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 💚
@Michael-if6my
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
@@Michael-if6my ooh a tough time. All the best with your studies 😃
@sarahrudd4995
2 жыл бұрын
What was the name of the free pattern you used the teal/peacock blue yarn for and frogged?
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
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
@pepparker6747
2 жыл бұрын
When my Mom died we discovered that she had 9 24" by 36" bins of yarn. We are still trying to re-home yarn.
@AshLG
2 жыл бұрын
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
@miriamgillham6701
2 жыл бұрын
This is too cool.
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
😂 I mean that sounds like something I would do. Your friends just don't appreciate your artistic genius 💚
@Margurisa
2 жыл бұрын
😂 I love thissss!
@Squirreltasticqueen
Жыл бұрын
Donate blankets to shelters! Homeless, animal, domestic abuse ectra plenty of places want blankets even if they clash
@jasminflower3814
Жыл бұрын
🤣lol
@chazhoosier2478
2 жыл бұрын
Claude: "MOTHS!" Chaz: "OH MY GAWD." *immediately runs downstairs to check fabric stash*
@eeaotly
Жыл бұрын
Which reminds me that I have seen a moth a couple of days ago...
@pixiimagic597
2 жыл бұрын
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 😆
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
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 🤣
@beth12svist
2 жыл бұрын
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." 😂
@valzahnzahn
Жыл бұрын
It’s like taking in stray cats 😂
@JO-rx4tk
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
So many great ideas here! Thank you 💚
@jessicacollins8049
Жыл бұрын
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.
@elysiana8889
Жыл бұрын
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
@TheKinderdoc
Жыл бұрын
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.
@samanthasmith951
2 жыл бұрын
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
@janemacdonald3732
Жыл бұрын
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.
@maleahlock
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
I strategically didn't include either the getting onto, or off of the floor 😆 the bed helped the transition 💚
@asmileisspecial
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@howcanikeepfromsinging
Жыл бұрын
I can't knit currently either, so these videos are part enjoyable and a little sad.
@asmileisspecial
9 ай бұрын
How are you doing now?
@naomimay82
Жыл бұрын
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.
@atiya-said-hey
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
I'm proud of you! Self control, we've got this 💪
@florenna
2 жыл бұрын
One is required to have (immediate) plans to use yarn one buys?! 😯I hardly ever do... That just sounds boring, TBH ;)
@thewoolverine4420
Жыл бұрын
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
@katywuste9054
2 жыл бұрын
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
@elainebye9090
2 жыл бұрын
Waiting now for project updates! Yay knitting.
@EngineeringKnits
2 жыл бұрын
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!) 💕
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence! Great minds think alike and all that 😁
@emilywharton6210
Жыл бұрын
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!
@kleinwolkje203
Жыл бұрын
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. 🙂
@purljade
2 жыл бұрын
Your sound quality is excellent, it makes for a very pleasant viewing experience -- thank you!
@autumnfoxandrabbitcrafts
2 жыл бұрын
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
@emilysmith2784
8 ай бұрын
Rewatching this is making me want to rewatch the project videos you mentioned too 😂. And also revisit my stash too
@vincentbriggs1780
Жыл бұрын
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!
@maureenkirby514
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@KnitsByNayla
Жыл бұрын
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
@sharronmahoney3945
Жыл бұрын
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.
@tantmonokrom1576
2 жыл бұрын
This was inspiring, looking forward seeing your progress!
@lynnhaines1236
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Ami5Jo
2 жыл бұрын
💗🙏
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
What an adorable and rewarding idea. I might look into something similar here, although it's unlikely to be for Joeys!
@lynnhaines1236
2 жыл бұрын
@@RetroClaude maybe some hedgehogs 🦔 or badgers 🦡!
@_vanearaujo
Жыл бұрын
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!
@anna-lisesteenbeek9849
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@incognito9313
Жыл бұрын
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.
@anneostsee2764
8 ай бұрын
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
@Stettafire
6 ай бұрын
Hi, your stashbusting series has been hugely helpful to me in reducing my stash. Here is a small token of my thanks. Take care
@RetroClaude
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Good luck with your own stash!
@christinesellar3866
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you weren’t joking! What a marathon. I shall look forward to seeing all these projects. Cheers from Melbourne.
@gillianjepson4950
Жыл бұрын
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!
@bernadettefeener660
Жыл бұрын
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.
@fikanera838
2 жыл бұрын
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! 🧶
@KateColors
Жыл бұрын
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. 💝
@joannemcmillan9201
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@lynnbattersby-vogt3594
2 жыл бұрын
It will be lovely to see what you make now that you have organised the stash chaos!!
