2009 was a knitting-lite, event-heavy year for me.
First, the knitting. I made mostly small projects this year: socks, scarves and small shawls, quite a few of which were gifts. It was fun looking over them, and thinking about what I’d like to make more of next year.
This is what they are (links go to Ravelry project pages): 1. Dark Ice Cowl, 2. Vintage Floral Tea Cosy, 3. Druidess Beret, 4. Laminaria, 5. Om Shanti Bed Socks, 6. Hemlock Ring Blanket, 7. Anemoi Mittens, 8. Over the Garden Wall Socks, 9. Hedera Socks, 10. Kate’s Ishbel, 11. Cath’s Ishbel, 12. Another Laminaria, 13. Wedding Shrug, 14. Tess, 15. Ruby’s Layette, 16. Haven
And the events?
Well, on the family and friend front, we visited relatives in Germany, and had family and friends come and stay with us. Our dear friends Kersti and James got married, and baby Ruby was born in November.
I ran my first 5k in May, and Alice and I ran our first 10k in September.
My year was punctuated by the month-long intensive yoga training course into which I immersed myself in August. It was the first time I have been away from my family since, well, since I have had a family. The yoga training has changed me. I am now calmer, more detached in stressful situations, and quicker to bounce back from things that might have affected me more deeply in the past. All of which is another way of saying that I am more happy, more often. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to make this change, especially to Steve and my boys for so happily sending me off and fending for themselves in those weeks!
The second half of the year marked changes for several members of my family. In September, my boys both started new schools and I started a new job, as well as starting to teach a yoga class. Life felt very hectic for a while as we all adjusted to our new environments. My new job has taken up much of my time and energy over the last few months. Next year, I hope to regain a better balance: to have more time to spend with friends and family, and more time and energy for myself.
Whatever you are hoping for in 2010, I wish you all the best, and hope that it comes to pass. Happy New Year!
1. Our holiday in Amalfi, 2. Running my first Race for Life, 3. Visiting family in Germany, 4. Cousins sharing afternoon tea, 5. My boys performing together for the last time at their old school, 6. A wonderful week with Anthea and her daughters, 7. Training as a yoga teacher, 8. Alice and me running our first 10k race, 9. Kersti and James’s wedding, 10. Baby Ruby is born

rich, creative, professional, and amazing!
i like everything shown in your blog, what a treat before New Year’s Day!
keep inspiring!
Happy new year!
Happy 2010 Anna!
oh gosh I love your mosaic and especially the wedding shrug, it looks so sophisticated!
happy new year!
corrie;)
Have a wonderful and calm 2010! I love the tea cosy as the best knit of yours for 2009.
happy new year!
Such a big year for you and your family! I’m glad I was able to share in it in a very small way through your blog, it’s been a true pleasure! Hope 2010 brings you only good things!
Happy new year Anna! I found you via google, hope you don’t mind me stalking you now…..love all your makes this year, congratulations on becoming a yoga teacher. I did yoga for about 4 years, I hurt my back so took time off but never went back….maybe 2010 I’ll start again
What a year you have had – I’d be happy to achieve all that lot in a decade! Happy new year – here’s to a balanced 2010!
Happy New Year, Anna! I think you had a lovely 2009 and can’t wait to see what 2010 has in store for you. Congratulations on everything you achieved in 2009 – knitting and otherwise!
Love all the knitting you did, I’m keeping mine small this year I think, already started on gifts! Happy New Year to you:)
i have so enjoyed your blog this year Anna. Getting to know you has been such fun. Thank you for sharing yourself, your world and your knitting with us!
Happy New Year, Anna.
You have had quite a year Anna
The knitting is just one part of a very full life. I’m really pleased to have had a window into your world over the last couple years – I have enjoyed your writing and experiences and knitting so much – and I’m so happy for you to read that your teacher training has carried over in such positive ways. I look forward to more in the coming year – wishing you all the best!!
Happy new year to you and your loved ones Anna!
what an amazing year it has been, thanks for sharing it with us.
i am looking forward to spending this year reading about you
much love! and all the best for the new decade
asiye