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VK Live Winner, Very Pink Knits Tutorial + Knit Blockers Giveaway!

Happy New Year! There's no better way to start things off than with a little inspiration. Deborah B. will be getting quite a bit of inspiration as our winner for the 3-Day Marketplace Pass for this month's Vogue Knitting Live Event in New York City - we'll contact you via Ravelry to arrange for the delivery of your prize!

For those of you who can't make it to the event, please enjoy the latest tutorial videos from VeryPink.com! This first one features our Marblz needles, and host Staci Perry covers everything you ever wanted to know about twisted stitches: when they're good, when they're bad, and how to correct a twisted stitch.



Earlier this week, Staci shared a brand-new video demonstrating how to make a provisional cast-on using our Dreamz crochet hooks and needles.


If you missed the first videos from this series which we've sponsored, click here for a free shadow stitch tutorial and here for a free Modern Tunisian Quilt pattern that's great for beginners.

Giveaway!

This month, one of our lucky blog readers will win their own set of our popular Knit Blockers! To be eligible, simply leave a comment on this blog post telling us what your crafty resolution is for 2016 - be sure to also mention your Ravelry ID or email address so that we can contact you if you win.

We'll randomly select one winning comment to announce on our next blog post on Friday, January 22. Good luck! 
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107 comments:

  1. Carolyn8 January 2016 at 07:28

    Because I tend to knit items that are unsuitable for my weather, or just because they're fun to knit, my resolution this year is to only knit things that I not only love but that I can really use. Revelry: Inlandknitter

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  2. Marlene aka LuckyDog8 January 2016 at 08:08

    Those knit blockers look totally fab! I definitely could have used them in the past!

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  3. Gail A.8 January 2016 at 08:10

    I plan on expanding my knitting! I am currently attempting to make a lace shawl, with Staci's video. Started without my row counter, decided to wait until it came in the mail. Then I want to try socks. Again with Very Pink Knits pattern and video.
    Ravelry ID is GailAlison10

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  4. amchart8 January 2016 at 08:39

    No more starting ... just finishing! The WIPs have taken over!

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  5. Anonymous8 January 2016 at 08:46

    This year I hope to make a hooded cardigan and hopefully finish off some WIPs. I'm tedebayer on Ravelry. Thank you.

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  6. Anonymous8 January 2016 at 09:00

    This year I am hoping to complete all the WIP's in the 2 large bins! Along with some of my queued patterns on raverly! Have been wanting these blockers as they look much easier than individual pins being used

    I-hook on rav

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  7. wes_ben8 January 2016 at 09:25

    Do something in Tunisian crotchet. Rav wesben

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  8. Brandon8 January 2016 at 11:35

    I intend to finish my Doctor Who scarf this year. It's been taking a while. Ravelry ID: linktothepresent

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  9. Savannagal8 January 2016 at 13:16

    My resolution is to finish the 2 pullovers that have been languishing in my craft room for months, even years. I also have 2 shawls waiting to be blocked, so I'm very excited about this giveaway. Thanks. Savannagal on Rav.

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  10. Shanna8 January 2016 at 13:52

    I resolve to actually finish some of my WIPs! We'll see how it goes... I'm ShadowAP on Rav - thanks for the chance to win!

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  11. Debby B8 January 2016 at 13:55

    I want to learn color work next. :-) Ravelry: JoyBlue

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  12. Mim8 January 2016 at 14:37

    I want to finish the basics course through The Knitting Guild and start the Master Knitter course. Rav ID : mim

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  13. mamayaga8 January 2016 at 14:51

    Finish 5 WIP and make shawls for my friends' birthdays.
    So the blockers will be very useful.
    mamayaga on Rav

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  14. Kim D8 January 2016 at 16:42

    I really want to make a sweater for myself. I have the yarn ready to go, a few patterns in mind, just need to get going!
    Rav ID: Kimert

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  15. Unknown8 January 2016 at 16:48

    To knit more from my stash

    Ravelry is Mikaiyawa

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  16. Unknown9 January 2016 at 00:33

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  17. Unknown9 January 2016 at 00:35

    My knitting goal for this year is to keep up with my holiday knitting and start early this time lol!

