#StashBustSpring KAL details at 42:14 and written again in the description box! Thank you all, again 🥰

For a new knitter, you are FEARLESS! You make modifications on the fly and aren’t constrained by ‘knitting rules’ which is my jam! During your #StashBustSpring KAL, I have finished: Anker’s Summer Sweater, Dylan’s Beanie, Zipper Sweater Light, Good Grandpa Cardigan, and another DRK Everyday Sweater. My WIPs are: Jelly Roll Blanket, Lufthul and Reverse Rib Mitts. Whew!

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

Thank you!! I totally believe that the rules are there to guide us and our creativity takes our knits to the next level! Love that you’ve been stash busting!!

@CasualKnitter

5 күн бұрын

5 FO is amazing result ❤🎉❤

Your #StashBustSpring inspired me to get some ANCIENT (over a decade!) sock yarn out of my stash. I’m on a second Ripple Cami (using the Ripple Bralette pattern). They’ll make great layering pieces in the winter because I’m always cold. Thank you for hosting this KAL and inspiring me, Nora! Love your podcast! 🌸

Girl, balls to the wall! Put all the gold on there. Lol! You’ve done such a fabulous job with your Messi Dressi. I don’t even watch soccer, so you know you’ve done well if I even care about it. 😊 can’t wait to see you in it next week. Enjoy the game, and congrats on all your hard work. You did a fantastic job 🎉

Part of #StashBustSpring involved returning to my oldest yarn in stash, some Classic Elite Premier yarn I bought in ... 2006, the yearn I learned to knit, which was reclaimed from a failed first attempt to knit a tanktop. I had been avoiding it because I don't love the baby blue color, but summer comes early in the gulf south so I dutifully dusted it off and cast on some sleep shorts. The thing is, it's great! I love the yarn. If the color doesn't grow on me by the time I've finished the legs, I'll try overdyeing, but I never would have considered seeking out tencel/viscose blend yarn these days and I've changed my mind! I'm so excited to finish this summer knit and get this one out of stash almost 18 years later! I'm so grateful this challenge gave me a push to give it a second chance.

@alecsgirl

7 күн бұрын

Sleep shorts are such a good idea! I have some marled mania leggings in my hibernating WIPs pile, but I could easily convert the pattern into some shorts for summer. Thanks for the inspiration!

@cnrdelfs

2 күн бұрын

I made some sleep shorts last year with some 15 year old yarn, too. Great minds think alike 😂

I got 3 things made using stash and started a 4th. I made 2 baby bibs as a gift for my friend, a vest and t-shirt from 28 year old stash cotton yarn! I also made a really fun project bag using an old pair of Carhart cargo pant with a quilted front pocket. the 4th project was another bag, but I got side tracked by a Love Letter Top. #StashBustSpring

Thanks for hosting #StashBustSpring Kal! I was finally able to knit a little bit and got a Little Garter Scarf knit up in blue. I'm getting into my groove again after hand surgery. You are becoming quite the knitter in just a short time!

#stashbustspring. Finally, my WIP is from impressively deep stash. I got this cone of cotton yarn from a friend four years ago. She is a crocheter and didn’t have a use for it. It came to her from one of her friend’s dad’s girlfriend’s stash 😂😂😂. This girlfriend owned a knitting machine back in the 70’s and 80’s and has cones left over from then! I’m holding that cotton double with a gorgeous merino sock yarn that I purchased off a destash on eBay last summer. I am knitting a cardigan from an ancient pattern booklet that my grandma gave me maybe ten years ago. This sweater will be a gift for my Brazilian step-grandmother-in-law. It’s the stash-bustiest project EVER. Lol

@CasualKnitter

5 күн бұрын

That is incredible, and you're so creative to match it and use other yarns ❤😊

#StashBustSpring #int I crocheted two blankets from my stash. One is an Infinte Granny Square and the other a single crochet blanket that works perfectly as a weighted blanket. They bring me so much joy with their vibrant colours and the satisfaction of finally using up yarn that had been sitting around for too long. Thank you for the inspiration!

Nora, I have to say again how much I am enjoying your videos. During #StashBustSpring, I completed a pair of basic toe up socks using Universal Bamboo Pop Sock yarn that I've had for a while. I also started the Edisto Shawl using more of my Bamboo Pop Sock yarn. This was a great idea. Thanks for inspiring me to use up some of that stash yarn!

@akaNoraKnits

5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰 I’m so happy you were able to bust some stash!!

