Another One Bites the Dust (month and project)

OK, so another month is over and I am still left with a whole lot on my plate, so I think it is time that I that I revamp my resolutions for 2011/smaller goals each month, so that that I can keep my goals going this year.

New Monthly Resolutions

• Finish at least one project a month
  
• Blog at least once a week
  
• Knit 5 hours a week
• Learn a new technique every 2 months

Reminder of 2011 Goal

• KNIT MORE!
• Finish at least one project a month - Plot each month's project a month in advance
• Learn 3 to 4 new knitting techniques, such as toe up socks, two socks at one time, magic loop, cables or color knitting, by the end of the year
• Blog at least twice a week and not just updates - Blog about the projects in depth
• Give 3 knitted/crocheted Christmas gifts this year
• Use stash/Get rid of all my super crappy acrylic yarn
• Make something for myself (on purpose)
  

If I can't keep these goals up for the year, then I will donate my Addi Turbo Needles to charity.

With that being said, I am happy to report that I have finished Baby Mason's First Blanket. I must say it came out really good. After seeing his stroller yesterday I realized that I picked the right colors.

2010 Challenge

I have been knitting for about 6 years. During this time I have made a lot of great things, but they have all been really simple or just things that I made up. So I decided that this year I would challenge myself. Trying things that I never done before or were afraid to do.

I am enjoying these challenges!

For years, I was terrified of making socks, so I made the first challenge socks. I gave to my friend Adrian.
The second challenge was Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket. This was the first sweater that I ever made. It was easier than I thought.


Third challenge was hand dying.


The fourth challenge was an adult sized crochet blanket that I made for Amanda's 31st birthday. This was a challenge is because I am not a crocheter and I have never made a blanket for an adult. The blanket was just simple double crochets, but it was something I never could do correctly no matter how hard I tried. Even though the design was easy the blanket was hard work between the size and trying to make it right. It is not perfect (the edges are really crazy), but it is made by hand and with love. I hope she enjoys it.


Upcoming challenges:
Baby Surprise Jacket with stripes
Toe up socks
Cables
2 socks at one time
Color Knitting or Double Knitting