YOP 14 Week 4
Overall I was pleased with my July goals and progress. Now that a new month has rolled along new goals will be set. I am aiming lower this month. I return back to school and a full time position. The return always takes longer to readjust then I remember.
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 #10 on the Anthology Throw. I did a general yarn update yesterday that has updates on all the yarn projects.
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: I finished July with another make of a vintage pattern which did not turn out as planned.
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 did an hour this week just missed Tiny Needle Tuesday posting. It is slow going because I have to change colors it seems after about every 4th stitch.
Crochet Plans/Goals
August goals: finish Taylor Swift inspired crochet dress
Update: I am about a little over halfway through the dress. I have made both the front and back sides. They have been joined with a chain. Next up is to knit the second side panel. A picture was included in the general yarn update yesterday.
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: I am already underway on the card making. I found a fun free taco birthday card on Design Space which I used to make my first of the month (blog post on Tuesday).
Misc Goals/Plans
August goals: continue with budgeting, workout 3 times a week, write 4 letters/cards to send to friends
Update: The budgeting has just become a habit at this point:). This was my last week of easy 5 a week workouts. Once I return to work I have to go after work, not in the early morning. In the first few weeks of a new school year this is hard because of the meet the parent nights and general bustle of starting a new school year. Also other errands for groceries, etc also have to be done after work. I try not to schedule more than one stop or errand after a full day of work.