2010 Needlework Arts Challenge!!

**mauimagic** · 12-31-2009, 10:04 PM

To get us started for 2010 - here is our general Needlework Arts Challenge for 2010!!

In 2009, Madhen gave guidlines to choose from - mahalo madhen.
I personally think it's a great idea to continue and invite whoever is so inclined to suggest monthly ideas.

Let's see what our nimble fingers are going to create in 2010!!

Personally, I have no idea what I am going to work on - other than finish up my scrubbies and dishcloths for Easter presents.

What are you planning on?

**McD** · 12-31-2009, 10:06 PM

I'm in! No ideas as of right now.

**mauimagic** · 12-31-2009, 10:08 PM

MrsMcD - you are quick!! I personally think that you should continue on all the great things that you just cast on!!

And everyone - please remember that pictures count for extra credit!! Mahalo!!

**vickilynn** · 12-31-2009, 10:13 PM

My personal challenge is to finish Christmas gifts first. So I've got 3 pairs of socks and 6 sets of scarf, hat, mittens. Then I'm free to do whatever .......

**hotprincesscm** · 12-31-2009, 10:28 PM

My Knitting and Crocheting skills are very beginner! I'm working on a baby blanket(knitting) for my sister's baby due in July. I would like to try and work on some Christmas gifts as well...Hats, scarfs, mittens, booties. Hoping to get serious and finish the baby blanket in a month or two tops(I'm really slow) and then learn and work on the rest.

**rabelgirls** · 01-01-2010, 12:47 AM

I do some cross stitching. Haven't done any FOREVER, but am considering doing some for Christmas gifts for next year. I am hoping that it would count for this challenge. If it doesn't, I am sorry I phosted in the wrong place!!

**Lady_V** · 01-01-2010, 01:37 AM

I am going to work on the long list of Yule gifts and 'want-to-dos'.

Since I am only 36 minutes in to 2010, I think I have time

If there is a theme, I will try to work within that, otherwise, I will post as I go.

**mauimagic** · 01-01-2010, 02:01 AM

You are all so far ahead of me/us!! We still have four hours to go until 2010!!

Of course cross stitch counts - anything that you use a needle of any kind on counts!! Do you do counted or stamped cross stitch. rabelgrils? Looking forward to seeing what you create!!

**Debbie-cat** · 01-01-2010, 11:01 AM

Thanks for getting us started MM! What will be the challenge for this month?

**MaryinFL** · 01-01-2010, 12:38 PM

I hope to have a sweater jacket finished in a couple of weeks, then I want to knit some novelty pot holders and dishcloths with some cones of cotton I have.

My goal this year is to either have enough items to start an Itsy site, or some place where I can make some spare cash to save for retirement.

**McD** · 01-01-2010, 03:54 PM

I've been trucking away on the capelet for Maggie. Only problem is--it has cables and I've never done cables before. I'm not sure that I am doing it right--so tomorrow, I will head out to the LYS and see if they can help me.

**YankeeMom** · 01-01-2010, 04:01 PM

My goal for January is to finish up all the things I have on my needles!!! I have:
~Citron shawl
~Horcrux sock #2
~rainbow black ankle sock #2
~baby blanket
~Afghan Square a Month (I'm still on JUNE!)

I really want to cast on Saroyan and my youngest ds has been begging me for both socks and slippers. But I'm determined to at least get the shawl & socks finished before casting on anything else!

**MaryinFL** · 01-01-2010, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by MrsMcDowell

I've been trucking away on the capelet for Maggie. Only problem is--it has cables and I've never done cables before. I'm not sure that I am doing it right--so tomorrow, I will head out to the LYS and see if they can help me.

Cables are actually pretty easy. Here is a youtube video that will show you how to do a basic cable. There are quite a few others that show different kinds of cables that are more fancy
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJQS-XB20SQ"]YouTube- Knitting a Cable Stitch[/ame]

**mauimagic** · 01-01-2010, 06:08 PM

Yankee mom - the Saroyan scarf has totally hooked me and I'm printing the instructions now!! Mahalo for sharing it!! As soon as I can fit it in - and find my yarn - I will be knitting away - mahalo for sharing!!

will definitely be finishing up my Easter crocheted scrubbies and dishcloths today - thank goodness for the football games!!

**iida** · 01-01-2010, 06:52 PM

I have many plans already. Slippers ja socks for my sister-in-law; her feet are always cold. Some more slippers and socks for gifts in the future (like next Christmas). A blanket for my niece. She will have a confirmation party next summer and I think a blanket would be a nice gift. She always loves my blankets and has been asking for one.
I knitted myself a Baktus scarf, you know the Norwegian design? It was very easy to knit and it is lovely to wear, so I will propably knit one more.
And ofcourse I will crochet some more little toy animals, amigurumi style.