I'm currently playing around with the Mason-Dixon Knitting "Ballband Dishcloth". Since the stitch pattern produces some rather funky edges, I decided to see if I could neaten them up a bit.
No we don't worry about the curse around here. In fact, I've made my boyfriend a number of handknits, including two sweaters, without any dire results.
I finished this sweater a few weeks ago and have been wearing it a lot -- even though it's a bit chilly yet for such a springy item. I'm glad I got past my aversion to sewing in all the zippers and finally just did it.