Finished Objects and a few of my goals (note that these are not called resolutions)

First of all, a beautiful F.O. Vivian Hoxbro Shadow Knitting. Finished in record time. We were all drooling over it...







Nice photos, right?!

And we have MAJOR NEWS. Mimi is going to a computerized inventory system. Here is Rachel and a few bar codes...something that has been foreign in the N.L.



This also means we'll be closed on Monday and Tuesday (Jan 5-6). Don't worry! I'm sure you've got enough in your stash to tide you over a few days.

Here is a photo of some sweater progress using Noro Silk Garden.



This is the pattern from Classic Elite Autumn Book 2



Here is Victoria in her Jo Sharp wool sweater from Interweave Fall 08.



Here is Kate modeling Margaret's Baroness Beret made out of 2 balls of Mission Falls 1824 wool.



This pattern is a free download for ravelry users. Check out the top.



Margaret did one extra repeat of the lace to make it extra chic.

OK, finally a few "goals" for 2009. I know you're all curious :)

1. Enter my stash and books into ravelry. I have half a room full of knitting related items (it's a small room, but still) and I forget what I've got in there.

2. Knit a pair of socks every month. I didn't realize how much I love knitted socks until this winter. Here is a sad picture of my new clogs with knitted socks- two different knitted socks, mind you. I have a bit of sock knitting a.d.d.



I should probably knit the socks to match these in January. I still consider myself a sweater knitter, but this is survival of the fittest. Without warm feet, evolution might weed me out.

3. Knit a sweater for my mom. I was going to knit her a Jane Slicer-Smith but now that she is the proud owner of my Jane S.S., she needs something a bit different. We're still using Merino Sei, one of my favorite yarns ever.

4. Knit Something with a touch of fair Isle. This blog is inspiring.

5. Here is a blog by a knitter who has written a book specifically about tea cosies. These things are INCREDIBLE. It just makes me smile to think that someone likes knitting and tea so much that these works of art are created. I'm totally going to make a few...and then find tea drinkers to give them to.

5. Practice quilting with a few house items and then make a full sized quilt. Are there any quilters out there who can help me if I need it?

6. Make my cats felted beds. I dote over my dog. I make multiple stops at Pet Food Discounters every week to stock up on treats and toys for her. She has more space in my car designated to her than I do. She has freshly laundered dog bed covers. The cats clearly need some love in the form of a knitted bed. Murphy and Liffey, I know you're out there checking your facebook pages, I do love you just as much as I love Gansey.

The CBS19 news came to the shop last Saturday. I think they sped my knitting up.

Oh, one more F.O. as of five minutes ago. I just finished a pair of convertible mitts for my sister in law to match an incredible scarf from brooks brothers that my dad got her for christmas. Look how perfectly the Merino Sei matches!





Happy new year and happy knitting everyone!