At the beginning of the year everyone makes resolutions. It seems like a good time to make a change. It's a clean slate. Everyone has heard New Year, New You! and other things like that. So, do you actually stick with your resolutions? I am doing ok with mine so far. I know the year is still young, but I'm trying. At first some of my goals were too lofty. I want to lose 40 lbs, declutter my home, grow my business. For me it was like going from zero to 60. I was so overwhelmed that decided to break a few of the goals down. I am counting calories and have lost like 4 lbs. It doesn't seem like much, but it is a start. I totally threw the decluttering one out the window. It gave me anxiety, so I will try again in a few months when some of the other things have become habit. The business goals would have been easy to push aside, but I am forcing myself to focus on it. Writing the blog is difficult. It's strange to think people want to hear what I am saying. Writing patterns isn't a walk in the park either. Maybe it is for some designers, but I am not a technical knitter. I write things as I do them. If my stitch count isn't quite correct I fudge it. I make things up as I go. All of this makes it hard to put what I have done into words. The first pattern for this year was a struggle. I actually had to make a video to show my testers what I was trying to do. The good news is we made it through! I released January's pattern yesterday. It is the Ric Rac Rib hat. It comes in 5 sizes from baby to adult, and can be knit in DK or worsted weight yarn. There will be a coordinating cowl and mitts (hopefully) coming out at the end of February! Also, I am trying something new in TWO WEEKS! I will be hosting a KAL for my Women for Trump pattern. You will have the option to make it as a cowl or hat. I'm pretty excited about it. I hope a lot of you will join. I'm sure it will be a learning experience for me, but we all have to start somewhere! How are you doing with your resolutions? Are you sticking with them? Let me know below!
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Happy New Year Friends!
I am glad we've made it this far. A lot of things happened last year. Some were amazing, some were mind boggling, and some were heart breaking. Everywhere you look people are sharing their top posts, and their wins for 2019. That's great for them, but if it's not for you, if you spent the last year putting one foot in front of the other, that's ok too. I'm glad you are here. The amazing thing that happened was becoming a real designer. People buy my patterns. People follow me on social media. It is a little bewildering to me. I never expected it to happen. Designing started as a hobby, but now I feel like I am making a difference and that is very cool. I am hoping to release a new pattern every month of 2020. I am slightly behind, because it's January, and nothing is in testing yet. There are so many things floating around my house, that I believe it can be done. As always I will need testers...... As for the mind boggling... Calling MILLIONS of people white supremacists for supporting the president. It still makes my head spin thinking about it. But, the beauty of it was that something intended to hurt and shame was used instead to bring together huge numbers of people who are not afraid to admit they love our country, support our president, and fear God. An amazing community has been built thanks to a couple people to calling names. It seems like that action may have been a blessing in disguise for thousands of us. And for the heart breaking, my beautiful grandmother passed away yesterday. I am so happy to know that she finally gets to see the face of Jesus, but I will miss her so much. I got to have one last cup of coffee with her on Saturday. At that point she had stopped talking almost entirely, but she still asked about my designs. She was happy to hear about the one that will be made in her honor. I told her about the argument surrounding my husband's anniversary present. She found it quite amusing. She listened as I chatted, as she usually did. I am so happy I got that last cup of coffee with her. Now, we have to navigate life without her. It will be hard for everyone, but especially her husband. His strength and faith through everything has been awe inspiring. We are blessed that he chose to join our family. I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed year. If you have any highlights you want to share please leave a comment. |
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