The toasts have been made and Auld Lang Syne has been sung for yet another New Year's eve. I hope everyone had a joyful and safe celebration.
Every January 1st I feel as if the new year were a fresh, blank calendar page waiting to be written upon. I get a little thrill at the prospect of setting new personal life and crafting goals for myself. Not resolutions exactly, but challenging points that I want to aim, stretch and reach for.
Every January 1st I feel as if the new year were a fresh, blank calendar page waiting to be written upon. I get a little thrill at the prospect of setting new personal life and crafting goals for myself. Not resolutions exactly, but challenging points that I want to aim, stretch and reach for.
Some of these I set and might or might not have accomplished in 2010, but I want to increase or renew for this new year as well, including publishing more knitting patterns, learning new and unusual methods of constructing knitwear, and experimenting with designing my own stitch patterns.
I'd like to get back to making more sweaters and garments as mine are looking sadly worn this winter. I also want to spin regularly (and use my handspun for projects), and crochet a little every month.
Can I stick with these goals for the year? I believe I can, and will enjoy the process of trying to, but only time will tell.
One thing I know for certain is that if I don't first set out, I cannot finish. I like this quote from Horace, the Roman lyric poet (65 BC-8BC):
"He who has begun has half done. Dare to be wise; begin!"
Happy New Year everyone, and may your 2011 be filled with love, joy, peace, prosperity and lots of knitting and fiber-y adventures. Go forth and knit!
That's a great quote! :)
ReplyDeleteI totally think that your goals are doable and it will be fun to watch you get there... or at the very least try!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Robin! I wish you creativity and new ideas! This grey yarn in the first picture looks beautiful. What will that be?
ReplyDeleteAnna and Lina - Thank you for the encouraging comments and thanks also for the New Year's greetings. I wish you all the best in this new year also!
ReplyDeleteThe grey yarn is Berroco's Peruvia and I'm almost done knitting another Lingonberry Loop cowl, this time in a medium weight.
i wondered what that grey yarn and project were. thanks for letting us know. it looks so lovely. both the yarn and the stitch pattern. happy new year and i too look forward to following your progress this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michele, I appreciate it! ;)
ReplyDeleteJust have to say how much I love that photo of the blocking lace!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great quote from Homer - I'll remember to tell that to my son when it's homework time!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Loren, hello! And thanks, I hope it inspires him. :)
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