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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 ornaments

7.       Use a gradient cake

8.       Knit a set of mittens and a pair fingerless mitts

9.       Knit my kits

10.   Use mini skeins

In 2018, I plan to continue with last year’s list, with a particular focus on knitting a sweater.  I’ve also compiled a list of To Do’s and one, all-encompassing Don’t.

1.       Do knit from stash

2.       Do knit at least one garment per season

a. One sweater for fall/winter

b. One tank/tee for spring/summer

3.       Do begin building a handmade wardrobe with heirloom garments

4.       Do knit kits

5.       Do try colorwork

6.       Do DIY dying and

7.       Don’t buy yarn, especially self-striping, speckled, fingering weight, minis, and gradients. 
Lastly, in addition to learning and trying new things, I am committed to being more intentional in 2018 – with projects and yarn.

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