As someone that have very small funds and live paycheck to paycheck it is very nice to have a larger stash, so I buy things when they are one sale or if I occasionally have bit more money from gifts and such. By having this stash means that I can always knit/crochet something even if I don't have any money, I guess it is also a question of feeling secure for me since knitting/crocheting is a form of therapy for me and knowing that I will always have that option even if I can't afford to buy new yarns. But I totally get the idea that having a larger stash can be overwhelming and I do think I would enjoy it more if I was able to go buy the yarns whenever I wanted to start a new project. I certainly know that it would free up some much needed storage space, but I guess you can't win them all.
You can get frosted glass sheets that you can stick to the inside of the glass doors to make the yarn inside less visible. Easy to install and pretty cheap and available online
Don’t throw away paper patterns :) you can scan them to your email then save them on your phone. Then you will always have them electronically. So nice to wake up to a knit and chat today. A lovely surprise ❤
I really like how you define "over consumption of yarn"! I totally agree with your view of being mindful and knowing yourself!!! That's definitely something I'm striving for in my yarn consumption.
If the mess in the glass cabinet makes you nervous, you can always put some milk or frosting film on the glass! I haven't figured out how to make my stash look nice myself, so I keep it in a drawer under my bed 😂
My top tip for stash busting/using is to use the feature on ravelry - it means I can quickly look at my stash without having to dig it out. That and it calculates if you have enough yardage for projects, I think I’m actually using my stash now because of it!
Lovely catching up on your sit and chat, Bethany. Just catching up on some episodes I have missed. Opinions are just that. Opinions. And you stated yours very well. It’s always good to get another perspective on things. For eg. Fast fashion. I went through the stage of not wanting to support ‘sweat houses’ because their workers are grossly underpaid. To us. But what if we all boycott those factories? Those poor people will be completely out of work. So while what these places are doing isn’t right, there is always another perspective. Let’s appreciate our privilege to an opinion while giving others the grace to have theirs. I loved the way you diffused possible controversial questions. Thanks Bethany.
6 weeks ago, I started learning how to crochet. I enjoy making stuff for people, not for myself, I find it more enjoyable that way. To know its going to go into good hands and belong by someone. Just today I shipped a Teddy Bear to my mom who lives in Wyoming. I also found out I'm slow when I crochet. But you know what, I like it this way, I really do. Slow and steady wins the race, I think the more you work on a project the longest the more joy you have. Nothing like sitting down after a long day to relax and crochet. So I feel ya on the same level.
This is my 67-in clintonville Wisconsin in the US I was glad to find you on RU-vid for some reason I haven't been able to pick you up for a while and I don't I don't have you on my Instagram feed so it's been awhile since I seen you it was good to see you thanks for sharing God bless you shalom
i got a knitting machine because i knew how to crochet and couldn’t figure out knitting but now that i know how to knit its a nice tool to have for making faster gifts, i make a panel and then kit something out of it by hand and it definitely works well for me
Oh my! As soon as you mentioned "mother's wrist" I was flooded with flashbacks! 🙂 For me it was a combination of how I held my baby during breastfeeding and carrying the heavy, awkward carseat. At one point I started sleeping with a brace on my wrist... And I seem to remember magnesium helping as well (which is probably a part of your prenatal vitamins!). So lovely to listen to you chat.
I like to combine being intentional with my purchases (as in: buying something with specific projects in mind) and being spontaneous with a skein that just calls to me but that I know (because of colors and quantity) I'll use down the line but without a clear purpose yet. I like to knit socks so if I see a really nice sock yarn I'll get a skein and figure out the sock down the line, for example. But having a large stash also allows me to "shop" through it first. Like if I see a shawl that uses multiple skeins of different colors, I like to go through my stash, see what I have, play with different combinations and only then decide if I need to buy an extra skein to complete the set. Also buying sweater quantities of yarn I like but I don't have a specific pattern in mind yet allows me to be more flexible if a new pattern I like comes out; I actually just did that with some yarn I had that was going to go to one sweater but I just saw a new one that I'll like more so it's being redirected. I like that flexibiity that a large stash allows, but I think what has been key for me is knowing what I like and buying things I genuinely love and can work through later. If not, it's always good to have a large stash for when you're visiting a friend and you let them pick whatever they like as a gift.
