Reflections
Like Stephanie, I am going to jump on the bandwagon and reflect on the past year as I have only a few hours left before the New Year strikes. As I look back, I realize that I have taken some major strides in knitting in addition to the rest of my life.
Top 5 for 2005
1. New Technique: My favorite new knitting technique is being able to knit socks. I love them and there is just something so satisfying and comfortable about wearing a pair that was hand-made. Overall though, I have to say that dyeing is what I am the most proud of. I didn't start dyeing until July and think that it is a wonderful art that every knitter should try.
2. Favorite Finished Object: My favorite finished object is the Wave Skirt. I love it and wear it tons. In terms of something I have gifted, it would have to be the Birthday Bouquet I sent to my mom. I love the fact that you can make almost real looking flowers out of two sticks and string :)
3. Favorite Knit Along: I haven't done many KAL's, but I would have to say that the Hourglass KAL was great since it was my first sweater.
4. Favorite Shop: I love A Good Yarn in Brookline Village and Black Sheep Knitting in Needham, MA. Between the two, you can find almost any yarn your heart desires!
5. Favorite Tool: My niddy noddy. There is nothing like being able to make a perfect skein out of some newly dyed yarn.
Resolutions for 2006
1. More For Me: More garments for myself! I find that I knit way too much for others which leads to more simple projects. I would like to do at least five or six sweaters and lots of socks :)
2. Fair Isle: I haven't really done any fair isle and would love to do a nice sweater and/or some nice socks.
3. Spread More Color: Each time I dye, I learn so much more about color and technique. I hope to continue to expand Sunshine Yarns while still having fun with it all!
4. Baby Knits: I've never knit any baby sweaters and think that it is time to start building up some stock for future babies. I guess it's better to do it this way than to wait until the last minute!
5. Crochet: I don't really care for the "look" of crochet, but think that it has its purpose. So, I am going to try one simple crochet project this year.. maybe a nice bag?!
So, what are your goals for 2006, and what are you most proud of from 2005?
posted by Dani @ 10:17 PM
6 comments
6 Comments:
Just a warning, Fair Isle can be addictive. After a 10 year break from knitting, I started my 2nd FI in June and now I'm on my 5th.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
Happy New Year Dani. With all that talent, 2006 is sure to be an even more productive exciting year for you (and Sunshine Yarns!) And seriously, if *I* can handle a baby sweater, you can with your EYES CLOSED!
Happy New Year Dani! Just wanted to let you know I finished one Gryffindor sock for my son for his b-day and I love your yarn! I was working on it at my LYS and everyone fell in love with Sunshine! FI is on my list for 2006 too!
Hi Dani,
I hope 2006 brings you everything you wish for. I followed your lead and did my own resolutions and top 5 of 2005 on my blog. I'm looking forward to seeing more FOs from you.
Happy New Year! I cn't believe you've only been dyeing for a few months when you have such beautiful yarns and a great eye for color. I think that fair isle could open new doors for you since you like the dyeing so much. It's a great way to experiment with colors and designs.
Good luck in the upcoming year. Seeing your list of FOs, I think you definitely deserve to knit some more for yourself.
happy 2006, dani!
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