The Suitcase

When I travelled for business, I was able to pack quickly and efficiently. My boss would marvel that I could fit clothing for 10 days of business and pleasure into a 20" rolling suitcase.

Christmas was another example of packing restraint. Typically, I carried only that 20" roller and a handbag. All of my gifts were tucked into the roller, and my book was in my handbag. My secret weapon in packing light for the holidays? I kept a few items of clothing stored in my bedroom in Pittsburgh.

Between the downsizing of my possessions and the upsizing of my body, I cannot rely on the stash of Pittsburgh clothing to see me through. Now, I am forced to pack clothing, which makes the prospect of packing knitting rather mentally anguishing. I am loathed to pack anything that I will never use, but then again, I do not want to be caught out when the desire to knit hits me. None of my current projects are particularly portable or enduring.

Rhinebeck Weekend will be seamed tonight, which leaves me with the following options:

Twisty Turns is a damn space hog. No.

Tubey is a good option, but I am dithering over the color (charcoal) against my skin.

CeCe is a project with great portability, but possibly not a good "socializing with family" knitting project.

Hurry! I need a new project!

Is it wrong that I am more concerned about bringing the "right" knitting project than I am about my toothbrush and underwear?