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| melody yarns |
24 in 2009-alongI've just joined the 24 in 2009 knitalong on Ravelry where I've pledged to try to knit 24 items in 2009 and half of these are to be knitted from stash.I knitted 16 items in 2008, six of which were garments for me or mum and so this shouldn't be too difficult considering I now have an awful lot more time on my hands than in the past four or five years 
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| Nevisknitter |
I'm doing the NaKniSweMoDo where you try to knit 12 sweaters in a year so dont know if I can manage 12 other items too. Most of these will be stash too. | ||||||
| terri |
I think I'll manage 24.........  probably in my maternity leave before the sproglet arrives 
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| melody yarns |
Apparently you can count current WIPs as long as they are finished in 2009, so you could be well on the way if you only have a buttonband to finish for example  
I'm aiming to knit 12 bigger garments like sweaters or cardies and 12 smaller items like socks, dishcloths or fingerless mitts and hats to even things up a bit
You in then Terri? Nevis? |
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| slowasasnail |
Well this year I have done 19 things, which includes several pairs of fetchings...and Easter egg warmers so I might bo in for this one. I have 2 big things that are WIP's so it'll be a good incentive to get those finished.
Go on...i'm in. |
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| Rosie |
My count is 25 for this year with one more thing to finish off so im off to check on rav 
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| modelwidow |
Um, having a think about that one, can I count the innocent hats if so then 24 is easily achievable
I was planning on making a few bigger items this year so perhaps I'll just watch the rest of you. |
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| terri |
Yep, I'm in!!!!
Have you got a link to the group on Rav Debs?? I can't find it
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| loobyj |
One of those wouldn't be I Do would it? 
I quite like the idea of this - but I'm not sure that I'll manage it. I shall cheer you all on from the sidelines
lj |
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| Wildpurl |
I don't think there is the slightest chance of my managing even twelve things in 2009, sadly. I'd love to do 12 sweaters, but I don't get enough time to knit. I think it takes me about 6 weeks to do a sweater. I will watch and admire! | ||||||
| melody yarns |
This is the link to the thread on Ravelry here but I thought we could have our own knitalong on here as well/instead! | ||||||
| janice |
Well I managed 20 this year so 24 should be achievable, I have joined the 12 sweaters in a year group
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| terri |
Thanks Debs
So we could post our FO's that we are counting within the 24 here??
I'm itching for january the first to start something new
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| melody yarns |
Yep, that's what I thought too. Shall we have a new knitalong forum then? to sow our progress on the 24 makes?
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| slowasasnail |
Well I started something new today so guess that'll be my first finished item once it's done. | ||||||
| KnittingLadybird |
ooooh i'm in....hopefully
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| Glynis |
Are socks one or two? | ||||||
| melody yarns |
One!!
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| Glynis |
Then I've no chance
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| KnittingLadybird |
aw can't you do 12 pairs of socks then?......*bum* .....back to the drawing board.
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| melody yarns |
Well you could but you'd have to knit twelve other things as well
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| loobyj |
I might just slide back into this one....
I've just finished making up my project bags for all the things on my 2009 list - and I've got 18 things Ok some of those are a bit cheaty 'cos they're OTN at the mo (and part of my finishalong). BUT. It's only a small step from 18 to 24. And TBH, if I only managed the 18 I'd be thrilled to bits cos there's some biggish things on there!
I love the enthusiasm of a new year
lj |
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| melody yarns |
Not cheating at all cos you can use WIPs that are finished in 2009 as part of your 24 - according to the rules on Rav! | ||||||
| Rosie |
Ok ill give this a go - count me in.
I have 4 things on needles at present which should give me a start lol |
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| Nevisknitter |
I am at the heel of a second sock so might be finishing that tomorrow as the first of my 24 if I dont manage to get it done tonight, its a size 1 so not too long a foot to do. | ||||||
| Glynis |
I managed 16 things last year, but I know that I'll have less knitting time this year 
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| Rosie |
Im not sure how much knitting time ill have as going back to work on 6th jan but ill def try hard
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| terri |
Well, I've started my first two of twenty four!!!!
