YOP 12/WEEK 1 The Beginning

 

Hooray!  It is finally here.  The twelfth year that Year of Projects (YOP) has been in existence.  It also happens to be my 12th year participating in it.  I have met some of the greatest people in the past 12 years and learned so much from others.  It has helped me improve on my skills as a crafter and for that I am very grateful.  It has also been educational as I read blogs from people who live in countries and areas I only dream about visiting.  

So, today, I will give you my ideas of what I would like to accomplish in the next 51 weeks.  Take a look.

 WIPs

Sock Scraps Granny Stripe (fingering weight) - 7/8/20

Madonna & Child - 8/7/20

Giant Granny Square blanket to use up stash DK yarn - 9/9/21

Happy Camper - 2/24/22

PRAYER SHAWLS

To The Point

    6/26/22 - 7/2/22

SOCKS

Rose City Roller

    6/26/22 -

SWEATERS

PONCHO/CAPE/CLOAK

GNOMES

DISHCLOTHS

SCRUBBIES

MISC

As you can see, the list is pretty vague.  This list is more of an outline of what I would like to see done yet gives me plenty of wiggle room to play around with different patterns.  Let's talk about it for a minute, ok?

The WIP's are carried over each year.  I am hoping to complete at least 3 of those this year.  The Sock Scraps is still in limbo until I decide if I want to make it a lapghan or a shawl or even frog it.

Then there is the Prayer Shawl catagory.  Yes, I did complete one this week.

It is my go to "To the Point" shawl pattern.  These shawls help me use up a lot of my worsted weight acrylic yarn. 

Then there is the sock category.  Hubby loves the socks I make and I enjoy making them.  He requests the Rose City Roller socks most often.  With the heat here in Arizona, I can understand this.  I did start a new pair for him this week.

I have not done a Fish Lip Kiss heel in quite a while.  I prefer it when doing contrasting heel and toes.  This time I am also only doing one at a time.  Since the yarn I bought for this is made for shorty socks, I was a bit concerned about trying to divide it equally into two sock quantities.  

Sweaters is one of the catagories I am trying hard to decide what pattern I would like to use.  I have a sweater quanity of yarn already purchased.  There are 2 patterns I am debating between using.  Maybe by the time I decide to cast on, a decision will have been made.  Or, maybe I will find another pattern that speaks to me.

Then we come to Poncho/cape/cloak.  I made a cardigan last year and hated the way it fit so I ripped the whole thing out.  Now I have this lovely yarn just begging to be made into an outer 'winter' garment.  I though I would make a poncho, but realized I do not like the fact it goes on and off over my head.  (messy hair)  Maybe a cape would be better and then I saw cloaks that were so awesome.  Needless to say, there is no concrete pattern yet.

Gnomes!!  Oh my, how I love gnomes.  Mary-Anne has made some of the best gnomes and they make me smile each time I see one of them.  This will be my 'new to me' challenge for this year.  Since I had no clue where to start, I bought a pattern book to help me get going.

I figure once I get the basic construction down, I can go with the flow and have some fun with it.

I doubt I need to explain the last three categories.  I always have dishcloths on my list as they are my palette cleanser after working on a long term project.  The scrubbies fit into that category too.  And of course, MISC, covers all those other things that pop up during the year that were not planned on.

If you are still with me, I need to show a couple more things I did this week.

I finally made old fashion cinnamon raisin bread in my bread machine.  It is so yummy.  Hubby and I toast some each morning, slather it with butter and enjoy it for breakfast.  Oh my, so good.

On Monday, we will be going to our BFF's house for a little 4th of July get together.  I offered to make bread for the BBQ brisket and ribs.

This is loaf #1.  Loaf #2 is also done and loaf #3 is baking as I type this.  Loaf #4 will be completed later today.  WHAT????  Four loaves of bread?  From what I heard there will be about 35 - 40 people coming in and out for the day.  I know we will not be staying long as we need to be home before the fireworks start going off in the neighborhood.  Enrique is terrified of them.  Not to mention, most of the 'party' will be outside and it is dang hot out there.

That's all for today.  If you would like to join in on the YOP, here is a link where you can read all about it.

Until Next Time.......................Happy Crafting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!