We are more than halfway through the month of February so I wanted to share an update with all of you on my knitting resolutions.

So far, so good.  Two months, two projects, albeit small ones, are completed.  I will be posting a picture for each of my completed items and at the end of the year, will post all my knitted projects as one big collage.  I have to admit, I am kind of excited to see what the final photo gallery will look like.  I hope this knitting resolution of mine will challenge me to try some new things, maybe even a bit of simple designing.  I would love to see myself use a wider range of colors because really, how much gray yarn is one girl allowed to have.  Even at the shop when new shipments arrive, everyone immediately knows that if there is anything in the gray family that I will without a doubt be drawn to it.

So I am here and now going to add another resolution to my list: 6.  Knit 1 thing in each of the ROYGBIV color spectrum list.

Wish me Luck and please tell me what is on your needles right now.

Luv, Grace

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Hi everyone!  This is Grace, one of your resident Wooly employees just dropping in.  I thought that if I put my knitting resolutions out there that I would be more likely to keep them.  Anyone else out there have any knitting related reslutions for the new year?   Please share.  Maybe we can cheer each other on.

By the way…this is the year of the Black Dragon or some say the Water Dragon.  It’s supposed to be an especially lucky year.  Let’s hope so, because I think we could all use it.

Grace’s Knitting Resolutions for 2012

1.  I will complete 1 project a month whether it be picking up that long neglected project or something new.

2.  I will complete at least 2 sweaters in 2012.

3.  I will remember that knitting is relaxing and fun.  Don’t stress over the mistakes.

4.  For every 3 projects that I complete, I will knit a hat for donation.

5.  I will regulary post on the Wooly blog.

 I hope to see everyone at the Wooly soon and if you are on Ravelry, please share your projects with our group, Wild at the Wooly.

Happy New Year!  January’s Project comes to you six days late, simply because our fingers were flying on this project in an effort to post it for January.  This hooded cowl is a new pattern called “Bluster“  The pattern was written by me and will be for sale on Ravelry shortly, however you can receive a free copy with purchase of the yarn for this project!   With a US #10.5 needle and 5 skeins of Misty Alpaca Chunky this piece is all you need to get you through the cold winter months.  It’s easily knit in two pieces and looks great with or without the hood!

 It’s that time of year again.  Less than a month left to knit all those gifts!  Last month we showed you the Kidsilk Creation Scarf   for a quick gift.  This month we bring you two more.  The first one is a new yarn from Katia, called Evita Merino and the second, also new, is from Berroco, aptly named Lacey.

The Evita Merino scarf is a simple bias-patterned scarf, quickly knit on a US#17 needle.  We sewed the ends together to create a pretty cowl which will dress up any outfit.

Katia : Evita Merino

 Next up is the Francis Scarf from the Berroco Design Team using Lacey and a #US 7 needle.   We aren’t sure if you can even call this knitting, as the scarf is essentially created by binding loops off the needle one at a time.  A video tutorial is available here.

Berroco : Lacey

As we approach the holiday season, we find our fingers are flying!  Whether you are furiously finishing the jacket to wear as the weather cools, or persistently clicking away at holiday presents, everyone feels that achiness that comes from hyperknitting! 

This is precisely why the Wooly Monmouth has teamed up with Robin Candrea of Dancing Foot Yoga to bring you our latest class!  Read below!  We hope you can join us.

Materials:  Rowan Kidsilk Creation, 1 skein

Needle:       US#8

I know many of you are disappointed that the shop is closed on Sundays, but those Holiday Sundays are getting closer.  In the meantime, Sundays are MY chance to knit and here’s what I did!   I spent the day knitting a sleeve and it was great!  I think this was the first time in about a year that I was able to sit on the couch and knit for about 3 hours straight.  I know you are all jealous.  I’m sure some of you thought I am crazy to sit inside and knit on such a gorgeous day but it was absolutely wonderful.  I had all the windows and doors in the house open and it was the best afternoon ever!  I hope you had as equally nice a Sunday as I did

 P.S….want to follow my progress on this piece?  Find it here!