Organized the yarn stash.

[-Moe-]

No more yarn for you!

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DAMN!!!

psst, have you seen a relatively easy looking pattern for a yoda hat?

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Sept 3, 2012 9:37:28 GMT -5 Lucy Honeychurch said:

I haven't, Habs. Have you tried Ravelry?

I just saw one that's crochet that I might attempt. I suck at following a crochet pattern.

a hairbun one would be awesome. Then I wouldn't have to buy weave for pinky's hair lol

[blindyswife]

Sept 3, 2012 9:32:00 GMT -5 Lucy Honeychurch said:

Ahhhhhhhhh.

You put my stash to shame! I think I will save this link to show H when he tells me I have too much yarn.

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Is it weird that I'm envious?

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[sneetch]

Looks like someone has a lot of knit bears in her future...

I wish I had the talent and patience to knit!

[daisyheadmaizie]

I love yarn. I think I have an equal amount, possibly more, but mine is crammed into various bins and bags. Some day I will have a craft room with an entire wall dedicated to yarn.

[broc]

Were you not aware this this is a thing? because I would swear I linked this to you before.

starwarsknitting.com

I will say though that a non-lame Leia beanie is hard to come by. Half the ones I've seen just recommend that you braid a bunch of brown yarn and then hot glue the whole mess together.

[spitforspat]

Oooh I want that and I don't even knit. Haha

[missmaddie]

I was all embarrassed that as this post was loading I thought, "Oooh, I hope she PIPs!" Apparently I am in good company here thought based on PPs enthusiasm.

[PinkSquirrel]

I keep mine in my grandfathers old armoire. One side has pretty much all drawers and I stuff the yarn in there so there's only a little bit overflowing to the other side. Now when H is all "you do not need more yarn" and I can see look there's only that little bit on the overflow side. I'm definitely not fooling anyone though

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Is that your living room? Your DH is way more tolerant than mine. My yarn is stashed in three drawers in a wardrobe and DH thinks it takes up too much space. I am admittedly sort of a flaky knitter though.

[Deleted]

A sunroom seems like a nice place to knit.

[emjacobs]

Lol I have random bags of yarn all over our bedroom and the office and 32 skeins of yarn on order for two blankets that are on order.

[tdk]

excellente! Looks fabulous!

and omg, i wish i could knit after hearing I could make princess leia braids! lol, my baldy could have hair!

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Your yarn stash looks like my fabric stash. Soooo pretty

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Sept 3, 2012 13:44:05 GMT -5 fields said:

Your yarn stash looks like my fabric stash. Soooo pretty

H bitches about my fabric and thread for my embroidery machine. I side eye him for the garage.

[iamgrace]

Very nice.

[textbookcase]

I want to learn how to knit just so I can make one of those cute little owl hats. Someone make one for me!

I can knit a scarf, and that's about it.

[LauraMoser]

Sept 3, 2012 12:10:22 GMT -5 tators said:

Hey I just met you and this is crazy.. but could you make me a hat for my unborn baby... ;D

I totally would. I've been knitting/crocheting like crazy lately, and have so many patterns saved on Ravelry that I don't have nearly enough recipients, lol.

I just finished a bunting bag for my baby that's due in November. I'm mostly finished a purse for my mom's bday, and I plan to make a purse for my MIL for Christmas yet too. I've been obsessed with freaking yarn lately. ;D

Lucy-What do you have planned for all that yarn? I'm totally jealous of your space. I wish I had a little spot in my house to dedicate to crafts, but its just not possible at this point, boo. Are you on Ravelry?

[janiejones]

I want to come and look through it all. I love wool & cotton yarns, and am forever buying them and mailing them to my sister. It works in my favour because often I receive things knitted from what I've sent.
She's the knitter, I sew and make felt.

[daisyheadmaizie]

Sept 3, 2012 17:59:12 GMT -5 killercupcake said:

LHC: Do you have any fun beginner patterns to recoLmmend? I'm looking for something to keep me busy on my flight to Australia in a couple of weeks. I figure knitting could take up at least a few hours of that time.

I would start with a scarf or some dishcloths. Both are flat projects and small, so easy travel with and not a lot of money shelled out. On ravelry.com you can search for a project on skill level and there are tons of free patterns.

[daisyheadmaizie]

Sept 3, 2012 18:07:05 GMT -5 killercupcake said:

Sept 3, 2012 18:05:15 GMT -5 daisyheadmaizie said:

I would start with a scarf or some dishcloths. Both are flat projects and small, so easy travel with and not a lot of money shelled out. On ravelry.com you can search for a project on skill level and there are tons of free patterns.

Thanks Daisy!

I've got a ton of yarn. I mean, I have about half of LHCs stash, but it's a lot for someone who doesn't really know how to knit. lol So I guess it's time to make an effort to learn.

There are really just two stitches to learn and casting on/off. You can make a lot with that basic knowledge. I like scarves, because you can use a bulky yarn and they knit up quick. Dishcloths are a fun way to try new stitch patterns, because they are small and 100% cotton yarn is cheap. Let me look through my ravelry bookmarks and I will see if I have any fun patterns...

[daisyheadmaizie]

Killer cupcake, this scarf pattern is easy peasy, and would be a great get your feet wet project. Plus, I think it is pretty. www.mellowbeing.com/2010/10/24/pattern-etons-scarf/

[maggiemoo]

Does anyone buy yarn online? Like from amazon. The only thing here is Walmart. The closest craft store is over an hour away. Might as well be 4 hours away. I'd be shopping with 2 crazy toddlers.