Once again it's time to evaluate my progress towards my goals to Surmount the Stash. This month's news is better than last month's. Considering how badly I did last month, how could it not?
Monthly budget of $50 for all knitting related expenses: Last month I completely blew it and ended with a deficit of $315.50. This month I didn't spend a penny. Not one cent! I've knit entirely from stash and entirely with patterns I already own. As a result, my deficit comes down to $265.50. Yes there's still a lot of work to do here, but I've made a good start!
Manage my WIPs: There is one project that has been on the needles for weeks now - my Smitten Advent calendar - so I'm determined to finish that up as soon as the Ravellenic Games are done. Other than that, the parade of FOs continued in July - three Miranda hats and three pairs of socks.
Plan projects to work through my inventory of yarns in my Stash: I'm calling this month Oddball August with a plan to work through all those oddballs and leftover bits in my stash. Modwitch (Rav name) has the idea of collecting all these in a basket - we work through as much as we can through the month and then donate the rest at the end of the month. Sounds like a good idea so I'll join in on that too. I'll be collecting up my stash of acrylic worsted, making as many hats, mini mittens and softies as I can. At the same time, my Year of Projects patterns should provide plenty of scope for using up oddments of sock yarn ... have a look at this project for a good example.
Now about that basket ...
4 comments:
O.K. This is an admirable goal - one that I attempt every year and fail miserably! I think you are on the right track!! Good luck!
Me too! Stash just seems to get bigger and bigger - but then, you need some yarn in casae you run out! I like - and am a bit scared by - the budgeting for yarn! Good luck!
I admire you for not buying yarn for an entire month!
Your silk hanky Clapotis looks amazing.
Yay, I'm glad you're back on track. I like the ideas for August - I use a lot of my scraps for granny squares, and when I do a 12 inch square I can really fly through my stash.
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