    Ravelry ID is RedScathach

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  18. Anonymous9 January 2016 at 01:25

    One resolution is to spend some time on those UFO's: 2 afghans, 4 sweaters...
    myzbarb on ravelry

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  19. anne9 January 2016 at 04:39

    Finish the wip's. annejz on rav

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  20. Knitcoach9 January 2016 at 10:40

    I love making sweaters, but lately have made a lot of cowls.

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  21. sylvie leblond9 January 2016 at 13:47

    My knitting resolution for 2016 is to use my stash! Sylviemom on Rav

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  22. Anonymous9 January 2016 at 18:35

    My resolution is to put a few bucks aside each month so I can attend Knittreat 2016 at the Bedford Springs Hotel. Looking forward to it....

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    1. Anonymous9 January 2016 at 18:36

      I'm Ravelry Prancer07. Oops��

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  23. Anne9 January 2016 at 19:39

    Knit some socks and one sweater.
    Limeleaf on ravelry

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  24. yarnwhore10 January 2016 at 01:50

    To finish everything that I start!

    RavID: caffeine72

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  25. Unknown10 January 2016 at 07:28

    My crafty resolution is to use more yarn from my stash (but I will still buy!).
    Rav ID: Alanamoya

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  26. Kitten With a Whiplash10 January 2016 at 11:14

    Work The Stash down, build The Stash up, work The Stash down, build The Stash up. This year I'd like to put an enormous dent in The Stash - like big enough that I finally have room for a sofa. KittenWhiplash on Rav needs room for a sofa for napping.

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  27. Nicole & Phil10 January 2016 at 12:49

    Wow, I have just seen these knit blockers in action on Instagram! Just fantastic! My craft resolutions, start and finish one new project, then finish one ufo, and keep that going the entire year. Continue knitting from the stash, and spin more art yarns.
    On ravelry, nicolesneedles

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  28. Unknown10 January 2016 at 23:30

    One of my goals for 2016 is to attempt color work in my knitting. I greatly appreciate all the great instructional videos online for reference when attempting any new craft goal! My ravelry ID: cindycrafts.

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  29. Debra11 January 2016 at 07:26

    My resolution is to finish the many UFO's lying around my home. Too many to mention. Finishing has not my strong point in the past. Love the Knit Blockers. Hope I win.

    Thanks for the giveaway.
    deblyn153 on RAV

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  30. Geraldine11 January 2016 at 14:45

    Do MORE knitting and whittle down my stash!! Thanks for offering this giveaway! gerscott at yahoo dot com

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  31. Carmen N14 January 2016 at 18:25

    Thanks for the tutorials - I haven't tried some of them. I'm hoping to conquer brioche knitting and perhaps try Solomon's knot. (asimplehomestd on Ravelry)

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  32. Sheila15 January 2016 at 10:18

    I don't really do resolutions, but I am hoping to knit out of my lovely stash of yarns and not spend money on more yarn.

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  33. FO15 January 2016 at 11:42

    I'm not one to make New Year's resolutions, but I will try to work through my stash before I buy more yarn, learn new techniques and expand my knitting / crocheting horizon, which so far consists of only making scarves, hats, mittens and dishcloths :).

    Ravelry ID: ingerasata

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  34. Hilary H15 January 2016 at 20:35

    I'm not a big resolution maker, but I did say that I wanted to try my hand at some color work knitting...I've done the bare minimum so far, and I need to jump that hurdle in 2016

    Email- hillyknits@gmail.com

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  35. Anonymous16 January 2016 at 01:17

    My resolution is to attempt lace in 2016! I have started.....now like most of my "resolutions", the goal is to end the year with less than 12 lace UFOs !!!!! My ravelry user name is : griffk

    Email: griffk1964@yahoo.com

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  36. Unknown17 January 2016 at 10:31

    My resolution is to start my own blog with all the beautiful patterns I find and knit. I'm also going to try and write my own pattern this year.
    Ravelry ID: thelovelyfox

