2013...here we go

Knitting resolutions for 2013....

I typed that....and then sat and looked at it for w-a-y-y-y- too long.  Trying to come up with something that doesn't sound like every other new year's resolution I've made for the past ????? knitting years and broken before the month is out.  Maybe if I said, this year, I really really really  mean it, it might make a difference?  Maybe.

 

:: before 2013 ends, finish the current 6 WIPs in Ravelry (one has been hanging out since 2010); things can come and go---but those 6 have to be finished THIS year.

 

:: knit from the stash.  This will mean that other than the two sweaters that are currently UFOs, there will be no adult sweaters unless they are scrappy ones or unless I unravel one.  Do I need another sweater?  (you've GOT to be kidding.....!!!!!)

 

 

::  be less frenetic  (I love that word!!)  Yes, LESS.  2012 was a very productive knit-year (well over 150 FOs--if you count all the multiple things that got made but only rated a single Ravelry picture) ....do remember that there were a LOT of American Girl doll clothes in that number, several dishcloths, and over 50 little pouches for the Kenya trip---they all still count!  But, there were sweaters, and shawls, and 14-hour knitting days, and knitting at 2 am........!!!!!!!!!!  (being less frenetic with the knitting might open up some embroidery or sewing or baking hours!!)

 

:: so, if #2 and #3 actually happen, this might free up some time to enjoy some long-range projects--and of course, I have a couple of things in mind.

 

yes.  another mitered square fingering wt afghan.  It will be my third.  (frenetic, remember?)  I gave the first one to a friend whose home burned--the easiest knit I've ever given away.  But, I missed it, of course, so made myself another---and promptly gave away all the bits of fingering wt yarn to a couple friends who decided to start their own blankets--because I was crazy to have done two and will never do another.  HA.

 

But look what happened...

I've been tossing odds and ends into a basket, and it's full.  Some are rather large partial skeins that might turn into something else, but for the most part.....there are just bits and bitty skeins.

I thought about doing

a hexipuff blanket...I really hated doing these.  I'm sure they would get better with time, but I'm also not sure I want a puffy blanket.  If anyone wants these, I'll stick them in the mail.

 

then I thought about

a logcabin afghan, but that didn't cut it either.

 

ah, yes.  Mitered squares.  I LOVE mitered squares.

 

But, there was also the crazy amount of partial skeins of worsted hanging around.  

I gathered up some colors that I thought looked OK together and am going to try to do the springtime throw in Cute and Easy Crochet.  This will necessitate ordering more white worsted at some point, but ordering yarn to finish something doesn't count, right?  

 

Now, if I can just pace myself and not decide that this needs to be done by spring.

 

Happy, Healthy, Frenetic-less New Year, Friends! 

Comments

[Amber]

You made the best choice! I love the mitered squares too! The Spring blanket will be more useful come fall, so that will give you more time to finish. It will be lovely.

[valerie]

Less frenetic knitting??? I never thought of you as frenetic- just prolific! and a very fast knitter!! As for the mitered square blanket - I have yarn I will share, returning the blessing you gave to me go get me started on my blanket. I have been working on my mitered square blanket again. Maybe my goal should be to get it finished before you get your third one done!!! Happy 2013! Blessings, Peace and lots of Knitting!

[Debbie]

That afghan is absolutely beautiful! Have a very happy new year. I am looking forward to seeing more of your lovely projects in 2013! You have inspired me to be more creative in 2012 and I want to continue and expand upon that in the new year!

[Amber]

Ha! Your knitting goals sound just like my sewing goals: finish already started projects and use the stash. I really love that blanket, by the way! I can see why you need another.

[Melissa]

You impress the daylights out of me....150 finished items?!?! And then having knitting goals and WRITING THEM DOWN? What? I'm going back into my cave with my UFO's and sulk.

[tanna]

I am just chuckling, Steph!! LOL! Less-frenetic. Hmmm... I'm thinking you are going to have to work hard on that resolution. 150 finished pieces! Mercy me. And, I was quite content with something like 34. LOL! I am obviously an underachiever! Can't wait to see what all you turn out in 2013! Wishing you all the best this new year has to offer. blessings ~ tanna

[Tien]

Ditto what Melissa wrote! And also, just how many books did you read/listen to while knitting those 150 items!?!
I love your knitting resolutions for the new year. Good luck busting that stash!