My story is old. I see a project on Ravelry, rush to the yarn store, buy the yarn, wind the yarn, see a new project on Ravelery, stash the yarn I just bought, rush to the yarn store ... This is a vicious wooly cycle that needs to be broken. I am dependent on yarn and it's taking over my basement, my office, and every unused basket, shelf, and container in my house. I've tried to go "cold sheep" but I need help. I need a 12 step program and a Ravelry group as my sponsor.
Step 1: Admit that I am powerless to yarn.
(see paragraph above and second paragraph under Step 2)
Step 2: Find a group/sponsor.
Enter The Yarn Stash Project 2013 group. A group designed to knit your stash one week at a time, yard by yard.
Step 3: Comply with group guidelines:
Immediately upon joining I had to assemble a Challenge Box and commit to the day of the week that I would post my progress. Down to the basement I ran to figure out what yarns and projects I wanted to include my first Challenge Box. At the time I didn't realize that box was monthly and I went a bit overboard - throwing in yarns for a cowly short sleeved cardigan, an adult-sized afghan, a Gap-tastic cowl, felted slippers, a BFF cowl (I'm starting to see that I may also have a cowl addiction), a 5th Avenue Infinity Scarf (yup definitely an addiction), one more cardigan, and some preemie hats. All in one month!
Then it hit me (here comes the light bulb moment). My addiction isn't just with yarn, it's with trying to knit too much - eyes bigger than stomach kind of scenario). There is no way in H E double hockey sticks that I could knit all of that in one month. I am addicted to the concept that enough is never enough. Oh boy ... this may require professional, medical assistance. But let me take this one step at a time.
- I've figured out and admitted my addiction(s).
- I've found a group/sponsor.
- I've assembled my Challenge Box and I've committed to posting my progress each week on Sunday evening.