The evolution of the Messi Dressi has been so fun to watch. I hope the dress gets lots of compliments at the game! For #StashBustSpring I’ve been working on a Steggie Shawl by Noriko Ho. I’m using a variety of gorgeous merino single yarns from La Bien Aimee. It’s still a WIP and now that I’m almost to the end I kind of want to redo it 😅 I like the yarn combos at the end more than how I did the yarn combos at the beginning. 🥴

Nora, your editing skills are JUST the best! I can't believe how brave you are with your crafting. You inspire me with every episode! Now for #stashbustspring...first I knit some 3x1ribbed sox with Regia yarn purchased from Little Knits in 2023.

@akaNoraKnits

5 күн бұрын

Hahaha thank you!! Some weeks get a little more edit-y than others, and this was certainly a fun one!

For #StashBustSpring KAL, I made the Pure Fuzz jumper out of some beautiful hand-dyed boucle yarn that I bought at a festival and had been just dreaming of seeing it knit up. Thanks for the inspiration! And I cannot wait to see the Messi Dressi on you. Absolutely love the concept of the dress!

@akaNoraKnits

5 күн бұрын

We love a little boucle!! I’m glad you got to it!! Thank you 🥰

#stashbustspring I finally finished my grandson’s cardigan. Knit from “Beautiful Baby” book. This book is from 2002! I purchased the yarn in Ireland to do the coronation afghan for King Charles’ coronation!

#stashbustspring This was such a fun kal 🤭 I finished 2 projects and I’m halfway through a 3rd! My first FO was a Friday Slipover by Petite Knit that I knit with yarn from my Aunt’s stash. We’re not sure what composition it is, but I think at least part alpaca! I also crocheted a bandana with some stash yarn, and started a Fennel Seed Jacket by Handmade by Florence with some 6+ year old stash yarn! Thank you for the motivation to get some yarn out of stash!

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! I love that we’re dipping into Aunt’s stash!! And then the 6 yo stash!! I love that!! Well done!!! 👏👏👏

Not me fully invested in the Messi dressi.. When I have no interest in soccer but here for all your passion and excitement in the project...!

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 I love that! Thank you!!

@Citroen_2cv

7 күн бұрын

Not me fully invested in crochet -- but I swear if I saw this across the stadium at a game I would go down a few flights of stairs, pass the concession stands without even buying a hot dog, run up a few more flights of stairs on the other side just to FIND THE PERSON WEARING IT to say damn, that's fabulous -- respect --

@susankutz4142

7 күн бұрын

Haha, me too!

#StashBustSpring thank for hosting this KAL! I had so much fun looking through my stash and knitting along! My only FO for this KAL was the Khoi Vest by Ozuko in some stash yarn I picked up from Rhinebeck last year.

Very inspired by the KAL and have used up so much of my yarn and I’m still going. I made two large crochet baskets and working on two knitted T-shirt designs. Thanks for the inspiration.

Dear Nora I loved the entire episode whilst knitting on a forgotten WIP😅 Thanks to you and the #stashbustspring #int challenge I started and finished a Chevron blanket crochetted from scrappy yarn and to my suprise it looks so good, I gifted it to my brother and made a matching pillow case, I have also knitted the Soda fountain top ( from drops design), I knitted a striped lavender jumper, a black slipover that was on my plans forever, 2 pairs of socks and finishing now that Lavender breeze cardigan, also a pattern from drops design - I am super grateful for this challenge because I went back to my yarn collection and went back to thinking what I can create with it 🎉🎉🎉

I am pretty sure that this was the first episode in a while that I didn't fall asleep watching it late on a Sat night in Australia. I normally watch 2 times because of this. I was a quiet #stashbustspring#int participant as it's not spring here. 😂 I made a Bridges Beanie from yarn purchased 4ish years ago. I also started a toddler sweater for a nibbling from yarn purchased during lockdown.

#stashbustspring. The other two FO’s that I got done were a test knit that I did in two sizes. The pattern just released this past Thursday-the Homegrown Hoodie by The Bluebird Box. Since my new wool hoodie is one of the best things I’ve ever knit, I decided my kiddos needed to have a cozy hoodie for this winter too! I knit them both out of some Knit Picks Wool for the Andes worsted that I got on super clearance sale two Christmases ago. They turned out wonderfully! If any of y’all have kids in your world, the pattern is on sale through Sunday for 50% off, I believe. I can vouch for Anna’s pattern writing skills, she is one of my favourite designers

#stashbustspring I knit up two baby bonnets using a partial skein of bluesky woolstok & a small little ball of drops alpaca silk I’ve had both hanging in my stash for well over a year! Thanks for the KAL!

