EVERYTHING I KNIT IN 2019

Starting this blog in 2020 is super exciting for me as a way to document every project and talk about all the knits, all the time. Before jumping in however, I wanted to take a step back and really reflect on everything I knit in 2019. Last year was the first time I started finishing projects that weren’t socks or hats. I learned, explored, and challenged myself to try new techniques including garments, brioche, fades, colorwork, lace, i-cords, corrugated ribbing, 3-needle bind offs, and holding mohair with literally everything. I signed up for tons of test knits as a way to push myself to knit things I would ordinarily be intimidated by, and also as a way to knit along with other lovely knitters. I’m really proud of all the projects I completed last year, and am also humbled by the growth I have made in my craft. My finished object totals for last year are:

24 garments. 10 socks. 10 hats. 3 shawls. 3 cowls. 1 tie. 1 pair of fingerless mitts. 1 baby blanket.

As you can see, not all the things I have listed above are included in this photo, as they were made as gifts. To get the whole picture, including yarns and notes please feel free to pop on over to my Ravelry (and add me as a friend!) But is that not an impressive pile of knits?! At the end of the day , I know that my worthiness as a knitter will never be measured in “FO’s”, but when I look at this pile I see a years worth of learning, growing and feeling unbelievably proud of myself. I’m really looking forward to this new year of continuing in my craft, and sharing it more fully with you!

xo-LJ