On the Eighth Day of Sock Yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to meeeeeee.....
some super awesome Wonderland Yarn goodies!
To have your chance at your choice of one Blossom gradient, one full sized skein of Mary Ann Sock (merino/nylon) AND one full sized skein of Cheshire Cat Sock (100% superwash merino), simply answer the following question in the comments below:
How has the pandemic affected your yarn stash? This was a question posed by one of you on the first day of sock yarn, and you also added this "In March I felt compelled to skip my local yarn crawl, as the pandemic was just ramping up. I had no idea that I would be giving up in-person yarn shopping for the foreseeable future! Since then, I have only shopped online. Thank goodness for online shops like SSYC and also for the delivery people!"
Mustard Mine, Nest of Gladness, Feather and Preponderance all on Cheshire Cat Sock
I would say that my stash has increased just slightly. Mostly because I like to joke that the entire shop is my stash until you take it from me! But I've found a lot more of my stash in the past 10 months because I've been at home more and have really spent a lot more time organizing. I feel like every week I get some sort of project tackled, and I'm discovering that I had a skein or three stash in a drawer that I bought on vacation one year or from VKL right before COVID hit. All these are now in the same place in my house, so it looks like I have more stash when really it's just that it's finally better organized and in one place.
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Want to join us in all of our 12 Days of Sock Yarn? Just stop here on the blog every day Dec 13-24 and answer that day's question in the comments. I'll randomly choose one winner each day (announced here and e-mailed to winners in January). It's just our own little yarny holiday here at SSYC that we've now been celebrating here for more than a decade. It's great fun to get to know others, and I think it's going to be especially nice to connect with others this way considering we can't get together in person. Do join us!
My stash has really grown. I've accessed online sheep and wool festivals I've never been able to attend in person and they've offered fun online festivals. It's been fun, but hopefully next year will be a better year for personal attendance. I miss touching all the great fibers.
Posted by: Carol H. | December 20, 2020 at 08:47 AM
Oh my goodness, my stash is grown exponentially! Because I am lucky enough to be employed still, I keep buying yarn to support all my favorite indie dyers and local yarn stores. Plus, it just makes me happy, so I'm going with it.š
Posted by: Kara Williams | December 20, 2020 at 08:50 AM
I have definitely done less yarn shopping this year, although most of my yarn shopping was online pre-pandemic as well. I participated in Joji Locatelliās Fall KAL and used all stash yarn for my projects, which was really fun. Itās been nice to use up some of my stash rather than just adding to it!
Posted by: Sarah D | December 20, 2020 at 09:03 AM
I really didn't buy at all in the beginning, but kind of succumbed to sales over the last few months. And my knitting has slowed down. I don't think I've bought any more or less than normal. I just wish I could knit more - I need to finish a second sock this week for a gift and I'm just not loving the process. It's an easy pattern and sport weight yarn. I should be knocking it out faster.
Posted by: Kelly | December 20, 2020 at 09:03 AM
This is an interesting question, and I'm not sure of the answer. A lys went out of business during this, and I shopped there before they closed. They were planning to retire but had to move their closing day up because of the pandemic. Besides those purchases, my stash hasn't changed much. I've been working the last two years to knit from the stash more, and that has continued this year.
Posted by: Bonnie | December 20, 2020 at 09:14 AM
At the start of this year I had Decided to go Cold Sheepšāšāšāš
Welllllll, my Hubby was concerned about me not being able to replace my yarn as I was so diligently Knitting away!!!
Well when I mentioned to him that my Favorite Yarn Shop Owner... Allison said she was having trouble getting some of her Shipments.. He INSISTED I place an order to restock my yarn. So I jumped off my Cold Sheep šāšāš(8 1/2 months at the time) and I ordered, then ordered again, then ordered some more...oh don't forget about Ordering Christmas Yarn!! So thank you Allison!!!!!
SSYC is the Best!!!!
Posted by: Karla | December 20, 2020 at 09:18 AM
In April I called my local yarn shops and bought gift certificates for myself. Then I hunkered down and did a complete yarn inventory: spread it ALL out according to weight; weeded out the yarn that no longer gave me joy; logged in all that hadn't already been entered into my Ravelry stash. This took a couple of months. THEN I started buying yarn on-line. Thank you very much Allison! Funny how the stash has grown since then!
