YOP YEAR 10 WEEK 1 FINALLY!!!

I have been waiting soooo long for this day. This is the day I will be putting up my 'wish list' of projects for the next year.  But, before I do that, I need to show you what has happened this past week.  

I always consider July 1 as the beginning of my new year for this group.  That is my story and I am sticking to it!  That being said, I do have 2 finishes already for this YOP.

Hubby has a new pair of socks in his drawer.  I tried so hard to finish these by the end of June.  I even stayed up until midnight on the 30th trying to complete them.  They got done July 1 in the afternoon.  I am so glad to have these off the needles.  It was not a nice feeling superwash wool.

Then, I decided to do a quick project.  This is the "To the Point" shawl made with Heartland yarn.  It is a heavy worsted weight yarn so is a bit larger than the ones I make with Caron Simply Soft yarn.  I even had to go up to a J hook to make it look right.  Then there is the edging.

You probably can not see it................there are little sparkles in this edging.  I usually try to do something interesting for the edging of these shawls.  Just to add a little interest to them.

I did start another project right away.

This is called "Easy Does It".  It will be more of a shawlette when completed.  I am using one of my 'special' yarns I bought from my cancelled fiber fest shopping spree.  It is a superwash merino and so soft.  Fingers crossed, I will be able to wear this.  It will be my first time to try and wear any type of wool in years.

The pattern does have some interesting texture to it.  There will also be an eyelet section in a bit.  This is such an easy knit.  It is my TV project.

So, now, I will post my list of what I am hoping to accomplish this coming year.

SHAWLS

Easy Goes It - Started July 2
Agnes Shawl - Already have the yarn and pattern in a project bag
Boneset - Hopefully I will be able to actually follow the directions this time. It is bagged up.
Wolf Lichen - Already have the yarn and pattern in a project bag
Vermillion - Already have the yarn and pattern in a project bag

I am sure there will be other shawls.  There needs to be some pattern searching as I have two other project bags of yarn begging to be made into shawls.

SOCKS

Hermione Everyday Socks
Car Socks
Rose City Roller Socks

These are the three I will using this year.  I have tried many other patterns and these are the ones that I enjoy doing the most.  And this year, I want to do what I enjoy without adding stress.

DISHCLOTHS

Granny's Favorite Dishcloth
DW Dishcloth

I have quite a bit of cotton yarn still.  These two patterns are the ones that make me the happiest.

WORKS IN PROGRESS

Butterbeer socks (my design) - started 4/13/20 completed 7/1/20
It Really Fits Cardigan - started 9/23/19
Kidsilk Haze Shawl - started 9/20/19
Boxy Sweater (my design) - started 11/7/15

COUNTED CROSS STITCH

Cross
Madonna & Child
Friends are a Treasure
All things are Possible with God

These are all kits, so there will be no need to wait for materials.  I have already zig zagged the edges of the material on the two large project (the top two). 

CHARITY PROJECTS

To the Point - there will be several of these as this is my go to for Prayer Shawls
Socks Scrap Granny Stripe - will make this into lapghans
Face Masks - seems I will be making these even though I keep saying I am done.  Too many people are in need of them.  Since they can be washed and reused, it is cheaper than buying the disposable ones.

As always, if something else catches my eye, I will make it.  My biggest wish is to NOT
purchase anymore yarn this year.  Here is the caveat to that...........if, by some miracle, there is a fiber festival this coming year, hopefully, I will be able to attend it.  That being said, there would, naturally, be yarn purchased at that time.  Otherwise, there should be no reason for me to purchase any yarn for any project that comes my way. (Other than yarn for a baby project LOL) 

My worsted weight yarn stash

My DK and Sport weight yarn

My fingering weight yarn, before I cleaned it out and rearranged it.  It is much neater now.

The cubicles the yarn sits in is almost 15 inches deep.  Yes, I have yarn all the way to the back in each cubicle.  Now you see why I do not NEED any yarn this year.

It is not a huge list this year.  I have learned my lesson.  Only doing items that give me joy is my mantra this year.  Too often, I have done projects just to do a project.  I want to LOVE everything I make this year, whether it is for me or someone else.  

Today, hubby and I are waiting to hear when his sister will be arriving.  While waiting, I have a loaf of bread in the bread machine and made an Arizona Sunshine Pie.  Hopefully, the pie will be yummy.  It is very strange as you make it in a blender and the pour it into a pie crust to bake it.  You use fresh lemons.................just remove the seeds and use the rest of the lemon.  Yes, even the peel!

That is my Pampered Chef Deep Dish Pie Plate.  I love it!

Later on, I will be making doughnuts.  They will be a cinnamon spice doughnut from a spice cake mix.  You mix the cake mix with cinnamon applesauce.  That is all you do!  Simple.  I like that.  That will give us something yummy for breakfast for the next few days.  I so love Pinterest.  I got both, the pie recipe and the doughnut recipe from there.

Brats will be our dinner tonight, with sauerkraut.  One of my favorites.  I still need to make the pasta salad to go with it.  So, yes, I still have things to do today before I finally get a chance to pick my knitting back up.

Until Next Time....................Happy Crafting & Stay Well!!!!!!