Jul 5, 2012

Question of the Day

A show of hands, please.  Who has scraps of yarn like these in their stash?


Over on our Ravelry group, Patricia asked a great question, one that I know many of you have blogged about before.  She wondered how people organize their stash -- all of it:  yarn, roving, needles, stitch markers, scissors, etc.  It got me thinking about all the bits and pieces of left-over yarn that I've stuffed in amongst my cakes and skeins.  Pulling them all out, I came up with the collection above, small perhaps in comparison to some of yours, but a decent amount that I've decided should be knitted up into someting bright and cheerful.



I've been wanting to cast on a new project (cardigan, dress, shawl), but I couldn't quite get myself to settle on a pattern yesterday.  So, inspired by my collection of scraps, I got out my US10 needles, cast on 170 stitches, and began my very own scrap blanket.  This on-going WIP will be knit in garter stitch, and it couldn't be easier or simpler.

My scraps run from fingering weight to chunky so it'll be interesting to watch this blanket develop and as I plan to just randomly pick among the scraps, I'm calling this project The Wonder Blanket.

If anyone wants to join me, I'll be adding this to the Ravelry group's KAL.  No timeline -- just knitting together!

23 comments:

  1. Yay!!! When I was pulling yarn out of my stash for the Miranda hat KAL I came up with TONS of scraps just like this. But they are different weights & wasn't sure what to do. I'm jumping on this bandwagon with you too! :-)

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  2. Uh oh! Time to go stash diving again! I'm in! I think this will make a good project to have on hand while my niece is here, as it won't require much thinking!

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  3. Great minds think alike! :) I've actually been thinking about turning my scraps into a blanket as well, but I have a feeling it might turn out ugly with what I have lol

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  4. I would have definitely knit a scrap blanket along with you, but I used all of my scraps up on my last one. I loved every second of my blanket so I think that you are really going to enjoy this one!

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  5. What a good idea, I can't wait to watch the progress.

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  6. it's going to be gorgeous! this is the second scrappy project i've seen today and it makes me want to start one as well. i can't wait to see how you choose to order the different colors.

    you should see some nice progress on size 10s as well!

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    1. I just used the 'grab and go' when I knit my Spontaneous Scrappy Patchwork socks. They were truly spontaneous

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  7. Dang I just wrote a huge comment and it ate it. :(
    Basically, great idea. It will be interesting to see how it works out with the different gauges.
    I, too, have been starting to work from my scraps. The Ugly Cardigan put a bit of a dent in them, so that's nice, but I mostly have wool scraps and I would want wash-ability out of a blanket... I think I'm going to do a ton of weird striped hats next, sort of following Elizabeth Zimmerman's striped tam idea.
    "The tams were comprised of single-round-stripes of dark and light colors. At the end of each round EZ blindly reached into each container alternately to pull out the next color. It HAD to be the first one she touched." It seems so fun! ♥

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  8. I just made a pair and a half of Spontaneous Scrappy Patchwork Socks.

    I have ALL my scrap yarn stored weight-wise, just as my yarn stash is stored. Now, at a glance, I can see what I have in each weight.

    My Spontaneous Scrappy scrapes are sub-sorted into mild colors and wild colors.

    hugs

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  9. boy, do I have a similar scraps pile - doesn't every knitter?

    I started a scrappy blanket a while back, I might just have to haul it out and make some progress on it, too soon!

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  10. I have more scrap yarn (although about the same amount as you!) than yarn in my stash ;-) I'm planning on making little baby projects with that. We will see!

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  11. I have a bunch of mini skeins and sock yarn scraps earmarked for a sock yarn blanket, but I haven't come up with anything to do with my other scraps. I look forward to seeing your blanket! How wide does 170 sts get you?

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  12. That is such a great idea. Even in a year I have developed my own little baggie of odds and ends of yarn that I can't throw away but I have no idea what to do with. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  13. I don't have enough scraps to do that with yet but I hope yours works out great!

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  14. I am actually making a granny blanket with my scraps...But I have tons of leftover yarn, so I think I will join in (but with a hat or scarf, instead of a blanket). Great idea!!!
    ♥ Ana BC

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  15. I love scrap blankets! Your KAL reminds me of all my scraps needing a purpose :).

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  16. This is such a good idea! I'm a multiple WIP knitter anyhow so why not slap this one on the pile? Maybe I'll cast on for a row or two this weekend(yay). May I ask if you intend on mixing your worsted wool with other weights/fibers?

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  17. Sounds brilliant. I have a scrap blanket on the go already. It keeps my lap lovely and warm while I knit it!

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  18. Oh, if I wasn't already really trying to stick to my granny sock yarn blanket out of scraps, I so would be joining you. Can't wait to see the progress!

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  19. Gorgeous! I need to do a baby sized blanket (another baby sized blanket) when I finish baby Babette, and this one would be lovely!

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  20. I do have so many scrap yarns around. This may be a fun thing to try. I have been enjoying the Amari knit along.

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  21. What a great idea, I'd love to join in. I'm off to sort out my stash now. Deb xxx

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  22. This is really, REALLY wonderful. I'm adding this to my list and imagining my stash knit into something useful and colorful. I'll keep you posted...thank you for the idea! xoxo

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