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  37. Anonymous17 January 2016 at 10:50

    My resolution is to complete more projects than I did last year and to better document my progress as my skills grow. Ravelry ID: meeshaknits

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  38. Cat17 January 2016 at 10:54

    My crafty resolution is to start sewing more and to finish my first sweater!

    ravelry ID: catto

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  39. Andria17 January 2016 at 11:15

    To start my Christmas knitting earlier to not be under so much pressure.
    Ravelry ID: Adia

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  40. NP17 January 2016 at 11:23

    My resolution is to publish more patterns this year than in 2015. Ravelry: Nailya Plaskey Designs

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  41. Unknown17 January 2016 at 11:43

    My resoution is to do socks with the magic loop method. Start a lace shawl and get a full set of interchangable needs. I think thats doable😊

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  42. Unknown17 January 2016 at 11:49

    My resoution is to do socks with the magic loop method. Start a lace shawl and get a full set of interchangable needs. I think thats doable😊

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  43. Little Laura17 January 2016 at 11:57

    My crafty resolution is to master continental knitting and finally get a hang of crochet.

    Rav id: caughtbythebees

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  44. TSwiss17 January 2016 at 12:43

    My resolution is to be more adventurous in my knitting and to take on projects that challenge me.
    Rav id: taylorsuir

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  45. Pamela Oliver17 January 2016 at 14:59

    Mine is to work through my stash; I could open a store !!
    Ravelry: pamelapo

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  46. Unknown17 January 2016 at 15:08

    Ravelry: Synderai
    I plan to venture out of my crafty safety zone by knitting new designs and some shawls.

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  47. Mrs. B.17 January 2016 at 16:08

    I plan to always have a knitting project going on. Rav ID : amyburl

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  48. Anonymous17 January 2016 at 17:43

    Learn to knit continental!
    culabrat on ravelry

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  49. Anonymous18 January 2016 at 15:44

    Tunisian crochet now that I have the Knitter's Pride interchangeable hooks, which are lovely.
    I also would like to knit a shawl so the blockers would be very helpful.
    Lisist on rav

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  50. ForMomCrochet19 January 2016 at 05:02

    My crafty resolution for 2016 is to complete at least two sweaters along with all of the other things I normally knit in a year...shawls, socks and toys. My new Knitter's Pride Royale's will help greatly with this! (as would the blockers). ForMomCrochet on Rav

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  51. Unknown19 January 2016 at 07:26

    I knit several sweaters for Christmas for my niece and nephews and they were so cute!!!! My kids, however, did not get sweaters 😕 So this year I would love my children and my husband sweaters 💕💕💕 I have yarn and patterns ready to go! Rav ID whitsknits

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  52. Emily19 January 2016 at 07:27

    Taking more time to knit for me and my family. Deadlines for gifts last year put so much stress on me! I just want to take it easy.
    Rav ID: RoseAndDahlia

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  53. Unknown19 January 2016 at 07:36

    My crafty resolution is to start making socks , I just got all my supplies, now I gotta work up the nerve lol

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    1. Unknown19 January 2016 at 07:37

      evilmiss@hotmail.com ... sorry forgot to add my email

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  54. Doula Mommy19 January 2016 at 07:42

    I want to finish up my basket of wips and design a Lacey cardigan!
    ~Jessica, MonkeyButtBabies on Ravelry

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  55. Anonymous19 January 2016 at 07:53

    Make at least 6 FOs :) (alissatherealness on Ravelry)

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  56. dlc41619 January 2016 at 08:11

    Knit everyday. Finish more projects. knitterdlc on Ravelry. dlc416@yahoo.com

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  57. Unknown19 January 2016 at 08:19

    I want to keep upping my skills and learning more and different techniques! Rav ID is norcalnaptime

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  58. glongley19 January 2016 at 08:19

    My dream is to make myself a sweater, and more socks for family. I'm glongley on Ravelry

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  59. Anonymous19 January 2016 at 08:57

    I just graduated from nursing school Yahoooo, and my new year resolution is to finish all my WIP projects (2 jackets, 2 sweaters, a blanket). I like to learn new techniques and tricks to improve designs and make a finished projects more flattering for my body, so this year I d like to learn how to knit vertical tucks and use it in at least 1 new pattern. LenaRN on ravelry.

