A Creative Recap

Here we are, closing the final chapter of 2020. While a lot of this year was upside-down and inside-out, there were many things that went right. I’m choosing to remember the good things. My heart is filled with gratitude for all that has been and I look forward to all that is to come.

Though this is blog post is different from the way I usually write about my finished projects, I wanted to document my creative 2020 makes. With all the uncertainty that filled our days and months, each project gave me solace through the process of creating and a sense of accomplishment when I was done.

My creative mojo was strong this year right from January 1. Every new years’ day, I begin a new project. This year I chose to knit a Cumulus Blouse by PetiteKnit using Shibui Silk Cloud.

This sweater is definitely cloud-like. I have a bit of the sleeve and neckline left to complete and then I can wear this fluffy sweater… we do still have a bit of winter left to go 🙂

There were two stripey sweaters by Joji Locatelli that I tackled. Sweater #1 was done using Retrosaria’s Mungo, a Portuguese recycled wool-cotton yarn.

Sweater #2 is really close to being finished and is knit using Brooklyn Tweed’s Dapple. Dapple is a merino wool-organic cotton blend and is dreamy!

There were a couple of projects that were started in previous years and finished during lockdown. First up, The Weekender by Andrea Mowry. Knit using Shelter, this pullover is the perfect oversized cozy sweatshirt.

The next finish was this tee by Caitlin Hunter called Navelli. This was my first real foray into stranded knitting or colourwork. I’m on the fence about this technique and I clearly need more practice with my tension. I loved working with the yarn – a cashmere/merino blend from Stitch Mischief.

A quick project next – a pair of socks in a fun rainbow speckle. The pattern is by Christine of Sweet Lavender Knits and the yarn is from Hedgehog Fibres. My daughter ended up swiping these for herself and can you blame her?

Then came spring and summer knitting. This sweet tee from Lete’s Knits called Chonita is one I enjoyed knitting and love wearing. Yarn is from Sweet Fiber Yarns in the loveliest shade of pink.

A project that flew off my needles was Ranunculus in a linen/silk/wool blend yarn called Twig from Shibui. Such an interesting pattern to knit. There will definitely be more Ranunculuses (Ranunculi?) in my knitting future.

Rift was another fun project to make. The designer, Jacqueline Cieslak, has this pattern laid out like a workbook and it was so interesting to see how everything comes together to produce a great fit. The yarn I used was Luma from The Fiber Co.

Next up was a nod to beach weather with Cancun.

Knit using Zooey from Juniper Moon Farm, this lacey tee can be modified to be really unique. I subbed some of the lace patterns with interesting designs I found online.

Still with summer knitting is this Rock It Tee using Willow a linen/silk blend from Tanis Fiber Arts. Cool and breezy all ready for next summer.

With the arrival of fall, sweater weather was upon us. I reached for the ever-so cozy Shelter from Brooklyn Tweed this time in a gorgeous gold to knit a Felix Cardigan by Amy Christophers.

I have to block this and attach the buttons but the knitting is done and boy, is it one cozy sweater!

The last project of 2020 was the adorable Adventure Gnome called Gnutmeg. Full of whimsy, Gnutmeg was my advent knitting project for 2020. The fun pattern is from designer Sarah of Imagined Landscapes that came as “clues” each day in December leading up to Christmas Eve. So much fun!

I read a pile of books and did some sewing too. My sewing consisted mostly of drawstring bags – some for my projects and a few that were gifted to friends.

Despite all the curveballs in 2020, doing the things that I love helped to keep me grounded and content. Here’s to a new beginning with 2021 and many good things to follow!

** All the projects that I have mentioned in this post are linked to my project pages on Ravelry with details about yarn, needles and any modifications. **

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