One of my psuedo New Year's Resolutions was that I would try to only work on one knitting or crocheting project at a time. It hasn't been easy, but I've discovered that it is much more enjoyable to start a project and concentrate on it to get it done, rather than toss it aside. Now, this doesn't mean I've been smart about finishing the projects I started and never finished in 2005, but hey, I'll blame my WIP basket on temporary amnesia or something.

And as a result of my actually finishing something, I have finished the first ever wearable garment for me. A while back, I made a OSW, but being a dope, I measured across my shoulders very badly and it turned out too big. Fit my mom, though, so I guess I didn't waste my time. This time I tried the Craftster Circular Shrug. I *love* it... and plan on making another one in the future.





There are a couple of things I would change the next time I do it- first, I would make the ribbed section a little longer. In the pattern, it recommends this for larger chested women (which I'm not), but I think it would also benefit me since I have a long torso. Second, I think I would just do stockinette stitch instead of the mock rib in the middle section. That's what my fingers wanted to do anyway, and so I had to rip back a few times. Overall, though, it is a great pattern. My version is done with Caron Simply Soft and a size 8 needle.

I've got a picture of my started Spiderweb Capelet from SnBN (all pictures today brought to you by my parents), but I finished it the day after the photo was taken. I've decided to give this one to Cass for her birthday (she's going to be visiting tomorrow, so I'm not worried about spoiling any surprise), and I have plenty enough yarn to do another for myself. It is just too pretty not to share with her.



Capelet is done with Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush. This yarn is heavenly.

And last, I finally have a couple pictures of the One Hour Baby Booties I did for Jenna's baby shower.





I had a vacation day from work today (not that it was a vacation... our new house has roof problems and the kids' bathroom has plumbing problems), and I decided that I was going to get over my sock making fear and start a pair of socks. And of course what socks would I start with but the famous Jaywalkers. Since this is my first attempt at a sock, I'm moving way slow, but so far, I am enjoying the way it looks. Honestly, I don't even care if they are too big or too small- it will be exciting for me just to have made a pair of socks. I'll keep you posted on my progress, although it will probably take the next couple of weeks to finish one.