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):

1. Minty Green Socks—me
2. Snowman Families (5 sets)—Dad, Mom, Williams Family, Charlotte and me
3. Mom’s BeSpeckled Gray Socks—Mom
4. Spring Beret—me
5. Norma’s B2B Socks—coworker
   
6. Luscious Lace Scarf—Christine
7. Three Squares (for group afghan project)—poerava
8. L’illo Sweater—Cooper
9. Ribby Cardi—me
10. Purple/Blue Fur Scarf—gift
11. Pixie Dust Socks—me
12. Lombard Street Socks—me
13. Double the Fun Dishcloths—me, Mom, gifts
14. oMop Ballband Cozy—me
15. Scrubbers—me, gifts
16. Shower Loofah—me
17. Dennis’s Crop Socks
18. Vintage Wine Socks—Mom
19. Basic Birthday Socks—Janice
20. Berry Sherbert Basic Stockinette Socks—me
21. [Another] Baby Afghan—for hope chest
22. Hedera Socks—me
23. Sunshine Scarf—gift
24. Purple Confetti Scarf—gift
25. Speckled Moss Mittens—me
26. Twinkle Toes—me
27. Baby Hat—gift
28. Catnip Kitty Toy—Ethan
29. oMop Cozy #2—me
30. Dream Swatch Headband—me
31. Tudora—me
32. Thirassia Socks—me
33. 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.

• Icarus Shawl
• Stash Afghan
• Basketweave Neckwarmer
• Simple Purple Socks

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:

• Flower Back Sweater
• Snowman Families (7 sets)
• Brown & Gold (scarf)
• Crochet Striped Afghan
• Amigirumi Doll