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>> I might make sure to add some of these next year. I have a few this time around, some in the form of making a plan for the long term goals, but more might be nice, especially fun ones.<<

Short and fun goals help.

>> I might also pick out a few one-time goals to put in specific months, so that I can spread them out some but still have a quick and easy goal later in the year if I need one.<<

I tried monthly goals, but I had a hard time coming up with ones I wanted to do, and the situation wasn't ideal. I may try again in the future. At least I know it's an option in case I see a project that size.

>>Thanks for the links to the yoga videos, those will be really helpful!<<

Yay!

>>Oh, that's a great idea! Thanks for the links on how to perform those tests. I've never done them before, so instructions are helpful.<<

I remembered the basics, but looking up details is helpful.

>>My only problem is that I have mostly full balls of yarn, not leftovers, so the stashbusters are usually a little small for my needs.<<

Well, one option is colorblocking. Make an afghan of squares and/or rectangles stuck together. Either blocks or wide stripes can work. Just think about how much yarn the pattern uses, then pick that several balls that go together. Or you can take any simple pattern and knit or crochet until you run out of the first ball, then switch to the next color ball. You can make a gradient if you have several shades of the same color, lighter to darker.

https://www.sewrella.com/hand-dyed-crochet-color-block-blanket-free-pattern/

https://www.allfreecrochet.com/Crochet-Afghan-Patterns/Color-Block-Afghan

https://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Bags/Color-Block-Bag-Crochet-Pattern

https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-color-block-top-tutorial/

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knit-Scarves/Garter-Stitch-Color-Block-Scarf

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Baby-Sweater/Color-Block-Hoodie-from-Red-Heart-Baby-eBook

https://intheloopknitting.com/color-blocked-sweater-knitting-patterns.php

Figure out how much yarn you need:

https://thecrochetcrowd.com/how-many-yards-in-average-projects/

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knitting-Tutorials/How-Much-Yarn-Do-I-Need-Knitting

Crochet blankets 13-18 balls, sweaters 4-11, shawls 3-5, socks 1-2 balls per pair, scarves 1-2 balls
https://www.allfreecrochet.com/Tips-for-Crochet/How-Much-Yarn-Do-I-Need

This page has a link to a yarn calculator, but says 4-9 balls for a knit blanket. Most hats take 1 ball and scarves 1-3 balls.
https://weareknitters.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003216493-How-many-balls-of-yarn-do-I-need-to-make-a-blanket-

https://weareknitters.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/208057975-How-many-balls-of-yarn-do-I-need-to-make-a-scarf-or-hat-

There are also lots of patterns for one ball or skein of yarn.

https://desertblossomcrafts.com/one-skein-crochet-patterns/

https://lovelifeyarn.com/one-skein-crochet-patterns/

https://www.handylittleme.com/one-skein-knitting-patterns/

https://lovelifeyarn.com/one-skein-knitting-patterns/

https://marlybird.com/one-ball-projects/

You can search patterns by how much yarn they use. If you still have the wrapper, it usually lists the length of yarn, but some are sold by weight instead which is really not helpful for matching yarn to patterns.

Use the side menu for up to 2100+ yards.
https://www.crochetpatternsgalore.com/yardage-0-150-yards.html

100-600 yards
https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knitting-Collections/Knitting-Patterns-by-Yardage

The filter function lets you choose different amounts here.
https://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/up-to-150

Use the side menu to find patterns up to 2100+ yards.
https://www.knittingpatternsgalore.com/yardage-0-150-yards.html

>>I don't have a specific "fill in the blank" goal, but I also don't usually add goals throughout the year<<

I only tend to add goals during January. After that, it usually goes in the catchall.

>>Those are both good ideas. As soon as I have any spoons and time, I'll get started on those.<<

Okay, great.

>> Also the sample page, if it has entries currently on it.<<

Yeah, check that to see if its entries have been reviewed or uploaded yet. I think we were partway through a batch last time.

>>I enjoy your weekly reviews; it's cool to see other people's progrgess, and nice to have a place to share my own.<<

Yay!

>> I'm currently toying with the idea of making a chart or something to track goals more explicitly, but nothing concrete yet. I will definitely be doing the monthly reviews though.<<

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