A Knitting Resolution for 2012

re: A Knitting Resolution for 2012

epepper — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:39:33 GMT

Not sure if you will have the same thing where you live - but here there is a group of ladies that knit mittens and hats that are distributed locally. Some are given out at Christmas and others are made available to schools to hand out to the kids that show up without. They are always in need of washable yarn.

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crochetlady121 — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:48:06 GMT

I was inspired to go back to my stash of all projects and gt re-organized.

Thanks Kathleen.......

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sfaddies — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:08:23 GMT

Don't unravel your project look at it differently My Mother had been working on a sweater before she died, I couldn't finish it as there was no pattern. I cast off and then used it as the front of a pillow.

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KimW@2 — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:19:13 GMT

Donate yarn to a nursing home (for senior crafts activities) or a Headstart, too, although Goodwill is also a good idea.

Resolution? Hmmm...I really should knit everyday...even if it's just a row or a round. I have a pair of fingerless gloves I need to finish in 2 weeks, as well as a shawl which must be complete in almost 2 months (yes, they're gifts).

Then I can restart that shawl kit, and maybe join a knit-a-long.

Am I being too ambitious? ;)

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Escullinan — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:34:03 GMT

Just made the same UFO resolution about 2hrs ago. Motivation? When I've finished them, I get to start something new!

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judy lane scheihing — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:18:00 GMT

I am a knitter that hates started projects ..but not finished. I have a few things and I do pass them on. I have a suggestion . put the unfinished project in a baggie with printed info. And enough yarn to finish the project. (I am thinking small projects) and donate then that way. Many people would love finding this in a thrift shop. I would! Happy new year ! judy

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drspear98 — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:47:54 GMT

I don't have any UFO's, since I am a more novice knitter, but my new year's resolution is to learn how to lace and cable knit. If I can learn those, maybe I'll learn how to color knit. One thing at a time, though. . .

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Mthrrhonda — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:13:57 GMT

I recently donated 2 kitchen sized garbage bags of yarn to a group that knits chemo caps. It went to a good cause and allowed me to see what I really have to work with in my stash!

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Mthrrhonda — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:13:42 GMT

I recently donated 2 kitchen sized garbage bags of yarn to a group that knits chemo caps. It went to a good cause and allowed me to see what I really have to work with in my stash!

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LadyKRose — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:27:11 GMT

Good for you Kathleen. I gave up on resolutions a long time ago. But, I am trying to finish my backlog of UFOs which include three shawls, two scarves, an afghan and two summer tops. Some of these I carry in my knitting bag to my groups, some I work on at home only [too big or too complicated to do at groups], and some are seasonal items - like the summer tops, and at least one shawl has been sitting for over 5 years. Maybe, it'll be easier now that I'm better at lace knitting.

I like the ideas for where to donate yarn. I can vouch for Project Linus and Senior Centers as god places to donate to.

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NancyW@75 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:09:05 GMT

Kathleen,

I was gifted a ton of yarn from a friend that has MS and can no longer knit. She had several UFO's that I knew I would never be able to match her tension, and what pattern had she been using anyway?! I unraveled all of that and took any yarn that didn't have any identification to our elementary school. The teachers were so excited about getting the yarn. They use it for so many different art projects. Try making some kids (and teachers) happy!

Nellie in Tyler, TX

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DevoZ — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:11:23 GMT

Hi Kathleen,

Happy new year. Good luck with this very large resolution.

It just so happens that I have recently made the twisted diamond socks. I did them in a stretch cotton/wool yarn, they came out very nice.

If you really need to donate I would love it. Lost my job and I dont have a stash, except sock yarn.

good luck and keep us posted.

My resolution is to do more knitting.

Devo in NJ

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sally37 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:25:14 GMT

Kathleen ---- Happy New Year! ! Glad someone else (and there are many, I'm sure) who have trouble keeping N Y resolutions.

I finally gave up one making a new resolution each year. I've finally decided the way to do it is to just make !: I try each year to do a little better than the year before. Only problem I have is finding a yard stick to measure each year and record it. Well, here's to another year --- I HOPE to do better......Lois37

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KathyB — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:57:21 GMT

Do I HAVE to finish the crocodile sweater I started for my nephew when he was 5?? He is 27 now. And there are no grandkids or great nephews yet in my family. It is just Red heart yarn, but I have never been able to make myself take it apart!

I give yarn I end up not wanting to the church knitting ladies. They make lots of pretty things for hospitals and shelters to use.

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penguingirl1 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:12:59 GMT

I have a good charity for you to send you extra yarn to. Mine. I have a knitting and crochet business, but I also use all my left over yarn to make hats and scarfs to donate to my local food banks and homeless shelters, and I am always looking for more yarn to do this with. My email is nancycscrafts@aol.com....you can email and I can email you back with my mailing address. Thank you. Nancy Condon