In a Rut

I feel as though I'm in a bit of a knitting rut lately. Instead of all these fancy schmancy new projects out there like the bird in hand mittens, colorwork mittens, Icosahedrons and a pretty shawl here and there I've been knitting away on ordinary items like socks, felted bags and dishcloths. I really enjoy looking at the fancy knitted items and I give the knitters of those items a lot of credit because I know it's not easy but I think I'm happy enough just to stay here in my comfortable little rut...for now.