It’s possibly a little early to start looking back at the past year’s knitting achievements, but as I know there won’t be any more FOs until 2009, I can at least start looking back at My Year of Lace.
1. Baltic Blossoms Shawl, 2. Birch Leaf Socks, 3. Beth, 4. Swallowtail Shawl, 5. Peacock Feathers Shawl, 6. Large Rectangle in Leaf and Trellis pattern, 7. Mystery Shawl – Clue 2, 8. Clover Cuff, 9. Wild Strawberry, 10. Matilda Shawl detail, 11. Ene’s Scarf, 12. Leaf Lace Scarf, 13. Ingrid, 14. Pablo, 15. Ivy Socks
I would have liked to have knitted more, of course. 
I think I’ve found the solution to getting as many shawls done as possible, though: make them 4ply triangular nuppy things and they take 4 days each. 
I wonder how long it would be until I got just a bit bored of knitting them, though..!
I also wish I had finished the Mystery Shawl. That is back on hiatus as it did prove impossible to concentrate on it when there are so many other things that need doing. Mainly cakes. 
But I’m still hopeful that it won’t end up being frogged and forgotten about.
On the positive side, I am happy that I managed to knit one pattern from Victorian Lace Today
My favourite projects this year were Ene’s Scarf (because the yarn is divine and it’s keeping me toasty warm this winter), Swallowtail (because I lost my nupp virginity and it wasn’t nearly as painful as I thought it would be) and probably the Leaf Lace Scarf (because it’s just my favourite pattern).
I already have a lacy project lined up for the New Year, which I’ll write about after the final mince pie is eaten and the turkey leftovers have all gone. 
What a beautiful collection of lace projects Kate. I need to have a go at some lace next year. You’ll have to recommend something ‘simple’ for me to start off with! Your Christmas tree countdown is cute – I’ve added it to my blog now too!
Such beautiful lace Kate… I need to loose my nupp virginity!
That’s a lovely collection of lace – what’s for 2009? Colourwork?
It’s a really nice collection of FOs!
Gorgeous lace ! My top favourite has to be the Baltic Blossoms Shawl. If you can produce such beautiful, intricate lace knitting, looking after a young family, nothing will stop you! I look forward to seeing what 2009 brings to your needles!
What a stunning collection Kate, just beautiful
Wow, you really did go through with your year of lace! Beautiful pictures all, it was a resounding success. That’s a lot of knitting for lace. All that concentrating makes it go much more slowly than regular knitting, though I like the idea of 4 ply nuppy thingies…
Oh what a lovely selection of items. I don’t know if I’ll tire of the triangular shawls any time soon. So very satisfying. Lovely, lovely work!
… Ooooooooooo. It’s all so PRETTY.