2008 Knitting Intentions

Okay, I've been getting a crazy bunch of knitting done, but clearly no blogging about it, so oh well...

I got bitten by some sort of hat bug this fall (initially inspired to use up stash with the Yarn Harlot's unoriginal hat) and after churning out 6 or 7 hats of various sorts for family members and 1 for a friend (who doesn't wear hats but requested one years ago :) ), I have knit at last count 10 hats for Afghans for Afghans. I'm using up tons of leftovers and am really enjoying mixing and matching all those little odds and ends, to quite good effect, I think.

My more usual knitting has suffered as a result. I am stuck halfway through pair number 15 for the "bag o' socks", even though I adore the yarn (Dream in Color Smooshy sock in the Dusky Aurora colorway bought on impulse at one of my LYS's this past month, despite them having reorganized part of their store by color, which I am utterly irritated by).

I am working on Salina from Vintage Knits for myself out of black Rowan Cashsoft and want to finish it up before Valentine's day. The front and back are both done, so it really shouldn't take too long to finish it if I focus on it. I also have a vest for myself and a sweater for a daughter on the needles that would be good to get done this winter. There are 4 or 5 other things I've started lately, but haven't been sticking with anything really besides the hats. I feel like I go through really pronounced phases with my knitting and just need to remember that I eventually will be back on a finishing-up kick. It's okay to just knit hats right now and let the other things wait!

Anyway, now to some of my knitting intentions for 2008:

1. knit from stash when possible, making an effort to use up odd bits
2. when buying new yarn, make sure it is well-considered, not just getting it because the price is right
3. knit sweaters for me, hubby, younger children
4. knit some lace again
5. knit a baby surprise jacket just because
6. knit for Afghans for Afghans
7. knit more washcloths (yeah, I know, dear, just take me out and shoot me now that things have come to this...)

Okay, since I publicly revealed that last item: I also just discovered knitted washcloths. I was working through those odd bits and pieces I keep mentioning and needed to do something with the Blue Sky Cotton, so washcloths it was (from Knitting for Baby). They are so nice! I don't even use washcloths (just the little kids do in the bath), but I want some for myself now too.
Tell me I'm not alone in knitting something I swore I never would :).

I need to take a new picture of the kitty, too. He has gotten bigger already and is still sweet as ever. At the vet on Saturday, when we brought him for his shots, they said they could neuter him right then (and did we want to watch? erp), so he had a rough couple of days, but seems fine again already. Oh yeah, and we finally agreed on a name: "Captain Jack Whiskers".