Update | Year of Projects 2012

As 2012 draws to a close, here's a quick roundup of my progress on my Year of Projects goals. (Links go to the Ravelry project pages.)


Primary Goals

• Destash: 60+ skeins knitted/donated
• Organize yarn, patterns, etc: Significant progress
• Donate select surplus yarn: DONE?
• Participate in first KAL: DONE

Stashbuster Sweaters

• Flair (Merino 5): DONE
• Moore Colors (Cotton Fleece): DONE
• Cabled Jacket (Korall): Reswatching
• Stripe Study 2 (Tajmahal): Thinking stage

Stashbuster Projects

• Hat(s): Valery DONE
• Baby Blanket: DONE (gift, no photo)
• Mitts: DONE (4 pairs)
• A Very Braidy Cowl: DONE
• A Half Braidy Cowl: DONE
• Lazy Braidy Cowl: Underway
• Holiday Decorative: DONE
• Holiday Practical: DONE
• Scarf or shawl (from stash)

Special

• Prayer shawl (Aunt K): DONE & delivered
• Cable cowl (JP): DONE & delivered

Charity

• Hats: 2 DONE & donated
• Scarves: 5 DONE & donated
• Prayer Squares for Newtown: DONE & delivered

Turn WIPs into FOs

• RWB summer tunic: Add edging
• PMS sweater: Finish, modify or frog - UNDERWAY
• Richesse scarflet: Finish or frog
• Ivory silk lace scarf: Finish or frog - To be frogged

Swatch & Hone Skills

• Swatch for ALL projects - Almost all, but not 100%
• Block swatches for ALL projects - See above
• Complete 25 swatches; learn new stitches/techniques - Completed 5+/-

Get & Stay Organized

• Organize remaining stash: Nearly done
• Organize/label swatches: Underway
• Organize printed patterns: Underway
• Organize/capture project notes: Underway

While my progress was far from perfect, overall, I'm pleased. I made significant headway in  key areas, such as destashing and organizing. Nonetheless, a number of items will either be carried over to the new year or dropped from the list.

In 2013, I plan to set fewer goals and focus on key priorities. Somewhere on that list, I need to add this: Learn to take better photos!

I hope you're having the happiest of holidays and I wish you a very bright and promising new year.