My first sock started at about half past midnight, and I also cast on for the back of this too, although that was before midnight, whilst DH and I were watching the aviator. The back is finished, I've been up for ages this morning, a bump does very little for helping you sleep But its good for my productivity
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| slowasasnail |
Well I also like the idea of knitting 100 balls of yarn in a year so am going to try and challenge myself to this one as well.
I love that cardigan Terri...looking forward to seeing your progress. |
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| pictish |
Ooooh you're doing well terri!!! Is it in cream??
I am going to try very hard to finish more things this year - I did well in the first few months of 2008 - but I hate deadlines and so am probably going to sit this one out
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| terri |
Its a biscuit Colour Ali, its nice. The yarn is Laines du nord Dolly maxi, and its lovely and soft!!!!! It should be quite a quick knit if I can keep on it until its finished rather than starting something new
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| pictish |
I bet you could finish it in a week  Sounds a gorgeous colour 
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| KnittingLadybird |
I've a new WIP on the go....whey hey only 23.75 things to go
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| pictish |
I might have to join now to get Linz's button
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| melody yarns |
I wanna button too! Goes off to snag!!! | ||||||
| dreamcatcher |
I've had a think about this and have decided to join in I have 4 WIPs started in 2008, 2 of which are almost finished, to start me off.
ETA am snagging the button to put on my blog
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| Nevisknitter |
Well I finished a pair of socks today, only had from the heel of the second sock to do though, so thats one thing done. I also sorted out my knitting corner and got the yarn pattern and needles together for my next project which I am going to cast on tonight.
I put my WIP all together too, have 4 projects on the go but 2 are lace shawls and ones an aran afghan so still a lot of work to do on them. |
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| pictish |
I have been planning out a few things I want to make using stash - I hope to do most of my 24 from stash if possible - and have started the first one. It is the Neckdown Wrap Cardi by Knitting Pure & Simple. I want to finish a topdown thing this year so this is a good thing to start with I am making it with some darkish grey Jaeger MM Aran from stash and am going to edge it with some pale blue Rowan Kid Classic like this one here
I am also going to set myself another challenge of sticking with the same project till I've finished it That might be a hard thing for me to do but I will try.
On the to-do list to make from stash this year are Mr Greenjeans, Wicked and possibly a FLS. |
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| Aknita |
I want a button!
No, I mean I want to join and knit lots of projects and use my stash and stuff. And I want a button! eta Hmm, I want a sparkly button have I done something wrong?
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| Rosie |
Meeee tooo I want the sparkly button - im useless at doing this stuff HELP someone pleeeeeease.
On the knitting front im blocking my scarf & knitted a quick mobile cozy for my new phone (from Blueadts pattern) just need the finishing touches. So thats 2 nearly done 22 to go
ETA link to Blueadts pattern http://www.ravelry.com/projects/blueadt/mobile-phone-cover I hope this works
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| melody yarns |
I'll sort out your sparkly buttons in a mniute you two!! | ||||||
| Aknita |
You're a star! | ||||||
| Wildpurl |
Groan I know I can't knit 24 in 2009, I didn't even manage 12 socks in 2007, and last year I only managed 8 FOs, but I so want to join in! And I want a sparkly button too!
I suppose I was moving last year and there was quite a lot of upheaval, maybe this year I will do better...and my Babette blanket is nearly finished... |
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| melody yarns |
There you are: Aknita, Rosie and Carola you should all now have sparklesome buttons! | ||||||
| Glynis |
I want a button that says "Aiming for 12"
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| melody yarns |
You'll have to sweet talk Linz for that!!
I've typed up quick instructions on how to get a moving button here |
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| melody yarns |
I think I'm going to create a special forum for us peeps taking part in the 24 in 2009 to upload our photos and keep a running total of the items we've achieved in 2009.
We can post our piccies of our finished items there and we can rejoice with each other in our achievements! Off to make a forum.....
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| pictish |
Sounds good Debs!!
