Hey team! I know I go on about how massive my stash is in this video but if yours is bigger, no shame. If you have the space and it makes you happy good for you! My issue with my stash is mostly storage and moth related. If I had more room I wouldn't be so worried about it. You do you friends 💚
I fully understand the pain lol. I got a big bag for free from someone who was needing to clear out space, then I got a bunch super cheap after my local yarn shop closed down and I have no space for all this yarn. I need to bust it all with some quick projects I've just had no time being in my last year of undergrad.
The cardigan? It's this one from Drops, the Snowland Cardigan. It's cute! I recommend it, I just didn't like the colour www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowland-cardigan
At the beginning of lockdown I finally admitted I was never going to make all the complicated knitting patterns I had in my ravelry library, especially given I had a lot of single balls of yarn, and just started crocheting a granny square that didn’t stop until it was double bed sized. And then I made three more. My friends are begging me to stop giving them blankets in violently clashing colours
I love how you say you have a big stash. I look at yours, then look at mine and see yours doesn't make an eighth of mine 😂. I'm trying to cut it down but these orphaned balls just keep popping up and needing a home, so I keep adopting them 😆
Like I say no shame, but my house is small and I also have a massive fabric stash so space is at a premium. It also squished quite neatly into the plastic boxes which makes me feel a lot better 🤣
I got loads of free yarn at work earlier this year, so, yeah, my yarn stash grew out of proportion VERY quickly, so this was in part very relatable and in part very "oh, that's still not that bad." 😂
As someone who doesn't know that many other crafters irl I really enjoyed this chatty organisational video. It was friendly and relatable, and I loved the glimpse of your vintage knitting pattern stash!
This!! Particularly in costuming, sometimes you do actually use that 30cms of lace you saved to make some sleeves just a bit longer and then suddenly all the hoarding is justified 😂
I inherited my mum's stash, which doubled my stash. Then a friend of mine gave up knitting and gave me 5 dustbin sacks full from her stash. 🤣 I now have a kallax unit 5 x 4 full of yarn!!!! I feel your pain, but to me it's heaven
Yay for organizing yarn by weight! That's always made the most sense to me. I always see IG photos of yarn walls organized by color and I'm like, yeah, it's pretty but you don't decide on your project by color - you decide by yarn weight and fiber content, lol. And all of my yarns kinda fall into the same color palette anyway. Edit to add: also, buying bans don't work for me either. To try to curb stashing, I have a few rules: 1) No synthetic fibers new. I'm allowed to buy things with nylon/acrylic if I get them from a destash on Ravelry, Etsy, eBay, etc. But never from the manufacturer. I have to be careful though, because sometimes eBay and etsy sellers are shops selling new yarn, rather than destashes. I typically stick to Ravelry for this reason. 2) I have a 2-out-1-in rule: for every 2 projects I finish, I'm allowed 1 projects-worth of yarn. They have to be comparable: I'm not allowed to make 2 pairs of socks and buy a sweater quantity; 2 pairs of socks out means I can buy 1 pair of socks worth of yarn. This could also be reframed as: for every 100g of yarn worked, I can buy 50g (because then you can use sweaters for socks, and vice versa. It just means you have to knit a LOT of socks to get a sweater quantity). This also works for spinning yarn: for every 100g spun, I can buy another 50g. Or fabric for sewing. 3) I only buy with specific projects in mind. And I try to make sure I have a few possible patterns planned in case the first pattern doesn't work out for whatever reason. I find it easy to stick to rules 1 and 3, but I do still break rule 2. It's hard; "retail therapy" is so easy when I'm feeling kinda blah.
It irritates me to no end when i see all the pretty colors and how people have a whole room for yarn. I dont have that luxury. Its pretty but does it work? Im glad you mentioned this.
I stick by color. Lots of nice patterns i saw in the video but horrible colors for me. I get lots of wool donated to me and mostly i knit what people want and what is left over i knit into blankets for the childrens hospital or elderly home coz i would never wear something in that color. That way i get rid of leftovers and also do something 'good' i think
I got some inexpensive mesh bags ( used for storing onions or other vegetables). I then organized my yarns in each bag and hung them in a spare closet using shower hooks. They are now neatly stored, and easy to search through.
I’m on a no-buying-yarn campaign, and I think there will be a lot of 30s and 40s striped and slip-stitch garments in my future. I’m currently knitting a slip stitch 40s pattern with vintage yarn I got from a friend, and I honestly don’t know if I’ll have enough yarn or not. As for moths, I highly recommend pheromone sticky traps. They attract and kill moths without using poisons. And they’re a great way to monitor one’s moth population.
I got so stressed when you sat on the floor. I can't do the floor lately so whenever someone sits there I feel an urge to inform them they'll have to get back into the up. 🤣 I loved watching you organise. May the moths stay away! Thank you for the video.
Hearing about the washing machine "incident" both made me laugh and broke my heart. I made myself a sweater for the first time (crochet, not knit) and my dear hubby "washed it" for me and now it would fit a cat. I'm glad you have such a good attitude about it, I think I would have burst into tears. Also your version of "unacceptable" or "not good enough" is so far beyond my knitting capability I'm in absolute awe of you. Thank you for taking us along for your stash organization. You've given me a lot of ideas of how to organize mine
This happened to me too! My yarn was in plastic zip lock bags and plastic boxes and surrounded in lavender and cedar etc and I looked through it every so often and moved it around and never left yarn out and I somehow still got moths. Spent ages cleaning and baked my yarn and I saw one the other day after not seeing a moth for months and now I’m going a bit nuts and desperate for my carpel tunnel to get better so I can actually knit it up. I have plans for most of it, I just can’t actually knit so much anymore. It’s so therapeutic to not be alone with it and to also not be told to throw it all away!
My yarn stash was way bigger, but last weekend I took my monster stash of acrylic yarn and donated it to Salvation Army and reduced myself to two big plastic waterproof totes of natural fiber yarns. Reducing to natural fiber yarn cut my stash in half. I prefer natural fibers over synthetic because of autoimmune issues (acrylic is bad for your skin and I have had skin issues caused by an autoimmune disorder my whole life that can be kept at bay by being careful what touches my skin). So I mostly have cotton, but also have some wool.
I've started keeping a spreadsheet of my fabric stash in order to keep myself accountable. Including the price I paid 😬 Look forward to see how you use up your smaller balls. I bet there are some interesting knitted vintage projects out there!
@@serianc9036 Mine started as a list of sewing patterns I had bought. Sizes & prices etc. Then reselling price if I sold them on. My fabric list reminds me of what I have before I buy anything new for a project. Especially when the fabric is in random boxes all over the house...
