Knitters, what's the longest you've ever left a project and eventually finished it?

Knitters, what's the longest you've ever left a project and eventually finished it?
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I was knitting a gorgeous [to me] basket weave sweater in 6 colors. I don’t remember why I stopped, but when I picked it up again I had no clue what row I left at. This is 15 or more years ago, but I keep it! Someday I’ll start knitting the front and be able to tell. I have 3 sweaters on the go now, had to wash the half -done cream colored one because it was filthy from dust! bad, bad, bad
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