I don't know if I'll reach 24 but I made 14 things last year and 9 of them were big things and I didn't finish anything else big after May I'm hoping to include quite a few WIPs and it's really just to get me to focus on finishing rather than starting
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| melody yarns |
Forum now up and running and... open!
you can find it just under the Stashaloging forum (I think) on the main board. We could add sub-forums in it to show what we finish per month if you'd like? Just a thought anyway...
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| Rosie |
Oh thanks Debs i love my button
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| KnittingLadybird |
Ooooh aren't we all looking sparkly
I've and sent a button to Glynis but then realised that maybe more people would like it too so here it is. 
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| dreamcatcher |
Button duly added to my sig!
Great idea to have a separate forum for this
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| loobyj |
Thought I might list out the things I'm planning on doing this year. Not to show off or anything ( ) but just so I've got the list in a permanent place....
So well established wips first: - Sirdar hoodie - Landgirls waistcoat - Lacy Kerchief scarf - Plain cardi - Fingerless gloves - Chunky cardi/jacket Also OTN - Trainer monkeys - 2 other pairs of monkeys - Apres surf - Pair Spring Forward - Nativity set To be started - Twist n Shout - Long waistcoat (Sirdar Easy Family book) - Cassidy or Basic Chic hoodie - Cassidy cap with a - Matching pair of Fetching And of the to be started I've only got to get yarn for Cassidy
As well as those my sister's already asked for a chunky-ish winter jacket, and I always give a couple of pairs of socks for Chrimbo to her and my niece. So, ATM that's a grand total of..... 20
I'm sure it's achievable
lj |
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| slowasasnail |
Wow...looking like a long list there LJ...some of them are on my list as well, the long line waistcoat, twist and shout and maybe even cassidy. | ||||||
| loobyj |
Mmmm - it does look like a long list
But some of them have already KAL threads on here - which helps. And we can keep each other company on the ones we've got in common too. I thought the long line waistcoat would be my first new one to do. The only problem I think I'll have is ending up with a load of wips and not getting anything finished..... I'm really hoping this will give me the push I need to get some stuff done this year. D'you think anyone would notice if I sneaked a couple of cross-stitch projects in too? lj |
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| Glynis |
See me sparkle, see me sparkle...
Isn't KLB a star! |
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| melody yarns |
She certainly is Glynis - that's why she's the Button Queen!! | ||||||
| knittingnanny |
Well, I've got 16 projects lined up so far, and more than enough yarn for 8 more  , so I'm in.
OTN 1. Thistle Shawl 2. Stashbusting scarf Hibernating - to be done after the above 3. Christening gown - lots of it knitted, but LOADS of finishing to be done
4. Seascape in laceweight mohair - has been a bit naughty, so needs some concentration - I've not got on to the main pattern yet. 5. DH's pure wool jumper - back done, halfway through the front. Planned 6. Twist & Shout - Purple / Blue 7. Mystique Jumper - Purple 8. Tierra Jumper - Beige or soft teal 9. Bergere de France Cabled jumper - Beige or soft teal 10. Bolero in Blur and a sparkly DK 11. Bertie - leftover KSH 12. Another stashbusting scarf 13. Table cloth - haven't decided on the pattern yet 14. Socks for me 15. Oddball blanket - possibly mitred squares 16. Possibly another Twist & Shout in Cream, if I like the first one, or another jacket. I'll decide the rest later, they may have to be some smaller items, I have 2.5 lace items and 7 garments in this list already
Oh well, fingers crossed and back to the shawl. Linda Off to find the button
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| daisydap |
think i will join in with this too, i currently have 2 large WIPs, will give me incentive to finish them.
i havent counted up how many items i have knitted last year but i am sure its more than 24, i know in the week before xmas i made 5 scarfs and also at the beginning of the year i was knitting for a couple of yarn companies, also knitted and crochet for my new nephew too so must have made about 30 items. knitting mojo isnt quite what it was at the moment but i am sure i will get back to it. |
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| Wildpurl |
oh thank you debs for putting my button in, and linz for designing it! I'm aaall spaaarkly!
