Saturday, December 29, 2012

2012

Last year I did a post on my previous years knitting, and I thought I would again have a look back at what I did this year!

In 2012 I completed 65 knitting projects. That is a little down on 2011 - however 42 of those were my own designs/patterns!

My goals for 2012 were

Knit 6 adult sweaters - 5 complete, 2 new designs of my own.
Knit 6 pairs socks (this is  my current fun thing to do, so should be a breeze!) -  7 complete, 2 of my own design!

Publish 2 designs - ohhhh yeah. I really had no idea how badly I would be bitten this year by the designing bug, how much I would enjoy it, and quite importantly, whether anyone would ever look twice at my designs! While I am by no means well-known it has been worthwhile for me, I still get a wee thrill every time I see a pattern sale or a new project linked to my patterns! 16 designs released this year!

And perhaps learn to take better photos! I didn't really work on this at all, although I really should. I think my photos have probably improved a wee bit, but I really must save up for a proper camera in 2013!

Here is a recap of some of my favorite projects from 2012. (this is HARD, I could pick 80% of them!)




Basketweave ribbed socks - pattern to be released SOON!




Winifred - I actually knit myself a dress!

I will be back in a few days with my goals for 2013. Just have to think of some! I do not do Resolutions, I prefer goals to deadlines/rules!

9 comments:

  1. You have had an amazing year - cheers!
    The Bella Mia sweater I knit from your pattern has to be one of my favourites from 2012 - I must do another :)
    Ditto about the spammers - drive me crazy - back to the word thingy...

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  2. You have been a busy knitter. I am glad you were bitten by the design bug; I have just bought 2 patterns and I am looking forward to more :) Happy New Year!

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  3. That is an amazing amount of knitting! And congrats on getting so many patterns written. I can't wait to see your designs in 2013!

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  4. I'm impressed you knit so much! I think I can count on one hand how much I got done this year!

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  5. Wow. You really did out do yourself on publishing. I love your dress, I am so glad you decided to knit it for yourself. I can't wait to see what this year brings for you.

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  6. You've had such an incredible year and I can only imagine what 2013 will bring for you!!!

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  7. Oh wow, congratulations! 65 projects and many of them designs is something to be seriously proud of. Go you!

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  8. That's fantastic. I'm a new reader and I just need to say that your designs are beautiful. You use texture really well and it's amazing that you set a goal for two and came out with 16!

    I'm looking forward to seeing more from you :)

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I have had to add word verification back to my blog, TOO many spammers driving me crazy! Sorry.