This has been one of my goals for about two years now. Not all of it--I don't really want to get rid of much, but I do want to actually start using my yarn that I have tons of and start making the projects I've been mulling over for a long time now.
So recently I picked up a half-finished sweater I started knitting two years ago and didn't finish because I got pregnant and realized it would be a while before I could wear it anyway. The second sleeve is half finished, then I just need to sew up the seams and knit the collar. Slowly but surely I am chipping away at this one.
I'll have a decent amount of yarn leftover from it, however, so I'm planning to make a few toddler hats out of what's left. I found a cute, warm pattern and I'm super excited to get started. I'll make one for my daughter, and at least two for some friends.
My husband just mentioned last night that he couldn't find the hand warmers I knitted for him years ago. If he still can't find them, I'll knit more. It's a super quick project and should only take a few hours, but it will use about half a ball of yarn so hopefully I can use up an old one that way.
Later on: I have yarn that's been earmarked for more socks for myself, and I really should spend an hour and make another catnip cat toy for my little guy. He's been getting really antsy whenever I sit down to knit because he wants one. :)
If I manage to find the time, I also have a cross-stitch kit for a stocking that I've been meaning to make for my brother for years (even worse, it's a hand-me-down project from my mom, who decided she couldn't finish it!) that will take some time, but I really should work on it.
It's a good thing winters are long, cold, and perfectly suited to craft projects around here.