I caved so quickly. It’s because I was all full of myself and how easy it was to knit from stash. I love my stash. I know there are lots of folks proclaiming that they are not in any kind of stashalong this year, and I envy them a little. But I’m glad I’m doing it. I honestly could knit for at least a year with what I have. I want to become the kind of person who buys (most) of her yarn for a specific project, and then she makes (gasp) that project.
Well, as I started to say, yesterday I caved. I stopped at Marji’s to pick up something for a friend (really) and left with a skein of Karabella Gossamer. Just one. Because it was marked down from $24.95 to $10 and I always fondle it when I go in there. And I like this smokey shade of gray. And it would make a pretty ruffle scarf for someone on my list. Or maybe arm warmers for me. Or something.
Neal chided me when I told him, but I reminded him that I gave myself three free days of yarn buying. He didn’t believe me, but you remember I said that, right? Right?
The scary thing is – I’ve been that kind of person who buys yarn for a specific project – and I also have enough to knit with for over a year!! My problem is the 2nd half of it – actually making that project as soon as I buy the yarn! I was buying yarn about 5x faster than I could knit it.
I remember. /nodding
Oh, I can totally understand the appeal of Karabella Gossamer! You were so lucky to find it at $10.
Yeah, I could justify a deal like that. But it means you’ll have to knit it soon and pretend it was there all the time.
I do remember…..
Only a year?! My stash would last at least 10, I’m afraid (knitting 24/7/365), since I have a ton of laceweight. ~:0
I remember — I’ll back you up! *grin*
I remember too! Hey, life is too short to give up such a steal. You did the right thing!
I remember clearly hearing three days ;o)
I remember too!
I love the smokey shade of grey. No wonder you used up a day on it.
I’m not purposely knitting from stash, but I have been pretty much anyway for the last few months.
Until Saturday, when I dropped over a hundred on new yarn for a sweater. This is not an inexpensive passion