The weather was cool enough this morning to wear my Clapotis to a sidewalk cafe for a meeting with a potential author. Although I hear it’s going to be another sticky weekend, it was the first hint that autumn really is approaching. And that means it’s time to take stock of the fall projects, of which there are many: too many, in all likelihood.

1. Rosalind. She needs her fronts and her edging, and fast – hopefully I’ll be able to wear her a few times in September, although she’s really a spring garment in color.

2. Baby stuff. I’ve got to dash off another pair of booties and a little hat by the end of next month when I see my baby cousins at the family reunion.

3. Dad’s gansey. I’m still tinkering with design elements, but I’ve got the entire lower torso to reel off in the round and patternless before I have to make serious decisions. This one is going with me on the bus to DC.

4. Lightning. All she needs are sleeves, and she goes fast on the #11s as long as I don’t make bonehead screwups – this one is definitely getting finished before the cold weather.

5. Lotus Blossom Shawl. I won’t reveal where it’s going yet, but it’ll need to be done by Christmas. This is a project that will need a lot of time.

6. Clapotis #2. An indulgence, but I don’t know how much longer I can wait to sink my teeth into that new Malabrigo.

7. Fiery Bolero. Noro Cash Iroha…yum…another indulgence, but an item I could definitely use this fall.

8. Ene’s Scarf…maybe two. One needs to be done by Christmas.

9. Footwear galore. I’ve got at least four pairs of socks in the queue. But socks don’t count as real projects, right?

10. A sweater for my darling husband? I really think he’d be so dashing in that Teva Durham pullover with the variable ribs, and I’d love to work with the Rowan kid classic.

11. Charlotte. The poor dear needs to be frogged and reknit in a smaller size. This will probably be a post-Christmas project.

It’s official: I’ve got my work cut out for me! Let’s hope I don’t stumble across too many must-have knits between now and the end of the year. At least there’s a fairly respectable balance here between gifts and gluttony, right? I’ve been a rather selfish knitter this summer, and after I wrap up the Lace-trim Bolero and Apricot Jacket, I really do intend to focus on things for others. I’m determined to knit some Dulaan stuff later this winter, too, and hopefully organize an effort among the knitters at my office to put together a good box full of woolies to send to the Mongolian street kids who need them.