2024 DeStash Along

J-squared · October 3, 2024, 2:05pm

Ok, here is what I accomplished for September:

6 hats for my charity stash using 1021.8 yards of pink yarn.

1 porch mat (upon which the dogs sit) using 234.1 yards of scrubby “yarn” for Challenge #1. The scrubby yarn is my most recent stash, gifted to me by my MIL. Honestly, I don’t like working with it, so I will be making several mats in order to use it up. Fortunately the pups think it’s “pawsome”.

I was sick half the month, so the checkerboard prompt and learning prompt eluded me.

Trillian · October 3, 2024, 2:11pm

Those pink hats are adorable!

J-squared · October 3, 2024, 2:14pm

4th quarter goals:

Use all the scratchy scrubby yarn gifts to me by my MIL.
Use up more yarn stash so that what is left fits in the containers I have. I will not add containers, I will not add containers….
Finish setting up my craft area. We gave up the idea of a guest bedroom since we never have guests, and it has been designated as my craft room and my husband’s clothing storage/dressing area.

J-squared · October 3, 2024, 2:16pm

Thanks! I tried out two “new to me” patterns from Yarnspirations.com. Both needed modifications, but I like how they turned out.

sheepBlue · October 3, 2024, 2:25pm

I’m trying to bust some fingering weight yarn stash into a sweater (sort of) so it is SLOW-GOING. I will probably never do this again. My hands do not forgive me.

kayrun · October 15, 2024, 3:45pm

pretty!
and I’m sure you’ll figure out something fab for the leftovers

and I just saw your post about the fingering wt sweater – aiyiyi I’ve done one of those for a test for a designer & don’t intend to do it again! Love the outcome, but it took so long! I much prefer thicker yarns.
I really need to take a long hard look at the fingering wt bin and cut it by half at least, bec I rarely choose from there when starting a new project…

kayrun · October 15, 2024, 3:47pm

I need to copy your mantra about NOT adding more containers!!

J-squared · October 15, 2024, 6:24pm

It’s a tough one, especially since I have some empty bins in the garage. We want to move to Oregon when my husband retires in (hopefully) 6-7 years. I’m determined to not have millions of craft stash boxes to pack by then. Want to whittle it down to just crafting tools/equipment if possible.

Trillian · October 16, 2024, 2:20am

This started out as a project to use up some unwanted yarn and then I had to buy two more skeins to complete it. I completely winged the pattern and figured Rabbit would ignore it in the time honored tradition of cats but five minutes after putting it out here we are:

J-squared · October 16, 2024, 11:23am

I think Rabbit could be camouflaged in that nest.

gozer · October 16, 2024, 8:26pm

Those eyes. Rabbit is so cute!!!

jemimah · October 18, 2024, 6:25pm

Adorable! That little snuggling spot was clearly custom made for Rabbit

sheepBlue · October 24, 2024, 1:37am

Finished this yesterday!

This used up about 3 balls of Chroma yarn. It is shockingly warm for being cropped too.

AntBee · October 24, 2024, 2:53am

Gorgeous!

Abbeeroad · October 24, 2024, 11:27am

In. Love.

MistressJennie · October 24, 2024, 3:59pm

Stunning!

tendstowardschaos · October 24, 2024, 4:17pm

It’s gorgeous!

Trillian · October 24, 2024, 5:38pm

OHMYGAWD That’s gorgeous!

tendstowardschaos · October 24, 2024, 6:22pm

This sweater just needs (a zillion) ends woven in. But, it used up over a pound of cotton yarn.

sheepBlue · October 24, 2024, 6:25pm

That’s a victory! It looks great!