Week 5 of YOP 14

I returned to full time work on Wednesday. School begins with actual students on Monday.

Knitting Plans/Goals

August goals: finish Jeffrey Pine Cardigan (only a sleeve to go), finish Spooky Roller socks, add 4 mini skeins (#9, 10, 11 & 12) from the Christmas in July Advent project of the Anthology Throw, finish the orange Seafarer's vest which is a charity knit and finish the Knitmas in July shawl.

Update: About halfway through mini skein #11 on the Anthology Throw.

Sewing Plans/Goals

August goal: This month will be about using sweater knits in my fabric collection. I also want to continue to use the sweatshirt fleece I keep finding (I swear it is reproducing whenever my back is turned). I might actually make items for an upcoming weather season before that season actually arrives.

Update: Made a dress from my sweatshirt fleece stash, not quite a sweater knit, but still a nice sew.

Canning Plans/Goals

August goal: I cannot realistically see myself with time or energy to can anything this month. Though I might sneak in another bone broth session.

Embroidery/Cross Stitch Plans/Goals

August goal: work at least 1 hour a week on the project.

Update: I completed another hour this week.

Crochet Plans/Goals

August goals: finish Taylor Swift inspired crochet dress

Update: I began the second side panel and completed 8 of the 16 rows needed. This dress is turning out so nice. A progress photo was posted yesterday on my weekly yarn update.

Cricut Plans/Goals

August goal: complete 5 birthday cards in the month. It appears I know a lot of people born in the month of August.

Update: The Taco card is super cute. I have always been uploading other card designs to try.

Misc Goals/Plans

August goals: continue with budgeting, workout 3 times a week, write 4 letters/cards to send to friends

Update: My cards these month will be all about my aunts. My late mother has 3 living sisters and I also have an aunt by marriage. It is always great to send a note to catch up with them.