Posted by: JoAnne | December 20, 2020 at 09:20 AM
My stash GREW......I was able to shop in July
in person 3 times, once in Colorado, twice in NJ. NJ was bittersweet because a LYS was closing. I stocked up on some treasures. Due to home time especially in the summer, I started to sort and organize it all better. Future goal to have it in its new place neatly and accessible. (We are rearranging rooms & storage, I'm not to the end of the process, but alot are safe in sorted bins& heavy duty storage bags. I have a storage rack ready to use for it all..... DK, cotton, sorted sweater projects...My stash includes LITLG & a lot of Hedgehog DK from SSY....:)
Posted by: Bernadette | December 20, 2020 at 09:21 AM
My stash has stayed about the same, because I have been knitting older yarn from it but also buying new yarn from SSYC. Receiving those little skeins of joyful color and potential in the mailbox has made the pandemic a little more bearable.
Posted by: Diane | December 20, 2020 at 09:27 AM
Increased as I mistakenly thought I would have more knitting time and knew the tons of yarn I have just wouldn't be enough. Delusional that's me!
Posted by: Marie | December 20, 2020 at 09:37 AM
Iāve been knitting from stash, but Iāve also purchased so my stash has remained about the same.
Posted by: Kathy | December 20, 2020 at 09:40 AM
Iāve been knitting from stash, but Iāve also purchased so my stash has remained about the same.
Posted by: Kathy | December 20, 2020 at 09:40 AM
My stash has grown. Thanks to SSY there is so much choice sometimes I want all ! But most of the time I have a project in mind when I buy yarn. However that always seems to change and more yarn is needed.
Posted by: Trudy | December 20, 2020 at 09:42 AM
This pandemic has me knitting more and therefore online shopping more than ever. Iāve ordered from our local shop and from many across the country.
Posted by: Lisa Viviano | December 20, 2020 at 09:44 AM
My stash has definitely grown! A lot of my new yarn has been from SSYC. Getting yarn in the mail has been a source of joy but I canāt wait to go shopping and touch the yarn!
Posted by: Kim Holbrook | December 20, 2020 at 09:48 AM
I have been actively knitting from my stash, and only acquired a couple of skeins of yarn during the pandemic. (I mean, sometimes you choose a pattern and you just have to supplement what you already have, right??) Itās been kind of nice to become reacquainted with whatās there and there is a lot of yarn.
Posted by: Lynn Gutzmer | December 20, 2020 at 09:51 AM
At the beginning of 2020, my resolution was to not buy any yarn and just work from my stash. I have doubled my knitting this year, so you would think my stash would be going down. But no, if anything it has grown! (Maybe checking out the Simply Socks website every week might have something to do with it!) Thanks Allison, it's all your fault! Couldn't be me, right? :)
Posted by: Annette | December 20, 2020 at 09:52 AM
Well, at the same time that I used up a TON of stash - 50 hats, 3 sweaters, and a blanket or two - I also heeded the call to support my favorite small businesses by shopping with them on line . . . and I am afraid I brought in a little more than I used up.
Posted by: ElizabethD | December 20, 2020 at 09:54 AM
Well the Pandemic has actually lowered my yarn stash as I certainly have had a lot more time to knit instead of gadding about.
Posted by: Kathy Robbins | December 20, 2020 at 09:56 AM
My stash has decreased a bit. I fortunately placed a large order of self-striping yarn from you just before the pandemic and I've been knitting 1-2 pairs of socks a month from that. I've also stash dived to make a baby blanket, several dishcloths, participate in a couple of KALs and I'm currently knitting my Holiday 2020 socks from a previously purchased SSYC Christmas Kit. I'm thankful for my "Stash Store". Merry Christmas to me and thank you SSYC!
Posted by: Patricia Richardson | December 20, 2020 at 09:57 AM
My stash has grown slightly. I havenāt been buying as much as usual but Iāve also been knitting less. So net gain. Iāve started slowly organizing & cleaning my bedroom & the living room. I think I may rearrange stash according to color.
Posted by: Donna | December 20, 2020 at 09:59 AM
I am definitely enjoying my stash and made some wonderful purchases both at my LYS's and online. This week is dedicated to making baby gifts for some upcoming births in my extended family.
