Sunday, December 29, 2013

New Year's Resolutions in Knitting

Hello Friends!

Countdown to 2014:  3 days!
The New Year is fast approaching and this is the time of the year that I like to reflect on what is working and what is not working and where I would like to improve.  Some of the new accomplishments in my knitting this year were knitting mittens and a hat set, knitting a headband, knitting some items to sell to family and friends and learning to knit the raspberry stitch.  I loved learning these new things in 2013 and I hope to learn even more in 2014. 

My New Year’s resolutions in knitting are:

1. Try fair isle
I always thought that fair isle looks beautiful but complicated.  It would be fun to give it a try this year.

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 2. Knit a sweater 
I love the idea of knitting a sweater.  It is my number one goal this year!
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 3. Knit another pair of mittens
These mittens are adorable! I would love to knit them.  I knitted a pair of mittens this year but I would love to have more practice.
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 4. Knit socks 
I  want to knit a pair of socks this year.  I have not really given this a real try yet and would love to learn the proper way to knit a sock.
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5. Try following a pattern

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6. Keep experimenting with different stitches

The stitch below is so interesting I would love to learn to knit this.  I loved learning to knit the raspberry stitch this year and I would like to challenge myself to try other stitches.

What are your New Year's Resolutions?

Hope you have a great day!
Take care,

Lisa :)

12 comments:

  1. Have fun with your New Year's Resolutions !!!
    I have none...but I never had...
    Thanks for your visit !
    Have a 2014 full of joy and success !
    Hug
    Anna

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    1. Thank you Anna! I want to put a lot of energy into knitting this year and learning to knit new things! thank you for the support and your comment! Happy New Year!
      Lisa

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  2. I don't generally make new year resolutions as I know I'd get distracted and not keep them, but I love your idea of knitting goals. You've chosen such fun projects too, so I look forward to following your progress and achievements. Wishing you a very happy, healthy and creative new year ahead :-)
    Xx

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    1. Thank you Gilly, I'll make sure to post all the things I knit this year to share with you all on my progress, I can't wait to get started :) Thank you for your comment and have a Happy New Year!
      Lisa :)

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  3. Lisa, I think those are fantastic goals and I bet you accomplish each one. My goal this year is to make several sweaters, and to finish an African Flower baby blanket I started back in April.
    Hugs to you and Happy New Year,
    Meredith

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    1. Thank you Meredith for your kind words! I wish you all the best in your goal to knit many sweaters! I will be checking in on your work as well :) the blanket sounds wonderful, I'm sure it will turn out beautifully! thank you so much for your comment and have a Happy New Year!!
      Lisa :)

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  4. Lisa, these are great knitting goals and I look forward to following your progress during 2014.

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    1. Thank you Linda! it means a lot to me :) I will keep checking in on your work as well!
      Happy New Year to you and your growing family.
      Lisa :)

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  5. All I've ever stitched are caps and scarves. I'd love to take a formal class on how to make a sweater. Experimenting with different stitches is lots of fun and addictive! Have a safe and happy New Year, Jan

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    1. Thank you Jan for your comment! I have knitted a lot of scarves and hats myself so I want to take it to the next level this year, taking a class is a great idea to get the one on one help and guidance. I should look into that as well. Happy New Year !
      Lisa :)

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  6. happy new year! great ambitions for you and your craft. i love fair isle!

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    1. Thank you Jaime! Fair Isle is very beautiful I want to learn to do it and start with baby steps then move on to more complex patterns. Thank you for your comment and all the best in the new year!
      Lisa :)

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Lisa

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