What a great way to go through all of your yarn and pick out projects - I am so excited to see the Thrifty 30s sweater - that one stood out to me as well! So unusual, and I can't wait to see you knit it up! I love all of the yarn and patterns you went through (I picked out a few of the exact same ones for future projects!), though I do have to put in a RIP for your sweaters lost to the wash. (though, like you said, it just means you "have" to do more knitting!) 💕
Thank for the video, Claude! it was really nice to see the process of sorting through the stash, looking forward to see your work on these lovely projects! also, thank you for reminding me that I love knitting and that I should probably pick up the needles again (:
Urgh, moths.... we moved a few years ago and yeah we had them in the wool carpet, was so not happy to discover that. I think for the most part its under control now, but yeah getting them out of the carpet was not fun. Looking forward to seeing how you go and what you make!
@@mmgg9337 I spent hours combing over the wool carpet in the bedroom and collected all the larvae in their cocoons. I cleaned out shoes that were under the bed and exposed as much of the interiors to sunlight to kill eggs and then I steamed the carpets three times over about 6 months. We still see a very occasional one but they get picked up and thrown into the bin (or the wood fire if its the colder months). I also put cedar balls into as many drawers in my wardrobe as possible and added some lavender in around the hanging stuff.
I love that you have vintage patterns and whilst your stash is absolutely huge I reckon you’ll get through it eventually. Good luck and thank you for your transparency and humour
Thinking of your blue & white crochet wave WIP - I did a crochet ripple/wave blanket several years ago and started it too wide for the amount of yarn that I had, so I flipped it sideways 😊 the waves went vertical instead of horizontal and I just love it! It's very retro looking, dark grey-ish green & orange-salmon stripes, with healthy fringe at the top & bottom ❤ Loving your content btw. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah I found a recent hoard of yarn I'd totally forgot about! Eight bloody moths we have had a similar problem, luckily most of my yarn stash is mostly a French acrylic!! OoOo the Bee Keepers Quilt, yup I'm totally obsessed with that project myself, lol!! I'm going to be picking up that project again myself after knitting Clair Garlands Wild Rabbit and Peter Rabbit projects I'll be starting soon!! I have maybe 25ish balls, tho I still need to order some yarn for my bunny projects 😊 loved this video, I always enjoy all your video!! Hope the moth annoyance sorts itself out soon!! Have a lovely week!! Samantha xx
I’ve watched all these already but I had a very rough night with my toddler being sick, and I’m desperate for a comfy cozy watch and very glad I remembered you posted this recently. 💚
I found this today and absolutely loved it. My stash is massive. And l’ve decided to start this from today. And zero down my wool stash. At the minute l’m doing a cardigan which you start from the cuff which is abit different. And today starting a advent knitting project which not done before. I love all the vintage knitting pattern aswell. Thanks for sharing.
Oh no! Curses and much creative use of strong language about the menace of moths and misbehaving washing machines. You have made me feel inspired around the idea of craft to zero. My own chronic health conditions means that my energy levels wax and wane so I have something of a hoard - it isn't crazy in volume when compared to others, but when I think about how much I have actually made in the last 12 months... I'm oversupplied in many different crafts to a ridiculous extent. I want start embracing my hobbies again - and start pushing through the brain fog and anxiety and start challenging myself - and this might be the kick in the pants I needed.
Perhaps it's not so much about pushing through as adapting. Pick easier projects and designs that you'll still enjoy and will keep you motivated. The satisfaction of finishing something is so rewarding. I wish you well friend 💚
Great, relate-able video. I have tried matching up stash to patterns, placed a card in the project bag to identify, as I know I would never remember otherwise. Then, a few months later, my mind starts wandering as I realize as you have, the projects do not consume a massive amt of yarn. Your next video you mention the 5yr stash…using your math, I need to make a 10 yr plan, lol. Thoroughly enjoy your conversation. Carry On!
I actually got my stash down but then found a lot in thrift stores, some sales and was given some. So while I wasn't paying attention it it because huge! Storage is becoming a problem! I love your ideas on sorting and figuring out projects.
Hello Claude. I just found your channel through the pocket swap playlist. I wanted to say thank you for motivating me to go through all my fabric. As my health took a negative turn 2 years ago, I have not been able to sew much in the last couple years. I was able to reorganize my bins by type, found random craft supplies, and emptied one bin since they were actually organized better. Be well. ❤
I’m just watching your video about your yarn stash. In Denmark we knit a lot with the round needles, mostly from the bottom up. And drops design have a lot of patterns doing button up of top down jumpers. You ca always compare the patterns to the pattern you want to knit. Succes on your journey of getting through your stash.
I, like you, bought a lot of single skeins from indie dyers at the beginning of the pandemic to support them but I also bought a lot from both LYS and on-line. My stash increased four-fold from what it was and has bled from my bedroom into my second bedroom which is my art studio. I hate to part with any of my stash but I hate not having room to work anywhere even more. I've given myself till the end of the year to decide what projects I can complete in 2023 and destash the yarn I won't be using. I am using the indy dyed yarn in hats as I don't know what else to do with it. Thanks for mentioning the designer of the Vianne; she has a lot of designs I would make. Can't wait to see your new knits. Take care. 💝
Hello from the US🇺🇸This was so motivating for me to deal with my stash as well, thank you so very much for taking the time to share this video, BIG FAN of your channel, I also struggle with chronic illness and appreciate the effort it takes just to do everyday things not to mention the many ways you go beyond with your channel, God give you strength in the days ahead. ❤️
Stash or not to stash.... That is the question! I've also recently gone through my hoard of yarn and discovered some gems. I've decided to include a few "stash project" into my yearly project list to slowly reduce the size of my stash. Not eliminating but optimizing my stash. Lovely episode as usual. I am cheering you on as we downsize our yarn holdings!
This video was more than entertaining, I really enjoyed listening about your thoughts through this process, it was very relatable. Your stash is full of beautiful yarns and the patterns you chose are really unique. I'm excited to follow these adventures!
I replayed this video today so I could listen to it while organizing some fabric. It's nice to work on stuff when there's a video of someone also working on similar stuff!
Thank you for this video - it's given me the motivation to go through my yarn, work out what I want to knit with it AND donate what I have hung on to but will never knit!
I don’t think I want to count my stash. My number will probably be higher than what I think. Especially considering I love a good sale 😅 Adding stash yarn to ravelry is such a good feature to help you figure out what you want to make
Thank you for the video. I have knitted from my stash for the last 6-7 years, and once I was down to about 100 skeins, I decided I could buy a little more. Hop! And my stash is now around 200 skeins. Back to no-buy.
