Happy New Years!!!!

Week 52 = In Conclusion...

Bonus Day 8 = December 31, 2014

 

My Grandma Joanna who taught me to knit.

 

     Welcome to your bonus New Year's Eve Blog. Let us review the numbers for Savery Knitting's blog in 2014:

• 365 days in a year
• 364 days Savery Knitting blogged in 2014
• 361 days written by Victoria Williams
• 3 days written by Carol Savery
• 5 Savery Knitting Followers (a feature on the blog site)
• 226 views for a blog on 1/18/14 titled Novelty Yarns
• 154 views for a blog on 2/4/14 titled Clipboard Patterns?
• 124 views for a blog on 4/24/14 titled Mink and Baby Alpaca
• 116 views for a blog on 2/24/14 titles Needle Storage
• 81 views for a blog on 10/9/14 titled Who gets a hand knit Christmas present?
• 5573 total number of views for all 2014 blogs as of the time of this post
• 86 total comments left on the blog

     Here are some numbers for Savery Knitting's blog since our first post on September 13, 2013:

• 11,304 views
• 372 posts

Knitting by the Numbers,

Victoria

Adios

Week 52 = In Conclusion...

Day 7 = December 30, 2014 

 

     So today is the last day of the 52nd week of the year, but not the last day of the year. I will save the numbers report for tomorrow.

 

     Today I went on an adventure with my friend Wanda. We went to Michael's and Hobby Lobby (I had a gift certificate for Hobby Lobby). I have only been to Hobby Lobby once before, but they had several sock yarn colorways that I liked last time I was there and figured I should check them out.

 

     The yarn that I chose was Premier Yarns Wool-Free Socks in the colorways below:

Utah 

 

 Grand Canyon

 

Vegas Lights

 

     It is amazing how addictive knitting and yarn is. I, personally, can never have enough knitting projects on the needles. I am also like most other knitters out there and love yarn in all its forms and quantities.

 

 

Knitting The Last Day of The Last Week,

Victoria

My Monday - River Bed Socks - Week 1

Week 52 = In Conclusion...

Day 6 = December 29, 2014

 

     This is the 2nd pair of socks that I have ever cast on. I was so excited when I took a sock knitting class from my good knitting friend, Tamara, aka KnitOasis, in August of 2013. By the time the first class was, over I only had 4 rows left to complete the homework. Since I was so excited, I didn't want to lose the newness waiting for the next class (which was only 6 days later) so I started these socks.  

 

     I originally learned to knit socks on DPN's, one at a time with a plain stockinet pattern. I changed it up for this pair and cast on both socks using the magic loop method. The pattern River Bed Socks is also of my own design.

 

     Well, it has been over a year and I think it is time to finish my 2nd pair of socks. I can't wait to see how they come out.

 

Knitting River Bed Socks,

Victoria

Plans for the New Year

Week 52 = In Conclusion...

Day 5 = December 28, 2014

http://knittingdragonflies.blogspot.com/2014/01/happy-new-year.html

     So what are your plans for the new year? If you were to ask a non-knitter this question they would say move, change jobs, vacation and so on. But when you ask a knitter they instantly name 5 new projects they want to do, the 3 new yarns they have been dying to get from the LYS and the 4 new techniques that they are interested in learning.

     One of the great things about knitting is there is always more to explore... more designs, more techniques, more yarns, more styles, more conferences or more colors.

     I am busy making plans for the new year some I will share and some I will work on secretly. I look forward to seeing and hearing about your plans also.

Knitting Plans,

Victoria

Where Ever You May Roam

Week 52 = In Conclusion...

Day 4 = December 27, 2014





 

 

     When knitting, our hands are occupied and our brain is free to roam. Over the years mine has roamed endlessly with the following things:

• Chores to do
• Projects to do with the kids
• Dinner preparations
• My next knitting project
• Friends
• Family
• Happy times
• Childhood memories
• Dreams for my family
• Dreams for my future
• Other knitting creations

 

     There is more that I can't recall at the moment. I love the effortless joy of knitting. It allows for some quite time, inner calm and time to reflect. This quite time alone has gotten me through many a trying situation. I love knitting and will always be greatful for what is brings to my life. 

 

 

Knitting for Reflection,

Victoria

Fabulous Friday - Mondsee

Week 52 = In Conclusion...

Day 3 = December 26, 2014

 

     A lovely shawl is always a good project. I know in my house there is always one area of the house that seems colder than the others. So I am endlessly wrapping shawls and blankets on the back of my neck to keep me warm.

 

 

Mondsee

by Monie Ebner

© Monie Ebner

 

© Lavendelfreundin

 

© Lennja

 

© Tuneli

 

© Monie Ebner

 

© Monie Ebner

 

© Monie Ebner

 

© Monie Ebner

 

© Monie Ebner

 

© Monie Ebner

 

 

Knitting for the Soul,

Victoria

Gifts for the Soul

Week 52 = In Conclusion...

Day 2 = December 25, 2014

 

     My favorite part of knitting is seeing the joy and smiles on the faces of the recipients when they open their hand knit item whether it be Christmas or just because.

 

     The initial surprise and awe of seeing my hard work as they unfurl their gift and try it on warms the soul.

 

This is Red Heart, Sassy Fabric, with penguins and a blue background. It is 4 stitches knit every row. I completed it in under 2 hours.

 

This is the same Red Heart, Sassy Fabric, only in neon yellow/green with snowmen. This also took under 2 hours to complete.

 

 

This is the Leksak tunic that I have made 3 of since September. I love this pattern and it is perfect for little girls. The yarn is 3 colors of Lion Brand, Modern Baby.

 

 This is the finished stocking cap that I have been featuring on My Monday's. Hubby loves it and is thrilled. The yarn is 3 colors of Lion Brand, Wool Ease.

 

To give you a size perspective, here is the stocking cap on my 4 year old.

Knitting for the Soul,

Victoria