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start your needles—52 projects in 52 weeks

As one of this year’s resolutions, I am participating in the Stash Knit Down 2009’s 52 projects by December 31, 2009 (thanks in large part to Mandy). I added up my stash—thanks to the excel sheet option available in my Ravelry Stash section—and I’ve got 38,099 yards of yarn in my possession. Wow! That’s a lot of fiber. I also wanted to get an idea of how many projects I finished last year, so I totaled that up too: 37 projects. That only means I need to make 15 more projects than last year. I don’t think that will necessarily be that difficult. Here’s what I accomplished in 2008 (from most recently finished):

Minty Green Socks—me
Snowman Families (5 sets)—Dad, Mom, Williams Family, Charlotte and me
Mom’s BeSpeckled Gray Socks—Mom
Spring Beret—me
Norma’s B2B Socks—coworker
Luscious Lace Scarf—Christine
Three Squares (for group afghan project)—poerava
L’illo Sweater—Cooper
Ribby Cardi—me
Purple/Blue Fur Scarf—gift
Pixie Dust Socks—me
Lombard Street Socks—me
Double the Fun Dishcloths—me, Mom, gifts
oMop Ballband Cozy—me
Scrubbers—me, gifts
Shower Loofah—me
Dennis’s Crop Socks
Vintage Wine Socks—Mom
Basic Birthday Socks—Janice
Berry Sherbert Basic Stockinette Socks—me
[Another] Baby Afghan—for hope chest
Hedera Socks—me
Sunshine Scarf—gift
Purple Confetti Scarf—gift
Speckled Moss Mittens—me
Twinkle Toes—me
Baby Hat—gift
Catnip Kitty Toy—Ethan
oMop Cozy #2—me
Dream Swatch Headband—me
Tudora—me
Thirassia Socks—me
oMop Cozy—me

Wow, a nice 20 number of objects for me! I’d like to make more gifts for my gift supply, as they come in handy around birthdays and holidays. I already have a few projects on the needles, but I thought I’d list them out here to be official and for some inspiration and motivation.

Also I have a few things hibernating, for various reasons. Hopefully some will come out of hiding and find their way to the FO pile. They are:

Posted Monday, January 5, 2009 under needles & hooks, stash knit down 2009. Leave a comment or trackback.

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candy coated rose petals » Blog Archive » stash knit down 2009—april update says:

[...] was not as successful as March’s, but I am happy to report that I am still on track with the 52 projects in 52 weeks goal. Here are the FOs so [...]

May 3rd, 2009 at 9:25 pm

candy coated rose petals » Blog Archive » stash knit down 2009—june update says:

[...] overlooked reporting June’s progress as well! But still wanted to capture them anyways for 52 projects in 52 weeks. Here are the FOs so [...]

August 3rd, 2009 at 11:48 am

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[...] completely overlooked reporting May’s progress but wanted to capture them anyways for 52 projects in 52 weeks. Here are the FOs so [...]

December 6th, 2009 at 4:55 pm

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