End-of-year Round-up 2008

So we find ourselves on the last day of 2008. Say it aloud, it's hard to believe.
Anyway, here is the traditional round-up of projects for 2008.
Colours are for fun and all are knitted unless stated.


Scarves
Manly Ribbed Scarf in Twilley's Freedom Spirit and Sirdar Peru, improvised, for Jonathan.
The Duke's Scarf in Rowan Felted Tweed, my interpretation of the Sanquhar Duke's pattern, for twelfthknit.
Touch of Tainted in Rowan Colourscape Chunky, based on Tainted by Sarah Hatton at Rowan, for Fiona.
Pink Ice in Hand-dyed alpaca, Ice Queen by Rosemary Hill, Knitty Winter 2007, for me.


Waistcoat singular
Stony Waistcoat in Jonelle Knitting Cotton DK, Lisa Richardson Rowan 43, for me.


Cardigan singular
Shades of Blue cardigan in Twilley's Freedom Spirit, Sirdar Jacket 8750, for me.

Headscarves
Adamas headscarf in Patons Cotton 4ply, Adamas shawl by Miriam Felton, for me.
Nautical headscarf in Patons Cotton 4ply, improvised, for me.
Crochet increasing headscarf in Adriafil Swing, improvised, for me.


Socks
Lacy Ankle Plain Foot socks in Opal Uni, Simply Lovely Lace Socks by Karen Baumer, for me.
Dark Galaxies in Regia Galaxy Color, Simple Sock Pattern by Sue Morgan, for Jonathan.
Candy Socks in Regia Bamboo, Dublin Bay Sock by Ryan Morissey, for me.
Pink Boot Socks in Regia Crazy Color 6ply, Prism by Jaya Srikrishnan, for me.
Navy Galaxies in Regia Galaxy Color, Simple Sock Pattern by Sue Morgan, for Jonathan.


Hats
Purple Gretel in Rowan Pure Wool Aran, Gretel by Ysolda Teague, for Deborah.
Tetris in Noro Kureyon, Tychus by Brooke T. Higgins in Knitty Summer 2005, for me.
Green Tychus in RYC Extra Fine Merino DK, Tychus by Brooke T. Higgins in Knitty Summer 2005, first up best dressed.
Snug Tychus in Noro Kureyon, Tychus by Brooke T. Higgins in Knitty Summer 2005, for Roddy.
Heathery in Noro Kureyon, Tychus by Brooke T. Higgins in Knitty Summer 2005, for Jonathan.


So, where are the beautiful jumpers and lacy shawls?
Where's all the colourwork supposed to take place in 2008?
We're hitting on the resolutions for 2009 methinks.


My own favourite finished item of 2008 was this, which took months to make, involved a learning curve and a lot of planning, and was for a dear friend.
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My most admired project has been this, which took one evening, was as easy as pie, and was for me. Ravelry link
Don't get me wrong, the Duke's scarf was admired, but this one really grew wings and took off.
It's so funny the way things work out, isn't it?


Enjoy your Hogmanay and here's to another great year of knitting in 2009.
Thank-you very much for visiting KEDkrafty this year. All the best, Kathleen xxxxx

Knitting Inventory 2006

This is a picture of scarves I have either received or knitted this year. One of my resolutions last year was to knit fewer scarves- well I succeeded. I knitted eight in 2005 and seven in 2006. Hee hee. Mind you I did accomplish three shawls, and plenty more of them to come in the year ahead, all being well.
Another resolution was to knit more for other people, which I definitely achieved too.

Here's a list of my Finished Objects for 2006.
Like last year there are 18 of them.
And like last year, the colours are just for fun, not links. Unless otherwise stated, items are for me, me, me.

Cardigans
Sirdar Indigo zipper cardigan, Woman’s Weekly pattern, for Anja
Deep by Carol Meldrum, Rowan 39 in Rowan Summer Tweed
Old Hayfield pattern cardigan in Jaeger 4ply for Maggie’s Adam

Jumper
Garter Rib jumper from Classic Knits for Real Women, Rowan All Seasons Cotton

Shawls
Leaf Lace Shawl in Kid Classic, by Evelyn Clark at Fibertrends
Shetland Triangle in Lang Yarns Venezia, by Evelyn Clark, Wrap Style
Kiri in Orkney Angora, by Polly at All Tangled Up

Scarves
Multi-directional scarf in Art Yarns Royal Silk
Misty Garden from Scarf Style, in Fyberspates Silk Boucle, for Pam
Braided Mischief from Scarf Style in Debbie Bliss Maya, for Jonathan
Gedifra Scarf Net scarf in Da Masi
Ruffles from Scarf Style in Louisa Harding Angora, for Sarah
Funky Chunky side to side scarf in Wendy Fusion, for Kathryn
Froth Scarf in Rowan Kid Silk Haze and Kid Silk Spray, for Cynthia

Socks
Cable rib socks, adapted Lucy Neatby, Shoeller & Stahl
Jaywalkers by Grumperina at MagKnits, Regia Mini Ringel

Headgear
Denim headscarf with picot edging in Sirdar Indigo
Lace headscarf in Rowan 4ply cotton
Rambler Beanie in Sublime Aran
Fake Isle hat by Amy at Magknits, Noro Kureyon and Kilcarra Donegal Tweed
Half Dome in Jaeger Merino, Knitty, for Anna

Gloves
Fingerless Mitts in Rowan Kid Classic for Childline
Fingerless Mitts in Rowan Felted Tweed

Bag
Felted Gypsy Bag in Kid Classic, own recipe, for Jane

Home
Midwest Moonlight mat in Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere
Ballband table mats in Sirdar Indigo for Carol for Rowan exchange
Jug cover in Rowan 4ply cotton for Carol
Siesta lap blanket in Noro Kureyon

All in all I've had another great knitting year.
Thanks to all my visitors here at KEDkrafty.
Any knitting resolutions for 2007? Watch this space.

And - enjoy bringing in the New Year.