Last year I waxed poetic about how much the Eat Sleep Knit Yarnathon helped me grow as a knitter in 2015 and 2016. I tried patterns I wouldn’t have been brave enough to try alone, thanks to knitalongs, and I made so many amazing friends in the ESK Ravelry group. Those were wildly productive and fun knitting years for me.
2017 is going to be even better.
This year it’s Candyland themed, and I’m a Taffy Giraffe. I’m embarking on a skill I never really thought I’d try–colorwork, thanks to the year-long Persian Dreams knitalong and the handy advice and encouragement from all my fellow ESKers, and I love it!
I’m so lucky to have a LYS–even though it’s hundreds of miles away from me, physically–that doesn’t just sell me gorgeous yarn, but also helps me become the best knitter I can be and provides so much support.
Each of the last two years I finished 25 projects. This year, I’m aiming for 30. I know with all the Eat Sleep Knit support (as well as badge points and knitalongs) motivating me, I can do it!