Since I took this photo, I added another four skeins each of Knit Picks Telemark sport and Stroll sock yarn. As a baseline right now, my stash comprises 50 whole balls, 68 partial balls and 27 scraps (each less than half a skein).
I keep my yarn in these two baskets:
As you can see, my yarn no longer fits comfortably inside the baskets. And this photo was taken after I'd donated a large bag of yarn to a knitting group at church, and before the arrival of the last eight balls.
I realise my stash is small compared to some other knitters', but I'm still not happy with its size. I want to reduce it in 2012, as part of a general drive towards having less stuff.
How will I do this?
- I will always look for stash options first when I want to knit something.
- I will finish one project from stash before I may purchase new yarn for another project. If I can stick to this, it should stop my stash from growing any more.
- I will only buy new yarn when I have a specific project for it in mind. No more buying yarn because I like the look of it, or it is on sale.
Here's to the baskets closing by next Christmas!
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