1 Knit myself something how about a chunky basket weave cardigan? So when people say ‘Did you make that?” I can say, “YES!!!”
2 Remember that Macramé book I bought for 50p as a student …. Buy some cord and learn how to do it!!
3 Get a great comment from a client happy with a commission or editor with a project.
4 Learn to crochet (Properly!!! no cheating … holding it wrong tut tut!!!)
5 Add… Add… Add ….to technical folder. Knowledge is power J
6 A quirky photo shoot (for a dog coat? … Or something weird! )
7 Charity or/ donation project remember to always give back
8 Travel. Visit new places. It’s something that never fails to inspire me. It’s a big world out there.
9 Go to galleries… any gallery… any art … anywhere…..
10 Draw…. Conceptual…for design … for pleasure… GET THE WATERCOLOURS OUT!
11 Collect colours all hues and shades are different.
12 Sewing … have a go! Make a skirt could be handy for lining.
13 Do a really nice sample of beading in knitwear.
14 Photograph some real street style!!! That’s right ask a complete stranger if you can take a photo of what they are wearing. The ultimate compliment!!!
15 Archive knitting stuff seen in the media, in the telly, old kids shows.Knitting in the news. Are people’s attitudes changing?
16 Interviews with knitting pals, people in the industry why do they enjoy knitting?
17 FASHION !!! Trends, new collections and inspiring knits.
18 Record yarns I like to work with … oooo fuzzy!!!…Shiny!!
19 Quotes I find funny or inspiring
20 Design an outfit line up based on a novel.
21 Upload good drawing and knitting music BEATS!!!
22 Complie company profiles who’s caught my eye … info… ethos … history
23 Maintain invoice log. More £££ than the year before!
24 Fix knitting machine … get back into action … he’s poorly at the moment!
25 Put your feet up once in awhile. Oooo ! Grazia with a cuppa ….