Knit Cute

That’s a wrap, Kittens! In a few hours, 2021 will be gone forever, and 2022 is looming on the horizon.

It was a good year for yarny crafting, and December ushered it out with a bang. I worked on many small projects this month, plus nearly finished a long term scrap blanket, where just under half this month’s yardage came from.

My only knitting goal for 2021 was to knit something every month: I managed this in December and ten out of twelve months this year. And that’s okay. I made so many lovely things this year, and I’m excited to see what 2022 has in store for me. (Maybe I’ll blog about this in the near future, as I’d love more content for this page that isn’t only tallies and podcast episodes. Let’s bring back blogging in 2022. Sounds good, yeah?)

What about you, kitten? How did your 2021 end? Do you have plans for 2022? Maybe something in particular you’re focusing on?

Happy 2022, Kittens.

Take care of yourselves and each other.

XO,
Amanda

Kittens! Fall is nearly over and winter is fast approaching. The season of knitting fast to stay warm is here.

While November was still quite cross stitch heavy, I did manage to work up quite a bit of fibery yardage this month. Admittedly, I’m missing a bit from some toe caps I knit the final day but didn’t weigh the yarn cake before starting so I will have to claim it in December, and the majority of the yardage I get to claim is because I have a secret project on the needles which is partially crochet. Bonus for eating up extra yarn and working up so fast!

My only knitting goal for 2021 is to knit something every month: Sure did! I’m really happy to see how well things are going with no hard crafting goals was set for the year. I’ve enjoyed the lack of structure. It’s definitely hand knit and light woolies weather now. My hand knit socks are already in rotation to keep my feet toasty. I see no reason that December will not be another month full of crafts and reflection.

What about you, kitten? Are you making anything right now? Have you had the focus and desire to Make anything? Maybe you’re reading something interesting? The end of the year is nigh: are you getting your 2022 plans in order if you’re someone who likes to do that? Or are you a more unstructured sort? I’d love to hear what you’re up to!

Take care of yourselves and each other.

XO,
Amanda

So. It’s been a while again, kittens.

Apparently knitting, yarny crafts were not meant to happen in September, so there was nothing to blog when October came a callin’. I have since cast on some projects and worked on them.

September was all cross-stitch the entire month. Which is great in it’s own way. I love going with my crafting whims and getting immersed in what makes me happiest at the time.

My only knitting goal for 2021 is to knit something every month: uh, September was a nope, but October was a big Yes! I’ve been rather pleased to see how much yardage has been knit when no real goal was set for the year. It’s finally cooled down enough here to make lighter wool wearing bearable, which always makes me want to knit more, so I expect to work on at least a large project and a couple smaller ones between now and New Year.

What about you, kitten? Are you making anything right now? Have you been safe from The Weather where you are? Have you had the focus and desire to Make anything? Maybe you’re reading something interesting? It’s the end of the year—are you getting your 2022 planner picked out and set up? I’d love to hear what you’re up to!

Take care of yourselves and each other.

XO,
Amanda

Wow.

I have no idea how it’s 8 days into September and I’m only just noticing that I did not close out August yet, but that’s what 18 months of Pandemic will do to a person. Time has no meaning.

So. Yeah. Some knitting did happen early in the month of August, but then it petered out and right now I’m all about cross stitch and nothing else.

BUT.

I finished one sweater:

My yarn arrived and I finished this lovely thing! So happy about that.

And.

I finished a very large pair of handspun socks:

A really satisfying month, when one thinks about it. I did have another cast on, but I realized it’s the wrong size and ripped it. I need to find my motivation to restart that project.

My only knitting goal for 2021 is to knit something every month: yup, sure did. It was still the hottest it’s been since moving here in 2019, so I wasn’t surprised when my desire to knit finally decided to take a trip and come back later.

What about you, kitten? Are you making anything right now? Have you been safe from The Weather where you are? Have you had the focus and desire to Make anything? Maybe you’re reading something interesting? I’d love to hear what you’re up to.

Take care of yourselves and each other.

XO,
Amanda