Moths are a pain but they can be destroyed as long as your diligent.Sweep and dust everywhere,watch for what look like tiny flies on your walls and ceiling as these are moths.Freezing is good but with yarn the eggs can hide in the deep pile.You can buy moth sprays where the smell does not linger on your clothes.Windows open and spray liberally especially check under the edges of your carpets and rugs.You can buy moth spray anywhere.Once it's sorted you can buy cedar wood balls and rounds to hang on hangers.Put these in with your yarn or drawers and they will help to stop moths.I also spray immediately before packing away.You can gently sand the cedar wood once a year to re activate.You can also buy polish with woodworm treatment that you can use once a month and smells lovely. Also check in the folds of your vintage patterns for paper moths.squash and again spray,lightly(check a corner first)Sorry if this sounds overboard but once you control them it just means general cleaning regularly and spraying occasionally. I know people don't like sprays but unless you destroy them all they will be very destructive. .Love your yarns and am looking forward to seeing them made up.
this has been an inspiration for me to organise my own stash! i added almost all of my yarn to ravelry to keep it sorted, and bagged most of it in ziploc bags. i'm planning to try to find ideas i can knit with what i have, added a few patterns to my ravelry queue already - and while i currently have about 5kg of yarn (1.5kg will be taken off my stash once i finish the 2 wip sweaters i'm currently knitting), i'm hoping to get down to 3kg by the end of the year!
I don't think i have a ton of yarn, except for a bunch of acrylic and synthetic stuff i bought, much of it from the thrift store, that I haven't been able to find a purpose for. Mostly aran, some dk. I decided with the aran I am going to make a giant scrap blanket in jasmine stitch, held double. For the DK i am doing a temp blanket. I made plans for most of the rest of my yarn though, I have a lot but not TOO much. Everything has a pattern. When you said Engineering Knits real name I was like "what? thats not her name is it, no its something like..." and then I realized I never even knew her name lol. Neat.
I’ve been crocheting an Afghan for 2 1/2 years. It laying on a chair in the living room. Recently I crocheted the last 4 strips for the afghan but have yet to see them on and do the edging. Think I’ll go sew on a strip now. Thinking about my yarn stash makes my head hurt. Yes, it’s that bad.
I am using up all my random bits of pure wool yarn to make “Joey” (as all baby marsupials in Australia are called) pouches for injured / orphaned wildlife, they don’t care if it’s all in bits of random colours 😂 then I make multiple liners for them from old flannelette sheets.
Your video inspired me to tackle some of my yarn stash! I'm currently using the odd one ball skins to make some small pillows 😁 thank you and I can't wait to see ein update video on your projects! Have a lovely day
Thanks for sharing this with us. My stash is also consuming my home... I'm doing my best to use it up and sell things to make it manageable again. You have a lovely voice and I am looking forward to watching more of your videos!
I'm in the middle of sorting my much smaller stash, and ebay has been a great help - I've been selling bundles of partial balls that are the same weight and similar colour palettes for a couple of quid and they've been selling well. I'll never make a profit compared to new unless it's a rare discontinued colour, but it keeps it out of landfill and helps other crafters who are trying to save money.
Dear Claude. I understand totally. I had to rent an entire 8"x10" storage space to accommodate my supply of yarn plus the entire room in my house dedicated to yarn. Not just partly used balls of yarn, but entire unused skeins of yarn that are new in addition to all the string thread crochet that have. I got tired of just crocheting scarves, blankets. To use my stash, I am now making an attempt to make a bridal dress in Irish crochet for a friend; a long christening dress in Irish lace for a new baby( not mine) and a long jacket made out of Irish motifs in regular worsted weight yarn with a large hook. To complicate matters,everyone of thr garments is in an open lace motif so I have to KNIT LININGS FOR THE SLEEVES, BODICE, AND WHATEVER ELSE THE DESIGN CALLS FOR. TGE BRIDAL DRESS IS A REAL CHALLENGE. IT IS A COPY OF QUEEN VICTORIA'S WEDDING DRESS WHEN SHE MARRIED PRINCE ALBERT. I THINK ALL OF US SHOULD OPEN UP A YARN STORE. Briefly, for a while I lived on a farm, as an experiment, raising sheep so I could make my own yarn, but after shearing the yarn and spinning it, I didn't have much time to dye it or knit it. I think I bit off nore than I can chew. Glad I found your channel!
An idea for yarn buster projects is the danish knitter Lærke Baggers knit. She works alot with combining different types and making the odd ones in. I don't know if her book "Strik" is in english yet, but it would maybe be worth a look? Although it is more modern and outgoing style. Else there is the technique 'Hønsestrik', which is a yarnbusting retro technique from the 70s. :) Good luck!
I really enjoyed this chatty, planning video. I'm looking forward to seeing the projects, or heating about changes in the line-up, for whatever reason! Happy knitting! 🧶
I used to go to an indie coffeehouse that had crocheted pillow covers, the kind you slide over very plain pillows, that were "random" yarns. All one big lacy rambling piece, but all different yarns, like if something had 6 yards it went it. 3 yards, you got it! Very small lengths could be made into keychains or bracelets and sold to benefit some charity project they sponsored.
i think i’ve watched this video four times now - it’s always so fun to see how you plan for future projects! (especially when i know what the FOs ended up looking like lol). i started off as a crocheter about two years ago, terrified of knitting, but your and engineering knits videos have been so inspiring that i’m currently working on my fourth hat! (that may not sound like much but i knit my first hat a week ago 😂)
When that video came out, I already watched you. But, yes. I really really like that video. Watched it for sure 5 or 6 times... Big hugs and greetings from Belgium
Your stash is cute! I am organizing my stash. I have over 1000 skeins built up over ten years. I have to sort by color becuase my stash is mostly worsted acrylic. In my defense, I do have a shop on Etsy. That's what I'm sticking with though I know I stil have way more yarn than I'm likely to use up!
Wow, I have got to do this! First, sympathy on the moths! I've had them for something like 7 years and they just keep coming back. And now I do needlework with vintage crewel and I'm just constantly popping things in the freezer out of paranoia. My yarn stash is only one bin, but it's absolutely absurd. Because it's about 80% useless novelty synthetic yarns I bought in college for scarves, because while I can both knit and crochet, I can't follow patterns and can really only make rectangular things. I've been (mostly) pretty good about not letting myself buy more until I actually DO something with what I've got, but I don't need any more scarves, and none of it is good for a blanket. So I never get to the point where I can buy and try working with good natural fibers. But I'm inspired to really buckle down and find a way to just use it up, once and for all!
Das Problem mit den Motten hatte ich auch schon. Meine Angora Wolle war sehr nahrhaft für die kleinen Tierchen. Eine Schneiderin hat mir den Rat gegeben das man Plastik aus dem Kleiderschrank verbannen soll und auch die Wolle nicht in Plastik lassen.
During a 4 day weekend, one thing I wanted to do was open all the bags of yarn I've purchased and get things organized into my yarn boxes. As I was drifting off to sleep last night I realized, I had an empty cedar chest! I now have a new plan! My natural fiber yarns are going into my empty cedar chest. My kids know me so well and purchase gorgeous yarns for me and that will also go into this empty cedar chest. There is a hanging shelf in this cedar chest and the vintage yarns I've purchased at various thrift shops will reside there until I use them.
