2005 Recap

I saw this one over at Carole's blog and couldn't resist.  You know how I love both lists and resolutions!

Top 5 for 2005:

Technique:  Since I really got into knitting in 2005, there were a lot of new things for me.  But, no technique has impacted my knitting as much as the long-tail cast-on.  Makes "do-overs" SO much easier.

Finished Object:   I love the Shaker Rib hat that I made for my daughter out of Lamb's Pride Worsted in Periwinkle.  So much so that I often grab it on the weekend!

Favorite Knit-A-Long:  I thought SocktoberFest was really neat and am currently enjoying Warm Hands and Jaywalker.  Knit Unto Others really touched me -- to make really lovely things and give them away is really what being thankful is all about.  I made two hats that I loved and tried some new stuff.  And, oh yea, I actually finished this knit-a-long!

Favorite Store:  I have many that I frequent, but no favorite yet.  To be determined in 2006.  I will tell you that Johanna and Alison take home the Emmys for absolutely best teachers in yarn stores.

Favorite Tool:   My itty bitty crochet hook.

My stats:

• 13 hats
• 2 scarves
• 2 sweaters
• 1 pair of socks
• 2 squares

Five books that I enjoyed in 2005 (my addition to this fun meme):

• The Glass Castle
• Prep
• Travel Team
• Running With Scissors
• The Ivy Chronicles

Five goals for 2006:

1. Knit hat for husband (it's black and a 1x1 rib -- can't you understand my procrastination with this!)
2. Finish or frog all unfinished projects
3. Make Flyingdales cardigan
4. Make a lace project
5. Practice drop spindle

Comments

[Dani]

Your stats cracked me up! How creative :) I love everything you wrote... especially the nice comment about Johanna and Alison. That is so sweet :)

[Carole]

Great job. My prediction for you in 2006? A spinning wheel.

[JessaLu]

Ambitious!

Watch out for that Carole - she's tricksy ;o)

[Cheryl]

I'm with Carole. I think after a couple months with the drop spindle you'll be wanting a wheel!

[Lolly]

Very productive year for you! Here's to 2006! ;)

Happy New Year!

[Annie]

Wow, you've had quite a busy and productive year. I'm sure that you'll accomplish all of your goals for 2006.