The flashbulb pixies admire my new neckwarmer
Pattern: Slubby Neck Warmer by Marta Cantos
Yarn: Marta’s Yarns Multi-coloured Slubby yarn
Time in the stash: Maybe a year? Alison gifted me this yarn and the pattern, but I don’t remember when
Time it took to knit, after sitting around so long: one hour
Stash reduced by: one skein
I’ve reached that point. It’s official. The stash (the sock yarn is barely the beginning of it, folks) is big enough to overwhelm me. It has to be whittled down. In the coming week or so it will be sorted through and organized. Loved yarn will be grouped with loved yarns of similiar types so I’ll actually know what I have. Kits and yarn already designated for specific projects will be inventoried and decisions will be made as to whether I still want to knit the projects. Unloved WIPs will be frogged. Unloved yarn will be sold.
I want to thin the stash down to this and keep it steady at this level:
Enough sock yarn for six pairs, not counting projects on the needles.
Yarn for six Cari-sized sweaters, no specific project designated.
Kits or designated yarn for three on-deck projects.
Yarn for six baby projects.
I have way more than this. I have too much. Destashing will happen.
My Stash and I are at a similar point in our relationship. I’ve got enough sock yarn for at least 24 pair and I’m not even an avid sock knitter. I don’t want to think about how many sweaters I could make.
Posted by: Kat
ahh I will be waiting in the wings when you destash – can’t wait to see what you have…I too have a problem but I guess I haven’t hit bottom yet!
Posted by: Marie
Boy, does this sound familiar. Except you have a comprehensive plan. I don’t, yet. Cute neckwarmer!
Posted by: Norma
oooh, very fairy like photo.
Posted by: jackie
I love it! Must copy and make one for myself! And it only took an hour! I can stay on task for that long.
Posted by: Christie
I look forward to the de-stash seeing as I am still not admitting I have a stash problem. I only admit to having a good size stash.
The neckwarmer looks warm and cozy!
Posted by: Karen
I’ve begun to realize I have quite the modest stash. I pledge to enjoy my stash for what it is and to NOT try and catch up with you.
Posted by: LaurieM
Lovely photo, lovely neckwarmer. Admirable stash plan. I would do that too if I could find my floor in amongst the roving, so my destashing goal is actually to find the floor first…
Posted by: Lee Ann
Loving the pixies. And the neckwarmer. The destashing thing is scary, but that might be because I’m feverish.
Posted by: Cassie
That’s sooooo pretty, and the colors complement you so well! De-stashing is a really good goal. I need to plow through mine and clean out. That said, i got a little excited at the thought of you putting some of your unloved yarn up for sale. sigh. Note to self: Clearing out the clutter is good.
Posted by: regina
wow, can’t wait till you de-statsh..I will be waiting with bated breath!!
Posted by: Susanne
Hey! Nice to see ya. Its been awhile…
Come join the microstashers. We rock.
Posted by: claudia
Very cool!
Posted by: Gina
Funny, I was thinking of the same wool in the same pattern yesterday as I rifled my way through my boxes. Looks great!
Posted by: Alison
Hello, my name is Arthur Doyle and I’d like you to make an @ss out me; I just loves me the faeries.
Posted by: spaazlicious
My Stash and I are at a similar point in our relationship. I’ve got enough sock yarn for at least 24 pair and I’m not even an avid sock knitter. I don’t want to think about how many sweaters I could make.
Posted by: Kat
ahh I will be waiting in the wings when you destash – can’t wait to see what you have…I too have a problem but I guess I haven’t hit bottom yet!
Posted by: Marie
Boy, does this sound familiar. Except you have a comprehensive plan. I don’t, yet. Cute neckwarmer!
Posted by: Norma
oooh, very fairy like photo.
Posted by: jackie
I love it! Must copy and make one for myself! And it only took an hour! I can stay on task for that long.
Posted by: Christie
I look forward to the de-stash seeing as I am still not admitting I have a stash problem. I only admit to having a good size stash.
The neckwarmer looks warm and cozy!
