2014 - 1

My first completed project of the year was a Valentine's apron for work (I've decided to make an apron for each month of the year, so expect more!). :) I used up a bunch of stashed heart fabric I collected many years ago. Date completed was January 1, 2014.

2013 - 285

Project number 285 was a Beginner Fair Isle Hat. I got both the pattern and yarn in one of my Christmas swaps. It turned out very cute and knit up in only two days. Date completed was December 26, 2013. This was my last finished project for the year 2013.

2013 - 284

Project 284 was a tote bag I made as a prize for a little knit/crochet-a-long I hosted on Ravely. The winner's favorite colors are purple, blue, and green, and her chosen themes were owls, dogs, and paisley. So, this is what I found in my stash. Hopefully she likes it! :) Date completed December 24, 2013.

2013 - 283

Project 283 was an apron for work (JoAnn's). I used up some stash fabric and trim, although the pattern is new. Turned out cute and have gotten lots of compliments. The first pic I thought maybe I could get the apron while wearing it but obviously that didn't quite work so I took a second one of it hanging on my door. :) Date completed December 21, 2013.

2013 - 282

Project 282 was finishing up an afghan for my best friend, Carrie. I participated in a square swap this year, and the goal was to get the squares put together in time to give the completed project to her by Christmas (and I just barely made it!). The squares came from all over the world and look pretty good together, I think. Date completed was December 19, 2013.

2013 - 281

Project 281 was a knitted snowman for one of my Christmas Swaps. The pattern is "Oatmeal the Snowman" (paid on Ravelry) and I used up some stash, three strands of Cascade 220 held together for the body, Moda Dea Ticker Tape for the scarf, and Lion Brand Wool Ease for the carrot nose. I ran out of time for the arms, so just used sparkly piper cleaners (to make them look snow-laden) instead of knitting them. Turned out very cute if I do say so myself. :) Date completed December 9, 2013.

2013 - 280

Project 280 was a dishcloth for one of my Christmas swaps. Pattern is Arrow Point out of a book and I used some stashed cotton. Date completed December 9, 2013.

sorry, no pic.