A Crochet Girlie: WIP confessions
We all have WIP‘s. I have a few lying around my house right now, two of which include a fall cardigan, I am making for myself and then a commissioned messenger bag Perry, the platypus themed.
In all honesty, what makes these WIP is the fact that I don’t wanna finish them at all. Regarding the messenger bag, this item is a custom for my cousin, but before I started the project, I gave a price and now working on the project, I wanna go back on that price, but as a business, I feel that that’s wrong.
In regards to the square fall cardigan, doing the squares have just become a bit repetitive for me and as a person who has ADHD it’s lost all the stimulation for me. But let’s see if we’ll finish it in the next two weeks.
And last, but not least is my new freehand cardigan which I’m working on for myself. I guess this can be more of a sweater, but I ran out of yarn and am awaiting my new cake yarn.
How many WIPs do you have? And how do you find motivation to finish em?
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Managing multiple crochet WIPs (Works In Progress) is a common experience many crafters share, from beginner to seasoned artisan. Projects like the custom platypus-themed messenger bag highlight creative challenges, especially when pricing and personal expectations collide, making it hard to stay motivated. Similarly, repetitive stitches in items such as the fall square cardigan can diminish the stimulation needed to keep going, particularly for crafters with ADHD who seek variety and engagement. One way to overcome these hurdles is to break the project into smaller, manageable sections and celebrate small milestones to regain a sense of accomplishment. For repetitive patterns, mixing in varied textures or new stitches can help maintain interest. When custom commissions cause stress over pricing, it's helpful to review and adjust business practices transparently before starting projects to prevent second-guessing costs. Running out of yarn mid-project, like with the freehand sweater, is another obstacle. Planning yarn needs in advance and ordering extra skeins can avoid this. Meanwhile, using waiting times productively by working on complementary projects or organizing supplies keeps momentum alive. Engaging with communities under hashtags like #crochetstruggles and #crochetwip provides social support and inspiration, which is vital for many crafters. Sharing progress and seeking advice can renew motivation and ideas to tackle even the most daunting WIPs. Ultimately, balancing creativity, business decisions, and mental wellbeing is key to transforming WIPs from sources of frustration into fulfilling accomplishments.
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