Handknit by Mikaiya: A few knitting thoughts

Aaah, but the time has come. Like so many knitters, my stash has outgrown me. I said I could not buy anything at Sheep and Wool unless I made room in my storage containers for it- and I did make room. And now the room is filled. So, like so many other knitters (especially knit-bloggers) I am on a yarn diet. It really shouldn't be so difficult to do! I have the yarn and patterns ready for a number of sweaters, loads of pairs of socks, and plenty of lace shawls and other accessories. I even have many gifts planned ahead (baby blankets ahoy). So who really needs more yarn? After reading Lolly's post, I am all inspired to share some of the projects I have coming up. Maybe it's time to acknowledge the extent of my stash (and the creativity that surely it will entail)... and stop adding to it.

Yarn diet! I need some ground rules, too. Sock yarn is not exempt, because I have more than a basket-full already, in a huge variety of types and colors. I will allow myself some minor slippages, however- I can pick up the yarn for a project if I absolutely fall for it, and the total cost is less than twenty dollars. And I am out of town. No full sweaters (unless they are under twenty bucks! hah), and I really do own an absurd amount of laceweight alpaca and merino.

Sounds good. Want to see a few things I have in mind? Just a bit of a verbal stash walkthrough teaser until I have my camera in hand for a real one.

First, gift socks. The yarn is OnLine SuperSocke, using a basic top-down pattern.

Second, the Hanami (cherry blossom) shawl. I'm picking up the beads tonight! Hanami by Pink Lemon Twist

Third in line (well, it's already begun- so coterminously) is the Cheesy Puffs sweater for Brian. Only a few more inches until the back shaping!

EDIT:: Well, I didn't have the patience for a beaded cast on. I think that may be a project for the holiday weekend! I did get a bit further with Brian's sweater, however.