project tracking
A few months ago I was bored and I started an excel spreadsheet to track my knitting projects. As I suspected, they never dip below 10.
I've been highlighting them as I finish them. My record-keeping isn't perfect yet (especially those start dates) but it's a start. They're not even sorted by anything other than the order I entered them, so there is definite potential for more geekiness.
Notice row 11 is blacked out. It looks like one of my known blog readers will be getting a present! I just worked on #11 for awhile, in fact.
When I look over my WIPs I'm struck by how many of them are simple, boring knitting I just can't seem to finish. I need to start working on Zaftig again for some challenge.
Anyhow, I thought I'd share, in case any other multi-project knitters are looking for a good bookkeeping method. Click to enlarge.
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Comments
I've been doing this haphazardly since 2002. At the end of the year, I look at the unfinished projects and decide whether to carry them over to the new year (new workbook page) or frog 'em. I also started this year, keeping track of my knitting expenses. Never mind that I need to track ALL my expenses, that is a thought for another day. I also have a stash inventory list as well.
Posted by: deb | May 13, 2005 8:23 AM
You inspired me- I don't know why I didn't do this sooner, as I see Excel as the answer to pretty much any question!
See you tomorrow!!
Posted by: Erin | May 13, 2005 3:56 PM