I almost forgot (on purpose maybe) the yarn report. The afternoon was spent in the garden and when Vince got home, he wanted to run to town and we just got back!
It was a rough week but I think almost everything has arrived except for one order that will be on next week’s report. I would say I’m done ordering but I know that no one believes me at this point.
As far as used . . 3-1/2 skeins for La Vie Douce.
As far as added . .
- 4 skeins of Caper Sock for a sweater (blue)
- 4 skeins of Anzula Squishy also for the same sweater, also blue.
- 4 skeins of Bugga for the same sweater (purple) (because I’m still not sure which one I’ll use)
- 2 skeins of pink fluffy yarn for sheep
- 1 skein of white fluffy yarn for sheep (because I’m not sure which one I’ll use)
- 4 skeins of green for a sweater for Addie
- 1 skein of black for the same sweater for Addie
- 4 skeins of purple for a sweater for Addie
- 2 skeins of gold for the same sweater for Addie
Yarn Possibilities for Tressage
These possibilities are for Tressage. I think I’m going to go with the one on the left, which is Caper Sock. The Bugga (purple) and the Anzula Squishy (denim on right) both have a little too much variation in color for the cables to show up as nice as I want them to show up.
Yarn for Addie’s Sheep Sweater
The above yarn is for Addie’s Sheep Sweater.
Purple and Gold for Addie
Chad is a huge LSU fan so the purple and gold is to make Go Buffalo! for Addie. The pink is more fluffy yarn for another sheep sweater for Addie . . later.
If you take into consideration that I bought 12 skeins of yarn for one sweater that only requires 4 skeins, and all the rest of the yarn is for sweaters for Addie, I haven’t done so bad. But, you can’t take all that into consideration except that I think I’m going to LOVE the sweater and if so, I’ll have enough yarn to make three of them . . which I probably won’t do but I’m trying to make myself feel better so please just agree with me!
Used this Week: 3.5 skeins
Used since 1/1/2014: 11 skeins
Added this week: 26 skeins
Added since 1/1/21014: 37 skeins
Net Used since 1/1/2014: 26 skeins (red means I’ve added more than I’ve used)
Rebecca in SoCal says
I’m sorry to sound like the stash police, but doesn’t buying 3 times as much yarn as you need for a project mean you AREN’T doing so well?
Oh, unless (heehee) you return what you decide not to use.
JudyL says
I think you may be correct and no, the yarn isn’t going back. It’s wonderful yarn and I’ll find a project for it eventually.
Donna says
I guess buying yarn to make Addie something makes it okay and doesn’t put you over the not buying pledge. (lol) Works for me!
Lynne in Hawaii says
Hmmmm….”because I’m not sure which one I’ll use’ is a very smart justification….and yes, you’ll be able to make two additional sweaters out of the other yarn. That excuse is ‘visionary’! LOL
Amy (Waunaknit) says
I think you’re right, Caper Sock would be great for Tressage. Now get knitting so you can count some skeins out!
pdudgeon says
i totally agree with your rationalle for the yarn purchases. i do exactly the same for my clothes and food purchases. If i see something basic that i love, I’ll buy it in multiples of different colors (clothes) or multiples of the same food. The key here is that it must be a basic (or staple) in order for me to do that.
If you love the sweater i see no reason why you can’t have more than one, And as fast as little girls grow up, it makes perfect sense to plan on buying yarn for more than one size of a favorite pattern for Addie while the yarn and pattern are both available.
Linda W says
Your sweaters are fabulous. I like to think of my yarn stash in the same light as I do my pantry. One never knows when you’re going to need that special ingredient or yarn!
Bev Gunn says
Judy, laughed out loud at the purchase of 3 different yarns all for the same sweater-guess you will have to make it striped to justify indecision! but, then, you would have to make at least 3 sweaters to use it all up or do a harlequin type with different color of sleeves! so much fun reading your blog!