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  60. Mopo19 January 2016 at 09:15

    Socks...socks...i need to learn to knit socks this year. My ravID:Mop0

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  61. Sofia19 January 2016 at 09:25

    In 2016 I want to turn my UFOs into FOs and I will try to knit my first lace shawl :) RavID: ladymerewen

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  62. SR Lawrence19 January 2016 at 09:38

    I have many WIPs that I want to get finished, along with the current projects that I've started this year. My goal is to have them all done and to be able to do a few just for myself!
    Ravelry: tworiversdesigns

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  63. Stacy19 January 2016 at 09:46

    Learning how to knit socks is my goal this year

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  64. Red19 January 2016 at 12:26

    My crafty resolution for this year is to actually finish an afghan. I get so excited to start them but never finish them.

    Ravelry: lilshutterbug

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  65. Sónia Valente19 January 2016 at 15:10

    This year I'm trying to knit more accessories, especially shawls (sweaters are my first love). These blockers would be very helpful.
    soniamv on ravelry

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  66. Dana Rae19 January 2016 at 15:34

    My crafty goal is to knit socks...I've always resisted them for various reasons, mainly not wanting to wear something on my feet I've spent so much time on, but I have vowed to get over it and make 6 pairs of socks this year. I like a goal like that, I did the 12 sweaters in 12 months 2015, and it was very motivating! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  67. Linsey19 January 2016 at 17:00

    Making my 2 little goober sweaters, learning to knit toe-up socks, and shawls, lots of shawls. I'm tired of just looking at all the pretty shawls, time to make them. Lindenheart on ravelry

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  68. Annette19 January 2016 at 23:45

    Mine is to knit more sweaters, I've named 2016 "The Year of the Sweater." yarnaddict on Ravelry

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  69. Mrs. B.20 January 2016 at 02:31

    Finish the poncho! Amyburl on rav

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  70. Angie20 January 2016 at 07:37

    This year I plan to do more knitting for others.
    Ravelry: dancinglawn

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  71. Angie20 January 2016 at 07:37

    This year I plan to do more knitting for others.
    Ravelry: dancinglawn

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  72. Anonymous20 January 2016 at 07:38

    Finishing my first knit cardigan
    Revelry id mirrordust6232

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  73. Unknown20 January 2016 at 07:51

    I hope to knit my first pair of socks.

    Email: kshav6@Gmail.com

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  74. -20 January 2016 at 07:53

    This year I plan to knit 2 sweaters and a pair of socks. My hope is to get through at least 5 projects by mid-year. Hectic schedule not withstanding. :-D

    RavID: JustAGirlinMA

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  75. Anonymous20 January 2016 at 07:56

    Crafting goals for 2016 are: Knit from stash!! Sew/knit something each month to prepare for fiber festivals and/or holiday bazaars later in the year. Save to buy an electric spinner. Knit/sew for charity more.

    RavID: elasater

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  76. Esa20 January 2016 at 07:59

    My resolution? To keep my knit and crochet odds n ends organized. And to start on Christmas things SOONER! Lol
    Esa on Rav

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  77. Unknown20 January 2016 at 08:00

    I'm going to finish what I've started. No more procrastinating. spikesmommy on Ravelry.

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  78. Jennifer20 January 2016 at 08:24

    I'm going to finish my projects. I'm going to take on more challenging patterns.

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  79. Barbara20 January 2016 at 08:34

    I want to learn to knit socks! Rav Id= SterlingWinterset

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  80. Unknown20 January 2016 at 08:36

    I would love to go through all of my wips and actually complete them. Some of them are almost 10 years old! I am so ashamed...

