Learning new things

It`s important that we keep learning.  No matter what you learn, you should always try to learn something new.  Last year I learned how to knit and purl and then I learned how to knit again after realizing (about four months into it) that I`d been throwing the yarn the wrong way across the needle.  Those knits and purls became stockinette and basketweave and seed stitches.  Throw in some yo, ssk, k2tog, kfb and cables and soon enough I was cranking out dishcloths, scarves, cowls, shawls and blankets.

I don't feel so guilty anymore

Saturday morning coffee in hand and some quiet time to browse the Ravelry Forums and I don't feel so guilty anymore for I know that I am not the only addict out there.

After taking a look at the Yarn Forum and two discussion topics (Flash your Stash 2011 and Show your latest purchase) I am actually feeling pretty good about the restraint I've shown so far this year.  Though some of those stashes and my little voice yelling in jealousy, ``I want!  I want!``...must stick to the plan of destashing...must stick to the plan...

A marathon and then some

I could run a marathon and continue for a few more miles and still be trailing yarn behind me.  I went through the bags, baskets and shelves of yarn that I mentioned the other day and when you add it all up, not only does it take up so many corners of my house up, but if put end to end I could really go the distance.  Not that I'm about to run a marathon any time soon but I could cover those 26 miles with yarn.  Not only that but I could go almost another 4 miles! That's right, I have nearly 30 miles worth of yarn in my stash...30 miles!  What was I thinking????