When I sit down to choose my next project, several
factors come in to play.
First, I choose a new project based upon my working circumstances. Will this be a commuting project? Then I must choose a portable and
monochromatic project. Will I work
on this at home in front of the TV or when hanging out with friends? Then it must have a simple repeat
pattern. Do I want to sit and really
concentrate on something? Then I
will choose a thread lace pattern, whether a bookmark or a doily depending on
the time I wish to invest.
(pineapple shawl)
Second, I might be inspired by some new yarn. The weight and texture may lend itself
to one type of project or another.
For example, I recently purchased some DK and fingering weight yarns
that are fated to become light-weight shawls.
Third, I might be come across an innovative pattern that
looks like a worthy challenge. I
tend to enjoy lace patterns for the mental challenge they present. Similarly, I participate in an online crafting
competition that provides 5 challenges monthly, and these will often inspire my
pattern choice - or my own
design. 
Finally, a project may be chosen out of need. I may need a gift for Christmas or for
a birthday, or a friend may be expecting her first child. In these cases, it is the taste and
preferences of the intended recipient that will inform the choices involved. 
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