End of year wrap up 2017

And what a year it was. I started a new job, went on holidays with my girlfriends, got sick, got better, broke my finger, broke my foot and changed jobs again!
One of the constants was knitting, of course. I knit 39 things this year, using 12,697 meters of tracked yarn. I knit ten projects with left over sock yarn, and now I have a manageable amount left.

All up this year I knit:

8 sneaker liners
7 pairs of calf length socks
6 hats
6 adult jumpers / cardigans
5 scarves / shawls / cowls
3 toys / decorations
2 pairs of mitts
2 baby jumpers

and one project I can't talk about yet.

I'm very pleased at my stash - I've got 12,279 meters, with the yarn for one colourwork vest, and the rest is all bits and pieces. This is down from 15,807 this time last year, and around this is where I am happy for it to sit.

I wish you a happy new year, and satisfaction in your crafting.

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