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Enjoyed seeing all your knitting plans with your new yarn. Sounds like a good trip, except of course for the dog drama. That sounds scary, but glad it wasn’t worse.

Beautiful projects!

Always a joy to see what you're up to. Good luck getting back into the school routine. It looks like you had a great vacation.

Tried socks on 9"circulars just lately. It took me a few rows to have my fingers adjust (I am a dp gal) but soon was flying along until I got to the heel. Messed up trying to pick up the gusset stitches so it is in time out at the moment while I decide if I want to switch to dp's or persist the circulars.

I store my yarn in Rubbermaid tubs, so I've been fluffing my stash by organizing like brands/fiber/weights together. Very fun to reacquaint myself with everything and dream of fall knitting 🙂. For my 2 cents about 9" needles, once I got accustomed to them I found my speed dramatically increased from other methods. I do have to tension the yarn differently to achieve gauge.

I fluffed my stash so well last summer that I didn’t have too much organizing to do this year. But I did give away some yarn and reorganized a few bins and just filled my yarn bucket yesterday after frogging a WIP. Don’t include me in the drawing, I’ve already won twice. Love the sweater you’re wearing! The color looks good on you.

I can definitely relate to the annoyance where you've done a lot of organizing, but it doesn't look like you did much. I have a couple craft drawers that hold my sock yarn. I have a bin for my "unassigned" yarns, 4 bins for planned sweater/shawl/cowl projects, one shelf is crammed full of WIPs, and yet, I STILL have project bags on the floor. 😅 Thanks for sharing your organization journey! Can't wait to see your finished Alhambra sweater. Isabell Kraemer has so many beautiful designs!

Tuff City Knits (Erin Kostashuk) has knee high socks patterns with calf shaping, if you need that for your gradient socks. I enjoyed the “Behind the Scenes” footage of your craft room. The table is noticeably more organized, and I can relate to the Kleenex boxes! Do you have space on some shelves or in a cabinet for the projects you haven’t cast on yet? My stash used to be organized by yarn weight, but I reorganized it a few years ago by project category and that has been working much better for me. I try to not buy yarn without a project in mind, but I do have a bin for “unassigned” yarn that I can pull from as needed. I have separate bins for socks, hats, sweaters, tees, and accessories. I rotate the yarn occasionally so the yarn I want to use for my next 2-3 projects is on the top and easy to reach. My sweater and tee bins are currently overflowing. It is tempting to cast more things on so they become WIPs instead of stash. 😂 You are welcome for the tags. Please pick again if you draw my name. 😊

I am a fairly new knitter so haven’t acquired a “stash”. Currently buying only what I need for the project I’m working on. I get Row One minis and that is dedicated to a mitered square blanket. That bag would be perfect to hold it. 😊

Hello from 🇨🇦! RUclips suggested you channel to me. Sounds like the meet up was a lot of fun!!

I’ve been doing the Fluff My Stash and have nearly completed coloring one bucket. Enjoying the coloring almost as much as the yarnie activities. You inspire me to (maybe) organize my area which is really my dining room where no one dines that looks much like the before pictures you showed. Well done with your organizing!

I am definitely fluffing my stash. I love you. I love what you have to say just🎉 I have organized and organized and organized and it’s really getting down in size and knitting all stuff that I want to and I also do craft shows at churches in the venues as I’m 80 years old and been knitting since I was five do a lot of socks, lots and lots of socks, lots and lots of hats that seems to sell the most I love all the shawls just are not popular. They don’t seem to sell. I love to do them, but I end up giving them as presents with all that hard work.😮

I absolutely love your Tumbleweed top. I immediately added it to my favotites. My stash is mostly organized in bins by yarn weight. Seeing your craft room, helped me realize there are crafters like me out there. We have our own organization systems that seem to work for each of us. We do what we can. I am currently using those Chiaogoo shorties for sleeves on a top for the first time. They do take some getting use to, but I think I will eventually prefer them over magic loop for sleeves at least. BTW I really envy your haircut. It always makes you look so put together.

No stash organization in misc bags

Love your projects! I organize my stash in totes. I have totes by weight of the yarn. I also have 1 for yarn for socks and 1 for yarn bundled together that are earmarked for projects.

Thank you for inspiring me to organize my stash!

It's so good to see you again so soon! My stash is kind of organized in a cabinet and bins, but it's overwhelming. Thanks for showing your room it helps to see others organizing issues too. (Kindly keep me out of the drawing. 😊)

I use 9” circular needle for socks. I organize my stash by weight in totes. It’s helped me to find what I’m looking for.

Love your 2 sweaters. I am so excited to have won a Sandy bag! Thanks!

That cowl is going to be stunning in the colors you chose. A hold so many memories from the Knitty McPurly retreat close to my heart. The first was meeting Devin. The second was when a group of knitters sitting around invited me to join them. Then I realized you were sitting right in front of me! I felt so welcomed by everyone, but really enjoyed the time knitting and visiting with you, Colleen and my friend Susan.

I’m terrible at taking pictures of my knitting. Mine are all so so boring. I’m glad you had fun at the meetup!

I truly agree with you on those moments. You just want to remember them forever. Thank you for your wonderful podcast, I was wiping my eyes the way you were talking about Stephanie.

The meet up sounds like so much fun! Yes, it’s good to hold on to and cherish those special moments. One I will always remember is the feeling of holding a newborn with that baby hair (we had babies with lots of hair) nestled into my neck. Those babies are now in their early 30s. Sometimes I wish I could go back and visit those days; sometimes I’m glad I can’t. Don’t put my name in the hat for the bag since I just got one. I have the cardigan I’m working on in it next to me right now. Love it!

