Favorites for 2004

Thanks to Spinnity for posing this question from The Boogie Knits on the Santa Clara Knitting Meetup Message Board.

What are your favorites?
Favorite needles for 2004:
Favorite online shop for 2004:
Favorite yarn for 2004:
Favorite finished object and/or KAL for 2004:
Favorite new technique for 2004:

• Favorite needles for 2004:
  Addi Turbos. The speediest needles around with the nicest cords. I tried out ATs for the 2 socks on 2 circulars technique, and they've been my favorite ever since.



• Favorite online shop for 2004:
  Hands down, Elann. I started out shopping on eBay, but as they say, once burned forever shy (or something like that). Elann has beautiful new yarn at great prices.



• Favorite yarn for 2004:
  Hmmmm... the DB Cashmerino was quite wonderful, but I can't say it's my favorite since I still haven't been willing to shell out enough $$ to buy enough for a sweater. Instead it's got to be Schoeller Stahl Morea which I purchased from my favorite online shop, Elann. Wool with magical microfiber. Soft with a beautiful drape, wonderful to knit with.



• Favorite finished object and/or KAL for 2004:
  Although I really like most of the socks that I made as well as the Diamond Pullover, my absolute favorite FO has got to be Zig Zag. I'm amazed at how this sweater turned out--the Schoeller Stahl Morea was the perfect yarn for it, and inspite of the challenges I think it is one of the best pieces I've ever made (if I do say myself!).



• Favorite new technique for 2004:
  Entrelac & felting are high on the list, but my favorite technique for 2004 is knitting small circumferences with 2 circulars. Related to that is 2 socks on 2 circulars, a technique that has saved me from second sock syndrome on many occasions.

Other favorites: Tubular cast off, Blogs, KIP, SnB, and of course all of my knitting friends.