How I Plan My Projects for 2025!

 

 My current WIP. This an alteration of the Becker throw by Norma Ndlovu. 

Every year I like to plan out my fiber projects, and 2025 is no exception. Some might find this to be a daunting or tedious task, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, I dare say, it can be quite fun. The only things better than fiber art is thinking about fiber art. Browsing through the project pages of Ravelry, or scouring the internet for those beloved patterns. I don't want to brag, but I've stayed up past my bedtime many nights to search for those beautiful patterns. And what does it all come down to? A simple list. Without further ado, let's dive into the projects I'll be making for 2025! 

Let's start the list with the knitting projects I'll be making. This first project is from one of my favorite knitwear designers. If been on this blog for a minute, chances are you've seen me mention the Dewdrop Fernlace Cardigan. A beautiful lace and cabled cardigan that is frustratingly difficult. Not just because of the lace and cables, but more so the fact that the pattern is poorly written. To top that off, the cardigan is beaded with stunning opalescence pearl beads. 

 

Dewdrop Fernlace Cardigan by Judy Lamb.

While I'll continue to work on this cardigan, she released another pattern earlier this year, it's called the Blueberry Basket Tee. This features jaw-dropping cables, with a basketweave ribbing. Judy always has the most stunning patterns, but boy, are they frustrating. I would not recommend knitting her patterns unless you are an intermediate knitter with the patience of God.


 Blueberry Basket Tee by Judy Lamb.

Coming in at number 3, is the Elsa Jumper. This is by one of my favorite companies called Jarbo. They are a Swedish company I believe. This amazing sweater is knit with mohair held double with a fingering weight. While it is a fairly simple sweater, what I love about it, is that neckline. I personally love a wide neckline that drapes from the shoulders, and this one delivers. Keep in mind if you knit this one, Jarbo's patterns are barely in English, so you may have to adjust the measurements. But look how beautiful.

Else Jumper by Jarbo.

Okay, number 4 is the first of the Christmas shawls. This is called Noelle. Look how festive it is. That yarn is breath-taking. This made with a hand-dyed Merino yarn by Wild Atlantic. It is a 4-ply or worsted weight. This shawl is knitted in three sections with a cabled spine. If you're looking for a Christmas project for next year, this might be what you're looking for. 


  Noelle by Thexscha 

 Number 5 is a pattern I'm calling The Silver bells shawl, because the actual name is not in English. It's another pattern by Jarbo. They've used baby alpaca and mulberry silk. It's worked back and fourth from the neck down. I love the texture on this. Those cables are out of this world. Love it. 

Silverkrans by Jarbo

That's all for the commercial patterns, you can find these patterns on Ravlery by searching them. I'll be knitting a few of my own patterns. Right now, I'm working up my Over The Moon Argyle Stockings, set to release on April 5, 2025. I'll be making a post about that later on, so make sure you don't miss it. Let's move on to sewing/quilting projects. 

As far as quilting goes, I'll be working on my scrappy rag quilt. There's no pattern for it, as I'm free-handing it with slow-stitching. However, if you're a quilter in need of some good patterns I recommend visiting Live Art Gallery Fabrics . They have tons of free patterns to download and enjoy. 


 

My scrappy rag quilt progress so far.

In sewing, I'll be continuing a project I started late this year. My patchwork dress. No pictures as of yet, but I'll be posting about this one later on. I'll skip over embroidery/cross-stitch projects for time purposes. But you'll see those in later posts. 

Alright, those are my 2025 fiber art projects. I'd love to know what you'll be making in 2025. Leave me a comment to let me know you were here. If you have any suggestions for future articles, leave those as well. Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. Happy knitting and creating! Have a beautifully blessed New Year!

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