I am also knitting the Sailor Swift. I tried the jobless as written in the pattern; however, it did not look good. So, I just went with adding the cc as usual and it looks fine. You are so very creative in your knits😊

#StashBustSpring I started a Jaspe Shawl for myself, this one is going to be very special. I've crocheted forever but when I saw this hank of yarn, this is the one that inspired me to learn to knit. I've hoarded it just looking for the "right" project since it's so special to me. Recently I've decided to stop waiting, I can't really enjoy it while it's sitting in stash! This pattern gives me the great lace vibes and stockinette that will let this yarn shine....so it got cast on!

#StashBustSpring i had to dig in my stash to find the perfect yarn to make the Lykke sweater. I had an ombré yarn that is perfect for the color change. I had to make and remake the joining underarm section and it reminded me of your Ranunculus adventure. You’re fabulous! Keep up the good work! 🤩

#StashBustSpring I was really inspired by this KAL because I was starting to get overwhelmed by my stash. I finished a Chrysler Top, Copper Penny Cardigan, Krufka Socks, and Petal Drop Socks. I have a WIP of the Breezy Summer Cardigan. Thank you so much for this KAL it has been a pleasure!

#StashBustSpring I watched your Ranunculus saga and peed my pants. The scarf trick was hilarious! I had to give it a go. I’m still knitting it with yarn I frogged 4 times. Thank goodness it fits over my head! 😂

#stashbustspring #int I completed one project, but started 3 others. Completed the An Italian Autumn Cowl, also started another one, from left over yarn from a blanket I knit 16 years ago. A Gingersnap jumper that is sitting on sleeve island and started a mitered square blanket for charity. Love watching your energy and enthusiasm for your knits, it encourages me to try things outside my normal wheelhouse.

Oh boy, I really took advantage of #StashBustSpring and for the most part, my mom is making out like a bandit since three projects are for her! First off, I'm making the Cancun Boxy Lace Top for her in some SunSeeker yarn that I've had in stash for about 5 years.

You make me a braver knitter! Thank you! I made the Confetti Crop with some pandemic yarn I bought and picked up from the secret sidewalk hiding spot my LYS used for no contact shopping! #stashbustspring

Thank you for organizing #StashBustSpring. I was able to use up some cotton yarn that I've had in my stash for several years to make the On The Beach sweater by Isabell Kraemer.

#StashBustSpring I knitted the Lola Top by Veronika Lindbergh Kutovakika using Anne cotton yarn from my stash. Thank you for hosting this knit-a-long. 😁

#StashBustSpring I've been working on my very first pair of socks!! It was finally time to use the beautiful indie-dyed sock yarn sitting in my stash!

#StashBustSpring has been fun! I have used some lovely purple yarn to make a modified Mariechen cardigan. I bought this year last summer while visiting Seattle last summer. Sad, but funny story..when I bought the yarn, I thought it was a dark blue yarn. Well, I had cataract surgery and the yarn is purple, not blue.. Good thing I like purple, too!

#stashbustspring I'm almost done with my 'Emotional support chicken' that I used some unidentified yarn from probably 10 years ago. Can't wait to have my weird multicolored chicken sitting next to me while I knit!

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

I’m so jealous! I must make one!!

@mummyevans2

7 күн бұрын

You've reminded me that I need to finish sewing up my 2nd one! I've knit 2 for my sons' school and they might get them before Christmas at this rate 😂

I'm not one for curating a stash, but I am definitely guilty of buying for a project that I either never get around to, or change my mind about, so I certainly have a stash whether I like it or not! 😄 In all the times I have heard you talk about #StashBustSpring #int it has never occurred to me to enter. But I have recently finished a Musselburgh hat out of some Quince & Co Chickadee that I *think* I bought in New Zealand in 2019 and promptly forgot about. It has knit up beautifully and is perfect for our current Southern Hemisphere winter!! Thanks for inspiring me to join in the fun!!!

Sooo close to 10k subscribers and I'm delighted for you. You have such a fresh and fun take on your projects xx❤

@akaNoraKnits

5 күн бұрын

Can you even believe it?? Thank you so much!! 🥰

Everything is coming along nicely!!! It’s nice to see you doing the Sailor Swift tee with the stripes. This is the first knitted clothing pattern I’ve tried but I didn’t do the stripes.

Love seeing how you approach issues and how you resolve them1 Can't wait to see the dress on you! For #StashBustSpring I made a Mizurina tee and a Barcelona tee and I've been wearing them constantly!