Posted by: MiriamR | December 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM
HaHa. Yes the plan to simply work from my stash didn't work. Yes, mine has grown as I've checked out patterns on Ravelry and couldn't resist buying yarn to make them - someday!!
Posted by: Maureen DesMarais | December 20, 2020 at 10:01 AM
My stash has remained about the same, because I bought new yarn for projects like Breathe and Hope; the Sharon Show and, now the Secret Life of Cats and Dogs. I really hate not being able to shop in person, but am so grateful that you all are so helpful in responding to emails about color choices
Posted by: Joyce | December 20, 2020 at 10:06 AM
I've definitely made some impulse purchases of yarn! As we went on to the pandemic though, I've tried to be more thoughtful of what yarn I'm buying. I still buy yarn because I want to support yarn shops and yarn dyers, but it's definitely less than I thought I would buy.
Posted by: Tara Crites | December 20, 2020 at 10:08 AM
I have used yarn from my stash but not as much as Iāve added to it. Right before the shutdown, my LYS (where I worked on Saturdays) closed and I ended up buying a ton of yarn at 75% off. Then, all the sale yarn from SS and all the awesome goodies you offer has really put an increase in my stash. I love the kits a s clubs and just canāt resist. Thank you for everything you do! I love malabrigo and love the special colors you offer. Iām still waiting on my sweater quantity of the rios. I think it finally started moving. :)
Posted by: Dana Snyder | December 20, 2020 at 10:10 AM
My stash keeps growing, but I donāt think the pandemic had anything to do with it. Iām sure it would have continued to grow regardless.
Posted by: Susan | December 20, 2020 at 10:11 AM
I would have to say my stashe has grown, not because I have necessarily been shopping but because I have been cleaning and organizing our basements I will open another box or bin and find another dozen or two skeins.....LOL but I have tried to shop the small shops for some small things I have needed and I love you kits and clubs....
Posted by: Tobey Shepherd | December 20, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Of course, there is only one thing that seems to bring joy in this year is having a package arriving at your door, it is a gift to myself and most anticipated glad tiding when that contains the yarn I chose and wanted, it's like Christmas in endless times. Having said that, I also made a promise that I need to be extra healthy and cautious about the pandemic, so I live thru all this treacherous times, coming out on the other end so I get to knit them all, can't wait.
Posted by: Angeli | December 20, 2020 at 10:16 AM
I've been knitting up my stash and also my leftovers from previous projects. I'm still purchasing - mostly from you. But I keep my stash limited to two drawers. My will power is limited!
Posted by: Joyce Correia | December 20, 2020 at 10:25 AM
My stash is about the same. I knit a couple of sweaters and a bunch of smaller projects from stash yarn, and promptly replaced them with new yarn from my LYS and a couple of indie sources. Is this bad? I'm already at SABLE!
Posted by: Melissa | December 20, 2020 at 10:31 AM
My stash hasnāt changed.
Posted by: Diane | December 20, 2020 at 10:34 AM
My stash has depleted a bit as Iāve made projects, with a few opportunities for additions from properly socially distanced gatherings with donated yarns.
Posted by: Jan | December 20, 2020 at 10:35 AM
It's probably grown a little smaller. I still try to support small yarn stores but have picked up a lot of projects already in the house!
Posted by: Bonney | December 20, 2020 at 10:36 AM
Sorry I have to take the 5th on this question. I assume you can can figure out my answer
Posted by: Pemny | December 20, 2020 at 10:36 AM
This year I focused on organization. Got a label maker and went thru my stash. It was actually a lot of fun to go through it all and make labels for the bins etc.
Posted by: Brandy | December 20, 2020 at 10:36 AM
Well the pandemic has brought back my knitting bug which is awesome as I have plenty of stash to work on. I wish I could say that my stash has gone down but it hasn't. I just added new stuff back in. No complaints here!! :D
Posted by: Alita Casey | December 20, 2020 at 10:36 AM
Ha! I'm knitting more than ever, but the stash doesn't go down! Instead, when I'm feeling depressed, stressed, lonely I shop for yarn on line! It's good for the stash and not so good for my budget!