    Rav account is dragonflyknits or email is sabrah1033@gmail.com

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  81. Unknown20 January 2016 at 08:37

    I would love to go through all of my wips and actually complete them. Some of them are almost 10 years old! I am so ashamed...

    Rav account is dragonflyknits or email is sabrah1033@gmail.com

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  82. Unknown20 January 2016 at 08:39

    I'm going to knit more dresses for the little girl I watch. I made the first one from linen using your needles and it is beautiful!!

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  83. Anonymous20 January 2016 at 08:40

    I resolve to catch up with blocking numerous projects from last year and then block as soon as I finish knitting. MaidMarrion on Ravelry.

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  84. chevyrell20 January 2016 at 08:53

    These are AMAZING!!!! Rav: Chevyrell

    I need to knit more socks for me! Project sock drawer=)

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  85. Anonymous20 January 2016 at 09:02

    This year I have made a promise to complete all, some, okay maybe just most of the projects in my two UFO totes.(Un-Finished Objects) Including at least a half dozen shawls.

    These blockers would be a fantastic win and I could surely put them to good use.

    I-hook on Raverly

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  86. Barbi20 January 2016 at 09:05

    Keep my yarn organized so that I don't buy unnecessary yarn (NOT that ANY yarn is unnecessary ...) barbi.gardiner@gmail.com

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  87. lauram20 January 2016 at 09:45

    My goal this year is to finish some of the many projects I have started. And since the majority of them just need blocking, this would be a great prize. k9friend23@gmail.com

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  88. Anonymous20 January 2016 at 09:53

    My resolution is to finish more projects! I have this horrible habit of finishing 80% of a project and then moving on to another one.

    I'm vernalequinox on Ravelry.

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  89. Anonymous20 January 2016 at 10:04

    I'm finally going to conquer knitting socks! Ravelry ID: Jenmac274

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  90. Jaguarrior20 January 2016 at 10:11

    My goal this year is to use up most of my older stashed yarns before starting projects with newer ones.
    At the very least I'm aiming for a 50/50 mix in my projects. Ravelry ID: jaguarrior

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  91. wes_ben20 January 2016 at 10:21

    to knit more stuff for myself :) rav id is wesben

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  92. wes_ben20 January 2016 at 10:21

    to knit more stuff for myself :) rav id is wesben

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  93. fishgirl18220 January 2016 at 10:30

    Knit from stash. I have so much yarn. Also to finally knit myself a sweater.

    Rav ID fishgirl182

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  94. EvilSquirrel20 January 2016 at 11:13

    I'm trying to learn how to do colour work and working on stash downing!! I'm evilsquirrel on rav

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  95. Kel20 January 2016 at 11:22

    I would love to try these knit blockers

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  96. Jill M Kalmar20 January 2016 at 11:58

    2016 brings more artist flair and larger projects to my needles. Rav ID jmkalmar

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  97. webpixie20 January 2016 at 13:38

    plan on using 2016 to work on rebranding my shop/web presnese for my artistic creations and finally using the awesome/amusing knit.sexy domain i grabbed. RavID webpixies

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  98. Knittingdancer on Ravelry20 January 2016 at 13:54

    To finish my wips in 2016

    knittingdancer on Ravelry

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  99. JudyAnn20 January 2016 at 15:24

    For 2016, knit from my queue, using yarn from my stash! Some of those shawls have been in my queue for more than 5 years!

    JudyAnn

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  100. Anonymous20 January 2016 at 15:47

    Less sleeping, more knitting !
    TricotNathy on Ravelry ;)

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  101. sparky13620 January 2016 at 15:59

    I plan to finish all my wips and use up my stash.
    sparky136 on Ravelry

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  102. Anonymous20 January 2016 at 17:32

    Learn some more complex knitting skills, I'm just a beginner.
    Ravelry id craftyNanny6

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  103. velveteena20 January 2016 at 19:14

    I have set a goal to finish at least 4 pair of socks, and a shawl I am a new knitter Ravelry id is Velveteena

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  104. Janice Urffer1 February 2016 at 06:23

    Have a few wips to finish planning on making more things for my own wardrobe

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