Monday, May 08, 2006
the first step
... Admitting that I am powerless over my yarn addiction doesn't even cover it.
All I can do is gape at the cache I just unearthed.
Just. Wow.
I'd forgotten I'd bought these yarns (or spun them). I'm certain that I have twice my weight in yarn, and 3x it in fiber. I thought those boxes were full of books. (No, wait, I moved all my boxes of books into the basement... ooops) The word "egads!" comes to mind.
When I was trying to track down all the bobbins of yarn for the Dalebarn pattern, I found two boxes of yarn and numerous plastic bags of yarn and fiber. How much did I spend on this stuff? Where the heck am I going to put it all when I move out?
No one can knit THAT fast!
I can't believe I was either, a) that stupid, or b) that forgetful.
"Yarn Diet" doesn't cover the drastic measures I need to take. I hereby ban myself from yarn/ fiber shopping until I can actually fit my entire stash under my bed. (For those of you not in The Know, I have a double sized loft bed - it's like two walk-in closets. And, no, I can't fit my entire stash under it... it's spread)
I also found 2 pairs of socks I was working on (but got bored with after the heels), my Mom's sweater, the "fancies of flight" projects, and numerous books. How ... ?
Oy.
This is so embarassing.
I can't donate the yarn to the Guild, since we're overrun. Shite, I took some Guild yarn home to thin down the office stash (big mistake). Maybe D will want some...
I should start doing Drive By Yarn-ings... hehehe. I'm seriously considering prize possibilities. My students all have too much yarn, too, tho. Maybe the Craft Center could use some.
Ideas? Requests?
Okay, idea! (honest to g-d):
...Right?
It's really too bad that I can't knit my Costume Construction final project, isn't it? Blast.
All I can do is gape at the cache I just unearthed.
Just. Wow.
I'd forgotten I'd bought these yarns (or spun them). I'm certain that I have twice my weight in yarn, and 3x it in fiber. I thought those boxes were full of books. (No, wait, I moved all my boxes of books into the basement... ooops) The word "egads!" comes to mind.
When I was trying to track down all the bobbins of yarn for the Dalebarn pattern, I found two boxes of yarn and numerous plastic bags of yarn and fiber. How much did I spend on this stuff? Where the heck am I going to put it all when I move out?
No one can knit THAT fast!
I can't believe I was either, a) that stupid, or b) that forgetful.
"Yarn Diet" doesn't cover the drastic measures I need to take. I hereby ban myself from yarn/ fiber shopping until I can actually fit my entire stash under my bed. (For those of you not in The Know, I have a double sized loft bed - it's like two walk-in closets. And, no, I can't fit my entire stash under it... it's spread)
I also found 2 pairs of socks I was working on (but got bored with after the heels), my Mom's sweater, the "fancies of flight" projects, and numerous books. How ... ?
Oy.
This is so embarassing.
I can't donate the yarn to the Guild, since we're overrun. Shite, I took some Guild yarn home to thin down the office stash (big mistake). Maybe D will want some...
I should start doing Drive By Yarn-ings... hehehe. I'm seriously considering prize possibilities. My students all have too much yarn, too, tho. Maybe the Craft Center could use some.
Ideas? Requests?
Okay, idea! (honest to g-d):
- Anyone who donates to the Char-knitty Challenge will get their choice of yarn or fiber (got some great superwash/ tencel sitting here, some painted Merino, TONS of Shetland... on and on and on... handspun yarn...). Just forward me your confirmation email and mailing address (heck, make a request, I've probably got some of whatever you want), and I'll send it off by the 11th. You have 'til midnight of May 10. (Previous donations count)
...Right?
It's really too bad that I can't knit my Costume Construction final project, isn't it? Blast.
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- Name: Sara M
- Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
I'm a recent graduate of the University of Oregon, a Peace Corps nominee, and trying to knit, spin, and craft up my stash before I get sent off to a foreign country for 2 years.