Scarf and beanie

So, writing a post about procrastinating did the trick. I've finally finished the scarf and one of the beanies!

 I designed this myself after searching high and low for a pattern that I wanted. I wanted something easy to make, quick to grow but with a bit of texture. My daughter chose the yarn - very cheap 8 ply from Kmart, inspired by her favourite Guylian chocolates! Here's a bit more detail:

This is a 'ferris wheel' beanie. I love it - so easy to do. Pattern found here at Ravelry.

Still got a few more odds and ends to weave in. I really need to get the afghan blanket finished soon for two reasons: my daughter needs it for her trip to Europe very soon - and the summer is almost upon here in Brisbane and it'll be too hot to have a blanket wrapped round my legs!

Finishing off...putting it off!

I'm having a few problems finishing off each project. I now have literally hundreds of ends to sew in, and I'm procrastinating big time.

It's one of the reasons I haven't uploaded any photos to date - I haven't actually finished anything off fully. A huge sense of relief, and accomplishment, descends when I have finished the last stitch, rapidly followed by too much eager anticipation of my next endeavour that I rush to make a start straight away.

I really need to form new habits, or I will soon find myself with a huge pile of almost completed items.

That being said, I am currently working on Attic 24's wonderful crochet bag and so I can't wait for the finished product, but I have promised myself sternly that I will not start another new project until all my loose ends are literally sewn up!