OK better get back to some actual knitting *gulp* |
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| melody yarns |
I'm going to move this to the special forum so's we don't lose it! | ||||||
| melody yarns |
Ta da!! | ||||||
| Aknita |
Debs, can I offer a little incentive
Those of you who manage 24 ( or 12 ) in 2009 will have their names put into the "hat" and I will ask a mod to pick a name out and make a little knitterly something as a reward. Perhaps a FCS? Perhps not, who knows, but definitely a knitterly little something. |
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| Blossom |
Thank goodness it isn't 24 sweaters! With my jubblies I'd be lucky to get two done in a year! I might manage this...I did 26 FOs last year and have yarn for quite a few projects squirrelled away...not stash mind, as I'm not a stasher...bought for a specific project knowing I'd be knitting it within a few months! Well...that's my excuse anyway!
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| Anna |
May I join? I know I'll never do 24 but I might manage 12, especially with a baby bouncing along! In fact I've got 4 WIPs that are fairly close to being finished
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| melody yarns |
Join away! There's no need to ask, just jump on!! | ||||||
| melody yarns |
Joy, that's a truly wonderful and generous offer you've made. I'm going to work doubly hard now to get my 24 items done before 31st December 2009
Thank you Joy, you're a star and famous to boot! What more can I say? |
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| pictish |
What a lovely idea Joy
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| melody yarns |
Hokely cokely... here's my WIPs to finish as part of the Finish-along and the 24 in 2009 challenge:
a)February Lady Sweater - almost complete b) Blaze cardigan/jacket to come out of hibernation for spring c) Henrietta cardigan also to be emerging from hibernation very soon d) Cap sleeved cardie in Pioneer. Not sure whether or not to frog this WIP as I'm totally underwhelmed by it 
To Knit: a) A hat for my friend Becky to go with her fingerless mitts That's it! I have a list on Excel but I change it to suit my mood so I'm not commiting to anything in writing now. After all, I have 12 months to decide! |
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| Anna |
Yay! I get a sparkly badge too. Ahem, I mean, er....let's make a list.
WIPS: Juliaca cardigan from Mirasol #1 Baby jacket from Sirdar book Baby hoodie from SK (Nov 05) Dad's socks To Do (for definite): Garnet using DB maya Still from KH Thrown Together So only six more to find and Hobbycraft vouchers to find them with!!!! |
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| melody yarns |
I'm off to make a January sub-forum within this one for peeps to post their finished yarny items for this month
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| pictish |
I have a rough list but it might change depending on various things but am so far enjoying my top down wrap cardi - nearly up to dividing for sleeves - and I want to make Mr Greenjeans and also Wicked if it turns out ok But am also diving into the WIP bags
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| melody yarns |
I want to knit the Pure and Simple top down collared cardigan/jacket after FLS is done cos I need the needles first! | ||||||
| Aknita |
If I commit myself to specific projects I will get all bothered so I'm just going to go with the flow
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| dreamcatcher |
I really like the wrap cardi, hadn't seen it before
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| janice |
Almost finished my first sock of the year Keep forgetting to do YOs Had knitted the first 6 rows and had to frog 4 of them because a couple of forgotten YOs And I can't get them on over my fat feet so another pair for my mum who is nice and slim
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| Aknita |
I'm going to track down all my sock yarn in the morning.
I may be gone some time.............
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| pictish |
It is a nice pattern DC - funny getting my head round doing it this way - I don't think 3-dimensionally I've just divided for the sleeves, threaded it onto spare yarn and tried on and it seems to fit!! Carrying on with the body tomorrow There were some very long rows back there 
PS the pattern was from GK - they have a few KPS patterns tho not all - haven't found anywhere else in the UK doing them. |
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| Willow |
I'd like to try and have a go at this but i think 12 is more realistic for me. Is it ok if i use the 12 ticker too? |
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| angieknitsagain |
Have just seen this and would love to join in I'm with Willow though and will be really chuffed if I manage 12 projects over the year.
Can't wait to see what everyone's tackling at the moment... Angela x |
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| dreamcatcher |
Good to hear it is working out well Those long long rows before the sleeves are separated are a bit tedious, I have to agree!
