I might end up using them before long as I have declared, for myself, that the coming year is:

First up: The Hairst Yoke Cardigan. It was originally started in 2016 but my gauge was off so I restarted in July 2017. One sleeve (my new gauge swatch) is done. I bought the main color, a lovely cobalt blue (#18) at Jamieson & Smith in Lerwick, Shetland, in September 2015.
I haven't decided on the colors for the yoke yet. I have a great range of Shetland wool in my stash to choose from, thanks to what I had and the generosity of some friends (P, M, J and P - thanks ladies). I'm open to suggestions. After taking the fair isle workshop with Janine Bajus last spring, I think I must swatch to see what colors go well together. It's not enough to put them side-by-side in the balls. You have to see how the colors interact with each other. Speed swatching is your friend!
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