Posted by: Karen
I’ve begun to realize I have quite the modest stash. I pledge to enjoy my stash for what it is and to NOT try and catch up with you.
Posted by: LaurieM
Lovely photo, lovely neckwarmer. Admirable stash plan. I would do that too if I could find my floor in amongst the roving, so my destashing goal is actually to find the floor first…
Posted by: Lee Ann
Loving the pixies. And the neckwarmer. The destashing thing is scary, but that might be because I’m feverish.
Posted by: Cassie
That’s sooooo pretty, and the colors complement you so well! De-stashing is a really good goal. I need to plow through mine and clean out. That said, i got a little excited at the thought of you putting some of your unloved yarn up for sale. sigh. Note to self: Clearing out the clutter is good.
Posted by: regina
wow, can’t wait till you de-statsh..I will be waiting with bated breath!!
Posted by: Susanne
Hey! Nice to see ya. Its been awhile…
Come join the microstashers. We rock.
Posted by: claudia
Very cool!
Posted by: Gina
Funny, I was thinking of the same wool in the same pattern yesterday as I rifled my way through my boxes. Looks great!
Posted by: Alison
Hello, my name is Arthur Doyle and I’d like you to make an @ss out me; I just loves me the faeries.
Posted by: spaazlicious
Good luck with your destashing! I love your neck warmer. As it gets to be sub-zero here tonight I wish I had something cozy like that to cover my neck. Add it to the list of projects I want to do, buy yarn for said project, forget what said yarn is for, and that is how stash multiplies without even trying. Amazing!
Posted by: emily
Willpower. It’s all about willpower.
Posted by: Carole
Yes, I made this pledge too. Not that I didn’t buy more yarn, because I did. But I have been diligently knitting my stash. I even frogged a few stale projects. The next step is deciding to part with some and just selling it off!
Posted by: Juls
I love the slubbiness of the yarn, and the prettiness of this photo.
Need any help with that destashing, you just let me know. I’m here for you.
Posted by: alison
I’ve succumbed to the stash, I have let it overwhelm me. I occasionally sell some of it on ebay but it grows nevertheless. I’ve given up. is stronger than I am. See: http://kniticity.blogspot.com/2006/02/getting-it-out-of-way.html
Posted by: Anna
sadly, given the size of my stash, my first thought was “ooooo i can’t wait to see what’s up for sale.” what is wrong with me. i need to join you in the destashing not participate in destashing YOU. 🙂
Posted by: carolyn
Hello! I’ve just viewed your blog, and am glad I’ve stopped by! What a lovely stash of yarn! And a warm congratulations on your pregnancy. I’m also pregnant (8 mos) and the ultrasound has shown we’re further along as well. AJ (Aidan James) is weighing in at 8 lbs. so we’re hoping he tells us it’s time VERY soon. Wishing you the best of luck…
Posted by: Michele
oh gawd…did we have to mention the ‘S’ word!
love your neck warmer…marta is just fantastic with simple patterns to show off her great yarns.
Posted by: jacqueline
Could you pleeeeeze tell me the kind of camera you use?! Beautiful pictures! First time I’ve visited. 🙂
Posted by: Jenni
Oh, you don’t have a problem. You’re just too kind. You don’t like to see good yarn going without a home …
Posted by: Rabbitch
Good for you!!! I will definitely be looking for yummy yarn that you want to get rid of. 🙂 What? Me? Stash problem? Nah. But: any thoughts as to how I can get rid of my partially-used skeins of cheap acrylic that I’m never again planning on knitting with? I’d be embarassed to offer them for sale, but I can’t even find anyone to give them away to…
Posted by: Sneaksleep
(slosh, splish, splashsplashsplash: that’s me in the same boat. Minus the baby and add in a pending move in a few months but I think it’s a fairly similar boat.)
Your solution is similar to mine, but I’m not sure what is in my stash is “destash sale-worthy.” I’m still trying to figure out the logistics.