@creationsbycoline
2 жыл бұрын
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
@thefunkyewe
Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous dress 💜
@amara560
Жыл бұрын
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!
@maureencullen1008
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@patriciakellyadams134
2 жыл бұрын
Serious question... is it a northern thing? I've never heard of moths in your house?
@srishtiscraftlibrary
10 ай бұрын
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 😂)
@007lovediamonds6
Жыл бұрын
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 🇬🇧
@bettywinslow6387
2 жыл бұрын
I've inherited so much yarn!! so, I bought some knitting looms and am making a ton of hats for charity!!
@zoeywilson8919
Жыл бұрын
I just learned there's an app to keep track of my yarn stash! Best video ever!!!
@SIC647
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@pluezilvlk8427
8 ай бұрын
I love how this also works as a blind test 🤭
@dlm4708
Жыл бұрын
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.
@cindyroberts6666
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you do the mohair sweater as one of the first project. I'd really like to see the yarn knitted.
@retrocraftdreams
Жыл бұрын
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!
@EdenYell
2 жыл бұрын
that stash is totally out of control **nervous laughter while hiding my ceiling high bookshelf of yarn**
@jamiethrogmorton2540
8 ай бұрын
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! ❤
@auntiezann5146
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@auntiezann5146
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, and I would absolutely sit down to sort all that! Makes it more fun!
@florenna
2 жыл бұрын
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! ♥
@sylvieboulanger8155
2 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
That makes me feel much better about mine! And a spreadsheet!!! Oooh sexy 😆
@ASA-bl3hw
Жыл бұрын
This is going to be me 🤣🧶
@leahj139
Жыл бұрын
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!
@Eastybeastyy
2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see knitting vlogs of your process working on a vintage pattern or two. :)
@kaizma88
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video as I do all your videos. My stash fills a room and looking at it gives me a headache. 🥴
@SarcasticShrubbery
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@tinenielsen2763
2 жыл бұрын
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 🙂
@hildaschleich2323
Жыл бұрын
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.
@nanaanna3229
2 жыл бұрын
I remember my Poppa telling me about being discharged from the Australian Army (World War II) and arriving back in Melbourne after spending his time time sweating in uniforms that disintegrated in the tropical heat of Northern Australia. He arrived home and went to change into his civvies, and for the first time in years, pulled his beloved cream-coloured jumper from a drawer: "The bloody moths! The bloody moths had eaten it!" I've never seen such an even mix of anger, dismay and pure disgruntlement play across anyone's face before or since, and this was more than 50 years after the awful discovery. BLOODY MOTHS! I hope you saved more than you lost!
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine the pain! BLOODY MOTHS INDEED 💚
@verfpapierschaar
Жыл бұрын
I loved watching this video. Thank you for putting it up!
@jessicajayes8326
Жыл бұрын
We need a crochet circle. We make an afghan with the leftover yarn.
@sparkle4051
Жыл бұрын
You had me at little fuc$#rs!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@nanettebromley8843
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
Oooh a crochet goth outfit could be fun! Ultimate witchy vibes 🖤
@naomilindstedt6271
Жыл бұрын
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.
@chrissy24-7
Жыл бұрын
I really need to do this... Mine is out of control.
@florenna
2 жыл бұрын
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) ;)
@lizzyrbits1283
2 жыл бұрын
I am a pretty new knitter who picks it up and puts it down again for ages, so every time you say "I'll just knit it all up!" I keep trying to imagine how long it would take me to knit all that and getting dizzy! Haha I do love this video though! It's cozy and really interesting to hear about the projects you are planning :) thank you for sharing!
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
It's going to take me a long time too don't worry!
@lorim8070
2 жыл бұрын
Go girl go! I am going over to Ravelry.
@BritInvLvr
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
Shhhh don't mention the fabric stash! 🙈
@Anne-lv2qg
2 жыл бұрын
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...
@shelahmason1338
Жыл бұрын
I so relate to you. Thank you, lovely video 🙂
@karenwesterveld9817
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@subversive_stitch_knitting
2 жыл бұрын
loved this as usual !! i have some mohair silk so i think i might try to make a ghost whisperer like you! really looking forward to seeing your progress with all your projects, & always find your sense of style / knitwear style so inspiring!! i've not worn a cardigan in years but watching this im now like... 👀👀 maybe i will knit a snowland cardigan!!
@MarckKnitwear
Жыл бұрын
My god if you saw my yarn stash you would know why I cannot get to grips with it. Like you it’s in wardrobes, in offsite storage, on top of bookshelves…..on my own wool shelf, too much to knit in my lifetime unless I retire any day soon and can spend my days knitting away to hearts content.
