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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