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I have a LOT of yarn. I do. I can admit this now. I may not have as much yarn as a lot of other yarnies, but I live in NYC and I just don’t have the storage capacity. I’ve decided to do Stash Dash 2016 in order to make a dent in my stash.
Stash Dash is the brain-child of The KnitGirllls. The KnitGirllls, Laura and Leslie, co-host a weekly video podcast about all things yarn (knitting, weaving, crafting, spinning, cross-stitch, dying, crochet, and more). They discuss what they are working on, review knitting books, answer listener questions, and announce and discuss upcoming fiber events. Laura and Leslie also discuss books they are reading. I have learned a great deal from these ladies so I highly recommend giving them a look/listen. In fact, if you're a yarn stasher, just go subscribe now. Laura and Leslie have great rapport and a delightfully twisted sense of humor so they are well worth your time! (Leslie cross-stitches quotes such as “When work feels overwhelming, remember that you are going to die.” Episode 291: Wool is Cool)
Stash Dash 2016 is the fifth annual “insane and amazing” virtual race created to motivate you to use up your yarn stash and finish works-in-progress (WIPs). To participate in Stash Dash 2016, you must use yarn in your stash to create a finished project. You can use your yarn for handknitting, crochet, spinning, tatting, and weaving. Every meter of yarn you use up counts towards your Stash Dash goal. There are five levels at which you can compete: 3K, 5K, 7K, 10K, and 15K. Stash Dash is “super cheater-friendly” per Laura. This means you can have your work almost completely done and as long as you add at least one stitch during Stash Dash, the meterage of your entire project counts towards your goal. Stash Dash 2016 starts on May 27, 2016 at 12:01 am EST and ends on August 21, 2016 at 11:59 pm EST. This gives you 89 days to get through your stash! You can find all the details on Ravelry in The KnitGirllls board under Stash Dash 2016 or listen to their recent podcast called, “The KnitGirllls Stash Dash 2016 Overview.”
So now I go back to Jo Milmine’s advice on Knitting Goals (Shinybees podcast, episode 77) and get to planning. I currently have three WIPs that if I complete, could add up to 18,000 meters. Actually, I have four WIPs, but I’m not sure about the fourth one.
Stash Dash is the brain-child of The KnitGirllls. The KnitGirllls, Laura and Leslie, co-host a weekly video podcast about all things yarn (knitting, weaving, crafting, spinning, cross-stitch, dying, crochet, and more). They discuss what they are working on, review knitting books, answer listener questions, and announce and discuss upcoming fiber events. Laura and Leslie also discuss books they are reading. I have learned a great deal from these ladies so I highly recommend giving them a look/listen. In fact, if you're a yarn stasher, just go subscribe now. Laura and Leslie have great rapport and a delightfully twisted sense of humor so they are well worth your time! (Leslie cross-stitches quotes such as “When work feels overwhelming, remember that you are going to die.” Episode 291: Wool is Cool)
Stash Dash 2016 is the fifth annual “insane and amazing” virtual race created to motivate you to use up your yarn stash and finish works-in-progress (WIPs). To participate in Stash Dash 2016, you must use yarn in your stash to create a finished project. You can use your yarn for handknitting, crochet, spinning, tatting, and weaving. Every meter of yarn you use up counts towards your Stash Dash goal. There are five levels at which you can compete: 3K, 5K, 7K, 10K, and 15K. Stash Dash is “super cheater-friendly” per Laura. This means you can have your work almost completely done and as long as you add at least one stitch during Stash Dash, the meterage of your entire project counts towards your goal. Stash Dash 2016 starts on May 27, 2016 at 12:01 am EST and ends on August 21, 2016 at 11:59 pm EST. This gives you 89 days to get through your stash! You can find all the details on Ravelry in The KnitGirllls board under Stash Dash 2016 or listen to their recent podcast called, “The KnitGirllls Stash Dash 2016 Overview.”
So now I go back to Jo Milmine’s advice on Knitting Goals (Shinybees podcast, episode 77) and get to planning. I currently have three WIPs that if I complete, could add up to 18,000 meters. Actually, I have four WIPs, but I’m not sure about the fourth one.
First and most complete is the Waves Tank by Marianne Isager. It’s currently about 3/4 done. I started it 2010. I got confused at some point, had to frog it (rip-it back), and start over a few times. Then I just put it to the side and pretty much neglected it. Six years later, it's probably time to finish it off. If I complete it, I’ll have over 900 meters in my Stash Dash. I suppose I should consider it a positive that my daughter will probably wear it too...
 My second WIP are the Bex Socks by Cookie A, I started knitting this pair of socks for my daughter in March 2016. It has been slow going because it's my free-time knitting and I haven't had very much free time. Plus the cable charts are no joke and require undivided attention. I’m about 3/4 done with the first sock. If I complete these, I’ll have an additional 350 to 400 meters in my Stash Dash. And, yes, I do realize this is actually a gratuitous cat picture, but Tiki is so much more photogenic than my incomplete socks! |  The third WIP is the Autumn Romance pullover by Annette Petavy. I started this sometime in 2015 and completed the body and about 1/4 of each sleeve. I can't remember why I put it to the side, but I haven't worked any stitches on it in over a year. Finishing this sweater would add another 550 or more meters to my Stash Dash. |
I'm not sure I'll be able to complete this WIP for Stash Dash 2016. I started making crochet granny squares with leftover sock yarn in 2008. I'd love to have a blanket for my daughter, but I’m just not sure I have enough yarn to complete it. So, this one is still in the maybe pile.
Then there are the two items that I always planned to make, have the yarn for, put into a kit, but never actually sat down to make.
The first is the Knit 2 Together sweater by Tracey Ullman and Mel Clark. I bought the yarn in 2008 and never got past starting a gauge swatch. I've wanted this sweater for so long and it's time I finally make time for it. The sweater is knit in pieces and then sewn together, so I'll have to adjust the pattern to be able to knit it in the round. Completed, this pull-over will not only enhance my sweater collection, but will also add over 1000 meters to my Stash Dash.
The first is the Knit 2 Together sweater by Tracey Ullman and Mel Clark. I bought the yarn in 2008 and never got past starting a gauge swatch. I've wanted this sweater for so long and it's time I finally make time for it. The sweater is knit in pieces and then sewn together, so I'll have to adjust the pattern to be able to knit it in the round. Completed, this pull-over will not only enhance my sweater collection, but will also add over 1000 meters to my Stash Dash.
The second kit I have is for the Intoxicating Sweater by Kristi Porter. This sweater is so beautiful and would add another 1200 meters to my Stash Dash. I believe I bought this yarn in 2011 and it's been sitting in my stash ever since. The colors and feel of this sweater are divine. Judging from the way my daughter was ogling the yarn and staring at the pattern this afternoon, I'm certain I will have to share this sweater. Fortunately, my daughter understands and appreciates my yarn crafting so I know she will be very careful with our sweater. Now if I could find a way for her to be as careful with my shoes, but I digress.
Tallying up, if I complete the three WIPs and the two kits, I’ll have about 4k towards my Stash Dash goal of 7k.
Can I come up with some 3000 meters more of ideas? Back to the stash and see what I can do. I should probably do some yarn swatches too. You're going down, stash!
Tallying up, if I complete the three WIPs and the two kits, I’ll have about 4k towards my Stash Dash goal of 7k.
Can I come up with some 3000 meters more of ideas? Back to the stash and see what I can do. I should probably do some yarn swatches too. You're going down, stash!
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