Happy (k)New Year!

For the last couple of weeks I have been giving a little thought to my year of crafting. I wanted to (randomly) share things I learned. . .

1. I learned double knitting
2. I learned stranded knitting
3. I learned not to start Christmas knitting in 90 degree July weather if the project is made with wool
4. I learned I'm not quite ready to knit lace with lace-weight yarn
5. I learned how to use my Slice machine (Christmas Thank Yous will sent soon; does the 6 month rule for wedding gifts apply to Christmas gifts too?)
6. I learned crocheting has not left my repertoire, it's just taking a sabbatical
7. I learned giving away at least half of my yarn stash to friends and those who will put it to good use sooner than I would didn't hurt nearly as much as I thought it would although it did sting a little
8. I learned by sorting and organizing what I didn't give away I feel less of a need to get more
9. I learned knitting with friends at Cynde's really is about more than just knitting (and snacking)
10. I learned my family really appreciates what I make for them
11. I learned my husband is an exceptionally good sport for letting me create a yarn shop in our living room; and he really likes the way it looks too!

So today starts a new year. Here's what it looks like -

1. I'm starting the year with only 3 WIPs and two projects I promised to start after Christmas gifts were finished.
2. I will start my Self Imposed Sock Club today. I can't wait to see what the ladies put together for me and which I will choose each month!
3. The home yarn shop is nearly finished - sock yarn and a couple of small boxes just need to be shelved today. If I get some good lighting today, I'll post pictures tomorrow. Although I love the look of the black shelves, I need lots of light for a good photo op.
4. I haven't made any plans for what to accomplish this year aside from keeping up with the sock club. I know me; I have a short attention span and I find patterns too rapidly to complete as it is. I like the "instant" gratification of small projects but just can't get even those done quickly enough to keep up with my interests.
5. I can't wait to start finding patterns then go "shopping" in my living room!

What an exciting year this will be!!!
May God Bless Your Stitches,
nance