I’m not too big on planning knits, that said some projects I’d like to take on this year are:

• Lumme tee, or pullover in my case. A friend gifted me this beautiful terracotta merino DK yarn and have been wondering what to use it for, finally settled I’d try my first big colorwork project. I’ll probably pair it with a mauve/lilac yarn.
• Fade of beads tee I received this pattern for free for attending an event and right away knew I wanted to knit it. I’ve been ogling Pope Vergara’s designs for a while now and looked forward to incorporating beads. I have the supplies already and will probably cast on once I finish the project I’m currently working on.
• Rochambeau cowlette I got this pattern to knit up a beautiful handdyed merino fingering yarn I got on my 2023 trip to Girona (Spain).
• Holiday Doodle Cup Cozies Every year I make a small handmade gift for friends and work mates and this is what I chose I’ll give this year. I’ll probably get the yarns soon and will start early so I’m not knit-rushing in November 😂

Besides that I’d like to sign up for a class on Brioche knitting.

That last part it on point! I’ve mostly worked with guys who go in and out of the office and of course, it’s hot outside so when they come in again the turn on the AC at max and I’m freezing 🥶

I’m leaning to this realization also. Maybe because I have teeny tiny hands

I found out about it online, I think because of an IG reel that mentioned it and prompted me to look it online because I hadn’t heard about it. I started knitting after a -big- breakup so I haven’t had the chance to ‘test’ the curse lol

Thank you! <3

Aw man, I’ve been super MIA from here and I just noticed my awful cowl on the sidebar, yay me! 😂

I want to propose showcasing types of yarn. Like, variegated yarn, self-striping yarn, something along those lines since we’re running out of actual techniques lol.

I’ve seen some sets of square needles, do they feel too differently to round? :o

I’m knitting my first tee 😄 I got this yarn on my trip to Spain and didn’t really know what to do with it. I already have shawls and stuff so, heck, I’m gonna try knitting my first proper clothing item. I cast on over the weekend and have been adding rows without much problem. AND my stitches are actually properly knit this time! Thanks to @halfpastgin@feddit.uk for the heads up and to @thegiddystitcher@lemm.ee for the englightening moment that I wasn’t supposed to knit through the back loop 😅 In hindsight I should have done 2x2 ribbing in the necl (pattern indicates 1x1 with ktbl), it doesn’t really look like ribbing as it is (it doesn’t help that I added several rows).

• Pattern: Sugar Maple by Carina Spence
• Yarn: Katia Polynesia Gradient in #305

Cycling did wonders for my mental health. It’s something I can do solo but I also do it socially (I represent a local advocacy club). Being outside, feeling the wind, exploring your surrounding in a new light, etc. For working out, I believe than in the beginning it requires more discipline than motivation. Set yourself a goal, like riding/running/lifting/whatever for x amount of time (say 30min everyday o 2-3x a week) and just. do. it. Do it even if you don’t feel like it, make a routine out of it to create anticipation. In time you’ll notice that it gets less and less hard to get up and do the activity and then comes the movitation (like wanting to go farther, faster, lift heavier weights, etc).

If you’re not feeling like going outside and since you mention wanting to make something, I’d recommend crochet or knitting. With crochet you can make amigurumi (stuffed toys) and with knitting you can make small items to gift (beanies, hats, cowls, scarves, etc). I recently discovered this craft myself and after noticing a positive effect I looked it up and turns out repetitive hand motions actually increase serotonine release. Plus the feeling of achievement after completing an item after some/lots of effort (and cursing) is very rewarding.