After a two-hour train trip from Bendigo to Melbourne, I am now at the decreases for the toe on the RPM sock! I think I am going to finish before New Year.
As New Year’s Eve comes around, it makes me think about 2009 and my knitting resolutions.
Firstly, I will revisit my 2008 resolutions – entrelac (done!), lace (done!), cables (done!), toe-up socks (done!) and dyeing (NO!). Overall 2008 has been a successful year of learning new knitting stuff. Highlights being the big items; Goth Mermaid Shawl and Peter Davison jumper. But sometimes the simple things are favourites, I love my Noro Striped Scarf and slipped whilst at Wool Baa recently and bought the yarn for another.
Ok, in 2009 I want to try;
- colourwork : mittens for the cold walk to work on wintry Melbourne mornings
- hats : not really a hat person (I got lots of hair!) but want to make a slouchy beret
- dyeing
- spinning
The list is shorter this year, but I want to branch out into other fibre arts associated with knitting.
Also
- more swatching
- pay more attention to row and stitch counts when making garments (jumpers and cardigans are not my friends at the moment!)
- knit from the ever increasing stash (lace weight yarn is so easy to buy!)
What are yours?
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December 28, 2008 at 11:03 am
Lynne
Congratulations on reaching most of your goals for 2008.
To see my ‘resolutions’, slip over to my blog on 31 December for a list of ‘firsts’ and my goals in the sidebar.
Have a yarny new year.
January 7, 2009 at 4:51 am
Elizabeth
I have the same urge to branch out in the fiber arts. I taught myself basic crochet in 2007, learned a little weaving in 2008, and in 2009 want to learn how to dye. The spinning bug hasn’t hit me yet, but I suppose it’s just a matter of time!