Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?
Yes, some people might find them pointless and assume that breaking them is inevitable. But rather than striving only for absolute perfection, why not aim for steady, incremental success instead? Consider the meaning behind creating them — and the worth of the reflection, intention, and small acts that go into the process. I’d argue that it’s precisely in that mindful effort and the lessons learned along the way that the real value resides.
Whether you’re working on personal growth, building your skill stack, or setting intentions for the new year, don’t forget to include your crafts in the plan too! Most of us use knitting as a way to unwind and decompress, but it also feels productive and deeply gratifying. So here are our favorite suggestions from Poison Grrls:
Choose a project that seems a bit out of your skill set. Some of our most challenging projects include really cool details that you might apply to other projects. And the feeling of accomplishment is just so worth it.
Choose an on-level project to fill a dearth in your wardrobe. This might be a pattern you’ve made before and know you love, but want in a different color, or a different sleeve length, or maybe the fit or yarn wasn’t right and you just want to give it another try.
Choose a simple project that might be your “background project” as I like to call it. This is a project where I know there are few to no really difficult parts that require a lot of attention, and I can work on it while I watch tv. This may or may not include long portions of stockinette in the body or sleeves, or it might be an accessory I can make a few of to gift next year.
So that’s three projects right there. I love to have about that many going at once; you can work on them according to your mood or energy level.
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Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year, and looking forward to many makes in 2026! ✨