Thanks for the pointer to GK, I confess I followed the stockists link from their site yesterday I think I will get the pattern next time I order from them - waiting for that dratted Knit.1 magazine to appear!
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| melody yarns |
Willow and Angie - of course it's okay to choose to knit 12 items! It's great to have you on board! {{{hugs}}} | ||||||
| Willow |
Di have to register on Ravelry too? | ||||||
| melody yarns |
Not if you don't want to - this is just for us on here cos they haven't got snazzo buttons either, see??
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| Jo028 |
Count me in, I think I can manage 24 of some description Off to snag that snazzy button too, thanks Linz (& Debs for the instructions)
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| pictish |
Hmmm not sure about the wrap cardi now - it is coming out a bit big and looking through the pics on Rav it looks a tad unflattering on some people I don't think the style is going to do me any favours & I think I might do something a bit more fitted for my first top down attempt like Wicked/Mr Greenjeans or the FLS.
Oh well still plenty of time to get 2 things finished this month tho
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| slowasasnail |
Don't worry, I have frogged my jumper for the second time today and am starting again!!! | ||||||
| Aknita |
Much better to decide now too Ali, than get a long way on with it. | ||||||
| CJ |
Well, I'm going to give this a go, but as I've signed up for the 52 books thing on ravelry too, I'm not sure I can make it.
I've finished my first of the 24 though, DD's lyra hat - see gallery section for photos. 
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| pictish |
I am doing a WIP now
The problem is I don't knit many small things and 24 large items for me seems a bit unrealistic and I don't want to be selecting what I knit on the basis of whether I can make 24 things in a year I made 9 big things and 3 pairs of socks last year so would like to do better than that. So am using it to focus on finishing and seeing how I get on I think I will have a combination of WIPs and new things.
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| melody yarns |
I'm with you on this Ali, most of my projects are bigger items but I'd like to go for 12 larger items and 12 smaller items to make up the 24. I can't knit 24 small items because tht's not my way of working either! Like you I would rather choose to knit what I want than be forced into knitting things just to get the 24 done.
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| pictish |
I really joined cos I liked the button  So I might just pretend to be trying to knit 24 so I can keep it 
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| melody yarns |
you 'nana!
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| pictish |
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| melody yarns |
I meant banana rather than grandma.... just thought I'd clarify!
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| loobyj |
I like the idea of aiming for 24 items - it would be way more than I've done in a year before - I think it was about 14 last year, and in truth they were mostly small things. So I'm hoping this will prompt me to make more, and to make/get on with some larger items.
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| janice |
I thought aiming for 24 would be a great way of working my way through my stash I'm already aiming for 12 pairs of socks Then there is my Lopi cardie (5%), my aran cardie(5%), a Trekker hat (Knit Today hat supplement) and a wee jumper/cardie or two for Zac I should be able to get quite a bit done Oh and I saw another shawl that I just have to have
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| melody yarns |
Looks like you're well on the way with your list Janice! | ||||||
| janice |
I can knit and crchet etc but I can't figure out how to get the wee sparkly 'knit 24' thing onto my posts
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| KnittingLadybird |
I can see a new button coming on here....
I think the whole idea of 'completing' 24 things is good for getting things out of the way too (I really need to tink back several rows of a certain shawl and then maybe i'd get it finished). I'm in a good position for making little things as well as big things. So here's the definitelys for the list Green Jumper (wip) Earflap Hat #2 (sis - wip) Earflap Hat #3 (Millie - wip) Dad's socks (wip) Terttu Shawl (wip) Feb Lady Sweater Shalom Cardigan Monkey Socks (sis - promised )
Surface Amused The rest of list will not be planned and hopefully will just happen alongside the bigger stuff as this is usually how I work anyway. Millie is going to be getting a few more bits this year (so her Mam says ). There's a couple of new babies due this year too, so there will be littlies to make for aswell.
I'm also going to take the opportunity in the summer months to keep adding to the final count by getting my 'C' list in order....small things like hats and scarves are just about bearable in the heat (all of 70degs if we're lucky ).
I think should be able to make it....i'm off to count how well I did last year... |
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