Stash Overload

My yarn stash is taking over my life. I have the nasty habit of buying yarn because it’s in delicious colours, with no plans for what to use it for. I know, I know, you’re supposed to find a pattern THEN buy the yarn, but I tend to work backwards in these things, buying the yarn then trying to find a pattern to suit it. Oops.

Therefore, I’ll be using up as much as I can making hats and scarves for next years drive (I think the Salvos or the Brotherhood do a homeless warmth drive, someone does.) and then I’ll use the rest on a blanket.

The other point here, is to use what I already HAVE. This is a tricky thing sometimes, but I’m determined to get rid of at least three quarters of this stash before I go yarn fondling again. This means walking right by the yarn section in spotlight, being not at all tempted by special offers (like cleckheaton pure wool for $2. OMG that was a brilliant day…).

This afternoon, since I’m laid up with a crappy ankle, I’m going to sort and see exactly what I have. Scary. I’ve a HUGE basket in the corner of my bedroom full of bits of cloth, things I’ve bought for crafting, and above all else – yarn. A pile of delicious colours I couldn’t possibly resist.