tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post3363170488300264348..comments2023-12-25T22:55:37.680-05:00Comments on Knitting | Work in Progress: Stashbusting? 3 Reasons to Buy More YarnUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-25825750056826484662015-08-11T07:13:32.099-04:002015-08-11T07:13:32.099-04:00I just found this blog comment… via one of those e...I just found this blog comment… via one of those early morning meanderings on the computer which begin in one spot and wind up in another. But these comments on stash reduction really strike a chord with me. I know I must deal with my little yarn problem… it's truly out of hand… but I keep banging my head against a wall because of my vow to go cold turkey and not buy any more yarn. <br /><br /> I've also found I don't have quite what I need for projects since I usually buy a variety of yarn, not all the same weight and brand, so the usual scrappy stash busting projects just don't work out. But now, the lightbulb has gone on above my head. I need to buy more yarn to bust my stash ... not random "oh, I love this yarn and it's on sale" purchases ... rather the acquisition of a few very specific skeins that will allow me to complete projects. Ideally, this smart buying tactic will stay controlled and I'll use up more than I buy, one project purchase at a time. So thanks for the insights and suggestions. <br /><br />BarbieCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486790399140009180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-25225230830430919802015-07-16T17:01:43.891-04:002015-07-16T17:01:43.891-04:00I am trying very hard to go cold-sheep, but most o...I am trying very hard to go cold-sheep, but most of my stash is DK or Aran mix, and all I seem to want to knit is 4-ply or 100% wool aran for soakers! Gifts don't count, I buy new yarn for gift knitting.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419296967499719581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-4450605372616105722015-07-15T16:02:00.906-04:002015-07-15T16:02:00.906-04:00So true!So true!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04498581309360667992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-49743305778244861572015-07-15T15:09:05.748-04:002015-07-15T15:09:05.748-04:00I totally agree. I love Brown Sheep. I make stocki...I totally agree. I love Brown Sheep. I make stockings with it, and they are so cute!LauraLillyLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08232391606629492385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-78437267790942863272015-07-15T14:36:33.528-04:002015-07-15T14:36:33.528-04:00Haha...I see, I want, I buy....which is why I am S...Haha...I see, I want, I buy....which is why I am SABLE several times over....I have tried going cold sheep....tried....I applaud you...and can't wait to hear the sweater story...Gracey is not my name....https://www.blogger.com/profile/08972825777648546397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-41431417097391696082015-07-15T14:35:00.040-04:002015-07-15T14:35:00.040-04:00now you have to tell the $500 sweater story!!!!now you have to tell the $500 sweater story!!!!Martina @ snapshotsandwhatnotshttp://snapshotsandwhatnots.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-3277970171670884432015-07-15T13:02:58.100-04:002015-07-15T13:02:58.100-04:00"Sometimes the best way to reduce the stash i..."Sometimes the best way to reduce the stash is to buy more yarn." TRUTH!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18067940144458256920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-3539087917361020532015-07-15T01:45:25.759-04:002015-07-15T01:45:25.759-04:00No I think that makes sense. I'll knit from m...No I think that makes sense. I'll knit from my stash first and at the moment I'll try to choose projects that work with my stash because my yarn budget is not huge but I don't think there's any good in shoehorning and project and yarn that doesn't quite fit. It's a waste of good yarn that would be perfect for something else and the end result is never quite how you wanted it. Better to buy the right yarn and wait for a different project.Cariehttp://www.spaceforthebutterflies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-48906459143223457032015-07-14T11:19:07.970-04:002015-07-14T11:19:07.970-04:00I whole-heartedly agree. Mostly because it confir...I whole-heartedly agree. Mostly because it confirms my decision to add a couple of balls this afternoon in order to use up about 8 partial balls in my stash :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447113571069402625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1270195663879910204.post-43695870340658377912015-07-14T11:07:47.840-04:002015-07-14T11:07:47.840-04:00Reminds me when I used to tell my husband, "I...Reminds me when I used to tell my husband, "I've got to spend money to save money." He was dubious, but it is true in some situations. Great post, that every avid knitter and crocheter will relate to - and learn from. Oh, and please do soon tell the story of the $500 sweater. ;^)Beckihttp://fieldlilies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com