Posted by: Vicki Maynes | December 20, 2020 at 10:37 AM
My stash is the same, since as soon as I finish a pair of socks I feel compelled to buy yarn. Yarn is beautiful. Yarn is soothing. Yarn is warm. Yarn is what we all need right now.
Posted by: Peggie Bouvier | December 20, 2020 at 10:38 AM
I found things in my stash that I had literally forgotten I had. Some of those forgotten goodies are now Christmas gifts and other finished objects which is great! BUT I have also had a lot more time to shop on line for yarn, patterns and project ideas since the pandemic hit, so my stash has stayed roughly the same. FYI I can literally spend hours on Simply Socksā website lol!
Posted by: Jody Laake | December 20, 2020 at 10:38 AM
My stash has increased exponentially. At one point I was receiving at least one package a week. This lasted several months and now I am overwhelmed by my stash. I have a few hundred skeins and I know I will never be able to knit them all. And yet here I am entering to win some more yarn!! š¤·š»āāļø
Posted by: Shelly | December 20, 2020 at 10:39 AM
Yarn has been my happy purchases of choice this year. Much healthier than candy yet just as enjoyable.
Not surprisingly my stash has expanded. :)
Posted by: Lisa C | December 20, 2020 at 10:39 AM
I have done very little yarn buying this year. Partly because we are home and partly because we moved and I had to pack my yarn and it reminded me how out of control I am.
Posted by: Renee S | December 20, 2020 at 10:40 AM
I would say my yarn stash became more organized. I have some large plastic totes that hold my stash, and I actually went through them to figure out exactly what was in them! I also finally went through most of the bags that held yarn from past yarn festivals and finally got the yarn into the totes. :-) It's like having a yarn shop in my house!
Posted by: Emilie M | December 20, 2020 at 10:41 AM
Itās stayed about the same. Iāve bought more yarn than I probably would otherwise but Iāve also knit more.
Posted by: Christine Newman-Aumiller | December 20, 2020 at 10:41 AM
I leaned heavily on my stash this year. I finally used up those little balls of leftovers, making a mitered square blanket. Itās now my favorite lap cover. Other bits and pieces went into hats that were donated to my local Knittersā Guild.
Posted by: Shirley | December 20, 2020 at 10:41 AM
My stash has decreased. I was supposed to be finding work this year and the pandemic made that a lot more difficult, so Iāve had to budget more carefully than usual and that includes knitting mostly from stash.
Posted by: Nicole S | December 20, 2020 at 10:42 AM
Mine has slightly increased. At first my stash went down as I finished some project and didnāt add but as this dragged on I started getting a few in the mail and it started growing again. One of my daughters has been using my yarn but the other hasnāt touched it in months so just a slight increase in yarn in our home.
Posted by: Noreen | December 20, 2020 at 10:43 AM
In response to your day 8 inquiry, my yarn stash has been being steadily consumed. I have not gained the Quarantine 15 AND up until just a few days ago I was not unhappy with my situation. Now I am getting a little bored after finishing a lot of things and looking for new inspiration. I've barely dented by yarn vault though - it's all good, I'm still good, still healthy. I can still well, knit many many things until spring!
Posted by: Karla Hartzell | December 20, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Weelllll... letās just say my stash has... grown...
Not going anywhere or doing anything left some extra room in my budget, so some gorgeous skeins were added to the stash this year.
Posted by: Kayli | December 20, 2020 at 10:45 AM
My stash is pretty much SABLE so I'd say it has decreased due to even more knitting
Posted by: Jana Ames | December 20, 2020 at 10:46 AM
My stash is growing because Iāve had more time to knit and I keep thinking about the next project, and buying more. Iāve discovered contrasting heels and toes and new patterns, and it goes on and on.
Posted by: Marilyn Ross | December 20, 2020 at 10:47 AM
It is growing, just slower!
Posted by: Victoria I Moon | December 20, 2020 at 10:48 AM
My intention was to work through some of my stash, but it seems like every skein I used was replaced with new yarn! Seems staying at home compels me to do more online shopping!
Posted by: Suzzanne Lawrence | December 20, 2020 at 10:50 AM
My stash has stalled. Iām still adding but everything now has a reason why I purchased it and I miss in person yarn touching.
