Happy new year everyone!
I am not going to go into detail with my knitting goals like I did last year. If there is one thing I learned about knitting in 2008 it’s that I don’t need to add stress and deadlines, because that kills the fun.
Instead, this year my knitting goals can be summed up in one phrase: learn something new. I have all these design ideas floating around in my head, but I’m not comfortable enough with cables or multicolor knitting to execute them yet. So this year, each project that I start for myself will incorporate some new skill that I want to practice. First up: Ester, to practice cables.
I would also like to finish a bunch of WIPs, including Wicked, Serrano, Tailored Scallops, Caroline’s Bagstopper and a secret blanket project.
I also intend to blog more, and a bit differently. I want to bring back “Swatch Saturday” to remind me to contribute to the WTP and blog at least once a week. I also hope that trying out new stitch patterns will spark design inspiration.
Here’s to a happy and productive 2009 for you and yours!
13 responses so far ↓
larakarma // January 1, 2009 at 7:23 pm |
Thanks for the comment on the tam. I had no idea that you designed the Dainty Pinstripes Pullover; it’s my absolute favorite pattern in that issue!
Erin // January 1, 2009 at 7:33 pm |
Looking forward to see what 2009 brings!
Debby // January 1, 2009 at 9:21 pm |
Congratulations again on DPP. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your work in 2009!
I agree with what you said, about not setting specific goals for 2009, but to learn new techniques. I’ve just started beading with the ornaments, and hope to ramp up to a scarf soon.
Erica // January 1, 2009 at 10:25 pm |
Those sound like good goals to me! Happy 2009.
pdxknitterati // January 2, 2009 at 3:56 am |
It was a good year, and 2009 looks even better. I like your very reasonable goals. Resolutions scare me!
Lisa // January 2, 2009 at 7:54 am |
I like your goal of learning new techniques. Good luck for 2009!
Batty // January 2, 2009 at 9:17 am |
Those are great knitting goals! I’m not all that good at colorwork either, and I’ve already started another colorwork project to change that. Learning new things is exciting, liberating, and a really, really good resolution.
sarah b. // January 2, 2009 at 10:57 am |
That’s a great goal! I need to keep that in mind, too. Ester is really pretty and will be a great way to practice cables!
mel // January 2, 2009 at 11:10 am |
Happy New Year to you too Emilee! I like your loosely defined knitting goals
(worked for me!) And your DPP – what a really excellent achievement in ‘08. Here’s to an great ‘09 and expanding knitting skills!
gale (she shoots sheep shots) // January 2, 2009 at 11:52 am |
Thanks for droppping by my blog & for your commetn on the hat. Wishing you a splendid 2009 with more knitting designs out to the public!
Kristi aka FiberFool // January 2, 2009 at 9:40 pm |
That seems like a fantastic goal to set! I may just have to follow your lead
Soo // January 3, 2009 at 7:25 am |
Great goal for 2009! Hope it’s a great year for you.
Moggle // January 5, 2009 at 11:24 am |
Happy 2009 to you too!
Would love to see your finished serrano.