Zapped of enthusiasm, that is. I have been in a serious knitting slump! I am making lots of progress on all my WIPs, but I have been totally uninspired to start something new and exciting, which is really unusual for me. I am usually aching to start the next project on my to-knit list, and thinking of what social engagements I can cancel to stay home and knit. I blame all the plain knitting I've been working on lately. Stockinette is a nice break when things are busy but I am ready to start something more exciting. But what?

Last week I decided to cast on for a new Leaf Lace shawl. I made one as a gift last year and was mesmerized by the lace pattern. I had been aching to use my bright new Fleece Artist (thanks again Becky!!!) but something about it just isn't right. I have something new in mind now so I'll be frogging and looking forward to seeing how that plays out...

There are a lot of new ideas and patterns out there but nothing has been speaking to me lately like Eunny's new designs. Is she superhuman? I drooled over every photo in her entry last week and today I have decided that I MUST knit this someday. Isn't that colorwork just beautiful? Thank god there is a lot of inspiration out there in the blog world, since there certainly isn't much in my knitting basket at the moment. Once I work through the less exciting things I have going on now, I might just be able to let myself splurge on the yarn for another exciting new project.

Until then, the blanket squares beckon!