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Thursday, December 29, 2022

End of Year


2022 is winding down and I cannot believe it is almost over. I've been doing an evaluation of my stash and projects that I want to do and the list is soooo long! There are times I wish I wasn't multi-crafty, because then I wouldn't have so much area dedicated to my craft supplies or wasting time trying to decide what to do next with so many lovely things I want to make. Oh the tough choices! 

Currently in progress is:

  • Simple Striped Cowl by Hanna Illuzzi
  • Feather Wave Cowl by Carol Feller
  • Stripey Cowl by Aberdeen's Wool Co./Heather Scott
  • Tippets by Claire Slade
  • Lattice and Lace Cowl KAL - Mary Maxim
  • Lattice and Lace Cowl CAL - Mary Maxim
  • Kitty Cat Pot Holder by Sonya Blackstone
  • Snowman Crochet Towel - Mary Maxim kit
  • The Socks from Hell - UGH - Long story!!!
  • Wave Scarf by Anne Collins 
  • Heart's Desire Cowl by Eleanor Swogger
  • Holiday Heather Mittens by Donna Druchunas
  • Candy Cane Socks by Amanda Clark
  • Snowman Family - Snowbaby - Mary Maxim kit
  • Herpetology 101 MOCK Socks - Becky Greene
  • Crochet Slippers - Mary Maxim Crochet of the Month Kit
  • My First Knit Sweater by Marly Bird
  • Serrena Poncho - Italian Story Design Team
  • Basket and Carnations - Mary Maxim kit
  • Jounce Cowl by Sarah Jordan
  • Cuddly as A Cloud Cardigan by MJ's Off the Hook Designs
  • Crochet Tee (unnamed) - my own pattern in progress
  • Grogu and Mando Diamond Art
  • Floral Pillow Cases (Embroidered)
  • Snowman Diamond Art
  • The Color of Purple Bracelet (Peyote) by Susan Arrighi
There are a few things I didn't list because I haven't decided if I am going to frog them or continue on with them.

Seeing everything listed is an eye-opener. It seems like I'm a serial starter, but not really the case. I work on things and have to put them aside to do something for someone else, then I either forget about them or I just don't want to pick them back up right away. Some of the projects listed above have been in progress for awhile - like the Socks from Hell. Oh those things were started at least 10 years ago and no matter how much I tried I couldn't get a perfect match with the sock pattern. I just couldn't understand it - I'd think I had the pattern, cut and start over, and NOPE - so I'd try again and again. FINALLY, I figured it out. Although I started each ball from the center, it appears one of the balls had the pattern backwards. After I figured it out, well, I had cut and cut and cut until I finally gave up. Then there was the heel. I had finally made it to the heel of the second sock only to find out my gauge was way looser than the first heel. It was a garter stitch short row, so it really was obvious. That was ripped and now that sock sits. I should just give up on it, but I'm going to get that miserable thing conquered even it if kills me! lol

With the prices going up and up, I think I'll primarily be playing in my stash next year. I won't say I'm totally going "Cold Sheep" but instead, my goal is to use more than what I bring in. 

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