So. . . did you complete any challenges that you posed for yourself in 2015?
Have you made new resolutions for this year?
I had two challenges on-going and perhaps today is a good day to revisit them.
The first challenge that I created for myself was to have all items off needles by midnight. I may have raised the bar a bit to high on this one and I definitely did not factor in my Christmas gift knitting. (so I have given myself a 3 month extension)
The list 3 months ago was:
1. Evenstar Shawl - just started last chart - 100 rows, then the border is left
2. Crescent Shawl - on lace trim section (Stash Buster #7)
3. Lace Cardigan style vest - actually up to the armholes
4. Infinity Scarf (Stash buster #6)
5. Gift Item for Christmas (can't ruin the surprise)
The list as of this morning:
1. Evenstar Shawl - just started last chart - 100 rows, then the border is left
2. Crescent Shawl - on lace trim section (Stash Buster #7)
3. Lace Cardigan style vest - actually up to the armholes
4. Stranded Yoke Sweater
5. Sock scrap blanket
Hmmm - apparently still the same number of items, just changed it up a bit.
Perhaps we need to take a look at challenge #2:
Goal is to have 50% or more of my stash used up by the end of 2016 (a bit more realistic with timeframes on this one). As you can see the stash busting is moving along a bit better than completing projects. And now that Christmas is over with I can share how I managed to get this amount of yarn busted!
Approximately 120 different yarn groupings to use up, as of today 32 have been removed from my inventory.
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| Marilynn's Hat |
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| Mom's Hat |
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| Cattia Sample |
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| Pear Tree Cowl |
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| Dryer Balls for all (emptied almost at 17 gallon bin) |
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| Socks for Mom |
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| Adama cowl |
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| toque for workmate |
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| Star Shower Cowl |
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| Noro Silk Scarf |
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| Star Shower Cowl |
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| Cattia Cowl |
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| Pear Tree Hat (Before pompom) |
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| Border Hat To Shy for Photo's Will's Hat Dad's Socks Mom's Ruffle Scarf
But my most favourite knitted item of 2015 was created using the Hollow Acres Alpaca, a gift of yarn given to me by special friends on a special b-day. It took a few years to decide what to make, but I am truly happy with the outcome.
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The hat is a diamond and double moss stitch pattern with a large ribbed edge which the scarf coordinates with. The faux-fur pompom's complete the look. Now if winter ever arrives I am ready!
