Work Though Your Yarn Stash With This System!
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- I've been super productive lately and I'm pretty sure it's all because of my new "Use-First Bin"! I used up 11 yarns out of my stash and I'm excited to show you everything I completed due to using this tool to prioritize yarns in my yarn stash!
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Do you struggle to go through the yarns in your stash? I’d love to know! 👇🏻
Oh yes! My yarn is in 3 different rooms and I can’t find anything. My grandson is moving out Thursday and hopefully I can get my stash situated.
Oh, that sounds like an opportunity to create a great yarn space! Let me know how it goes Valerie!
Thank u for sharing in this video. It is pleasantly encouraging me to keep on knitting & crocheting & enjoy the process. Sometimes life gets rough & bumpy & i don't feel like knitting or crocheting but watch videos like urs here helps me refresh my feelings for my lovely yarn hobbies.
I definitely know what you’re talking about! I’ve totally been there too. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without all our yarny friends here on YT! @kat-knows
I love seeing all the projects you came up with! It never ceases to amaze me the ways that folks are drawn to different things. It's like a cooking competition where everyone has the same ingredients and everyone comes up with something different. I love that you are just happy being you! Such a joy to watch!
Thank you so much my friend! You are such a joy too! Your sincerity shines through ❤️
Fun fact: Yarn can "expire". Just not in the way food does where it goes bad, but old yarn does become brittle eventually and the fibres will break easily. It's just not as bad as with thread as its thicker
Hi Shannon,All your items are beautiful and look high end and very suitable for the climate where you live .
Thank you so much! 😊
Hi I am Annmarie, I go by Ann, I live in S.wales UK, I've crocheted for 15 yrs, your video came into my feed but I feel it was ment to be.
I was into amigurumi but can't crochet it no more as it puts stress on my hand. So clothes is my new crochet project, I've never done clothes before. New subscriber 😊 edit: yes I do struggle to go through my stash, I feel if I use it, I need to buy more yarn so it never gets used.
Hello Annmarie and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! Thanks for watching and commenting too 🥰
I understand what you’re saying about buying more yarn, even tho I like working through my stash, I love having a yarn stash!!! I’m sorry you can’t work on your amigurumi so much but I think you’ll have fun with wearables!
Hi Shannon 🤗 love all your beanies…you’ve got the perfect head for them! Your cowls are pretty! I like the idea of using the rope looking yarn (first cowl) for longer stitches…I agree with you, they can look messy! I’ve never thought of having a bin of yarn to work with first….it obviously works! Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻🥰🧶🤩
Hello sweet friend! I hope you’re doing well! Thank you for your kind words, you’re amazing 🫶🏻
I’m pretty careful to buy yarns I know I love so I can find things to do with them. I decided to go through my leftovers from past projects. I made headbands, totes (using complimentary colors), a backpack, hats, and other small projects. I don’t normally stray to gimmicky or trendy yarns. Too practical. I’m making a patchwork long vest from my variegated leftovers. I surrounded each with black borders and am about to sew the squares together with black yarns. I used solid colors to make squares as well. I’m not a big fan of granny squares so I made simple HDC squares. Hope you can visualize.
New subscriber.
Nana Cherry
Hello and welcome, I’m glad you’re here! I appreciate you watch and commenting! I’ve gotten much more careful about what I buy as time goes on too. I agree, those novelty yarns are to gimmicky and not versatile enough for me. You’re best sound cool! Granny squares can be pretty busy, so I’m picturing more solid and a simpler look!
Good job working through your stash. I have a bin that I'm using to slowly make a Jayda-In-Stitches scrap blanket but I need to get it out maybe once a week and add to it. We had like two weeks of winter this year in the Des Moines area..I may be in the minority but I wish we would have had more cold and snowy weather to wear our crocheted winter wear!
Thanks Jolene! Yeah, I think the secret is having it out in plane sight for me to see frequently. If it’s not visible, I forget it exists lol! And YES you are in the minority! 😂😂😂😂😂 this is the best Iowa winter I’ve ever experienced!
