2008 has been a good year for my knitting. I feel like I'e learned a heck of a lot, and that I know have a lot of confidence in my skillls. The highlights of my knitted lifestyle so far have been my Phildar lacy cardigan, which is gorgeous and cool, and all the socks I have made, especially through Summer of socks. It has been a blast! I"m also deeply in love with my cowl made out of Miski. I love cowls more than scarves I think : less bulk, same warmth. I foresee quite a few more going on my needles.
I'm trying to think of a few goals I am aiming for in 2009. I like goals because they let me think and organize : I really don't mind not getting them done! I did about half of last year's goals, which is fine by me. I've had less time to knit, a lot more work, and that's okay too. I've managed to get a decent stash, and to get rid of the skeins that were no longer for me.
For 2009, I want to...
- Knit mittens! I have a kit for thrummed mittens, and I have plenty of yarn for colowork mittens. Can't wait to get to it in 2009. I've knit two pairs of fingerless mitts, and I have no use for them. The weather here is just too cold for bare fingers.
- Knit more accessories. I love smaller projects.
- Don't force myself to knit sweaters. It sometimes feel like I should, because it is the mark of a more-than-beginner knitter, but really I barely wear the ones I made. I think one or two big projects this year should be enough.
- Buy smaller amounts of yarn, no sweater quantities : linked to goal number 3!
- Do Summer of socks again! SO MUCH FUN!
- And finally, I want to do a yarn bank : for every skein I buy, a skein has to be knit or leave my stash. I don't feel like expanding my stash much past 40000 yards (I'm at 37000 now), and I want to have fun with the yarn I have NOW, not always lust about other things. I also need to introduce a little more bulky, a little less fingering!
- Last goal : do a sweater for my mom for her 60th birthday... in April!
I hope all of you had a lovely holiday time. During my time off, I want to sow my Gathered pull, finish a sock and get through all of the sleeves of Forestry. Should be doable, especially with football watching sunday!
Happy knitting!
