A Year of Knitting and Spinning


It’s a new year and it’s time to celebrate.

Here are the objects I knit and spun, month by month, in 2013.

January

Needles & Artifice Mitts and the beginnings of my wedding shawl.
Needles & Artifice Mitts and the beginnings of my wedding shawl.

February

Red Shawl tied side
A romantic red shawl

March

Lots of spinning and a pair of get-well socks.
Lots of spinning and a pair of get-well socks.

April

Wedding shawl complete. Back-up wedding shawl started (but never completed). Rockefeller shawl complete. And a little spinning.
Wedding shawl complete. Back-up wedding shawl started (but never completed). Rockefeller shawl complete. And a little spinning.

May

A hitchhiker shawletter for the wedding photographer
A hitchhiker shawlette for the wedding photographer

June

Experiments in spinning, including the purchase of a first place fleece I'm still a little too scared to touch.
Experiments in spinning, including the purchase of a first place fleece I’m still a little too scared to touch.

July

My spinning takes on a life of its own.
My spinning takes on a life of its own.

August

Two shawls, a Shetland lace cowl and a fractal stripe scarf
Two shawls, a Shetland lace cowl and a fractal stripe scarf

September

September
Experiments in plying

October

Summer sweater done a little late. Christmas knitting commences.
Summer sweater done a little late. Christmas knitting commences.

November

So many Christmas hats. And a shawl for the cats.
So many Christmas hats. And a shawl for the cats.

December

A few more Christmas gifts, some stuffies for a wreath, and a cardigan for me.
A few more Christmas gifts, a cardigan for me, and a few small critters.

Check out similar posts by Pans & Needles and Untangling Knots.

10 comments

  1. Oh my gosh! This is such a treat just looking at the beautiful projects and your sense of color is so rich and fulfilling! Your photography skills and artistic qualities truly shine!

    Bravo, my dear! You must have a delightful spirit!

    Sheree

    • Thank you. I’ve been putting a little extra effort into my photography this year and I’m glad it’s not for naught.

  2. Oh my gosh, your spinning! You have come so far this year! That’s the best thing about this style of year-end post – you can really see progress.

    I can’t wait to see what you whip up this year!

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