Welcome to my 2019 crafty goals! For the last two years, I kept track of all my crafty goals as I thought it would be fun to see what progress I would make with each goal. You can check out my 2018 results and 2017 results here. The most surprising part was seeing how much yarn I used up in one year. I surpassed the amount of yarn I used in 2017. I was amazed at how much yarn I went through!
For this year, I wanted to include some of the same crafty goals as last year, but also include some new crafty goals for 2019. There are certain things I want to work on in order to expand my little crochet business even more. These goals are in no particular order. Without further ado, here are my 2019 crafty goals!
2019 Crafty Goals #1: Make More YouTube Videos
I started my channel last year with the support and encouragement from my husband, Tony. I started making simple beginner crochet tutorials as well as some patterns I’ve created. At one point, I was in a groove making videos and uploading them to YouTube. I kept getting more and more subscribers and it boosted my self-esteem a little bit. However, I became a little discouraged by some comments and haven’t made a video in a few months now.
This year, I want to change that. This year I want to make it a goal to create more content consistently. I know my videos may not be perfect, but if I keep working at it, I know I’ll be able to share my love of crochet more with everyone. I have to try and ignore the comments and do what makes me happy.
You can check out my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/amandacrochets
2019 Crafty Goals #2: Learn How to Sew
Last year I made it a goal to try and learn how to sew. I really want to learn how to make own project bags among other things. However, I didn’t get around to accomplishing this goal last year.
This year will be different as one of my friends has agreed to help me learn how to sew in exchange for crochet lessons. Sounds like a win-win to me!
2019 Crafty Goals #3: Work Through My Yarn Stash
One of my goals for the last few years was to work through my yarn stash. After I finished projects, I had some yarn leftover that I didn’t know what to do with. Some of my yarn has been sitting on my shelf for a while, so I wanted to finally get around to using it.
this is only a fraction of my yarn stash
I want to continue using up my leftover yarn and work from my stash as often as I can. The leftover yarn would be perfect to make different things for charity. It’s about time I show all my yarn some love and turn them into some amazing projects.
2019 Crafty Goals #4: Design More Crochet Patterns
Last year I made it a goal to design 10 of my own patterns. I succeeded with that goal by designing 17 patterns, and had a lot of fun in doing so. I enjoyed coming up with different color combinations and patterns and seeing the end result. Because of my enjoyment, I plan to continue designing more of my own patterns.
For this year, I would like to design at least 15 patterns. There are so many different stitches out there that I would like to incorporate them in different patterns. I can’t wait to see what I come up with!
2019 Crafty Goals #5: Create More and Don’t Worry About What to do with it Afterwards
One of the things I’ve always struggled with was not creating things or working on patterns because I wasn’t sure what to do with it afterwards. A lot of the patterns I currently work on are patterns to restock my Etsy Shop or things I know could sell well at craft fairs. At times, I find myself staying away from making items (even the ones I LOVE) because I feel like it would be a waste to make the item and not know what to do with it afterwards.
This year, I would like to try and break that way of thinking and crochet all the things! If I find a purpose for them later, great! If not, I know I’ll still be able to share my pattern reviews with everyone and learn something new. I, personally, may not need another blanket, but I can always give it to a friend, list it on Etsy, or donate to charity.
2019 Crafty Goals #6: Pattern Reviews
As you know, there are TONS of crochet patterns out there! I have a ton of patterns printed out, saved on Pinterest, and on my Ravelry page. I’m probably never going to get to all of them, especially as more and more patterns are released. However, I think it would be fun to try out different patterns to increase my crochet skills and learn a new stitch. Last year I’ve gotten rid of some pattern I know I’ll never make, so that helped make a tiny dent in my pattern hoarding.
If there are any patterns you recommend that I try, leave me a comment below and let me know.
Those are all of my 2019 crafty goals. Are you setting any 2019 crafty goals for yourself? Leave me a comment below. I’d love to hear from you!
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I think those are awesome goals, I need to do that too and get off the po so to speak a nd start working on my website/blog, I need to stopp being terrified that I dont know what I’m doing and just learn from mistakes. Don’t worry about what other people say or comment, I don’t see them getting out there and trying something really scary! Great Job Girlfriend!!! You keep doing what you are doing and you’ll see you WILL get better at those skills. I’m proud of you , I ‘m still working on the blogging stuff, there is just sooooo much stuff out there it does get overwhelming. I want to try the youtube thing too just not yet!!
Thanks for your support, love, and words of encouragement!!! It’s definitely overwhelming at times, but you just have to keep pushing through. I know you’ll be able to make it too with your blog! I believe in you. I wish you the best of luck!! 😊😊
I like the idea of setting goals for the year for my crochet. I will do a goals list. Thanks for sharing.
Setting goals always seems to help me. Good luck with your goals this year! Thanks for reading!
I love the idea of crafty goals.