Mee too have lots of left over yarn and i mixed all colours and made 2 blankets its unique and only 1 of each different colours happy knitting and crocheting and you have a new subscriber keep up the good work and keep smiling 🇬🇧
I really don't like wool moths at all! Ahhh yes, lots of yarn, no room, I have the same problem, and the added issue is since I am a fairly new knitter, I really under and over estimated how much yarn was needed for a project, I also didn't understand the weight difference when I was buying all that yarn, so I have far too much of one type, and not enough of another for the things I was hoping to make, and now the "dye lot" color is almost completely different, then when I finally realized patterns were the way to start, I ended up getting more yarn, to work with the recommended size, and type. Yep there is a learning curve, hahahahah what to do, what to do!
I highly recommend looking at Ravelry for pattern inspiration for those 'no idea' balls of yarn. I found some projects to use up yarn I never thought I'd use!
This was very interesting. I am horribly allergic to wool (a true allergy) so I don't have a whisper of it anywhere in my home. I've never given any thought to moths. I only have cotton yarn and I've seen no signs of moths but I shall investigate after seeing this video. Happy knitting!
I keep all of my wool materials and items in IKEA zip bags. They have pretty big ones (big enough for my largest/longest cardigan), they are very sturdy and have a double zip that closes really well. So far no moth has been able to get in!
If I didn’t like knitting with cotton, I’d sell/donate the cotton yarns, same with the bulkies. I think I’d feel relief to have my stash narrowed down to what I could at least feature using. 🤷🏼♀️. Yay for your response to the accidental shrinkage! Oh well, I’ll knit more! ❤
oh eck sounds like my current yarn stash. Which is all mixed up in a huge plastic crate. Got it for crochet, then weaving, then tablet weaving (knitting not my thing). Now its just sat in its crate while I've moved on currently to sewing and my huge fabric stash I've got for that. Have several projects in mind and waiting for some patterns to come back from the pattern printers. I really should get on with it. I need at least 1 new outfit by the end of August and a goth one for october. Thank you for the video. It has got me thinking about crocheting again.
That's a "massive" stash?!! O-oh, in that case I have no idea what to call mine 😂😂 It's at least 6 times bigger than yours... 😲Luckily we don't really have moths in my country (or at least I've never heard of anyone's yarn being attacked by them) :) Edit: only saw your pinned message now, after posting this ;) Well, the good thing about yarn (or one of them!) is that it doesn't really take up much space! :) IMO. Contrary to you, cotton is actually my preferred yarn, I don't like wool much ;) Btw, love the background music here! ♥
I've been buying yarn for over 40 years and my spreadsheet shows that I have bought over 5.5K balls. I've knitted less than half of it and I keep buying!!!!
I don’t have anywhere near that much yarn, but I’m not a knitter. I just use it for fringe or pompoms, stuff like that. I look forward to seeing how you’re going to organize because I need to do the same with my fabric. I can’t toss out those little scraps.
Oh, and I'm always "reverse-engineering" patterns made in parts to be made in the round & seamless, as I hate sewing parts together (like all finishings), it's so much nicer & more interesting to make them seamless, and not difficult at all! :) And with my huge stash, one thing I'd really love is patterns to use oddments of yarn in garments (not really into knitting socks or gloves) ;)
I think the hot weather we have been having in the U.K. has encourage the little blighters to breed. A neighbour had to get rid of a really beautiful rug as no matter what treatment was tried they would not die. I dare not try to count my stash though I did give quite a number of large plastic bags of coned yarns to the local College of Art and Design for the students.
Oh, if you have some heavier yarn that's enough for a jumper, I would suggest Skeindeer's Librarian. Modern construction, but very lovely slightly vintage silhouette. And, I may have ordered some vacuum bags to protect my own yarn stash and wool garments...
This is very interesting! Not as someone who knits but someone who sews and is trying to sew through a lot of that too. I would love a loose knit Tam (or two) in the edwardian style of Road to Avonlea esp the navy one Sarah wears.
Oh no! Don't you hate critters. I use my left over wool scraps to knit/crochet little scrubby cloths. Perfect for in the kitchen, cleaning, face washers - all sorts.
I use my partial skeins to make beanies on my Addi knitting machine and then donate the hats during winter to the homeless shelter. But I guess it depends what kind of yarn you have as to what you would make.
Hey team! I know I go on about how massive my stash is in this video but if yours is bigger, no shame. If you have the space and it makes you happy good for you! My issue with my stash is mostly storage and moth related. If I had more room I wouldn't be so worried about it. You do you friends 💚
I fully understand the pain lol. I got a big bag for free from someone who was needing to clear out space, then I got a bunch super cheap after my local yarn shop closed down and I have no space for all this yarn. I need to bust it all with some quick projects I've just had no time being in my last year of undergrad.
@@Michael-if6my ooh a tough time. All the best with your studies 😃
What was the name of the free pattern you used the teal/peacock blue yarn for and frogged?
The cardigan? It's this one from Drops, the Snowland Cardigan. It's cute! I recommend it, I just didn't like the colour www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowland-cardigan
When my Mom died we discovered that she had 9 24" by 36" bins of yarn. We are still trying to re-home yarn.
At the beginning of lockdown I finally admitted I was never going to make all the complicated knitting patterns I had in my ravelry library, especially given I had a lot of single balls of yarn, and just started crocheting a granny square that didn’t stop until it was double bed sized. And then I made three more. My friends are begging me to stop giving them blankets in violently clashing colours
This is too cool.
😂 I mean that sounds like something I would do. Your friends just don't appreciate your artistic genius 💚
😂 I love thissss!
Donate blankets to shelters! Homeless, animal, domestic abuse ectra plenty of places want blankets even if they clash
🤣lol
I love how you say you have a big stash. I look at yours, then look at mine and see yours doesn't make an eighth of mine 😂. I'm trying to cut it down but these orphaned balls just keep popping up and needing a home, so I keep adopting them 😆
Like I say no shame, but my house is small and I also have a massive fabric stash so space is at a premium. It also squished quite neatly into the plastic boxes which makes me feel a lot better 🤣
I got loads of free yarn at work earlier this year, so, yeah, my yarn stash grew out of proportion VERY quickly, so this was in part very relatable and in part very "oh, that's still not that bad." 😂
It’s like taking in stray cats 😂
Claude: "MOTHS!"
Chaz: "OH MY GAWD." *immediately runs downstairs to check fabric stash*
Which reminds me that I have seen a moth a couple of days ago...
As someone who doesn't know that many other crafters irl I really enjoyed this chatty organisational video. It was friendly and relatable, and I loved the glimpse of your vintage knitting pattern stash!
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I’m trying to attach every fabric to a project or at least to possibly donate.
My brain screams “BUT YOU MIGHT NEED IT LATER”
This!! Particularly in costuming, sometimes you do actually use that 30cms of lace you saved to make some sleeves just a bit longer and then suddenly all the hoarding is justified 😂
Yes!!