Posted by: Kim Kieffer | December 20, 2020 at 10:50 AM
I've been trying to organize my stash and add pictures to Ravelry. I've also been trying to stock up on solid colors and neutrals, because I had a stash of mostly wild multis and nothing to go with them. So I've added blacks, whites, greys and browns to the stash. (And some more multis and speckles to, lol.)
Posted by: Liz | December 20, 2020 at 10:51 AM
Well my yarn stash has been going down due to the pandemic. Iām knitting as much as I possibly can. I am still gifting all of my socks but I mail them now instead of delivering in person. I so am enjoying this blog and reading what everyone has to say.
Posted by: Deb Gattshall | December 20, 2020 at 10:52 AM
My stash has increased as I try to support a small local yarn store. Every time I am in the vicinity I stop for at least a skein of sock yarn. Many small businesses are struggling and I would hate this yarn store
To close
Posted by: Denise | December 20, 2020 at 10:52 AM
Reduced by at least half, so time to replenish
Posted by: Em | December 20, 2020 at 10:53 AM
My stash is shrinking! That is probably for the best as it gives me room to buy new pretties
Posted by: Randa | December 20, 2020 at 10:54 AM
Covid has kept me busy in ways I did not expect. I have done a bit of knitting, though, and have also added to my stash. I picked umy knitting back up after nearly a year's absence (sorely missed, but unavoidable). I've tried some new things, and planned some others for yarns I thought I'd use in different ways, but overall, my stash is still about the same.
Posted by: Carol Rice | December 20, 2020 at 10:54 AM
My stash has EXPLODED!! Four tubs and counting of sock yarn, most of which I purchased from SSY!!! I gotta lotta knittenā to do!
Posted by: Jennifer Edwards | December 20, 2020 at 10:54 AM
It has increased my stash𤪠I shopped so many indie dyers to help support them!!
Posted by: Karen | December 20, 2020 at 10:55 AM
My stash has grown but thankfully I'm knitting just as much. I'm really trying to buy with more intention though and not just because they are pretty colors!!
Posted by: Anissa Miller | December 20, 2020 at 10:55 AM
Iād like to say Iāve gone into my stash to start some new projects... but that would be lying. š¢ I keep seeing new yarn on websites like yours and it has called to me!! Iām giving a few of my finished projects as gifts this year so I hope to hit my stash eventually..........
Posted by: Debra Cohen | December 20, 2020 at 10:56 AM
I have less than in the beginning but now I've been buying for new babies coming and it's starting to grow again.
Posted by: Anna Marie | December 20, 2020 at 10:56 AM
I have increased my stash a bit through mail but can't wait to visit my fav shops in person!
Posted by: Kathrine Delp | December 20, 2020 at 10:56 AM
My stash has gotten larger. I know that if I don't buy it when I first see it someone else quickly will buy it. Because I am now working from home I find that I want more choices at my fingertips. Whatever I don't get to using my daughter will enjoy!
Posted by: Mary Kay Ross | December 20, 2020 at 10:57 AM
My stash has grown during the pandemic. I have added a lot of yarns and learned to use a drop spindle so I have a small stash of roving. I have added yarns for knitting and weaving and have found some wonderful new yarns.
I shop online as we donāt have a LYS where I live. Glad to have found yout shop.
Posted by: Deborah Temple | December 20, 2020 at 10:58 AM
Iāve knit from my stash more this year for sure. But I really appreciate all the stores making accommodations to ship and make sure we still have the yarn we need!
Posted by: Becky | December 20, 2020 at 10:58 AM
I ran too low on sock yarn. I purchased some online. I tried to support indie businesses. I also knitted from my stash. I hate winding skeins though! It'll all be fine. :-)
Posted by: Leonore | December 20, 2020 at 11:02 AM
I think that my stash has gotten smaller actually. Iāve been organizing also and finding all my stuff. Iāve been trying to make it a goal to use up more of my stash before going out to buy more. I do see yarn that I want all the time but Iām TRYING to be good and not buy any more until I use some up! I canāt do this!....I hope. š
Posted by: Jandre Sherwood | December 20, 2020 at 11:03 AM
I have added to my stash, so as to support local LYS. I am on my way to finishing those projects and start on stash for a sweater.
