binders. I have four big binder full.

I also have magazines. Each one has little post-it flags of projects I find interesting. I have enough flags to start my own United Nations of knitting.

I have noticed that I'm still picking out clothing for my old boobs - plain fronts, no cables or patterns across the chest. But I don't have to avoid the femm-y, clingier things like I used to. So I'm going to try a few things I would never have worn in years past and see how they look.

So I decided to be proactive and go through all the patterns and pull out the top ten and document them here so I can't back out on the deal. The only problem is that there will be a jillion new patterns out between the time I get even the first one of these done. How's a girl to deal?

Cascade Lace Socks - so pretty!

Who knew I could make socks?! Certainly not me - when Kathie gave me this mag (Cast On, Summer '04) I loved looking at the projects but thought that certainly life on this planet would end before I had the knit skillz necessary to even cast on for one of them. In fact, I only kept the mag because I love this top and enjoyed looking at it even if I could never possibly make it.
This just jumped out at me last week even though I've seen it a million times before (Spr/Sum '05 Vogue Knitting). I think a greeny-teal would be splendiforous. Or maybe a bright aqua? Ooo la la!
Allena over at Star Knits gave me the next idea. Since I love knitting hats so much (and only have the one head) she suggested donating knit caps to hospitals. This got me wondering about making chemo caps for warmer climates. I think Lacecap would be a nice one. I'll have to work it up and see how it goes first. Thanks Allena!
I don't know how I missed this lacy cardigan when in the Holiday '05 Vogue Knitting. I've bid on the perfect yarn on eBay and if I win, I look forward to sporting a navy version of this
To give you an idea of how much I love this sweater, I kept the magazine even though I had no idea how to knit! I'm not sure where I got the Dec '90 issue of McCall's Needlework & Crafts, but I've dreamt of one day wearing this sweater. 16 years later, I think it still works. At least for me it does!
Alas poor Yorick did not get knit in time for last year's Hallows Eve. Perhaps this year?
I've got the yarn for the Union Square Market Pullover (IK - Fall '05) and am looking forward to making it. Imagine moss green (MC) and celadon (CC). I've never done this much stockinette stitch so let's all cross our fingers, say a prayer and hope for the best, eh?
The Flower Power Shrug is going to be a Christmas present for a friend. She wanted a shrug last year, but I didn't think I could handle it. Everyone got a scarf or a hat instead.
Liesel is another gift. The pattern is from the Yummy Yarn blog. It reminds me a lot of Branching Out but with a stronger, larger leaf pattern. We'll see.
This Cable Cardi says it's Very Easy and Very Vogue. That remains to be seen. Still I love the look of this and may even stay with the same color.
Here's a bonus knit. I can't decide if I like the cardi above or BPT from Knitty. I'll have to wait for inspiration to see which one is the winner. Heck, I may even make both!

Honorable Mentions:

Vogue Knitting ~ Spring/Summer 2005

Vogue Knitting ~ Winter '99/'00

Vogue Knitting ~ Spring/Summer 2006

Sweet Somethings from IK Summer 2006. Pattern is on line.

Vogue Knitting ~ Holiday 2005

In the world of paper I am planning a series of larger format collage pieces. I've purchased some simple frames at IKEA and have been going through the paper stock. Should be fun!

Add to this the regular slew of holiday knitting, crafting and card making and I'll be one busy gal. And don't worry Heidi, I won't forget your oh-so-special maternity muu muu from Lion's Homespun! I hope to have it done in time for you to wear in August...refreshing!