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Year of Projects


I’m starting they YOP; a little late, but I think it’s a fantastic idea.

My aim is to not buy any yarn for the year. It’s a lofty goal, and I’m not 100% sure my stash is up to it but we shall see; after I’ve finished off my stash buying yarn again is obviously fair game. There’s one exception to this, some chunky rustic wool I’ve ordered for a jumper for Rhys that won’t be in until next month but apart from that all stash.

It’s not a strict list, and I’m not too bothered if I don’t finish everything on here or if I swap and change- that’s fine. I’m going to try and make my swap and changes on 10 weeks; that way I’ll have plenty of time to think if I don’t want to do something or not.
For now I’m doing a bit of commission knitting on the side to earn a little bit of income; which takes up a fair bit of time. It’s not a fortune and I’m not going to continue it when we move and I start work full time- but while I’m home or at work where I can knit it’s worthwhile for me. So…

Things that must be done before other things
Teapot Cosy (Ravellenic Games entry)
Durrow (WIP- Needs sleeves and a neck edging)
Never ending Granny Square Blanket (3 more balls to crochet in)
Baby Cardigan (half a back, two sleeves)
Beth’s Socks
Zpagetti Bag (for Beth)
Things that are in no particular order
Whoobie Owl
Crochet Socks for Rhys
Crochet Socks for me
Cow Tipping Toy
Thundersnow Bag
From Norway with Love (Can’t wait to start this one. New winter hat- I think so!)
Star Trek Socks (For Rhys- Who else!)
Mojo
Vertigo
Francie
Piece of my Heart Socks

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