How can I put this delicately? Parts of 2007 really sucked. But, let's keep the Summer of Hell out of this,* and concentrate on happy, knitty memories instead, because on the knitting front 2007 was a great year! Among the highlights: I knit my first colorwork project; I finished my first lace shawl (about time, right Mim?) which really gave me a love and appreciation for lace work; I finished those knee highs (again, finally); I knit my favorite sweater to date; and perhaps my proudest achievement of the year- I designed my first garment(s)!
Wintersong, Plum, Josephine, Peanut Dresses,
Sarabeth, Carmelita, Cosette, Stripey Tweedy Knee Highs,
LMJ Mitts, Slingbag, Winter Bangles, El Beanie
Sarabeth, Carmelita, Cosette, Stripey Tweedy Knee Highs,
LMJ Mitts, Slingbag, Winter Bangles, El Beanie
Overall, I look back on '07 with much gratitude.
I am grateful for Marnie and Julia for many reasons, among them being the creation of the Create Along, which gave me the extra nudge I needed to test the designing waters. It was quite a learning experience, but I love the dresses I created, and I look forward to designing more Nonnahs originals in the future.
I am grateful for Ravelry. I mean, seriously- how did we survive without it? Ravelry has opened the doors to a whole new world of project ideas, inspiration, and people. It was through Ravelry that I made a wonderful new friend. I'm certain we were destined to cross paths eventually, but I'm glad it happened sooner rather than later. Thanks for finding me, SFAM!
And as always, I am grateful for the friendships knitting has brought me. Some of you I just met this year, while others I've known for a while but have gotten to know better. Thank you for stopping by and for encouraging me, supporting me, and inspiring me. I'm sure I sound like a corn dog, but I really mean it. The knitblog community continues to inspire me in ways I would never have discovered otherwise. I owe my knitting achievements, in part, to your knitting achievements. Over the past year, some bloggy friends became *real life* friends, as I had the privilege to hang out with Dis and her SD knit group on occasion; and some established friendships deepened through knit & spin ins (not to mention numerous run-ins at LYSs and various fiber fests. ;)) I am very lucky to have found a niche amongst a group of such fantastically lovely women (both near and now, sadly, much too far away). I appreciate your warmth, your humor, and your talent. You inspire (and yes, enable) me, and I look forward to many good times in the upcoming year! And of course, where would I be without my Dis and Nasus? I can't even fathom. You know me like no others and are unwaveringly supportive and the truest friends a girl could ask for.
Okay, it's sounding like I'm accepting an Academy Award or something, which obviously I am not, so I'll shut up now. As I look forward to what this year has to offer, (aside from a birthday literally right around the corner that I haven't quite wrapped my brain around yet) I think this year is going to be a good one. I have high hopes. But I will leave that for another post. :)
* It goes without saying that I'm glad that work is back to being normal-crazy and that I'm beyond on-my-knees thankful for B's health. Summer of Hell, you are but a distant, grotesque memory.
15 comments:
what a fabulous post! you did some really fantastic knitting this year Shannon! I'm so excited to get to know you better in 08!! And maybe a trip to Cali is so in order! :-)
Thanks also for being so inspiring! WOO!
That's a wonderful year! Here's to more knitting in the future :)
Such beautiful projects! And Summer of 07 be GONE!!
Knit Devil and I were also talking about hanging at Descanso - perhaps a group meet of some sort?
How did I miss those adorable peanut dresses?
That's a great collection of projects. :)
Yay, I'm thankful for you too. It was a great knitting year for you even if it wasn't a great year in other ways.
So whatchya going to design next? ;)
You've had a wonderful year! I'm glad to have met you last year too at Stitches. :-)
Its been a great year getting to know you too. May there be many more get togethers. I've got a lot to learn from you, as your a super sweet and thoughtful lady.
Fabulous post! I love the recap of all your projects. I want to knit Josephine now! Very, very cute. And keep designing! You can do it. Here's to a great 2008.
Despite your summer o hell you have a wonderful group of fo's and great friends, which is a real achievement. This month is ugly until around the 15th, but soon after that I will throw us a joint birthday bash. I'll be celebrating the 7th anniversary of my 29th birthday!
I feel the same way about the knit-blogger community! And you triumphed over the challenges of 2007 and it has made you a stronger person. I just know 2008 will be a good year for you!
A wonderful and reflective post, Shannon :) 2008 will be great!
Best wishes and Happy New Year!
I love speeches! You are so cute. It has been great to get to know each other and bond over something like knitting.
And I love all your 2007 projects. What a great knitting year.
Great retrospective of your FOs! Happy new year and you're rolling along with the hats too, I see. Excellent!
Yes, 2007 was quite a year, but look what a vibrantly colorful year it was! Here's to more knitting inspiration in '08!
Warm and fuzzy knitblogfriend smoochies! ('coz don't all knitkisses come with a little bit of yarn fuzz?)
Beautiful post. And here's to a beautiful, crafty 2008!
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