Obsessed with your Messi Dressi! I think the higher neckline was totally the right choice - it looks much more "jersey-like". Can't wait for the reveal photos soon. You've got me inspired to get going on an idea I've had to sew myself up a blazer to wear to NWSL games the rest of the season. #StashBustSpring - man I went hard! 2 completed projects (Pyramid Tee by Minimi Light, and a Purl Soho Dumpling Bag) using some mystery probably lyocell/cotton blend yarn I've had in my stash for honestly probably 10 years. I'm also working on a Vest 23 by Deborah Doherty using a linen yarn I purchased in 2022 and have been hemming and hawing about since. I will also be working up miscellaneous scraps of multiple colorways of Malabrigo Rios into a hat for my partner.

Loved loved loved this KAL!!!!! busting away still…. 🥰🧶

For the dress, I do think that all three emblems would be too much but go with your heart, if you already have the patch why not? Also, you could do a little single crochet belt and weave it through the squares around the waist to help take some of the weight off those little shoulder straps if you think it’s gonna droop too much. could even have it tie on the inside to make it less visible.

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

I am so torn! I figure I’ll start with the numbers and the adidas and large crest patches, and then decide if it needs the one in the middle! I think that’s such a good idea!! Also something I can easily whip up that day if I’m getting nervous! Thank you!!!

#StashBustSpring #int I’ve started a pair of socks for my sister using stash yarn. Hocus Pocus 2023 advent from Polka Dot Creek yarn, I need to only buy yarn when needed, but pretty balls/skeins keep following me home. Happy knitting 🧶 Karen 🇨🇦

Can't wait to see your Messi Dressi all finished! I'll leave the prices to others but I did get a few projects with stash summer yarns on the needles. Even better though is a finished project with yarn that was only in stash for 6 month but had cost my some stress and a lot of thinking to find the perfect project for it. I had almost made a decision about 15 times but nothing felt quite right. One day in the matter of a few minutes I had a new idea and cast on. I knit a third (!) Eva cardigan and it turned out perfect and I have been wearing it lots! 😍

My second project, for #StashBustSpring , that I have on the hook is my Campfire Cardigan - by Jess Coppom. I am using Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton in Neptune Haze. That yarn was originally designated for a throw blanket, and I am happy that it will not languish in the bag of forgotton yarns. :D I appreciate all that you do on this channel!

#stashbustspring This KAL inspired me to dive into stash! I made a Tolsta tee and an Anker summer top from Drops yarn in stash.

#stashbustspring I’m so glad you gave us a YT option to participate in the KAL! I’ve been following your videos since episode 2 popped up in my recommended videos, so of course I’ve been participating in the KAL the whole time, but I’m one of those weirdos without an IG account. I was able to complete three items this spring, knitting from stash. My first was I knit a Traveler hoodie striping several different yarns. The first was some mystery cone yarn that I got for a steal on eBay last summer or the summer before. It is scratchy, but feels like a sturdy wool. I think it was probably for making wool rugs 😂. I had hand-dyed it to knit a sweater that I finished last year (the Gambier), but I had about enough to knit a half of a Traveler. So for the rest I used a bunch of Kroy FX yarns that my sweet, non-knitting husband has bought for me. I don’t knit socks so I was excited that it worked up so well in this project. I wear the hoodie everyday in the AC and it is one of my two most favorite things I’ve ever knit!

@akaNoraKnits

5 күн бұрын

Not a weirdo at all!! I am so happy we were able to figure out a way to make it work across the platforms! Thank yo uso much for participating and for being here since the beginning 🥰

#Stash Bust Spring #int I also finished a pair socks with yarn I bought 2 years ago and a cowl with Estelle Worsted that I got at the beginning of 2022. It has been great using up some leftover yarns!

#StashBustSpring just watching you make these beautiful sweaters inspired me to knit and knit some more. I had to make the Korshavn Cardigan it’s so pretty. I even followed your number of baskets. Thank you!

I love your dedication on long term projects! I wish I had the patience to work on such long dresses/cardigans 😅 I completed several projects during #StashBustSpring #int : a project bag made in sari silk that I purchased at a yarn festival last year and a Sailor Swift Top using a cotton yarn from Sostrene grene that I had laying around for months. Have a good day!

Go for all three! It’s an amazing project and the 3 emblems are going to look awesome!

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

I think so too!!! Thank you!

Love the Messi dressi, Nora! You are a genius. Love how fearless you are at taking on such challenging projects. I participated in your #StashBustSpring KAL and was able to start and finish a (modified) Autumn League Pullover and two pairs of socks! I am an extremely slow knitter - I also started another project, a Tombo Tee, but it is only half-finished 😩

Hello there Nora…your question regarding the Messi Dressi decals, I think it depends on how authentic you want it. If that’s the goal I say add all the decals. If not, only add what you feel is right.

