The Year in Review

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.

-Abraham Lincoln

2007 was a great year. I did, after all, get married, and that pretty much trumps all the knitting. And my best friend got married. And my other best friend had a baby. And it turns out that all these great events make it a great year for knitting. So great, in fact, I've put off writing this post because it seemed so daunting. But a lazy Sunday on the penultimate day of the year provides just the opportunity to review, and to plan ahead.A review of 2007, with thoughts for 2008.

Sweaters - Five for adults. Three were complete successes - Rogue and the Shaped Denim Aran are in regular rotation, and Rowena is perfect for my sister. The Ribby Cardi found a new home with Elinor, and the Rice Stitch Sweater is, eh, there. Sweaters will be the new focus for 2008, so expect much more coming.

• Rogue
• Ribby Cardi
• Rowena
• Rice Stitch Sweater
  
• Shaped Denim Aran

Lace - There are two shawls in progress, but I'm just not feeling the lace lately. The Chuppah does count as one of my master works, however, and I'm sure I'll return more to it later. After all those sweaters . . .

• Branching Out
• The Chuppah (in action)

Socks - A total of 21 pairs for this year. This puts my lifetime total somewhere around 122, although I do confess to be losing track. For all that there will also be socks in progress, I'm working on the bigger and special projects this year. I do love the sock swaps, though, and that husband of mine keeps clamoring for more.

• Railway Stitch Socks
• Engagement Socks
• New England Socks
• Hogwarts Swap 1 Socks
  
• Feather and Fan Socks
• Retro Rib Socks
• Black Uniform Socks
• Rainy Day Socks
• Hogwarts Swap 2 Socks
• Monkey Socks
• Jaywalkers
• Little Arrowhead Lace Socks
• James' Christmas Socks
• Merino Lace Socks
• Meida's Socks
  
• Mini Socks
• Scrappy Socks
  
• Mini Socks
  
• Log Cabin Socks (times 2!)
• Apres Sock Swap (still a secret!)

Winter Fun - The best knit gift of Christmas this year has to be the Hallard Mittens. My sister-in-law (of cold, cold Calgary) loves them and they fit perfectly. As for the rest, I credit the Stained Glass Hat with getting me back into colorwork with a vengence.

• Backyard Leaves Scarf
• Hallard Mittens
• Stained Glass Hat
  
• Fake Isle Hat
  
• Shedir
• Simple Cabled Hat
• Stripey Mittens

Babies - This is a great year for babies, and I think I went a little crazy with it all. No complaints, though - these are fun!

• Baby Hooded Jacket
• Little Boy Blue Vest
• Baby Bobbi Bear (in action!)
• Baby Cable Vest
• Baby Kimono
• Chenille Baby Cardigan
  
• Ladybug Sweater
• February Sweater

Miscellaneous

• Felted Mitt and Trivet
• One Wee Tiny Sock
• The Humbug Pillow
  
• Lizard Ridge Pillow

And, the snuck-in-at-the-end favorite knit for 2007? Our matching Christmas stockings. Sweaters come and go, socks need darning, but these are heirlooms.Coming soon, 2008 has already started with a special yarn of the month and a brand new project.