Tip Tuesday: How to Plan Your 2025 Knits
Let’s make 2025 your most creative knitting year yet! A little planning can make all the difference between finishing your projects and having them linger in the WIP pile. Here’s how to set yourself up for success and a yarn-filled year ahead.
Reflect & Choose Favorites
Start by looking back at your 2024 projects. Which ones brought you joy? What did you learn about your stitching habits or style? Use these insights as inspiration for what to cast on next.
Map Out Your Year
Think about what’s on your 2025 calendar. Are you making holiday or birthday gifts? Planning travel knitting? Welcoming a new baby into the family? Estimate how long each project will take—then double it, because knitting always takes a little longer than we think!
Group patterns by how long they’ll take—quick knits for busy times and bigger projects for quieter months. Consider planning a longer project for winter and saving portable ones for summer vacations. This doesn’t have to be exact, but it’ll give you a good timeline to follow.
Prep Your Projects
If you already have yarn picked for a pattern, pair them up! Print out the pattern, match it with your yarn, and store them together in a clear bag. You’ll thank yourself later when everything is ready to grab and go.
Organize your patterns, too! Add your Quince&Co patterns to your Ravelry library for easy access, or create a “Quince Pattern” label in Gmail to find your downloads without searching.
Break It Down by Techniques
Does your wishlist include a skill you’ve never tried? Break your list into projects based on techniques to build confidence and learn as you go. Need help? Let us know in the comments, and we might feature a Tip Tuesday tutorial for it!
Keep Your Tools Handy
Your tools can make or break a project. Interchangeable needle sets are a lifesaver, ensuring you always have the size you need.
Get Organized
Jot down the yardage and yarn weights for your wishlist projects. This makes shopping easier and ensures you’re prepared when it’s time to cast on. Consider using kits or bundles that include the exact yarn you need.
Celebrate Your Wins
Whether you finish one project or ten, take time to celebrate! Knitting isn’t a race—it’s about creativity, joy, and the love of making. Here’s to a 2025 full of stitches, bind offs, and many yarn-filled days to come!
