1. It's too bulky to take with me on my trip which involves an airplane and (hopefully) only a carry-on bag.
2. That darn Jared Flood and Brooklyn Tweed keep coming out with fabulous new yarns and patterns! I've ordered a skein of the new Loft in the color Truffle Hunt to make (er, begin) the Pei loop scarf during my vacation. I'd feel really guilty starting this if I haven't finished my capelet.