As far as knitting from the stash, I did pretty well last year- the yarn purchases were under control. Although costs were down, the production goals weren't met. I finished 3/12 sweaters, 5/12 socks, and 10/12 gifts.
This year we'll try it again- 12 sweaters, 12 socks, and 12 gifts in 12 months. Hopefully I'll at least beat last year's output.
That is still a really good accomplishment! That is 18 items in 12 months!