Knitting Resolutions

In 2008, my knitting goals were to make 12 charity items, a pair of socks for LB, try entrelac, and complete an afghan I'd begun in 1994. Check, check, check, and check.

The entrelac went down to the wire, but yesterday I cast on a basic scarf in Kureyon. I even learned to knit backwards, which caused about 2.5 seconds of pure panic when I suddenly couldn't remember which way I "normally" wrapped yarn.

A loud shriek and a huge welling of panic ensued. How could this be?

Fortunately, I just told myself that no matter what, I could always knit into the back loop, and then my muscle memory recovered itself.

As far as 2009 knitting resolutions, I don't have any major ones, except for the following:

• I would like to will keep my craft room tidy.* It is a true luxury to have a craft room of my own, one that isn't the dining room table, a closet, the basement, or a corner of the guest room. I need to be more worthy of such a space.
• I will knit 12 charity items this year, probably focusing on pet squares.
• I will finish the Calliope jacket I cast on back in May and the chenille ballet sweater I cast on back in April.
• I will knit one two three pairs of socks.
  

*The power of language, folks. It's a serious thing.