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Clara
queen bee
USA
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Ditzy Girl
Permanent Resident
USA
4712 Posts |
 Posted - 12/21/2011 : 9:38:54 PM
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Well for 2011 I took a big bite out of my stash. I also have started more wips and will continue to work out of stash and finish projects in 2012. I do want to buy some Riveting but other than that, I will make 2012 a finishing out of stash yr.
Zola, Seattle, Wash.
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Shalee
Permanent Resident
USA
2021 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2011 : 12:52:04 AM
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I am trying desperately to get the majority, of the knitting portions, of my WIP projects completed before year end. I've been having some tendon problems with my left hand and just yesterday the right hand. I'm going to the hand doctor tomorrow to see if another cortizone shot will help the left one and possibly one in the right hand before it gets bad. Until then the Advil is doing the job of keeping me on track. I can't, or should I say will not, give up my knitting. I will discuss my options with the doctor tomorrow and I will have my knitting with me!
Sharon in NW PA
I always wanted my own library but I didn't realize it would be all knitting books!
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sockjoan
Warming Up
Australia
50 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2011 : 04:43:04 AM
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| I knitted two lacy shawls from fine yarn - one spindle-spun by me and the other a gossamer laceweight I dyed myself - the finest yarn I've ever knitted with. I was very pleased with the results. And I made lots of socks, using sock-blanks I dyed myself. |
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peggymchoe
Warming Up
63 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2011 : 06:18:42 AM
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| I'm sad to say that my town lost both of its yarn stores this year. Now all we have are those craft superstores and we seem to have a full complement of those. :-( Does this mean I will finally make a dent in the stash? |
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jlpanecki
New Pal
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2011 : 07:26:33 AM
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I went through my huge accumulation of yarn, and in anticipation of a move in a few months, donated almost all the yarn that was larger than sport weight.
Years of knitting afghans, and scarves have filled trunks and boxes with heavier weight yarn that I know I will never use. So unless it was something very special, it all got donated to a local thrift store that uses it's proceeds to help a women's shelter in our town.
I also donated a big laundry basket full of lovely yarn to the convalescent home that took care of my mother in her final years.
This is a double pleasure, not only do i have less to pack and move, several knitters will now have nice yarn to work with!
This left me with a small stash of fine gauge yarn, which is what I use the most. And I used 2 of the very nice heavier yarns (one a fabulous Colinette bumpy tweed) to make Christmas slippers as a gift for DH. They came out soft and cushion-y, and very handsome, like him!
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pattynance
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 12/22/2011 : 09:15:01 AM
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In 2011 I finally found a publisher willing to publish my knitting book - thank you, Shannon Okey & Cooperative Press for taking a big chance on an unknown designer. The target release date is June 2012 at TNNA Columbus.
On a sad note, November 2011 revealed the closing of my treaured LYS (Velona's Needlecraft, Anaheim Hills, CA) after 34 years of being the only game in town in the immediate area. I really hope some knit-treprenuer(s) will venture out and open a yarn shop when Velona's closes its doors permanently in May 2012. |
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zknit08
Chatty Knitter
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2011 : 12:24:21 PM
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robinstephanie
Seriously Hooked
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2011 : 1:28:23 PM
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2011 brought me Knitter's Review, which brought me not only all ya'll, but also knitting events like Black Sheep Gathering and Lambtown, which brought me drop spindle spinning which brought me wheel spinning. Wonder what will come next. What a fun year, trolling around as a beginner in the fiber world.
I've really enjoyed reading this thread, by the way, and hearing what is going on with others.
Robinsteph
Different is good. ~Matthew Hoover |
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marfa
Permanent Resident
USA
1876 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2011 : 06:35:57 AM
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I love this look back at 2011, Clara. Your whirl-wind, world-wide tour gave us another front row seat at all the happen' places & all the while, I am sitting with our cats, Jeremy & Annabelle, in a fav chair.
2011 for me: wonderful time spent with my far-away knitting pals in May, October & November (who says you cannot have home slices who do not live near you?!); a smaller quantity of knitting FOs than I wanted & some that were extra glorious (a fun pair of socks for my sweetheart (she loves them!) & 2 stash-buster scarves for close pals); new WIPS including socks for me from Spirit Trail superwash & a sweater that is ready to start from Briar Rose (companies owned by two of the most creative, smart, generous & beautiful women I know); a thorough review of my stash, needles & books (items to the Retreat Stash Lounge Emporium, a "right of 1st refusal" to my partner's daughter of lots of skeins, stuff to friends); a hard look at projects I had started, held on for too long to & then a frogging that gave me energy to pursue new projects.
Through the year & years, KR & you, Clara, have brought & bring light, joy & creativity to me & to those of us who subscribe. Thank you for enriching our lives & our hearts.
Happy holidays to all of you - may the new year be bright, lovely & healthy.
