Joining in a sew-along

I once joined in a knit-along (KAL). The aim was to knit a pair of socks to a theme provided each month. I did January and February, then trailed off in March to focus on other knitting projects that were more exciting, or had a gift-giving occasion deadline.

I started this year with the aim of knitting myself a pair of socks a month. I'm about to turn the heel on the first of my May socks, so that's an improvement of sorts! February was my best month. I not only knitted myself a pair of socks, but also knitted two pairs for gifts.

Anyway, that's slightly (but not completely) off the topic for this post.

I have decided to join in this year's Fall Essentials Sew-Along (it is called a sew-along, but knitters and other crafty types are also included), hosted by the lovely Sarah at Rhinestones and Telephones and the lovely Lisette at What Would Nancy Drew Wear? - As an aside, aren't those both fantastic blog names? Mine is so boring *pouts*

The aim: Stock your wardrobe with quality pieces that you will wear again and again.
The time: 1 September to 30 November

There are seven categories but no requirement to create something for each one.

1. Fashionable Foundations for Frosty Weather 
2. Chic Chemises for Cool Climates
3. Fabulous Frocks
4. Underneath it all
5. Tender Tootsies
6. Those Cozy Nights
7. Baby It's Cold Outside

Details of what the categories involve and inspirational pictures can be seen here and here (knitted underwear anyone?).

I am intending to incorporate my pair of socks a month into the Tender Tootsies category, so have cast on the first sock for my September pair (let's ignore the rest of May, June, July and August for now). I will come back with some ideas for the other categories soon.

Anyone else tempted to join in?