I myself have yarn in boxes - lots of boxes (sorted by weight!) and bags and wip's and buy yarn, very often without knowing what I will be doing with it when I get it home!
I have been finding scrap projects lately to use up the little bits of yarn, I have just made a crocheted child's hat and am currently making a knitted scrap scarf. I have also learnt to do a bit of Fair Isle so will be able to use up some of the Shetland yarn I have collected over time - large plastic box full!
Please feel free to join us on our stashbusting challenge. I will be attempting to post the total weight used each month as I stash bust, mostly for charity with the odd gift thrown in. If you don't know where to start, I can give you plenty of ideas of items to make, where to send them - or even send them myself through Loving Hands Shetland.
Scrap hat:
Pattern here: Scrap hat pattern
Thanks for the crochet pattern. I will definitely make this. it seems simple enough for a beginner like me.
ReplyDeleteIt is a rectangle with no shaping so very suitable for a beginner. The rib effect is created by only crocheting into the back loop of the stitches instead of both loops. Let me know how you get on!
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My stash is no less than the beginning of 2013, possibly more but that is down to a poorly shoulder limiting my crafting and being given a large bag or 2 from a friend who was down-sizing her own stash. Maybe this year I will be able to use more up.... Love the little hat Julia :0)
ReplyDeleteNice work. I used up a load of stash by crocheting a big granny square blanket. really need to sort out my stash it's a mess.
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