Chiagoo metal needles are my absolute favorites!! I have the 5 inch interchangeable set. I bought a pair of US 2.5 in the 4 inch to see if I would like it and it turns out that 5 inch needles are the best for me. I also have a set of the red minis and blue minis and I like them a lot too
G’day, how about hanging lace curtain or lace or fine material inside your yarn glass cabinet. It’ll look nice, it’s practical storage for your yarn without you worrying about how it looks. Could use other material suits your decor 👍🇦🇺
I’m just working on my Agnete which is a definite dream knit for me; I never thought I would make a garment either on 3mm needles or in brioche! But, I am loving watching your videos and you inspire me to knit what I know I will love and cherish in my wardrobe and also to take my time with the process and not feel as if I have to knit a lot, very fast 😊
Mothers wrist! Also known as Dequervans! Theres some super good physio exercises to do and also try night splinting :))) best thing to do is to adjust how you pick arthur up, if you want more detail do drop me a message :) I am a physio
As a mom, that text is so true!!!! I remember my 7 year old doing it. They don't want to miss anything. So cute they know that even when they're so little. I love how you phrased the excess comment. You say things very well and always very fair. That was fun to knit too. Love al the baby knits even though I don't have a little one anymore.. it's just cute! For grandbabies one day, very far day away haha! All the best, Kimberly
If you are wanting to machine knit, I would buy a flat bed knitting machine with a ribber. You can knit so much on them. They are not that complicated to learn to use and a handknitter has an advantage using them. I’ve never used one of the round ones, but they seem so limited
I used to think like you when it came to my yarn stash. I got over it!😝 My panic has ALWAYS been not having or not having enough. It’s been that way since I was a kid. As a now older adult, I nab what I want - shiny and all - to my hearts content. Hubby and I still work full-time, our kids have grown. We don’t take vacations or get away cruises, we don’t have luxury homes or cars. I’m very content to know I have plenty to keep myself busy with. The recent pandemic really taught me that I need to keep extras of things I use most; yarn, cotton fabrics, elastic - do you KNOW how near impossible it was to get this during lockdown?😳 Talk about stash busting! I nearly went “dry” giving out my spare elastic to friends sewing masks! I’m blessed to have what I need to work on what I want to work on! Thank you Lord!❤️
Buy a roll of wrapping paper that suits your deco/style and bluetac it on the inside of the glass doors. Another idea is to print out photos and use each door like a photo frame. Pity you find the top rough as it looks great on you, better than pure black would. Could you wash it in hair conditioner?
i have a large stash, i knit constantly and enjoy each and every skein...no guilt. it actually brings pleasure when I'm stressed tp pull it out and put together new projects. its all good...a huge stash or one project yarn. Always love your podcasts!! very inspiring! my road trip vacations, always include yarn shops and sock yarn... or anything else that speaks to me. i married an angel....he thinks this is better than me buying a flock and living with livestock which I've requested
Thanks for keeping me company! I just finished Skeindeer Knit's Kosekofte and it was an amazing experience. Definitely an undertaking, but in the end not very hard and a great first all-over colorwork cardigan. (Also more of a winter than spring design in my opinion.) Can't wait to see what project you choose for your colorwork sweater!
I just finished a colorwork sweater and loved the Halibut Sweater pattern by Caitlin Hunter. Mine knit up in a couple weeks. I don’t know if it is your style but I appreciated the combination of feeling traditional but also very modern and basic.
I find 4-inch tips are really nice for ribbing and sleeves and small circumference and the early stages of a project when it's smaller - prefer 5 inch for once projects get large.
Early morning knitting before work. Thank you for keeping me company. Finishing my Vintersol and for half off my bind off I need a new ball of yarn (grrrr). Luckily I have one. But if I knew upfront I would have knit by border longer. I think your t-shirt looks great on you.
I'm a machine knitter, not a sentro/Addi but a 200 needle flatbed and I can make everything. the flatbeds produce a tighter gauge which gives the same quality and tension as handknit. I can make a sweater with sleeves in just over an hour.I have a deformed hand so knitting on regular needles is difficult. The sentros/Addis produce (in my opinion) are poor quality for the amount of money they cost.
hi! I have been hand knitting for a few years and ive always had wrist issues from my computer job, and so knitting by and has always been a slow and sorta painful process. I got a sentro machine to help with flat knitting (because in the round is super easy on my hands personally, so I keep knitting sweaters in the round) this way I can make things like cardigans that would normally take me a year, and do them in like a week or two.
Thanks for the fun podcast. I got a lot of my husbands sock done! I'm not a fan of big stash myself. I can't handle the pressure to get it all worked up. I love buying for my next project (and maybe the one after that) but that's about it. I do have some extra yarn (leftovers from past projects) that I need to get worked up. I'm thinking maybe a mitered square blanket or something cuz those leftover skeins give me anxiety! :D
Needles are really a personal choice. I personally prefer wooden type needles. Ive worked out it has a lot to do with the way I knit. I am a relatively fast English style knitter. I say to people that if possible try before you invest in a particular type of needles. My preferred is the knitpro/knitterpride symfonie inter changeables and the double pointed for socks.
I always find sock knitting machines interesting. I’d get one but I already have too many machines (sewing) and I don’t feel like figuring out how to use the machine or make a sock on it, If they were sold local to me I’d probably get one.
@@WellLovedKnits Dean & Bean machines (plastic) basic machine $800 / 735Eur (-+) and Erlbacher basic (all metal) $1,800 / 1653Eur (-+). Just think of all the socks you could crank out :) I’ve purchased socks made on a machine and I liked them.
No interchangeable set is perfect but I love the copper Lykkes myself. They feel so nice in my hands. I think for now I like that weight. I'm sure you could sell those to someone, they're very pretty.
Hello Bethany, my comment doesn’t have to do with anything that you talked about in the video, but I just wanted to point out that you didn’t started your video with the usual presentation, it felt weird haha that line has become part of my life now, thank you for your videos, they’re really my best company while knitting my own projects.
Don't know if someone already commented or asked and got answered... but I didn't really got what the needles you talked about were called: C needles? I don't know them I personally love my chiaogoos red lace. But that C line... what is it? 😅 I couldn't find it on Google...
This is so timely. 🥲 I just decluttered some of my FOs this morning because I don’t wear them, I don’t like the fibers, I didn’t take proper care of the fibers (felting/shrinking), or I don’t like the finishing/fit because of my skill level at the time. I also had a lot of infinity scarves and I really don’t like infinity scarves. 😅
