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Hanne
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I have plan for 2008!On Christmas Eve I wrote a list of things I'm going to knit for gifts next year. I try to plan early, so I can do them a bit by bit around the year and avoid the November gift knitting rush.
I usually try to choose a theme. This year I made shawls and scarves. Next year I'm going to knit dishcloths (inspired by the swap!) and try to make handmade soaps to give with them. I was inspired by n's soap book link and I got a Finnish book on the same subject from the library. I think soap making might be interesting.
Dishcloths are quick to make and I can use up my cotton stash. I don't knit cotton, because I like wool better, so I'm happy to get rid of cottons.
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n
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Goodness that's very organised. Sounds like an excellent plan though.
Soap is on my list for January because I've run out of handmade stuff and I prefer it to shop-soap.
n
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loobyj
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I'm with you there Hanne  And not just with knitted gifts either. I didn't get any handmade cards done this year - I had the designs all mapped out, but just ran out of time.
I successfully manage and implement projects at work - and I'm applying the same principle for Thingmas 08
Watch this space 
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pictish
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NOOOOoooooooo  Not yet
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Nevisknitter
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The knitted washcloths and homemade soap sound a great idea.
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