Yesterday I really spent the entire day working on the yarn.
This is the scene when I was finally calling it quits. I think all of the multi skeins of yarn, mostly sweater quantities, are all entered and should be easy to find.
Lessons learned yesterday:
- Keep the number of skeins a closely guarded secret! When I messed up my spreadsheet formula and couldn’t figure out what I had done, I called Vince to take a look. He immediately noticed the number of skeins, which, considering it’s way less than half the yarn I have but I didn’t tell him that, it wasn’t too bad but he hasn’t stopped calculating in his head how much I’ve spent on yarn. I told him . . it’s been over the period of 20 years but it’s really probably been about 14 years but still . . it’s done. It isn’t like I went out last week and bought all that yarn!
- I will never need to buy yarn again! Back when I was trying to match colors for the Comfort Fade Cardi, I’d order three skeins each of a color to audition because if I liked the color, chances are it would be sold out by the time I realized it worked and I needed more. Now, what am I going to do with three skeins of a DK yarn? I know! Order 4 more skeins and I can make a sweater. I had put several colors in my cart this morning before I said . . no! What difference does it make if there are only three skeins and I’ll never, ever use all the sweater quantities I already have?
- The yarn storage area is too small! With several empty tubs spread out and I was tossing yarn into each – sweater quantities; Twist Light; Miscellaneous one skeins of sock yarn . . I found myself trapped and having to step into some of the tubs to get around the room.
- The yarn I have is gorgeous and I want to use it! Maybe at least part of the time, I’ll choose my projects not by the pattern but by the yarn. Find a yarn I love and then choose the pattern. That’s not how I usually do it but we’ll see how it goes.
Y’all really need to cheer me on and not let me buy any more yarn. And, in the unlikely event I do buy yarn, I’m already setting the stage for it to be your fault and not mine . . since I asked for your help! 🙂
Ranch Wife says
I’m sure Jesus will let you knit in heaven so be sure you have enough for eternity!
Carolyn in Tx says
I have 12 tubs of quality fabric….haven’t sewn in months, but hubby knows to line my casket with what is remaining. At today’s prices I’m grateful for my stash and you will be too.
Carolyn says
I have 12 tubs of Quality fabrics and at today’s prices I’m grateful for what I have stashed. You will never regret what you have.
Tracy says
I had a bit of a laugh when I read the part about Vince and the numbers. Taking inventory, yarn or fabric, can be an eye opener.
Sara Fridley says
My daughters are very afraid of what is in my sewing room in drawers and tubs. And maybe they should be. LOL. Just enjoy that yarn and fabric, and use it or not, it’s given you enjoyment.
W Jordan says
It is like any hobby you will always want more, besides we love it so much. Remember I told you about me being in Stagway in a yarn shop and fell in love with all the beautiful yarn and I don’t even knit or crocheted . The stuff was so pretty. Stop beating yourself up it happens to all creative people.
justquiltin says
Now didn’t we have that conversation about no more yarn next year! LOL I shall be successful in not buying next year… really I will… so you won’t be able to blame it on me. 🙂
Cilla says
It’s like me with fabric acquisition……but only on sale. In my defense I do keep a log of fabric in and fabric out. I’m still ahead on fabric out so I’m winning the overflow battle.
Rhonda Russell says
As you use more yarn, tubs will be emptied. As long as you don’t buy more yarn, you will get your space back! I applaud your hard work organizing and making an inventory. I started my sewing pattern inventory almost 6 months ago and then stalled out before finishing. I keep saying I need to finish it but I just want to sew!!!
Nelle Coursey says
If you ever decide you need to get rid of some of it, I will buy some from you!!
Susan says
So … striped sweaters? Cables in different colors? Sweaters for Addie with cuffs, waist and neckline contrasting? Can it be used for shawls?
Judy Laquidara says
Oh, yes. All kinds of options.
Judy H says
I bought a white shelf that is essentially square cubby holes. I put my yarn in it, and I can easily see what I have. It also looks nice against the wall. It’s like my own little yarn shop, LOL. For the small odds and ends, I have a couple bins made of fabric that look decorative and slide into the square places, so I can pull them out like drawers. I like being able to see at a glance what I have and how many skeins. I group them by weight and color. I think you have more yarn than I have, but I think you also have more wall space – so it MIGHT work….