(I wish I could say that your sock yarn pile scares me, but that’s the manageable sort of pile I’m aiming for…)
Posted by: Kristen
i am in awe of your stash. i realize what a beginner knitter i am when i look at it…nice scarf.
Posted by: CC
Wow! Coolest photo portrait EVER.
Posted by: Becky
Good luck with your destashing! I love your neck warmer. As it gets to be sub-zero here tonight I wish I had something cozy like that to cover my neck. Add it to the list of projects I want to do, buy yarn for said project, forget what said yarn is for, and that is how stash multiplies without even trying. Amazing!
Posted by: emily
Willpower. It’s all about willpower.
Posted by: Carole
Yes, I made this pledge too. Not that I didn’t buy more yarn, because I did. But I have been diligently knitting my stash. I even frogged a few stale projects. The next step is deciding to part with some and just selling it off!
Posted by: Juls
I love the slubbiness of the yarn, and the prettiness of this photo.
Need any help with that destashing, you just let me know. I’m here for you.
Posted by: alison
I’ve succumbed to the stash, I have let it overwhelm me. I occasionally sell some of it on ebay but it grows nevertheless. I’ve given up. is stronger than I am. See: http://kniticity.blogspot.com/2006/02/getting-it-out-of-way.html
Posted by: Anna
sadly, given the size of my stash, my first thought was “ooooo i can’t wait to see what’s up for sale.” what is wrong with me. i need to join you in the destashing not participate in destashing YOU. 🙂
Posted by: carolyn
Hello! I’ve just viewed your blog, and am glad I’ve stopped by! What a lovely stash of yarn! And a warm congratulations on your pregnancy. I’m also pregnant (8 mos) and the ultrasound has shown we’re further along as well. AJ (Aidan James) is weighing in at 8 lbs. so we’re hoping he tells us it’s time VERY soon. Wishing you the best of luck…
Posted by: Michele
oh gawd…did we have to mention the ‘S’ word!
love your neck warmer…marta is just fantastic with simple patterns to show off her great yarns.
Posted by: jacqueline
Could you pleeeeeze tell me the kind of camera you use?! Beautiful pictures! First time I’ve visited. 🙂
Posted by: Jenni
Oh, you don’t have a problem. You’re just too kind. You don’t like to see good yarn going without a home …
Posted by: Rabbitch
Good for you!!! I will definitely be looking for yummy yarn that you want to get rid of. 🙂 What? Me? Stash problem? Nah. But: any thoughts as to how I can get rid of my partially-used skeins of cheap acrylic that I’m never again planning on knitting with? I’d be embarassed to offer them for sale, but I can’t even find anyone to give them away to…
Posted by: Sneaksleep
(slosh, splish, splashsplashsplash: that’s me in the same boat. Minus the baby and add in a pending move in a few months but I think it’s a fairly similar boat.)
Your solution is similar to mine, but I’m not sure what is in my stash is “destash sale-worthy.” I’m still trying to figure out the logistics.
(I wish I could say that your sock yarn pile scares me, but that’s the manageable sort of pile I’m aiming for…)
Posted by: Kristen
i am in awe of your stash. i realize what a beginner knitter i am when i look at it…nice scarf.
Posted by: CC
Wow! Coolest photo portrait EVER.
Posted by: Becky
p.s. i kinda love the flashbulb pixies. 🙂
Posted by: carolyn
Love that slubby scarf. Did you knit it on your hands like the pattern calls for? Yours looks different from the one in the pattern photo, and I’m just curious. I have some think yarn around that I’d like to do something similar with.
I lurk often on your blog. Great stuff here and fun reading. Congrats on the baby boy. They’re wonderful fun.
Posted by: Jan
p.s. i kinda love the flashbulb pixies. 🙂
Posted by: carolyn
Love that slubby scarf. Did you knit it on your hands like the pattern calls for? Yours looks different from the one in the pattern photo, and I’m just curious. I have some think yarn around that I’d like to do something similar with.
I lurk often on your blog. Great stuff here and fun reading. Congrats on the baby boy. They’re wonderful fun.
Posted by: Jan