Winter blues breeds spring startitis

While the rainbow sparkle gloves are a great way to brighten up the dreary winter-that-will-never-end (it's another frickin' polar vortex!!!! WTF???), they haven't cured my winter blues altogether. And sadly, I think I've caught a case of startitis as a result, because on top of letting the rainbows and sparkles seduce me, I also cast on for hat.

The pattern is Funiculaire, and I'm using Fat Cat in Bay Leaf. I'm not very far, but that's what happens with Startitis.

And then.... Country Acres posted about March Sweater Madness. I was intrigued, hoping I could use it as motivator for the Lestrange cardigan. Alas, you have to cast on March 1 - no WIPs. But the crazy, winter-addled part of my brain started thinking... hey this would be a good way to tackle Eve's Ribs....

Then sane part of me brought me back down to earth and reminded me that I have some have-to-do sewing  and dyeing this weekend, a commissioned portrait to paint this month, not to mention two pairs of gloves/mitts, two shawls, a scarf, a hat and a cardigan on the needles. (And lets not mention the designs and patterns I've been meaning to get together forever!) If I took on the sweater challenge, you'd find me sitting in the corner, banging my head off the wall and screaming at the sight of yarn.

So I'm going to be good, and stick with what I've got going on.At least until next week....