For some reason I always feel the need to declare a new year’s resolution. More often than not they don’t stick very long. Last year I resolved to use up the yarn in my stash before buying any more. While I did buy some yarn, I didn’t do too bad working with much of what I had on hand. Generally the skeins I bought were for a specific project where more yarn was required in a color or weight than I had on hand.
The 2nd part of the resolution ‘making at least one pattern in each book I own’ didn’t pan out as well. I did make several things from my own patterns but somehow it’s hard to resist when I’m on so many email lists and patterns come my way about every day. And there are so many wonderful free patterns (thank you)! In my defense, I can assure you that I love each and every book I own and have poured through them over and over again, each time seeing something that renews my creative juices. That’s got to be worth something.
So, this year, I resolve to finish all the ‘works-in-process’ I have in various stages of completion. Let’s see … 2/3rds of a Fair Isle mitten, 2 or 3 brim hats, a lacy cardigan sweater … and then there’s the line-up of projects I have already pulled together with pattern, yarn and needles ready to go … more hats, 1 or 2 scarves, a cabled capelet … to name a few. Yes, I’ll do my best to finish all those WIPs in between some new projects (like the adorable ‘mad bomber hat’ pattern I just found!).
I feel better now that that’s all worked out. And good luck with yours!
Warmest regards, Liz
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