I inherited my mum's stash, which doubled my stash. Then a friend of mine gave up knitting and gave me 5 dustbin sacks full from her stash. 🤣 I now have a kallax unit 5 x 4 full of yarn!!!! I feel your pain, but to me it's heaven
Yay for organizing yarn by weight! That's always made the most sense to me.
I always see IG photos of yarn walls organized by color and I'm like, yeah, it's pretty but you don't decide on your project by color - you decide by yarn weight and fiber content, lol.
And all of my yarns kinda fall into the same color palette anyway.
Edit to add: also, buying bans don't work for me either. To try to curb stashing, I have a few rules:
1) No synthetic fibers new. I'm allowed to buy things with nylon/acrylic if I get them from a destash on Ravelry, Etsy, eBay, etc. But never from the manufacturer. I have to be careful though, because sometimes eBay and etsy sellers are shops selling new yarn, rather than destashes. I typically stick to Ravelry for this reason.
2) I have a 2-out-1-in rule: for every 2 projects I finish, I'm allowed 1 projects-worth of yarn. They have to be comparable: I'm not allowed to make 2 pairs of socks and buy a sweater quantity; 2 pairs of socks out means I can buy 1 pair of socks worth of yarn. This could also be reframed as: for every 100g of yarn worked, I can buy 50g (because then you can use sweaters for socks, and vice versa. It just means you have to knit a LOT of socks to get a sweater quantity). This also works for spinning yarn: for every 100g spun, I can buy another 50g. Or fabric for sewing.
3) I only buy with specific projects in mind. And I try to make sure I have a few possible patterns planned in case the first pattern doesn't work out for whatever reason.
I find it easy to stick to rules 1 and 3, but I do still break rule 2. It's hard; "retail therapy" is so easy when I'm feeling kinda blah.
So many great ideas here! Thank you 💚
It irritates me to no end when i see all the pretty colors and how people have a whole room for yarn. I dont have that luxury. Its pretty but does it work? Im glad you mentioned this.
I stick by color. Lots of nice patterns i saw in the video but horrible colors for me. I get lots of wool donated to me and mostly i knit what people want and what is left over i knit into blankets for the childrens hospital or elderly home coz i would never wear something in that color. That way i get rid of leftovers and also do something 'good' i think
I got some inexpensive mesh bags ( used for storing onions or other vegetables). I then organized my yarns in each bag and hung them in a spare closet using shower hooks. They are now neatly stored, and easy to search through.
Quick tip for storing yarn long term, use vacuum bags then box. I write on my vacuum bags with permanent marker.
This also works with fabric too.
I’m on a no-buying-yarn campaign, and I think there will be a lot of 30s and 40s striped and slip-stitch garments in my future. I’m currently knitting a slip stitch 40s pattern with vintage yarn I got from a friend, and I honestly don’t know if I’ll have enough yarn or not.
As for moths, I highly recommend pheromone sticky traps. They attract and kill moths without using poisons. And they’re a great way to monitor one’s moth population.
I got so stressed when you sat on the floor. I can't do the floor lately so whenever someone sits there I feel an urge to inform them they'll have to get back into the up. 🤣
I loved watching you organise. May the moths stay away! Thank you for the video.
I strategically didn't include either the getting onto, or off of the floor 😆 the bed helped the transition 💚
Hearing about the washing machine "incident" both made me laugh and broke my heart. I made myself a sweater for the first time (crochet, not knit) and my dear hubby "washed it" for me and now it would fit a cat. I'm glad you have such a good attitude about it, I think I would have burst into tears. Also your version of "unacceptable" or "not good enough" is so far beyond my knitting capability I'm in absolute awe of you. Thank you for taking us along for your stash organization. You've given me a lot of ideas of how to organize mine
I needed to see this. I almost bought some yarn this morning, knowing full well I had no plans to use it any time soon.
I'm proud of you! Self control, we've got this 💪
One is required to have (immediate) plans to use yarn one buys?! 😯I hardly ever do... That just sounds boring, TBH ;)
This happened to me too! My yarn was in plastic zip lock bags and plastic boxes and surrounded in lavender and cedar etc and I looked through it every so often and moved it around and never left yarn out and I somehow still got moths. Spent ages cleaning and baked my yarn and I saw one the other day after not seeing a moth for months and now I’m going a bit nuts and desperate for my carpel tunnel to get better so I can actually knit it up. I have plans for most of it, I just can’t actually knit so much anymore. It’s so therapeutic to not be alone with it and to also not be told to throw it all away!
I can't knit currently either, so these videos are part enjoyable and a little sad.
How are you doing now?
My yarn stash was way bigger, but last weekend I took my monster stash of acrylic yarn and donated it to Salvation Army and reduced myself to two big plastic waterproof totes of natural fiber yarns. Reducing to natural fiber yarn cut my stash in half. I prefer natural fibers over synthetic because of autoimmune issues (acrylic is bad for your skin and I have had skin issues caused by an autoimmune disorder my whole life that can be kept at bay by being careful what touches my skin). So I mostly have cotton, but also have some wool.
I've started keeping a spreadsheet of my fabric stash in order to keep myself accountable. Including the price I paid 😬
Look forward to see how you use up your smaller balls. I bet there are some interesting knitted vintage projects out there!
Oh my goodness a spreadsheet!! 💚
@@RetroClaude Spreadsheets are my happy place 😅
@@rosiemakes love this! I have one in Notion but only for yarn, I haven’t dared to figure out a way to track fabric as I inherited a lot of scraps.
@@serianc9036 Mine started as a list of sewing patterns I had bought. Sizes & prices etc. Then reselling price if I sold them on.
My fabric list reminds me of what I have before I buy anything new for a project. Especially when the fabric is in random boxes all over the house...
@@rosiemakes nice! And a visual which would be good 4me.
What a great way to go through all of your yarn and pick out projects - I am so excited to see the Thrifty 30s sweater - that one stood out to me as well! So unusual, and I can't wait to see you knit it up! I love all of the yarn and patterns you went through (I picked out a few of the exact same ones for future projects!), though I do have to put in a RIP for your sweaters lost to the wash. (though, like you said, it just means you "have" to do more knitting!) 💕
What a coincidence! Great minds think alike and all that 😁
Thank for the video, Claude! it was really nice to see the process of sorting through the stash, looking forward to see your work on these lovely projects! also, thank you for reminding me that I love knitting and that I should probably pick up the needles again (:
Urgh, moths.... we moved a few years ago and yeah we had them in the wool carpet, was so not happy to discover that. I think for the most part its under control now, but yeah getting them out of the carpet was not fun. Looking forward to seeing how you go and what you make!
How did you treat your carpets? We have cats and, sadly, unwelcome moths .