@joanware6473
Жыл бұрын
Wow now I dont feel guilty for my stash and I have that book you showed and others too have enjoyed your video.
@jayc6159
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@margomargo2
Жыл бұрын
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.
@MeiLegg
2 жыл бұрын
I live in the UK and didn't realise that moths would be such a problem here as well! I'll have to be extra diligent with my wool now that I've made the switch from acrylic to natural fibres. I'm also currently knitting the Rizzo top too! Yours looked like such a fun colour
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes apparently as it's unseasonably warm this year the moths are out in force! I love my Rizzos (I have 2) 💚
@MeiLegg
2 жыл бұрын
@@RetroClaude *immediately runs to stash to put everything in zip loc bags* 😂 yes I'm definitely seeing a lot of Rizzos in my future!
@poodlegirl55
Жыл бұрын
Do you crochet also? I used up all my partial balls making baskets. I used a big hook and two or three strands of yarn. The baskets are super useful in my craft room.
@Beanjast
Жыл бұрын
shoving it anywhere is my entire yarn storage method.
@Cutondogor
2 жыл бұрын
Hello there! I'm Reynardo on Ravelry - the cute black and white dog pic. And let us not talk about how many balls of wool *I*'ve got. But I shall be good this year and try not to buy too many. (Insert hysterical laughter in the background)
@brittasvendsen5330
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for inspiration 😀 to day I startet the same project 😱😂😱I’m lucky, because I’ve been nitting whitout buying the last 3-4 months, and there’s light at the end of the tunnel ❤️ Love from Britta in Denmark
@victoriadachef2214
Жыл бұрын
A good way to get rid of yarn for me is to make a floor length gown with the scrap yarn to use up all the ugly yarn and then crochet flowers or leaves or something with the pretty yarn and then sew them on overlapping so you can’t see any of the ugly yarn so then you have a very warm winter dress
@jentextiles
2 жыл бұрын
It’s great to get the precious collections organised! I use these sticky pheromone card traps for moths and it works. I shut all windows once dusk arrives as we have moths mosquitoes outside. Do organza bags answer the wool problem? Wool needs to breathe and I guess moths can’t get in? Jen x
@ASA-bl3hw
Жыл бұрын
Storage boxes and those vacuum packed bags that you can get are what i plan on using
@bowerbirdstyle7661
Жыл бұрын
Lots of scarves, socks and granny squares.
@roguepanda4722
Жыл бұрын
I recently broke up with my boyfriend and quickly realized just how much yarn I actually have while I was packing it up to move. It’s OBNOXIOUS
@sarahrudd4995
2 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing your stash and your plans for it. What proportion of your time do you spend on yarn crafts?
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
Really it depends, but probably at least 2 hours a day. It's how I relax in the evenings. If I'm on bed rest I tend to do a bit more because I can just about knit with the help of a lot of cushions. 💚
@tahnisyarns
Жыл бұрын
im a crochet girl, but as soon as i heard f*ckers i followed lmao so refreshing to here !
@himikonosekkai2648
2 жыл бұрын
Just a thought but quite often the issue is not moths but carpet beetles. These tiny beetles (5mm only) live in most houses and their larvae also nibble at yarn, clothes, carpets etc. There are traps around to check if you have actual moths or pethaps rather these beetles. It is important to find out cause the ways to get rid of them isn’t necessarily the same.
@mariakristinahawl1640
Жыл бұрын
Your stash fits on top of a bed? I sleep with more yarn than that. Oh my... I may have a problem! Lol
@toodlesmossberg5770
Жыл бұрын
Have you checked out Fable Knitwear on revelry? She designs a lot of vintage looking feminine items that I just adore!
@Katepwe
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever considered one of Andrea Mowry’s - DreaRenne Knits - patterns.
@julianne8645
Жыл бұрын
Great video, I think I have more wool 😂 I also have around 10-15 wips 😬 I need to stop buying and use up my stash.
@Cassandra_Loveday
Жыл бұрын
You don’t have a problem. Trust me 😂
@Dizzyknitsandcurls
2 жыл бұрын
So interesting I’ve knit almost every andi satturland patterns Vienne is fast easy and fun
@yasmingeorge5173
2 жыл бұрын
I keep seeing moths only 1 or 2 a night but I can't find where they are hiding 😖 we have no carpets so not in them. I have put all my stash of yarn into plastic tubs with fever blocks. I will never live long enough to use it all 😂 these moths a big worry tho I don't know how to find them and I have literally spent a week searching the house.
@RetroClaude
2 жыл бұрын
Oh no! How frustrating. They are fussy so will go for silk first, the wool, so if you have any silk clothes make sure to check them too!
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