A new year…

In keeping with the tradition of last year (on my old blog–you can’t see, na na na na na na), I want to hint at what’s to come, and set myself some blogging and knitting-specific goals.

1. No stash enhancement of any kind until the fleece fest in April. This means no buying yarn, needles or books (no matter how much I want a particular sock book that does not come out until February). New magazines are fine. Also, buying more yarn to finish a project is allowable, but discouraged. Also, exceptions will be made for SP9 &10.
2. Socks will fly off my needles. I knit one of my sister’s christmas socks (size one needles, remember) in two days. I should have more mates for my socks. I should have more handknit socks to wear. I’m actually thinking of having a rule that if it’s not socks, it must be a gift for someone. Wouldn’t that be INSANE to stick to?
3. The next sweater will be knit on size 5 needles or smaller. Ideally, it will have a fair isle yolk.
4. I will replenish the boyfriend’s supply of dishcloths. He’s also requested some hand-towels. I’m thinking variations on this pattern, but in kitchen cotton (since I have tons of it). This fits with the nothing-but-socks-unless-its-a-gift thing too.
5. Create a giant KAL. I have one in the works, but I’m trying to line everything up so that it goes smoothly when it goes “live” (nothing like blowing a newbie out of the water on something like this). Also, I’m going to need some other moderators. Anyone want to volunteer?
6. Attempt publication in some knitting related publication.
7. Knit a knee-high sock in traditional, Nancy Bush inspired style.
8. Destash via weeding out the crap. Donate past poor yarn choices to swap boards and/or the Collins Textile Room.
9. Offer 2 or more free patterns on the blog in 2007 (quick and dirty ones don’t count).
10. Respond to each and every comment left on my blog.
11. More creative/better blog posts. Still keep the good, technical info (like the tutes and stuff) but add in some creative, pseudo-lit stuff.
12. Re-design the blog.  A new header (one that I own) and maybe, depending upon my summer employment status, my own domain.

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