12.31.2015

here's looking at you 2015

Although I thoroughly enjoy the excitement, togetherness and fun that surrounds Christmas, it's the quietness and peace of the week after that is my favorite part of the holidays. The guests are gone, the house is still relatively clean and the fridge is full of yummy leftovers. There's nothing too pressing that needs to be done. I love having the time to reflect on the year just past and to set some goals for the new year ahead.




The overriding theme for 2015 was knitalongs. Such a surprise to see that I had participated in ten KAL's! I guess my inner social butterfly was waiting until this year to find its wings and fly :)

Also taking note of the fact that there were a lot fewer finished objects this year than in previous years. However, I can honestly say that I love every single thing that came off the needles. Both the process of making them and the items themselves gave comfort/pleasure/peace in a year that saw many personal challenges.

For 2016, I intend to keep things pretty simple: continue to whittle down the stash, knit garments that can be easily incorporated into my everyday wardrobe, dust off the oh-so-rusty crochet skills, knit down the WIP pile that's been slowly growing over the past few months:


.... and most importantly, have FUN!


Wishing you all a happy, creative, healthy and peaceful New Year! Thank you for all of your kindness and friendship!

11 comments:

  1. You've made absolute stunning knitwear collection this year! Love looking at your projects, reading your lovely posts and visit your beautiful and inspiring crafty space! Looking forward to coming back here in 2016! Have a great New Year Eve!

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  2. So many fun hats in there! Love it.

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  3. You had a terrific year of fiber here, Tien. Love your fun tee and I want to steal some of that sock yarn.

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  4. You've done incredibly well lady; all your FOs are amazing!!!! I can't wait to see what you get up to in the new year!

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  5. Happy new year! You knit so many beautiful knits in 2015, it's amazing. I too want to knit my stash down, it feels like every year it grows! I love seeing all your projects in review!

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  6. Lovely projects! I fully intend to try and do a lot of KALs this coming year, I'm starting one on the 7th. And whittle down the stash too - I'm with you there!

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  7. Happy New Year! I agree that it's the relaxing week post-christmas that is actually the best bit of the holidays. Your knitting has been so inspiring this year!

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  8. I am thinking to slow down in 2016. Not be so manic in hat knitting, make more large items and enjoy the knitting of them. But I am sure I will forget all that! Happy New Year.

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  9. I've been reading your blog for what, over five years now? Crazy. I love that now I get to see more of your lovely photos on Instagram too. Happy New Year!!

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  10. Your work is amazing!! I'm looking forward to seeing all the incredible things you knit and crochet this year. Happy New Year!!

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  11. Happy New Year! I think it's a wonderful idea to keep things simple and fun in the world of knitting as we move into the next year. I am going to do that too. I love your t-shirt as well as the beautiful yarn in your arms! You've had some lovely knits in 2015, I look forward to seeing what's next.

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