@@mmgg9337 I spent hours combing over the wool carpet in the bedroom and collected all the larvae in their cocoons. I cleaned out shoes that were under the bed and exposed as much of the interiors to sunlight to kill eggs and then I steamed the carpets three times over about 6 months. We still see a very occasional one but they get picked up and thrown into the bin (or the wood fire if its the colder months). I also put cedar balls into as many drawers in my wardrobe as possible and added some lavender in around the hanging stuff.
I love that you have vintage patterns and whilst your stash is absolutely huge I reckon you’ll get through it eventually. Good luck and thank you for your transparency and humour
Thinking of your blue & white crochet wave WIP - I did a crochet ripple/wave blanket several years ago and started it too wide for the amount of yarn that I had, so I flipped it sideways 😊 the waves went vertical instead of horizontal and I just love it! It's very retro looking, dark grey-ish green & orange-salmon stripes, with healthy fringe at the top & bottom ❤ Loving your content btw. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah I found a recent hoard of yarn I'd totally forgot about! Eight bloody moths we have had a similar problem, luckily most of my yarn stash is mostly a French acrylic!! OoOo the Bee Keepers Quilt, yup I'm totally obsessed with that project myself, lol!! I'm going to be picking up that project again myself after knitting Clair Garlands Wild Rabbit and Peter Rabbit projects I'll be starting soon!! I have maybe 25ish balls, tho I still need to order some yarn for my bunny projects 😊 loved this video, I always enjoy all your video!! Hope the moth annoyance sorts itself out soon!! Have a lovely week!! Samantha xx
Sewing the loose ends of the crochet grannies in for a cardigan that has been a WIP for months while I'm watching this video. 🙂
How fun to see you plan for your yarn and we’ve already seen some of your results 🧶
I’ve watched all these already but I had a very rough night with my toddler being sick, and I’m desperate for a comfy cozy watch and very glad I remembered you posted this recently. 💚
I found this today and absolutely loved it. My stash is massive. And l’ve decided to start this from today. And zero down my wool stash. At the minute l’m doing a cardigan which you start from the cuff which is abit different. And today starting a advent knitting project which not done before. I love all the vintage knitting pattern aswell. Thanks for sharing.
Waiting now for project updates! Yay knitting.
Oh no! Curses and much creative use of strong language about the menace of moths and misbehaving washing machines.
You have made me feel inspired around the idea of craft to zero. My own chronic health conditions means that my energy levels wax and wane so I have something of a hoard - it isn't crazy in volume when compared to others, but when I think about how much I have actually made in the last 12 months... I'm oversupplied in many different crafts to a ridiculous extent.
I want start embracing my hobbies again - and start pushing through the brain fog and anxiety and start challenging myself - and this might be the kick in the pants I needed.
Perhaps it's not so much about pushing through as adapting. Pick easier projects and designs that you'll still enjoy and will keep you motivated. The satisfaction of finishing something is so rewarding. I wish you well friend 💚
Great, relate-able video. I have tried matching up stash to patterns, placed a card in the project bag to identify, as I know I would never remember otherwise. Then, a few months later, my mind starts wandering as I realize as you have, the projects do not consume a massive amt of yarn. Your next video you mention the 5yr stash…using your math, I need to make a 10 yr plan, lol. Thoroughly enjoy your conversation. Carry On!
Your sound quality is excellent, it makes for a very pleasant viewing experience -- thank you!
I actually got my stash down but then found a lot in thrift stores, some sales and was given some. So while I wasn't paying attention it it because huge! Storage is becoming a problem!
I love your ideas on sorting and figuring out projects.
Hello Claude. I just found your channel through the pocket swap playlist. I wanted to say thank you for motivating me to go through all my fabric. As my health took a negative turn 2 years ago, I have not been able to sew much in the last couple years. I was able to reorganize my bins by type, found random craft supplies, and emptied one bin since they were actually organized better. Be well. ❤
I’m just watching your video about your yarn stash. In Denmark we knit a lot with the round needles, mostly from the bottom up. And drops design have a lot of patterns doing button up of top down jumpers. You ca always compare the patterns to the pattern you want to knit. Succes on your journey of getting through your stash.
I, like you, bought a lot of single skeins from indie dyers at the beginning of the pandemic to support them but I also bought a lot from both LYS and on-line. My stash increased four-fold from what it was and has bled from my bedroom into my second bedroom which is my art studio. I hate to part with any of my stash but I hate not having room to work anywhere even more. I've given myself till the end of the year to decide what projects I can complete in 2023 and destash the yarn I won't be using. I am using the indy dyed yarn in hats as I don't know what else to do with it. Thanks for mentioning the designer of the Vianne; she has a lot of designs I would make. Can't wait to see your new knits. Take care. 💝
Hello from the US🇺🇸This was so motivating for me to deal with my stash as well, thank you so very much for taking the time to share this video, BIG FAN of your channel, I also struggle with chronic illness and appreciate the effort it takes just to do everyday things not to mention the many ways you go beyond with your channel, God give you strength in the days ahead. ❤️
Stash or not to stash.... That is the question! I've also recently gone through my hoard of yarn and discovered some gems. I've decided to include a few "stash project" into my yearly project list to slowly reduce the size of my stash. Not eliminating but optimizing my stash.
Lovely episode as usual. I am cheering you on as we downsize our yarn holdings!
Oooh "optimizing", I love that 💚
This video was more than entertaining, I really enjoyed listening about your thoughts through this process, it was very relatable. Your stash is full of beautiful yarns and the patterns you chose are really unique. I'm excited to follow these adventures!
Fun to rewatch this and see you picking out patterns you’ve just done now (November) - the cable gloves!
I replayed this video today so I could listen to it while organizing some fabric. It's nice to work on stuff when there's a video of someone also working on similar stuff!
Thank you for this video - it's given me the motivation to go through my yarn, work out what I want to knit with it AND donate what I have hung on to but will never knit!
I don’t think I want to count my stash. My number will probably be higher than what I think. Especially considering I love a good sale 😅
Adding stash yarn to ravelry is such a good feature to help you figure out what you want to make
Thank you for the video.
I have knitted from my stash for the last 6-7 years, and once I was down to about 100 skeins, I decided I could buy a little more. Hop! And my stash is now around 200 skeins.
Back to no-buy.
Moths are a pain but they can be destroyed as long as your diligent.Sweep and dust everywhere,watch for what look like tiny flies on your walls and ceiling as these are moths.Freezing is good but with yarn the eggs can hide in the deep pile.You can buy moth sprays where the smell does not linger on your clothes.Windows open and spray liberally especially check under the edges of your carpets and rugs.You can buy moth spray anywhere.Once it's sorted you can buy cedar wood balls and rounds to hang on hangers.Put these in with your yarn or drawers and they will help to stop moths.I also spray immediately before packing away.You can gently sand the cedar wood once a year to re activate.You can also buy polish with woodworm treatment that you can use once a month and smells lovely. Also check in the folds of your vintage patterns for paper moths.squash and again spray,lightly(check a corner first)Sorry if this sounds overboard but once you control them it just means general cleaning regularly and spraying occasionally. I know people don't like sprays but unless you destroy them all they will be very destructive. .Love your yarns and am looking forward to seeing them made up.
