When I look back, I can't believe how much progress I have made this year, although it bears little resemblance to the original list.
The first thing I have gained from this year is inspiration from an amazing group who do amazing things and make me want to improve my skills and ambitions.
The second thing I have learned about the process is that I should structure my list differently. I should have listened to the last posts of last year to tell me that, but I think I had to find it out for myself, being a novice knitter.
Of these points the first impacts on todays post and the second impacts on next weeks!
So - this year - I will summarise the list in a mo, but most importantly, what have I gained from the inspiring people in this group? I have opened a shop and am doing my first craft fair TODAY!! Ahh - wish me luck.
And now to the list - I have put photos of some of the FO's on the YOP 2013 page.
Firstly, gifts for Christmas
Then, there's all the projects just for me
Additions! I gave up adding to this part as in the end I felt it was a little like cheating!
So there it is - most projects are finished but there are lots of things not on there - nothing for the stall or shop for instance, and my latest projects are not on there. I think I have learnt a lot from the whole process, from organising, techniques and inspiration.
All in all I feel I have had a very successful year but not so much in terms of completing my list. My list next week will be slightly different in structure as a result.
I hope everyone has a great week and I can't wait to see everyone's round up.
If you want to see more, then have a look at the Year of Projects group on Ravelry. Even better, if you fancy joining in, now is the time to do it!
If you want to see more, then have a look at the Year of Projects group on Ravelry. Even better, if you fancy joining in, now is the time to do it!
It is always amazing when we look back and see how much we did get done. Sometimes it feels we are not making progress but the wrap up posts are always the most surprising even for us the writers of the blogs. You did amazingly well on your list, if I could do that well once I'd be chuffed. Best of luck today with your stall, you'll do great.
ReplyDeleteI agree... Throughout the year we sometimes feel like we are spinning our wheels and going no where fast... But when you reflect on lists, like you have, you see that simply isn't true! Congrats! And good luck today!!
ReplyDeleteThe best of luck today and I hope it goes very well for you. I think you did a tremendous job this year (much better than I, for sure!). You call yourself a "novice knitter"? I think you've gone way beyond novice! If you figure out a good way to organize the YOP stuff let me know...I make a mess of it every year! LOL! Look forward to another yop with you!
ReplyDeleteSounds like your year was a success, even if you went off list. Hopefully your first was a success too!
ReplyDeleteYou did very well in year three. It is certainly something to be proud of.
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