Let’s be real: the number of WIPs (Works In Progress) you have doesn’t define your crafting ability, it defines your personality. And spoiler alert…having seven is basically a superpower.
Whether you’re a serial starter, a colorwork commitment-phobe, or a cozy chaos queen, your WIPs say a lot about you. So let’s celebrate the stages, the tangles, and the glorious unfinished glory of it all.
Here’s what your WIP pile might be telling the world:
1. The Fresh Start Fancy WIP
Status: You just had to try that new yarn. Again.
You’re a visionary. You see potential everywhere, on Pinterest, in that sale bin, during your lunch break at work (oops). Your creative energy is unmatched, and you know what? Starting something new is progress. Who needs closure when you’ve got excitement?
Catchphrase: “Just swatching… kind of… forever.”
2. The Halfway Hero
Status: 50% complete, 100% distracted.
You’re great at commitment… until a shiny new pattern comes along. But let’s be honest, this WIP taught you a new stitch, gave you a challenge, or maybe just held space for some stress relief. That’s worth celebrating.
Catchphrase: “I’ll finish it after this next row. Or tomorrow. Probably.”
3. The Gift With a Deadline That’s Long Gone
Status: Meant for last Christmas. Or was it the one before that?
You’re generous and thoughtful, and also a little optimistic about time management. Even if that scarf didn’t make it under the tree, your heart was in the right place. And hey, you’re just super early for this year’s holiday season.
Catchphrase: “I was working on it, I swear!”
4. The Yarn Chicken Risk-Taker
Status: You might run out. But you’re living on the edge.
You like a little drama in your crafting life. Will it be enough yarn? Will you need to frog back six rows? Who knows! You’re resourceful, brave, and definitely someone who doesn’t play it safe with color combos or life choices.
Catchphrase: “Let’s see what happens.”
5. The Meditative Repeat Project
Status: It’s your 4th version of the same dishcloth.
You love comfort. Repetition soothes you. You’ve found your rhythm, and baby, you’re riding that wave. Whether it’s granny squares or moss stitch, this WIP is your version of a spa day.
Catchphrase: “Why mess with perfection?”
6. The “Oops I Forgot This Existed” WIP
Status: Found at the bottom of a tote bag. Still on the needles.
Life got busy. You moved on. But when you rediscovered it? It was like reuniting with an old friend. You’re nostalgic, gentle with yourself, and okay with taking your time. There’s no crafting police here.
Catchphrase: “Oh hey, you again!”
7. The Forever Blanket
Status: Eternal. Like the seasons. Like taxes.
You are ambitious, patient, and possibly delusional in the most charming way. This is your Everest. It may never be finished, but it will always be legendary. You’re not crafting a blanket—you’re building a legacy.
Catchphrase: “It’s a work of art. And a workout.”
So…Why Is It Totally Okay to Have 7 WIPs?
Because crafting is not a race to the finish. It’s about joy, creativity, expression, and sometimes, controlled chaos. Each WIP holds a memory, a mood, a moment where you said, “Yes, I need this in my life.”
Your WIP mountain? It’s your museum of creativity.
So the next time someone gives you that look when you say, “I have a few projects on the go,” just smile and say:
“Of course I do. I’m multi-yarn-talented.”
P.S. What’s the wildest WIP in your stash right now? Tell me in the comments. Let me know if it’s older than a houseplant.
Until next time,
Craft. Laugh. Create. Repeat.
– Stephanie
