Chasing Dragonflies: The Year in Knitting

2012 is almost over, and other than the birth of our first granddaughter, it was a relatively uneventful year.

So in lieu of a sentimental journey through the year, I thought I'd share some of my favorite completed knitting projects from the year.

I had fun making this blanket for Carey for her birthday in March. Despite the fact that it was stockinette stitch, which is usually boring, the multiple color changes kept it interesting because I was always excited to see what the next color was going to look like with what I had done so far.

My oldest niece Madelyn had her first communion this year, and I made her veil. This was my first real attempt at some sort of design, although in this case "design" meant pulling pieces from other patterns and stitch books and working out the stitch count. Still, I was pleased with the result, and more importantly, so was my sister-in-law.

I've made sweaters before, but never for someone else. This year I made a sweater for my college roommate, based on measurements that I took when I saw her in the spring. She came to visit a month or so ago and I finally gave it to her, and it fit!

I made a bunch of shawls this year. I blogged about one of my favorites earlier this year here. I won't go into details on all of them, but here they are in all their glory.

With a new granddaughter, of course a couple of baby items had to be knit! Newborns grow out of clothes so fast I decided to wait until she's a little older to make sweaters, etc. so I made a couple of blankets for her.

I had a little fun with my yarn this year as well. Dr. Who fans may recognize these next two. I crocheted an Ood mask for a coworker of Rob's for Halloween, and knit a Dalek for Rob for Christmas.