Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2008 | 14 Comments

Here’s my last FO for 2008.

ribbed cap

It’s the Head Hugger beanie from Ann Norling. I made it last night. I’m teaching a class at Twisted in February and again in April, Intro to Circular Knitting/Basic Hat. I needed a shop model/teaser for the class. This is a good basic hat pattern that a relative newbie can master, and then customize as they wish. Should be fun!

I was going to make a mosaic of all my 2008 FO’s, but organizing all the pictures was daunting. There are about 30, and I’m out of time. So instead, here are things that I’ve designed/written during 2008.

mosaic designs

They are, from left to right, top to bottom: entrelac socks, felted slip stitch tote, log cabin baby blanket, zigzag lace pedi socks, stitch markers, checkerboard scarflet, Athena entrelac neck warmer, Pippi (pattern coming soon), and the square for the Afghans for Afghans afghan. Someday we’ll finish all those squares!

I started this blog in March, and it’s been way more fun than I anticipated. I started selling patterns on Ravelry and at Twisted this year, too, and that’s been a good experience. Thanks for coming along for the ride. Happy new year and happy knitting!

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14 responses to “Happy New Year!”

  1. Marie | December 31, 2008 at 4:37 pm |

    I love the entrelac look. Perhaps someday I will work up the patience for all those short rows.

    Those mosaic makers are fun! But yes, time consuming too. Do you remember the Mosaic Meme that was floating around a while back? (Here’s mine http://smariek.blogspot.com/2008/07/mosaic-visual-meme.html) That’s when I first discovered those mosaic makers.

    Good luck with the teaching gig!

  2. irishgirlieknits | December 31, 2008 at 10:23 pm |

    Those are some gorgeous designs!! Here’s to a very creative and happy new year!

  3. gimpykatk | December 31, 2008 at 10:34 pm |

    You are so talented. I tip my knitted hat to you, Happy New Year

  4. Lisa | December 31, 2008 at 10:58 pm |

    Happy New Year, Michele! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog…can’t wait to see what you share here in 2009. Peace and blessings to you! 🙂

  5. Lorajean | January 1, 2009 at 6:24 am |

    I love seeing eli’s blankie here! Happy new year!

  6. Jean | January 1, 2009 at 6:34 am |

    Wow! you have some great finished projects. I’ll bet the Pippi hat pattern will be popular. I am looking forward to your future posts.

  7. Neuroknitter | January 1, 2009 at 9:26 am |

    Happy New Year!!

    I’m looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us in 2009!!

  8. fawn pea | January 1, 2009 at 11:52 am |

    An auspicious way to end the year! May the new one be even better.

  9. Sam | January 1, 2009 at 11:57 am |

    Good luck with your class. The hat looks great!

    Happy New Year!

  10. Heather / "Arctic Knitter" | January 1, 2009 at 11:59 am |

    Happy New Year! The slip stitch tote is one of my favorites! Have fun with your class – the hat is really cute!

  11. Lina | January 1, 2009 at 8:28 pm |

    Lovely designs! What a great year it was for you. Hope 2009 is just as wonderful. 🙂

    Happy New Year!

  12. Emilee | January 1, 2009 at 11:27 pm |

    Beautiful stuff. Happy new year!

  13. Jeanne | January 2, 2009 at 5:38 am |

    Gorgeous designs – very impressive! Happy New Year!

  14. Susan | January 2, 2009 at 9:32 am |

    It’s been so fun and interesting to watch your designing. A talent I don’t have at all, but all your designs are wonderful.