Serious question... is it a northern thing? I've never heard of moths in your house?
this has been an inspiration for me to organise my own stash! i added almost all of my yarn to ravelry to keep it sorted, and bagged most of it in ziploc bags. i'm planning to try to find ideas i can knit with what i have, added a few patterns to my ravelry queue already - and while i currently have about 5kg of yarn (1.5kg will be taken off my stash once i finish the 2 wip sweaters i'm currently knitting), i'm hoping to get down to 3kg by the end of the year!
This was inspiring, looking forward seeing your progress!
I don't think i have a ton of yarn, except for a bunch of acrylic and synthetic stuff i bought, much of it from the thrift store, that I haven't been able to find a purpose for. Mostly aran, some dk. I decided with the aran I am going to make a giant scrap blanket in jasmine stitch, held double. For the DK i am doing a temp blanket.
I made plans for most of the rest of my yarn though, I have a lot but not TOO much. Everything has a pattern.
When you said Engineering Knits real name I was like "what? thats not her name is it, no its something like..." and then I realized I never even knew her name lol. Neat.
Wow, you weren’t joking! What a marathon. I shall look forward to seeing all these projects. Cheers from Melbourne.
Gorgeous dress 💜
I’ve been crocheting an Afghan for 2 1/2 years. It laying on a chair in the living room. Recently I crocheted the last 4 strips for the afghan but have yet to see them on and do the edging. Think I’ll go sew on a strip now. Thinking about my yarn stash makes my head hurt. Yes, it’s that bad.
I am using up all my random bits of pure wool yarn to make “Joey” (as all baby marsupials in Australia are called) pouches for injured / orphaned wildlife, they don’t care if it’s all in bits of random colours 😂 then I make multiple liners for them from old flannelette sheets.
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What an adorable and rewarding idea. I might look into something similar here, although it's unlikely to be for Joeys!
@@RetroClaude maybe some hedgehogs 🦔 or badgers 🦡!
Your video inspired me to tackle some of my yarn stash! I'm currently using the odd one ball skins to make some small pillows 😁 thank you and I can't wait to see ein update video on your projects! Have a lovely day
Good luck with the stash busting. I feel totally out of sorts when I have too much yarn or fabric. I like to keep it manageable too.
Thanks for sharing this with us. My stash is also consuming my home... I'm doing my best to use it up and sell things to make it manageable again. You have a lovely voice and I am looking forward to watching more of your videos!
Love the music 😍
Hi, your stashbusting series has been hugely helpful to me in reducing my stash. Here is a small token of my thanks. Take care
Thank you so much! Good luck with your own stash!
I'm in the middle of sorting my much smaller stash, and ebay has been a great help - I've been selling bundles of partial balls that are the same weight and similar colour palettes for a couple of quid and they've been selling well. I'll never make a profit compared to new unless it's a rare discontinued colour, but it keeps it out of landfill and helps other crafters who are trying to save money.
Dear Claude. I understand totally. I had to rent an entire 8"x10" storage space to accommodate my supply of yarn plus the entire room in my house dedicated to yarn. Not just partly used balls of yarn, but entire unused skeins of yarn that are new in addition to all the string thread crochet that have. I got tired of just crocheting scarves, blankets. To use my stash, I am now making an attempt to make a bridal dress in Irish crochet for a friend; a long christening dress in Irish lace for a new baby( not mine) and a long jacket made out of Irish motifs in regular worsted weight yarn with a large hook. To complicate matters,everyone of thr garments is in an open lace motif so I have to KNIT LININGS FOR THE SLEEVES, BODICE, AND WHATEVER ELSE THE DESIGN CALLS FOR. TGE BRIDAL DRESS IS A REAL CHALLENGE. IT IS A COPY OF QUEEN VICTORIA'S WEDDING DRESS WHEN SHE MARRIED PRINCE ALBERT. I THINK ALL OF US SHOULD OPEN UP A YARN STORE. Briefly, for a while I lived on a farm, as an experiment, raising sheep so I could make my own yarn, but after shearing the yarn and spinning it, I didn't have much time to dye it or knit it. I think I bit off nore than I can chew. Glad I found your channel!
I feel your pain. We’ve been battling moths AND fleas in our home this year.
Good luck my comrade in arms 💪🦋
An idea for yarn buster projects is the danish knitter Lærke Baggers knit. She works alot with combining different types and making the odd ones in. I don't know if her book "Strik" is in english yet, but it would maybe be worth a look? Although it is more modern and outgoing style.
Else there is the technique 'Hønsestrik', which is a yarnbusting retro technique from the 70s. :) Good luck!
I really enjoyed this chatty, planning video. I'm looking forward to seeing the projects, or heating about changes in the line-up, for whatever reason! Happy knitting! 🧶
'Ravalry stash': a word I did not know I needed but definitely do
I used to go to an indie coffeehouse that had crocheted pillow covers, the kind you slide over very plain pillows, that were "random" yarns. All one big lacy rambling piece, but all different yarns, like if something had 6 yards it went it. 3 yards, you got it! Very small lengths could be made into keychains or bracelets and sold to benefit some charity project they sponsored.
i think i’ve watched this video four times now - it’s always so fun to see how you plan for future projects! (especially when i know what the FOs ended up looking like lol). i started off as a crocheter about two years ago, terrified of knitting, but your and engineering knits videos have been so inspiring that i’m currently working on my fourth hat! (that may not sound like much but i knit my first hat a week ago 😂)
When that video came out, I already watched you. But, yes. I really really like that video. Watched it for sure 5 or 6 times... Big hugs and greetings from Belgium
Rewatching this is making me want to rewatch the project videos you mentioned too 😂. And also revisit my stash too
Your stash is cute! I am organizing my stash. I have over 1000 skeins built up over ten years. I have to sort by color becuase my stash is mostly worsted acrylic. In my defense, I do have a shop on Etsy. That's what I'm sticking with though I know I stil have way more yarn than I'm likely to use up!
Wow, I have got to do this! First, sympathy on the moths! I've had them for something like 7 years and they just keep coming back. And now I do needlework with vintage crewel and I'm just constantly popping things in the freezer out of paranoia.
My yarn stash is only one bin, but it's absolutely absurd. Because it's about 80% useless novelty synthetic yarns I bought in college for scarves, because while I can both knit and crochet, I can't follow patterns and can really only make rectangular things. I've been (mostly) pretty good about not letting myself buy more until I actually DO something with what I've got, but I don't need any more scarves, and none of it is good for a blanket. So I never get to the point where I can buy and try working with good natural fibers.
But I'm inspired to really buckle down and find a way to just use it up, once and for all!
I've inherited so much yarn!! so, I bought some knitting looms and am making a ton of hats for charity!!
I just learned there's an app to keep track of my yarn stash! Best video ever!!!