I am curious what other ideas people do to move thru their yarn stash. I have decided that i am just going to start working thru my patterns which include such a variety from stuffies, to shawls, to blankets, to kitchen towels, pot holders & even curtains, & baby outfits, plus cardigans & pullovers as well as summer tees. I have all the yarn for those things so i will just go lightly shopping thru my totes of yarn for making a choice for the pattern i choose to work on. Right now i am working on a prayer shawl, a summer tee & also crochet button topper for 4 kitchen towels.
I love hearing other people’s systems too! There’s always ideas I’ve never thought of, even if they seem obvious lol! 😂
You are busy and that’s so awesome! It sounds like you’re doing a great job of managing your yarn stash!!!
I love all your projects! 😍You've been cranking our projects super quick!
Thank you Mads! It felt good to get so much done! I hope you’re doing well! ❤️❤️❤️
To deal with ends of thick yarn i leave a long end and split it to weave in in 2 or 3 sections in different directions
That is a really great tip, thank you!!! 😊
Great use of yarns.
Thank you, I had a lot of fun with all them! 😃
I really want to see that live..oh and I love the hats.
I’m so excited to get to work with Kristen again!!! Thank you, and thanks for watching and commenting too! 🥰
I am making blankets with my stash, and always looking for more places to donate them. For those ends, a little dab of fabric glue or a few anchoring stitches with some matching thread will hold them.
Oh, ok that’s super helpful Linda, thanks! I know exactly the glue you’re talking about and I think I’ve all ready got some very similar thread on hand 😃
Blankets are great for stashbusting aren’t they? It’s always surprising how much yarn you need for just one blanket lol!! 😂
Have to chime in about Hometown yarn…. It is great - VERY warm.
Yes, LionBrand still manufactures it if anyone is interested.
Made the mistake of leaving the yarn I had just picked up at Joann’s and I had a few in the bag and my teen boy walked by and got curious. He reached in the bag and immediately decided he had to have a blanket made out of it. 🤦♀lol
It’s REALLY heavy ☺but he loves it.
It is still for sale, they have some colors at Walmart, loads of colors at Joann’s and a few in longer lengths at Michaels (which is great for larger projects obviously)
Lengths sold at Walmart (a few colors available depending on store at $3.42), Joann’s (showing 41 colors and on sale for $3.99) and of course LionBrand (45 colors availon sale March 12, 2024 $4.19)
Solids Weight: 5 oz , 81 yds
Neons Weight: 4 oz, 64 yds
Multi-colored Weight: 4 oz, 64 yd
Tweeds Weight: 4 oz, 64 yds
Lengths at Michaels “bonus bundle”
Solid Skein Weight: 10 oz. / 284 g Yardage: 162 yd. / 148 m
Tweends Weight: Skein Weight: 8 oz. / 227 g Yardage: 129 yd. / 118 m
I don’t work for any yarn manufacturer - it just took a LOT to get a blanket done for my 6’ tall and growing teen 😂
Oh my gosh, I bet that was an amazing blanket! I’m sure it took an insane amount of hometown to get it big enough for him lol!! It does sound a little like you work for them lol but I’m sure you really had to do your research to get the best deal on all the yarn for that blanket! That’s so cool!
@@ShannonTalksYarn right?! It does seem like I work for them but nope.. I’d work on it in the evenings after dinner in the living room and my teen would walk by “I believe in you Mom” 😂.. Made me want to take longer lol .. ya, I honestly had no idea it would be so heavy but it’s like a weighted blanket and he says he has been sleeping better since he started to use it so, that is a win. .. but ya, 40 skeins 🤦♀… all from Walmart as they were the most affordable. I think that is a one and only blanket for sure ha ha
I like your different creations. All those wonderful colors.😊❤
Thank you Joan! It was fun to make them! 🫶🏻
Hi Shannon. I love the hats and cowls. Those colors are great for you. I have a bin I throw my small yarn balls in. I make crochet scarves and hats(using my knitting machine) for the students on my school bus. Win, win. I love seeing their smiles and they love knowing they have something handmade.
