There's some big time de-stashing going on around here! I went through my yarn bins a couple weeks ago and pulled out a lot of leftover yarn and full skeins that I've had for a while and didn't think I would use. There was a big bag full when I was done. Instead of letting it sit and later putting it back in the stash (like I did a few months ago), I took it to my stitch group meeting and gave it away. Everyone seemed excited to get new-to-them yarns and it felt so good to lighten my load. It was like taking things off my to-do list. No longer are those yarns sitting in bins causing me to try to figure out good uses for them. Now, I have a lot less yarn and only yarn I really love.
I've been doing quite a bit of yarn de-stashing over this past year by using it for projects. I just finished up another one last week. I had a skein of Wool Ease Thick and Quick left over from a scarf I made for my daughter a couple of years ago. One skein is all I needed to make a matching hat. I found a pattern on Ravelry that went well with the scarf. It's a pay pattern but lots of Ravelers have put such detailed notes that I didn't even need to buy it. I felt kind of bad but it was super easy and the directions were right there. So, I used notes from several and made one. It was easy and quick.
I sent off to my daughter last week and she loves it. I knew she'd like it a little slouchy and it turned out to be just the right amount of slouch. When she received it, it just happened to be cold enough to wear it that day. She got lots of compliments. That makes me really happy.
Have you been doing any de-stashing lately? What have you made? Or...have you done some drastic de-stashing like I have and gotten rid of lots of yarn all at once?
I've been making some headbands for my granddaughter and her friend and a couple of toboggans. I love this pattern. I would love to try it. You do good work!
ReplyDeleteNo crating here, too busy with photography! lol But, I like your work!
ReplyDeleteI liked your hat you made. I have been busy with making hand embroidery tea towels. I just finished two that will go to a graduating nurse from nursing school. Next two wedding presents to be done. I enjoy what other people do and wish I had the time to try everything I like. I have enjoyed catching up with you. Prayers from your Missouri Friend Shirley
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful and kind of you to share your yarns like that, better for them to go and be used if they are not going to be used by you! xx
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I did that last year, giving bags of yarn away and trying to use more of what I had before I bought any. I still have lots of yarn, but a lot less so that helps. Love the hat.
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Beautiful hat love the stunning colour. I am working on a couple of infinity scarves.
ReplyDeleteI have a controlled stash right now...I need to get some finished objects across the finish line! This had is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great hat! I bet your daughter looks smashing in it. I need to brace up and tackle my giant stash, too. There is a lot of yarn in there that I most likely will never use. Maybe.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great feeling when you bust some stash I'm buying no more yarn until I have busted some of the stash that's lying all over my house in fact you can find some in every room! Love the hat. :)
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