As the year starts to come to a close, I've been thinking over how it has gone. One of the things I realized was that, for me, I've been remarkably prolific in my knitting. Not only have I made myself a sweater (one, I might add, that I wear frequently) but I have also made my first two blankets (one for Becky and Larry for Christmas and one for Michelle and Jared as a wedding present). I made my first socks (Christmas presents for Joseph and Ethan), cabled my first cable (the sweater) and knitted my first lace (a scarf for my grandmother for Chanukah). In addition to those projects, I made seven hats, another scarf, a shawlette, and some washcloths. I do still have some holiday knitting left to do -- a baby hat/socks set for Riley, a hat for James, and something for Douglas.
I never would have believed it if you had told me last January that I would knit so much in 2008. Never! This has kind of getting stuff done reminds me that I'm sometimes not incompetent and it gives me hope that I won't drown in my knitting in 2009. It's not even mid-December yet, but boy, oh boy do I have plans for my knitting next year!
-- Blanket or sweater for the new baby arriving accross the street in April
-- Blanket as a wedding present for James's cousin Jennifer.
-- Blankets for me! I want to do the Hemlock Blanket out of the yarn I bought on our honeymoon in Ireland. Also, I love the idea I saw in Casts Off by the Yarn Harlot of making all your scraps into a blanket that tells the story of all your projects.
-- Socks for me. I have some lovely sock yarn that Asher gave me for my birthday, as well as two pairs' worth of yarn I impulse-bought myself (it was on sale. I'm weak).
I have also agreed to test-knit for several people which should be a fun way to try new things: A dress, a new blanket technique, some color work, etc. I'm very much looking forward to these new adventures.
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