That is such a great use of scrap yarn Kelly! I bet those kiddos love it too! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! ❤️
Taking up crochet again after 50 years! I did design some great projects back in the day starting at 14, and now am talking patterns hahaha.
Love this vid, I’ve already got a ‘use first’ collection. Lol. Love your work, very inspiring.
Whoop whoop, that’s awesome Linda! I’m so glad you’re here and back into crochet!!! Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it❤️
And thats awesome we both had the same idea!!! I was really surprised how much having it helped me focus and get more done! Have a wonderful day 🫶🏻
@@ShannonTalksYarn lol it was more of a ‘finish next’ - your idea was completely unique and already timely for me lololol!! Thx!
@lindaarchinal9008 I feel like I should turn my abandoned WIP’s bin into a Finish Next bin!!!!
Those colors were all great for you! As always, you leave me inspired! Thanks for all you do!
Hello Lisbeth! Well thank you so much, I appreciate your kindness ❤️❤️❤️ I hope you have a lovely day, I think it’s going to be pretty nice for us again! 🫶🏻
Did you wash the ribbon yarn cowl yet? That might make a difference if it has a bunch of sizing on it. I looked it up on Ravelry, and a couple of the projects looked really fluffy. I love the color of it!
I haven’t washed it yet, I’m afraid to lol! 😬😂
The color is definitely what got me to buy the yarn and the fact it was $2! 🤪
It’s definitely been an experience working with it, so I don’t regret it….but I probably won’t ever do it again!
Your projects are always so beautiful!! ♥️ I love seeing the projects you’ve made! I used some yarn in my stash recently but still have so much more that needs to be used 😁
Hey, you know how much I love a good yarn stash! 😂 And I was definitely inspired by your recent video on finishing up your long running wips!
@@ShannonTalksYarn Lol 😄. I’m so glad to hear that my video inspired you! 😊
Hello, I'm Susan, from Wawa Ontario, Canada. I have just recently found and started watching your channel. I ❤️ love your advice for our yarns. You are also a very talented crocheter. The blanket and cowls you made are beautiful. I look forward to seeing more of your channel 👍😊
Thank you so much Susan, and welcome! I appreciate your support and kind words! ❤️❤️❤️
I think we all do have problems going thru our yarn we have in our stash.😊 I'm trying to use my red heart yarn. Have you counted your ball bands at the end of the month? I have. It's awesome to see how much yarn you actually use in a month. I have tried to keep track of my usage for a year. So far I have used 40 in January and 70 in February. It doesn't count the yarn l use that doesn't have a ball band. I have been using some yarn l had from blankets l have taken apart. Those don't have bands so l don't keep track of it. I just use it as soon as I can. Some months l won't have a record of the yarn if l got it with out a label .
I love RH, I know it’s not known for its softness but it’s great for so many things. Keep working on it My Friend! 🫶🏻
I will. I have a whole two totes with it. Some is Mainstays too
@leilonnihamilton8356 Mainstays is such an underrated yarn! They have some really good ones! I have a couple taupe sparkle skeins (I think it’s sparkle, I can’t remember) but it’s seriously one of my favorite yarns of all time. It’s just so pretty 😍
Howdy Chickadee!!!
Hey, Howdy, Hi!!!! How you doin’?
Girl you've been so busy! I love the idea of a use first bin. I actually have a shelf on my yarn wall that I collect yarn I need to use for videos. It is very helpful!
I think that should be my next step! Like, if I buy a yarn specifically for a video, just put it immediately in there…..instead of randomly laying all over my yarn/filming room! 😂😂😂
Thank you for the idea!!!
Could you start placing tutorial for hats pls. Yours are beautiful
Thank you! I’ll double check, but I think I linked the two I used in the description box and my other “go to” hat pattern is Littlejohn’s Yarn slouchy granny beanie!