Fun video, enjoyed it this morning. Looked at the cubby holed shelf next to my bed filled with yarn, and didn't feel so alone.
Das Problem mit den Motten hatte ich auch schon. Meine Angora Wolle war sehr nahrhaft für die kleinen Tierchen. Eine Schneiderin hat mir den Rat gegeben das man Plastik aus dem Kleiderschrank verbannen soll und auch die Wolle nicht in Plastik lassen.
I’m mostly a sewer, but do knit from time to time. I enjoy wrist warmers! Cute, you can gussy them up with cables if you like, and just a bit of yarn!
Oh, and I would absolutely sit down to sort all that! Makes it more fun!
During a 4 day weekend, one thing I wanted to do was open all the bags of yarn I've purchased and get things organized into my yarn boxes. As I was drifting off to sleep last night I realized, I had an empty cedar chest! I now have a new plan! My natural fiber yarns are going into my empty cedar chest. My kids know me so well and purchase gorgeous yarns for me and that will also go into this empty cedar chest. There is a hanging shelf in this cedar chest and the vintage yarns I've purchased at various thrift shops will reside there until I use them.
All the best with making it all up. So impressed by how many balls and your confidence and ability to make it into knitted things. It’s just too cool!
It will be lovely to see what you make now that you have organised the stash chaos!!
If you still neeed patterns for all your smaller skeins TL Yarn Crafts just came out with a bunch of patterns for mini skeins they are crochet though.
Mee too have lots of left over yarn and i mixed all colours and made 2 blankets its unique and only 1 of each different colours happy knitting and crocheting and you have a new subscriber keep up the good work and keep smiling 🇬🇧
I really don't like wool moths at all! Ahhh yes, lots of yarn, no room, I have the same problem, and the added issue is since I am a fairly new knitter, I really under and over estimated how much yarn was needed for a project, I also didn't understand the weight difference when I was buying all that yarn, so I have far too much of one type, and not enough of another for the things I was hoping to make, and now the "dye lot" color is almost completely different, then when I finally realized patterns were the way to start, I ended up getting more yarn, to work with the recommended size, and type. Yep there is a learning curve, hahahahah what to do, what to do!
I highly recommend looking at Ravelry for pattern inspiration for those 'no idea' balls of yarn. I found some projects to use up yarn I never thought I'd use!
This was very interesting. I am horribly allergic to wool (a true allergy) so I don't have a whisper of it anywhere in my home. I've never given any thought to moths. I only have cotton yarn and I've seen no signs of moths but I shall investigate after seeing this video. Happy knitting!
And I get jittery when my crochet bag is full! Girl, I'm surprised you haven't gone mad trying to put it somewhere!
I hope you do the mohair sweater as one of the first project. I'd really like to see the yarn knitted.
I keep all of my wool materials and items in IKEA zip bags. They have pretty big ones (big enough for my largest/longest cardigan), they are very sturdy and have a double zip that closes really well. So far no moth has been able to get in!
I also use Ikea Istad for my yarn. And then I store the Istad bags in Ikea Pärkla. Then the moths don't have a chance 🙂
damn those old sainsburys bags bring back memories! Cant believe you still own some haha
If I didn’t like knitting with cotton, I’d sell/donate the cotton yarns, same with the bulkies. I think I’d feel relief to have my stash narrowed down to what I could at least feature using. 🤷🏼♀️. Yay for your response to the accidental shrinkage! Oh well, I’ll knit more! ❤
oh eck sounds like my current yarn stash. Which is all mixed up in a huge plastic crate. Got it for crochet, then weaving, then tablet weaving (knitting not my thing). Now its just sat in its crate while I've moved on currently to sewing and my huge fabric stash I've got for that. Have several projects in mind and waiting for some patterns to come back from the pattern printers. I really should get on with it. I need at least 1 new outfit by the end of August and a goth one for october.
Thank you for the video. It has got me thinking about crocheting again.
Oooh a crochet goth outfit could be fun! Ultimate witchy vibes 🖤
Enjoyed this video as I do all your videos. My stash fills a room and looking at it gives me a headache. 🥴
That's a "massive" stash?!! O-oh, in that case I have no idea what to call mine 😂😂 It's at least 6 times bigger than yours... 😲Luckily we don't really have moths in my country (or at least I've never heard of anyone's yarn being attacked by them) :) Edit: only saw your pinned message now, after posting this ;) Well, the good thing about yarn (or one of them!) is that it doesn't really take up much space! :) IMO. Contrary to you, cotton is actually my preferred yarn, I don't like wool much ;) Btw, love the background music here! ♥
I've been buying yarn for over 40 years and my spreadsheet shows that I have bought over 5.5K balls. I've knitted less than half of it and I keep buying!!!!
That makes me feel much better about mine! And a spreadsheet!!! Oooh sexy 😆
This is going to be me 🤣🧶
I don’t have anywhere near that much yarn, but I’m not a knitter. I just use it for fringe or pompoms, stuff like that. I look forward to seeing how you’re going to organize because I need to do the same with my fabric. I can’t toss out those little scraps.
Shhhh don't mention the fabric stash! 🙈
Oh, and I'm always "reverse-engineering" patterns made in parts to be made in the round & seamless, as I hate sewing parts together (like all finishings), it's so much nicer & more interesting to make them seamless, and not difficult at all! :) And with my huge stash, one thing I'd really love is patterns to use oddments of yarn in garments (not really into knitting socks or gloves) ;)
I think the hot weather we have been having in the U.K. has encourage the little blighters to breed. A neighbour had to get rid of a really beautiful rug as no matter what treatment was tried they would not die. I dare not try to count my stash though I did give quite a number of large plastic bags of coned yarns to the local College of Art and Design for the students.
Oh, if you have some heavier yarn that's enough for a jumper, I would suggest Skeindeer's Librarian. Modern construction, but very lovely slightly vintage silhouette. And, I may have ordered some vacuum bags to protect my own yarn stash and wool garments...
This is very interesting! Not as someone who knits but someone who sews and is trying to sew through a lot of that too.
I would love a loose knit Tam (or two) in the edwardian style of Road to Avonlea esp the navy one Sarah wears.
I'd love to see knitting vlogs of your process working on a vintage pattern or two. :)
Oh no! Don't you hate critters. I use my left over wool scraps to knit/crochet little scrubby cloths. Perfect for in the kitchen, cleaning, face washers - all sorts.
Yasmin George. Check the far corners of wardrobes and drawers. They love to live in the smallest amount of dust and in the dark. X
I use my partial skeins to make beanies on my Addi knitting machine and then donate the hats during winter to the homeless shelter. But I guess it depends what kind of yarn you have as to what you would make.
oh goodness...i have tons more than that!! I also need to liquidate most of mine. Yikes! i suppose I could give much of it away.
Love the hexies! I am currently boing the same thing with quilt cotton scraps! I love your!