As we wait to ring in the New Year I thought I'd look back and see what I made during 2024, I'm always surprised at the number of things I finish, It never feel that many until I see them all together.
My last two makes of December were my Christmas socks knitted using the Fairy Lights colourway from West Yorkshire Spinners. I used the Crunkled pattern by Kay Jones.
The second finish in December was the Arne & Carlos Christmas stocking.
This was offered as a free pattern during November, I didn't join in until the middle of November but it was easy to catch up as once the toe was knit you were only required to knit six rows per day.
There were a few first for me while knitting this, first time trying toe up, first time putting in a forethought heel and first time knitting colourway! There were some things I didn't/don't like, I found picking up the stitches for the heel from the waste yarn easier than I thought it would be, but I don't like how the heel looks when it's knitted, that could well be my fault, but I think it looks messy. I didn't like starting at the toe, I found it very fiddly so won't be trying that again anytime soon. The colourwork I found easier than I imagined it would be, my tension might be off in parts but for a first attempt I'm happy 😀 I used Sirdar Country Classic yarn in place of the recommended and found it lovely to knit with.
So here are all my finishes, knitted and stitched for 2024
There should have been one more stitched finish on this last day of the month, my Stick6 piece. Unfortunately I just didn't have the time to get it finished but I'm hoping that it will be finished in a week or two, It's my own fault for choosing a larger project for the last two months of the year!!
As I mentioned before, this Christmas hasn't been the best and I haven't got much pleasure from our decorations like I usually do, I didn't even put everything out this time and everything apart from the tree has been put away this afternoon, the tree will come down on Sunday as we are still enjoying the lights on these darker days. We have also had the pleasure of seeing my Christmas cactus putting on it's best show in years.
I also have a smaller plant, a cutting from this one, which is in bud at the moment. Looks like the information I read about putting them in a cooler place and in darkness for 6-8 hours a day for around eight weeks was spot on😁
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Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read and comment on my blog this past year, It means a lot to know that there are still people out there who take the time to do that when life is so busy.
Oh, before I forget, Jules asked if the stollen I made was difficult, no Jules, it's really easy. I will share the recipe on the ' Recipes' tab under my header photo in the next few days so you can pick it up from there if you want to give it a go.
Happy New Year to you all, let's hope it's a good one.
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13 comments:
I think a lot of people had a bit of Christmas ennui this year. 2024 was just not the best year for us. I did some decorating, but not a lot and I was more than ready to take a lot of it down on the 26th.
Your Christmas cactus is amazing. I bought one right after Thanksgiving and hopefully next year it will bloom closer to Christmas. I thought it was going to be white. It matures into pink. Very pretty, but I will look for a white or gold one next year.
You really accomplished a lot this year. Your projects were beautiful. Wishing you a very knitty/stitchy/happy 2025.
Happy New Year. I have signed up for Stephen West’s Sock A Month for this year (my sister is Such an Enabler😂) but embroidery is still my first love ❤️
Happy New Year. It is always great pleasure to visit your blog. Your Christmas Cactus is amazing. I have 2 here in my house (very old) and they bloom 2-3 times a year.
All the best,
Gabi
You have been busy and created loads of beautiful items, I hope the cause of your sadness can be sorted quickly, it's extra hard when all around you are celebrating, and you don't feel up to joining in.
Some lovely makes from the past year, I think my favourite is the little stitched bunny, so cute. I hope things get easier for you now that we've turned the corner into a new year and that 2025 brings you health and happiness.
Wishing you a very happy new year. I love reading your blog for the knitting, sewing , visits and family snippets. As a black country girl myself it's also interesting to keep up with the goings on in the area.
Happy New Year! Your makes are so lovely, wish I was as talented as you! Thanks for sharing, I enjoy reading your posts very much x
Amazing work, you've been really creative.
Oh you made so much, all so beautiful. Lov e the plant with the many flowers. I have a small one with white flowers.
Thank you so much, Maggie. I'll keep a look out for the recipe.
Your makes are amazing and I'm rather envious of all your talents. I've only ever knitted just a few pairs of socks, but I found them a bit fiddly. I probably need more practice :)
Happy New Year! Xx
Your Christmas Cactus looks amazing.
Happy New Year Wishes.
All the best Jan
You accomplished so much this year. I really enjoyed seeing the finishes altogether like this.
I hope you have a Happy New Year.
I so enjoyed your review of your 2024 creations, Maggie! You are so multi-talented and everything you do is done so well. That's a beautiful Christmas cactus! I felt the same way about our Christmas this year--didn't put a whole lot out as who would even see it? I did my tree and a few kitchen shelves and that was it. I was happy to say goodbye to 2024. Hoping for the best for all in this new year! ♥
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