I realize the updates on our informal group have been few and far between ... but the year is running out, and so is the time for updates. I accomplished what I set out to do. The six delicious knitting books I received in December are not knit from (or at least 5 of them aren't), but they don't count. Nor does Haapsalu Sall, or the Dale of Norway Commemorative Collection 8501. All the other books on my shelf are now USED!
2010 is close upon us, but no theme for it has jumped out at me. There are just so many lovely things to make! I hope to knit the Queen Susan Shawl, but a whole year of one shawl doesn't sound right. I'm not sure if I will muster up the proper insanity to tackle it either. There's still the Unst Lace Stole, or even Miss Hamilton's Gift that could be done also. Or an Estonian Lace Shawl. Or several of them. So much to knit, so little time.
The week between Christmas and New Year's is definitely The Week of Hats, though. One watch cap, two twined caps, and two unnamed Fair Isle hats. (Any suggestions for names? The pattern is destined for release as a freebie at Ravelry, and it's a stash-shrinker). I think 2010 would be a good Year of the Hat, too. Has someone already started a group for that at Ravelry?
I love the week after Christmas. Not because of all the chocolate within arm's reach, nor because of the silence that reigns while new gifts are being constructed, devoured, or rearranged. It's a time to wrap up one year, and prepare to enter a new one. A new calendar page, new check book register, new all sorts of things! There'll probably be a new knitting project too.
Best wishes to all of you for a happy New Year!
6 comments:
I like the week between Christmas and New Years too! :) The "down time" is REALLY nice.
I failed miserably on knitting from my shelf...I kind of knit whatever jumped out at me. I'm working on a pair of fingerless mitts for the younger ds. They are looking cute so far. I updated Ravelry if you want to see some of my latest knitting....a catnip mouse or two, some slippers and soon to be more slippers.
I just updated my blog with a few new pix.
Ah, the week after Christmas. I'm with you re: all the newness. I find it so inspiring! I've done some major renovating of the walls in my bathroom and have started on the main hall bath.
'Course this is not helping me finish up any knitting. Just three out of the six KFYS books down. :~/ But without your challenge, it would be even less-so thanks for posting that idea! I think having Celtic Dreams drag out so long was part of my problem...
If you spin for the Queen Susan and then knit for it, you could easily take the year.
Oh and start from unprocessed wool to really take on a challenge. :)
I can spin, but it would take a Real Spinner to do the yarn for The Queen Susan. I'm not a Real Spinner. The suggested yarn is around 1200 yds/50g. I have better things to do ... like knit! For me to tackle it would be more like a 5-year plan if I were to learn to spin well enough, then spin, and then knit. My attention span isn't that long. But if you'd like to spin it, I could perhaps knit it up for you...
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