Another fantastic podcast. Thanks. It was sooooo wonderful briefly chatting with you in Chicago. My only regret is that I didn't go with you to grab some dinner so we could have talked longer. I'm afraid I cannot take credit for the advice someone gave you about your swatch, but it was good advice. Looking forward to the next makers meet up.

I know exactly what you mean about those moments...so precious!

Sandy has such a good eye for fun fabric combinations! 😍 I had a great time at the meetup, and it was wonderful to spend some time with you as always. Mark was happy to hear that you are keeping the yarn stores in business. 😂😂😂 There are definitely moments I’ve held onto in my memory to keep me going through challenging times. I think it can be more difficult to make deeper connections with others in a large group setting. I really enjoy the smaller group “breakouts” at breakfast, going shopping, and going out for dinner. (I do not need another Sandy bag - please don’t include me in the drawing.)

Hi Beth, thanks for making me out to be the bad guy. Just kidding! I would want someone to tell me. Before you rip your sweater, I would steam it and then try it on. If you like the fit, keep knitting. Cherrl

Thank you Beth. I will absolutely hold on to the moments we spent talking as some of the most meaningful moments I spent at the meet-up. I appreciate that time we spent together. And, merino, silk, cashmere? Why yes please!

Loved having some time to chat with you in person last week. Still trying to figure out what that yarn your husband dyed and I won from you last year, which was formerly the Batad for the very unofficial Stephen West knit along for the meet-up wants to be in its next life. No regrets for frogging that. It was a FOMO/impulsive knit, so I get that for sure. Be well.

So good to see you here, Beth. I pray you and your Dr's get your medical stuff figured out. I get the stephen west fomo, I did last year's mystery shawl and vowed never to do it again. I need to focus on the many projects I've already started and planned. Maybe one of these days I'll make it to the meet-up, it sounds so fun. I like to work on mindless round and round projects when I'm in a group setting. Less chance of making a mistake.

For the most part I only do knit knit knit projects when I meet up with people. 😃 Have fun!

Why Knot Fibers will be at Wisconsin Sheep & Wool, September 6-8. 😊

Beth, have you been checked for autoimmune disorders? I have an autoimmune disease...in remission, but fatigue and brain fog was horrible. Also, after your surgery...anesthesia can cause issues.

Beth! I’ll miss you! Tell everyone I’m there in spirit! I’ve landed in the hospital with a blood clot 😳. I posted in the thread on ravelry in pjknits group!

You are learning so much in the process of making your crochet square cardigan! 🏆

That colorwork sweater is going to be stunning! Looking forward to seeing you at the Meetup!

Oh no sorry the shark got you! But I’m glad you’re not ripping out. I couldn’t envision how it was going to look until you put it on and it looks great! Cute socks too. I did finish my shark week project, a sockhead slouchy hat. After 4” of ribbing the rest was lots and lots of stockinette so it was easy to push through and finish.

See you soon! Love your cardigan. Hope you get it all worked out to your liking.

Oh, yay! What a nice surprise! Thank you so much! Enjoy the meet up, sounds like fun.

I’m so sorry you didn’t make shark week, but your cardigan is beautiful and worth making it how you really want it to be. I am so excited to see you at the meet up soon! 🎉

Love your Christmas 🎄 sweater!

Sure please feel free to share about your health issues, I am always interested in becoming healthier. I already have that exact Queen Sandy bag (I LOVE it very much!) so leave me out of the drawing. Your sweater looks great! I did not know about your son Austin, happy birthday to him and I'm so sorry. As you know I'm knitting a Sockhead Slouchy Hat for Shark Week. I hope we both succeed! I love what you're making!

The last Queen Sandy bag is the one I would have chosen from the start, so maybe it is mine! I would like to hear about your health journey - I consider you a friend and care about what you are going through, and who knows if any of it will be applicable to me with my joint issues. I’ve thought about the gluten thing but haven’t been brave enough to give it up yet. I’ll be watching your progress for Shark Week. That shrug looks interesting and the 2 yarns look great together. I’ll be making the Mermaid Avenue Socks by Summer Lee with the Shark Dressed Man yarn by Chicken Lady.

As for Shark Week… knitting a cowl called Coastland and praying I finish in time. I will frog if I don’t because that is what I signed up for, although I might cry lol. Not being a fast knitter I am hoping I have made a wise choice with this cowl. Time will tell lol.

Health issue discussions are important. Sharing information helps others unexpectedly. And yes, the bag is lovely and I’d love to win one 😊 I hope you are feeling better 😊

Good luck on Shark Week. I missed that boat again this year. Do share your health struggles if you’re willing. I agree, if it even helps one person, it’s a win. I’m willing to decline the Sandy Bag only because I’m already blessed to have one. They’re fantastic. Wonderful to see you, and looking forward to seeing you at the Meet-up.

Health issue discussions are important. Sharing information helps others unexpectedly. And yes, the bag is lovely and I’d love to win one 😊 I hope you are feeling better 😊

Looking forward to seeing you at the Maker's Meetup.

Definitely not Shark Week for me! I am terrible with meeting short deadlines.

I’m watching as I’m working on my shark week project - a purl pouch. I love the challenge you’ve given yourself. Good luck this week! I hope you beat the shark! 🦈 ❤ I am in Decatur, IL and was excited to hear about the meetup. But it won’t work out that I could attend. Hope everyone has fun 😊