How to Use Reusable Work in Progress Project Cards with Free Printable

A few years ago, I designed a printable Work in Progress Project Card and I had a huge response from everyone with a lot of feedback. I recently updated the cards with a much simpler look and included a space for another hole to attach a yarn sample to. If you are unfamiliar with my WIP project cards and are unsure how to use them, then keep on reading!

If you’re like me and you have many projects on the go at once, it can be hard to remember what hook or what yarn you were planning to use for a specific project. This is where these Work in Progress (or WIP) project card comes in handy! I created these cards to help me keep track of my projects while I am working on them. I used to print the cards on a piece of paper or light cardstock and attach them to my project with a safety pin or stitch marker. I would use it once then toss it when I was finished with my project. It felt like such a waste. I received a lot of feedback from my original printable and a few people suggested laminating them. After I redesigned the printable, I decided to laminate them so that I can use them several times without wasting paper. Instead of writing with a regular pen, I use a dry erase pen or marker to jot down any information I need to know. Then, I punch holes at the bottom so that I can attach samples of my yarn to remind me of the color scheme I want to use and remind me of the yarn weight I am using. If you do not have a laminator or do not like the idea of using a dry erase pen for your card, then you can easily just print the cards out on a piece of paper or cardstock and use them in the traditional way.

I love to use these cards when I am working on a project that will be using multiple yarn colors. It helps me keep track of the colors and if I am using them in a specific order, I can line them up on the card! It also helps me to visualize the colors together so that I know if they look great together or not. These cards are also great for smaller projects such as scrubbies or dishcloths, when I am making several of the same pattern in different colors. It helps me remember the color scheme I want to use.

I hope you enjoy the updated version of my WIP Project Cards! I would love to see how you are using yours and I would love to hear if they have been helpful for you! To download the updated version, click on the button below:

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