Posted by: Lynn B | December 20, 2020 at 11:04 AM
The stash has stayed about the same. It is the box of leftover Yarn that is growing.
Posted by: Rose Birchal | December 20, 2020 at 11:06 AM
I have used my stash considerably. Would like to buy more locally but the shopping restrictions make it difficult. I hope my LYS survives as this pandemic is a challenge to all small businesses. SSY HAS BEEN AN AWESOME source!!
Posted by: Tawny | December 20, 2020 at 11:07 AM
My stash has remained almost the same, decreased by only a few skeins for 2 new projects. I went through my sewing/craft room and organized my yarn stash and fabric into large plastic totes, so now I can find what I am looking for (sometimes!). I do a lot of āwindow shoppingā online, filling a cart with tons of yarn that is so beautiful, then not sure if colors are ātrueā with the computer monitor and are they really going to work well together, or work well with something I have in my stash......often I get āscoopedā before I buy them - other knitters obviously think theyāre extremely beautiful, too! Or I change my mind on what project to do next and have to start shopping all over again! I have bought needles and accessories from a LYS in my efforts of support.
Posted by: Diane | December 20, 2020 at 11:09 AM
Itās stayed about the same.
Posted by: Teresa McPherson | December 20, 2020 at 11:09 AM
The pandemic has affected my yarn stash positively ... I have acquired more (by mail), used more (knitted up), and can now find more (organized better).
---- Below (ICYMI) is what I wrote yesterday but couldn't get to post: ----
There are a very great number of TV shows and movies that I been enjoying while pandemic-knitting; our household has been in in-home quarantine for about nine months now. As background, we use DirecTV with DVR and AppleTV attached, which also permits access to basic YouTube (the no-fee service), IMDb TV, Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy (from our public library), and a few other rarely viewed things.
List (unordered) follows. Omitted are lengthy audiobooks which I have streamed via AppleTV (of particular note: Neil Gaiman's 2017 Norse Mythology and George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire 2011 series).
The Boys
The Witcher
Game of Thrones
Lord of the Rings (movie series)
Parks and Recreation
Archer
Westworld
The Spanish Princess
The White Princess
The White Queen
Orphan Black
Upload
Hanna
The Expanse
The Magicians
American Gods
Good Omens
Absolutely Fabulous
The Morning Show (movie)
Man in the High Castle
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Mythica (movie series)
Wonder Woman (movie)
Avengers (movie series)
His Dark Materials
Doctor Who
Outlander
A Discovery of Witches
Daredevil (movie)
Elektra (movie)
Justice League (movie)
Atomic Blonde (movie)
Snowpiercer
Have I Got News For You
Mock the Week
Would I Lie to You?
Q.I. (Quite Interesting)
Not Going Out
My Family
Keeping Up Appearances
... and many more
P.S. I was very disappointed not to be able to comment on yesterday's post due to the Google service outage (way beyond your control, I know) ... So if I am fortunate enough to be selected for today's comment, then the Samsara and Tulipmania sets featured yesterday will be part of what the gift certificate is used toward!
Posted by: Georgia Green | December 20, 2020 at 11:10 AM
This pandemic stash has taken over my life....itās
Sneaking itās awesomeness out of my sewing room! I have purchased so many lovelies and I donāt see an end in sightt. I try so hard to be good but itās not working. It also makes me happy to support LYS to keep them going during hard times.
Posted by: Diane Rawls | December 20, 2020 at 11:10 AM
Ohhh my stash has greatly increased....I thought I'd knit more during the slower pace, but more time at home doesnt necessarily mean that I'm knitting all of that time....I'm cooking, cleaning, homeworking....wooooo
Posted by: Kelly | December 20, 2020 at 11:10 AM
My stash has expanded during 2020. I definitely bought more online. I planned to knit more projects than I actually completed and hope to have more finished projects in 2021.
Posted by: Susan Ipavec | December 20, 2020 at 11:11 AM
My stash has grown because I bought yarn for a couple of sweaters which I havenāt made yet. I have been on a yarn diet lately, though.
Posted by: Erin | December 20, 2020 at 11:12 AM
My stash moved from all worsted weight to having some fingering weight. I've never been one to buy in person much, so I'm still buying online as usual. I'm incredibly grateful for postal service workers!
