2008 Knitting Resolutions
December 14, 2007
via Texas Purl Girl
Let’s make some Knitting Resolutions for 2008. This would be if there is a new technique that you would like to learn or downsizing/enhancing your stash, learning to spin, taking on a project, etc.
Back in May I posted my Summer (Winter) knitting goals. While the list was short I did manage to achieve them all.
Summer (Winter) Knitting Goals
1. Cast on and finish knitting the body to my Hourglass Sweater (sleeves already done) and get to wear it before it gets too warm. * Finished and worn several times despite the warm weather 
2. Master (or at least get used to) knitting with DPNs so I can knit socks, socks and more socks. * OK so I might have overestimated my love of sock knitting. I have finished one and a half pairs of socks, but got second sock syndrome.
3. Decide what to knit with the beautiful Art Yarn that I received in the knitted purse swap and time permitting knit it. * I knit my first pair of socks with it!
4. Buy a drop spindle and give it a whirl! * I did buy a spindle but haven’t been too successful with it (see 2008 goal #1 below)
2008 Knitting Resolutions
So given that I managed to achieve almost all of those goals, here are my 2008 resolutions:
1. Learn how to use drop spindle properly and spin some of the yummy fibre that is patiently waiting.
2. Knit something with cables.
3. Finish at least one lace project.
4. Knit at least one thing from every knitting book I purchased in 2007.
5. Learn how to knit two socks on magic loop.
6. Knit from my stash as much as possible.
7. Don’t buy single skeins of handpainted yarn unless I have a specific project in mind.
8. Knit at least one gift for someone who didn’t ask for it.
9. Incorporate knitting into my uni work (hopefully this semester during sculpture)
10. Have fun doing it!
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Knit one thing from every book you purchased in 2007…………wow! If I did that, I might not knit anything else!
Let’s not even discuss the magazines, k?
No way, magazines can’t count, I’d have to give up work!
I think I have a pretty good shot if I cheat just a little and don’t count Victorian Lace Today because it’s a little out of my league and it would take a whole year to finish one project.
Some good resoultions here! You have made me think…hope to post on mine soon!
Thanks, I’m making progress with the knitting from my books already. I checked out your goals, great ideas, especially the knitting for charity. I’ve had the makings for possum pouches for a while now … must get around to it!
Hi Kat,
how is your knitting going? I hope you have enough time & have fun with your resolutions (I agree to no. 10). If you want to try cables, have a look at ‘fetching’ - the fingerless mittens in Knitty Sommer 2006.. (I’m currently knitting my third pair.)
Have a nice day! Cheers, dana
Hi Dana, nice to hear from you
Knitting resolutions are going pretty well, I’ve knit a handbag with cables (just need to knit the handles) and Fetching is definitely next on the list, yours are very pretty. I’m also slowly working on a cardigan that has one cable down the side. I’ve even tried my drop spindle again and had better luck this time. The knitting from books is also happening, but I keep buying new books that distract me from the old
Cheers,
Kat