Aside from my ‘official’ design work this year I want to try and claim some making time for myself! Though I thoroughly love working on various commissions I have felt, particularly last year, that I’d maybe lost a bit of that balance between working on things for others and working on things that I want to make.
I’m not one for making resolutions but I do like lists. So I’m adding a list here on the blog (in no particular order) of some designs that I’d like to find the time to make this year. Having a list is to sort of hold myself accountable, and also so I can look back on, at the end of the year, and see if I accomplished what I’d set out to do.
Elena Poncho by Anastasia R Smith (aka Journey Chanel Designs)
Now it might be because it’s freezing at the moment but this pattern, that I bought last year, has moved higher up my list as it looks so snuggly and warm!
I just need to check if I’ve got enough yarn in my stash to make it, or if I’m going to have to go yarn shopping…
Companions Cowl & Wrist Warmers by Zeens and Roger
Now I’m possibly cheating a bit with these as I’ve actually started making these, but these make the list because I’m making them this year.
These were released back in 2021 but I picked up a copy of the pattern recently in Rosina’s birthday sale. My daughter asked me for a pair of long stripy mitts and these seemed to fit the bill perfectly!
Toadstool Hat by Alice Tarry (aka the burrow uk)
I have a thing about mushrooms 🍄, not in real life (because disgusting) but I love to see them represented in things like yarn, wood or ceramic!
I bought this pattern when it was released, in October 2023, and I just need to go through my stash so I can get started on this one while it’s still cold here in the UK.
Maple Leaf Cardigan by Christina Hadderingh (aka a spoonful of yarn)
I’ve had this on my wishlist for what seems like FOREVER! And this is going to be the year (possibly) that I’m going to overcome my ‘never made a garment’ status and make this beauty!
I just need to buy the recommended yarn for this one as I want it to look the same! 😍
Sleeping Mice by Vanessa Mooncie
I literally fell in love with these when they were released last March – I bought the pattern but have I made them yet. Well that answer is no – but this is the year right!
I mean, how adorable! I just want one to put in my sock drawer!
Coastal Cosy Socks by Eleonora Tully (aka Coastal Crochet)
Another pattern I purchased when it was released last October! I really want to make some crochet socks and these, made with DK weight, look a perfect recipe.
Just need to go stash diving as I’m pretty sure I’ve got loads of lovely yarn that is just waiting to be put on my feet!
Juniper Cowl by Toni Lipsey aka (TL Yarn Crafts)
Now if you follow me here on the blog you may remember that I have already made a Juniper Cowl. But as it’s one of my most worn items I want to make another one! I’ve got a gorgeous set of mini skeins, that I bought from the lovely Hook and Cwtch, that’s just waiting for me to start this project! Though I think this is one that I’ll treat myself to as a holiday project when we go away later in the year.
70’s WIP bag by The Yarn Whisperer
I was a guest at the Crochet Sanctuary last year when the lovely Kitey was the guest designer. For his workshop he designed this rather fabulous bag.
That means for this project I’ve got the pattern AND all the yarn, and I’ve actually started it – but I really want to get this finished off this year so that’s why it’s making the list (so it’s not really cheating).
One Evening Mystery MAL by Tatsiana (aka Lilla Bjorn)
© Tatsiana Kupryianchyk 2023
In November last year Tatsiana released a group of patterns that, in theory, you could make in an evening. There were four in total but it was for these ‘One Evening’ beautiful baubles that I purchased the pattern.
They look so pretty, and I love making handmade ornaments for my tree so these need to be made this year before next Christmas!
And that’s it, my ‘wish list’ of nine projects that I’d like to start (and finish) in 2024. This post has certainly showed off my talent for buying patterns – but demonstrates clearly that I haven’t perfected making the projects afterwards! But this is the year! How many do you think I’ll finish?
Do you have particular projects you’ve got your eye on this year? Do you like to make a list of your projects for the year? I’d love to hear about your plans – let me know in a comment below.
Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx
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