Posted by: Andrea Serrett | December 20, 2020 at 11:12 AM
It has replenished itself. I had hopes to use it down, but bought more, too. Its a nice problem.
Posted by: Jerrilynn Bayless | December 20, 2020 at 11:14 AM
The yarn stash remains essentially the same with perhaps some additions along the way!
Posted by: Joanne Christman | December 20, 2020 at 11:16 AM
My stash is down a little ... did all my Christmas knitting in March and April. Have bought a few skeins online and my sister just sent me a new knitting book and some yarn for my birthday on Friday!
Posted by: Joan | December 20, 2020 at 11:19 AM
My yarn stash is something I am trying to use but then I have gone to the Joanns and I have ordered online. There are a few LYS but due to regulations of the state some are very stringent with the people in the store and well it has been hard to go there. But essentially my stash is about the same.
Posted by: Maureen | December 20, 2020 at 11:20 AM
My stash has definitely expanded. Thankfully I am still employed, but with the stress of everything and avoiding shopping in public, I have done quite a bit of online yarn related retail therapy. Also, thanks to Instagram's suggested posts (which I hated at first), I have been exposed to so many extremely talented indie dyers and I have been so thrilled to be able to support their beautiful work.
Posted by: Erin | December 20, 2020 at 11:20 AM
My yarn stash has expanded but maybe not more than it would in a typical year. I participated virtually in Maryland Sheep and Wool and also bought from some indie dyers who were making gorgeous things I couldnāt resist. Iāve done a decent amount of knitting though so maybe it all evens out ?! š¤£
Posted by: Katherine Ballard | December 20, 2020 at 11:23 AM
Less shopping more knitting for sure.
Posted by: Teresa F Ronk | December 20, 2020 at 11:24 AM
For the past few years, Iāve wanted to be a lot more intentional with my stash. Iāve done way more knitting from my stash this year compared to any other year. Iāve definitely bought less yarn (probably more due to pandemic than intentionality if Iām being honest). My go-to for getting yarn are still through LYS but also a lot of buying from others on Ravelry. I was able to go to a LYS on two different vacations so it was fun to get yarn (and a set of Lykee circulars) from new shops. Iāve also had more time this year to figure out what yarn wasnāt anything I wanted to have anymore and have sold some on Ravelry and Marketplace but also donated to Katieās House in town. Thatās probably my favorite thing Iāve done with my stash this year - getting it to others that would enjoy it!
Posted by: Sarah | December 20, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Expanded! It is hard to resist pretty yarn.
Posted by: Lauren | December 20, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Iām currently knitting a pair with WYS and enjoying a rainy Florida day.
The yarn photo today is really beautiful.
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Posted by: Karen | December 20, 2020 at 11:28 AM
My stash is changing I have been using the old and replenishing it with new.
Posted by: Ginny Burgus | December 20, 2020 at 11:28 AM
My stash has grown! Wanting to support my lys!
Posted by: Emily | December 20, 2020 at 11:28 AM
The pandemic has given me the opportunity to make a small dent in my stash. Itās been fun looking through it and finding things I didnāt remember that I had!
Posted by: Geri Heagy | December 20, 2020 at 11:28 AM
I have felt the need to support some LYS's and Indie dyers so it has grown. However, I busted my stash of worsted acrylic to make an afghan so I think I evened out!!! LOL
Also, since our fiber festivals were canceled, I needed to recreate some of the purchases I would have made there. LOL again.
Posted by: Robin | December 20, 2020 at 11:30 AM
I think my stash has grown. No...I'm positive it has! I have used skeins and balls and hanks up, on my knitting and crochet, but I have also acquired just as much. I already had a huge stash prior to the pandemic, but still one just can't resist new lovelies!
Posted by: yolanda v | December 20, 2020 at 11:32 AM
The pandemic has certainly allowed the growth of my yarn stash. I would say the only reason my stash has grown is because I have a great indie dyer friend, Blank Slate Yarns.
Posted by: Stephanie E | December 20, 2020 at 11:32 AM
Given the ease and frequency of my online shopping, my yarn stash has grown a little. I have knit more this year than ever before, but somehow I only used a little yarn from my stash.
Posted by: Alene Sternlieb | December 20, 2020 at 11:32 AM