Comments on: My Knitting Life List: 2007

By: Israel

Israel — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:52:43 +0000

Hi guys. Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth.
I am from Cape and also am speaking English, give please true I wrote the following sentence: “Marriott finished on according the horror himself, he died to capitalize the challenge of causing a single r&b progress to the scenes of a red positive increasing killer.”
Thank you very much :-D. Israel.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:28:38 +0000

I don’t have anywhere near as much stash as you, but I have more than I’d like. So much of it is stuff I bought when I first started knitting – single balls in a particular yarn or several balls, but all different colours so none of it is really for a single project. I’ve been trying to be realistic about the trade/sell stuff and not hold on to yarn just because it was amongst the first purchases or because I like the colour. I will probably make myself a few hats and scarves out of the small amounts since I could use them – it’s just getting over the scarf hump (I find them boring mostly).
Now if I could luck out with a trade for something cool like that bag!

By: kelp!

kelp! — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:42:02 +0000

What a great knitting list! I for one would love to see you knit Brocade – it’s a stunner (well, without the turtleneck).
I’ve been sort-of on a yarn diet since MDSW, but I’ve been quite lenient. I’ve managed to mostly avoid my weaknesses (sweater-amounts of yarn), and I’m definitely not buying as much as I used to. However, I don’t see my stash shrinking to the degree that I had hoped – I have dreams of knitting through my sock yarn stash, but that’s not happening anytime soon!
I also saw a shift in spending after the yarn diet – let’s just say that the fabric stash has been quite enhanced over the past 6 months!

By: Jana

Jana — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:24:03 +0000

many of us can relate to your stash problem. and now that as of this year I’m in the knitting business (hand dyed yarn) it’s too easy for me to justify letting my stash grow.
here’s the rules I’m trying to follow:
1) do not buy yarn unless you plan to use it WITHIN 6 MONTHS
2) always have a specific pattern and project PLANNED for any yarn you buy. don’t just buy generically for “a sweater” some day.
3) keep reminding yourself that when you need it and are ready for it, THEN you can buy it. it will still be there!! or something better will be there then
4) if you are not going to use yarn in your stash GET IT OUT OF THE HOUSE! give it away if you have to.
5) if you have to keep buying new storage containers for your yarn, then you are going in the wrong direction!
6) corollary to #5 do not buy any yarn that cannot fit inside your current yarn containers!
Oh and all the above apply to needles too! And knitting bags!
good luck! Jana

By: lomester

lomester — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:53:00 +0000

What a great idea – I need to write down my resolutions, knitting and otherwise, and make them public!

By: stacey

stacey — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:17:23 +0000

A great list to re-visit every year…..
I have some stash that I’d like to get rid of, and some stuff I’m looking for. I’ll see what you have!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:33:20 +0000

Nice reflection. You’re making me want to think about my goals for next year.
Isn’t it amazing that a year ago we didn’t even imagine something that would help us catalog our stash?

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:12:14 +0000

I was just thinking that 2008 will be the year to make a dent in the stash. It’s not enormous, but we have a very small house and it’s overwhelming me a bit.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:22:11 +0000

Stash busting tips, pull out some yarn that you haven’t played with in a while and get reaquainted with it. Knit a swatch or a hat and play with it.
As you make your hat or swatch, think of other things this yarn would like to be.
My projects usually start with yarn fondling and then I find a pattern to suit it. After making a hat.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:57:35 +0000

I’m impressed with your list and even being able to accomplish part of it.
My stash makes me feel bloated. LOL! I had a thought to NOT buy yarn until April and I’m going to put a lot up on Ravelry to trade/sell.