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2018 Knitting Goals

I’m a creature of habit.   I eat the same thing for breakfast, the same thing for lunch.   I drive the same way to work.   I exercise the same time every day.   Trying new things does not come easily to me.   So I created a bucket list in 2017 with the hopes of pushing me outside my comfort zone – to innovate.   My list was ambitious, and while I didn’t accomplish everything I had hoped to in 2017, I’m pleased with my progress…and the finished handknits.   I knit fewer socks and more shawls.   I learned several cast ons and cast offs.   I knit my kits, including my first toy.   And while I failed to pare down my stash, I did focus on creating versatile, wearable wardrobe staples. 1.        Complete shawl that requires garter tab cast on 2.        Knit a toy 3.        Complete a sweater (kind of, if you count the sweater on the Velveteen Rabbit kit) 4.        Knit something for the house – blanket 5.        Knit something lace weight 6.        Knit holiday o