Episode 85: Stash goals, Q1

This week Gayle and I recorded in a different location and there might be a few spots in the recording where you can hear the whirr of the local surfboard business. Just a little local flavor as you can't go very far in Santa Cruz without passing a surf shop, or a taqueria, or a yoga studio. Sometimes all three in our casual beach town. :)

We discuss the first quarter (Q1) of our #loveyourstash movement. We met our goals and (surprisingly?) stayed with it. For me at least, who dislikes anything that smacks of obligation knitting. Fortunately, my goals didn't involve knitting or finishing of any specific project so perhaps that helped make it workable. Congrats to all of you who are moving towards a stash you can live with and love.

Our second quarter (Q2) threads are open and you can post a goal in the "goals" thread, and chat about all things stash in the "chat" thread. Remember, to #loveyourstash means different things to different folks. For some it means owning less yarn, while for others it means having a plan for your yarn. However you choose to stash, moving towards a well-curated stash that fits your storage, budget, and knitting style is a workable goal with the support of friends. Remember to use the hashtags #yarniacs and #loveyourstash for your social media needs so that we can all find what you are doing and support each other towards loving the stash!

- Sharlene


What are we wearing?
Laika by Ysolda Teague
Sharlene's Laika 
Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis
Gayle's Starshower

What are we stalking?
Nesoi Tee by Miriam Felton
Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy
Fogliame by Heather Zoppetti
Anzula Milky Way yarn
Golden Morning pattern collection
Brandilyn Top by Quenna Lee
Kayden Tank by Quenna Lee

What are we knitting?
Gather Together by Joji Locatelli
Chance of Showers by Heidi Kirrmaier
Sharlene's Chance of Showers
Heaven and Space by Martina Behm
Sharlene's Heaven and Space 
Learn to Knit a Log Cabin Blanket by Staci Perry
Crazy Stripes Tee by atelier alfa

What have we finished?
I Was a Teenage Mutant by Alex Tinsley
Sharlene's Mutant hat 
Gather Together by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Advent Calendar 2015