Martha
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kkknitter
Seriously Hooked
641 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2011 : 07:21:32 AM
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Clara, how do you find the time to accomplice all these things? This past year I have carefully guarded my " knitting" time. I even joined a Friday afternoon knitting group, and signed up for an all day knitting class in January. My bags of UFOs are slowly disappearing, leaving a few socks, three baby sweaters and one adult cardigan, one scarf, and a pair of mittens to tackle in 2012.
Joining KR Forums has given me much pleasure, and I like to wish all of you a Merry Holiday and a Happy Healthy 2012! |
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NutmegOwl
Gabber Extraordinaire
561 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2011 : 09:21:34 AM
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While 2011 allowed less knitting quantity than I would have liked, I was so fortunate to spend quality time with knitters I love at home and away on day-trips. So, too, with my actual knitting - less than I would have liked, but projects I enjoyed and was proud of that ran the gamut. I saw a challenging model worked on a deadline published in a book; and my Darling Bebe sleeping in the socks I made her every night until her little toesies broke through. With our QB Clara, I got to know some of our sheep friends who gave me their coats, and even some shepherds who raised them. It was a very difficult year on the personal front, but these things - which all happened because of the wonderful community circle we have here - made it better. For that, I am deeply grateful.
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Nutmeg Owl
Quaecumque sunt vera
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Ceil
Permanent Resident
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2011 : 1:33:46 PM
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I've been writing music books, so have had less time to knit. But I did knit a wonderful vest of my own design out of yarn I spun back in 1993 and Kool-Aid dyed in Aug. 2011. In fact, I'm wearing it now.
I've been saying for the last two years that I want to take a crack at steeks. I am sure 2012 will at last be the year.
Ceil
(Ravelry: ceilr)
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sherrya
Warming Up
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2011 : 5:38:37 PM
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marjotse
Permanent Resident
Sweden
1018 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2011 : 03:52:56 AM
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My biggest achievement this year has been that I started to write patterns and publish them. I'm quite proud of it and it is a kind of different thing to do too. I've been knitting own ideas for quite some time, but to actually write them down, have different sizes and all that... Quite fun to see other people knitting your own ideas too, so yes it has been a splendid year!
Marjolein
http://kantajour.blogspot.com
my photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98299499@N00/
On Ravelry: Marjotse
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Grand-moogi
Seriously Hooked
Australia
773 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2011 : 06:45:29 AM
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For me 2011 will always be the year of the dishcloth! It has also been the year of knitting groups - our Monday night group and our Thursday lunch time school group. I have knitted three jumpers for grandchildren, two with matching beanies, a hat for myself to match gloves knitted for me by my daughter, 18 dishcloths and so far four crocheted tea towel tops. I have also almost finished a cardigan for myself.
I would like to say a big ditto to the very well expressed comments by Marfa above and add my good wishes to all for 2012.
I knit a hug into every stitch |
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Ruby Plaid
Seriously Hooked
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 1:54:08 PM
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2011 brought me back to scarves and socks. I haven't made very many since I learned how to knit more complicated things, but last year I made 2 scarves and a cowl, and I started a second cowl. Neck-warming is my new obsession! I made 4 pairs of socks as well. I also plunged into a new technique and took a class on knitting 2 socks at a time on circs.
I also went on my first yarn crawl. It's been almost a year and I still have a lot of yarn to use up that I bought that day. 
My knitting & fiber crafts blog is here: http://www.spindyeknitlove.wordpress.com
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Marie E
Chatty Knitter
USA
185 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2012 : 08:42:41 AM
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2011 brought me back to scarfs: 6-poodle scarfs from Morehouse and 1-alligator. 2012 will be dishclothes and I hope learning socks. Have a wonderful and productive year.
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susan14_23
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
550 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2012 : 1:52:32 PM
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On a sad note, November 2011 revealed the closing of my treaured LYS (Velona's Needlecraft, Anaheim Hills, CA) after 34 years of being the only game in town in the immediate area. I really hope some knit-treprenuer(s) will venture out and open a yarn shop when Velona's closes its doors permanently in May 2012.
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Yes, I've only been there twice as it's quite a drive for me, but it's amazing! Mountains and mountains of yarn. You could never get through the whole store in one day and take it all in. I hope to get there again at least once before they close.
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susan14_23
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
550 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2012 : 1:54:25 PM
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I didn't actually knit many items in 2011 because I spent much of the year knitting my first adult-sized cardigan! I've knit baby sweaters before, so I kept thinking this was taking a long time to finish. But it's done, I love it and have gotten many compliments on it.
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emmyc
Chatty Knitter
USA
119 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2012 : 06:40:35 AM
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2011 brought me Knitter's Review, the retreat, and the incredible community and talent that goes with those. I'm a decent knitter and love to knit no matter what, but the depth of creativity and general goodness of all the people is a game changer to me.!
thanks everyone!
p.s. and I knit my first pair of socks.
emmyc
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One final look at 2011...