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

I’m so torn 😂 I think I need to see it with the numbers and all that first before I’ll be able to decide!

Also, I love your podcast it's my Saturday tradition for sure 😂❤🎉🎉🎉

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰

#stashbustspring this spring I worked on the End Times cardigan using a variety of socks scraps and my advent from last year I didn't know what to do with. I'm so happy with it! Thanks for the inspo!

Love your energy. Wonderful projects. I look forward to seeing your progress. Thank you Also love your graphics 😊 #StashBustSpring. Working on the second sleeve of my Ranunculus sweater.

I love every episode, Norah :-) For #StashBustSpring , using stash yarn, I finished a crocheted situpon, a hitchhiker scarf, and a fidget lanyard. I also worked on a Mango Smoothie pullover, a baby cardigan kit I've had for many years, a Mindfulness shawl, and a doll-size Butterfly shrug. Thank you for the motivation!

@akaNoraKnits

4 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!

Loved, as usual, your cast. Sand almost done; little stripy thing--both stash-bust and going along! I love the idea of stash-bust spring. Do it next year again!!!!! I am not there now. But I can see how that could be a part of my future knitting. I knit sporadically, often with gifted yarn--that I had to do with lots of soaking and rewinding and care. btw Love the Messi-Dress!

@akaNoraKnits

Күн бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🥰

For #stashbustspring I managed to finish two pairs!! of stashbuster socks with multiple colors, and cast on the second cuff of the third pair, as well as two larger garments. For me, returning to sock yarn remnants was so joyful-- I've gotten to "remake" the first pair of socks I ever knit by pairing it with a contrast yarn for colorwork, and I'm just obsessed with how fun colorwork socks are. A huge win for my stash busting -- all my next sock plans involve revisiting yarn I've used before in new color combos.

#stashbustspring Pattern: Blouse No. 1 by My Favourite Things Started:March 29, 2024 Completed: April 5, 2024 Knitting & Crochet Category: Tops → Other Made for: Myself Size: X- Large Yarn: Old Mill Yarns slub cotton, poly and spandex Weight: Fingering (14 wpi), held double Colorway: Light blue and white Notes: Held 2 strands together to get close to gauge. Love the fabric! The spandex creates a very stretchy fabric that holds its shape. Gifted to my friend. SwankyLoops

Can't wait to see if finished Mess Dress! I knit on a few small things for #StashBustSpring the fist is a test knit for Nicole of ProfPurl. It's the new Little Garter Scarf in pink.

Definitely feel the pain on the heat! We just got new patio furniture I'm DYING to use for porch knitting but it's been too hot and humid (and buggy!)

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

Hot humid and buggy!!! For real!! I try to remember it’s only like this for so many days in the summer, but man is it tough! I’m wishing you many cooler mornings with coffee on the porch!

Always so excited to see you! Your dress is awesome!!!! I think your finishing of knitting has rubbed off! I can’t remember the last project I finished but as of today I have finished two projects and there will be a third off the needles this weekend! That will be three finished objects in June! I will then be going through the other items on needles. I know one I will definitely be putting away until Fall because it’s too hot to work on it! I am also starting my Christmas knitting! I have some beautiful Silk/Mohair coming my way and will be making scarfs! Super easy, super relaxing pattern! #StashBustSpring . . .I just finished my Corrugated Baktus in A Verb For Keeping Warm Floating! One of the most beautiful yarns I have ever worked with! It’s so old I don’t have a date . . .found it . . .October of 2021! Thank you for all you do!

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

Thank you!!! Woohoo!! Doesn’t it feel so good when things start flying off the needles?? Sounds like you’re on a roll!

#StashBustSpring the third project for my mom (she's going on a cruise) is the Mitra cover up that I'm doing in some Summer Nights since mom loves the bling! I've had that yarn in stash since 2020!

I've knit my eldest niece (24) an April Cardigan and my youngest niece (4) a loopy knit Cardigan with stash yarn this #stashbustspring #int aswell as a pair of vanilla and a pair of Hermione everyday socks. I've also been crocheting a continuous granny square blanket so some great stashbusting achieved this spring.

I've been working on the Step by Step Cardigan by Handmade by Florence for #StashBustSpring #int using yarn that I've had in my stash for over a year (Estelle Eco Shetland Worsted held with Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk). By the end of the project, I'll have busted 10 skeins of yarn from my stash! Thanks for the incentive to do this, Nora!

#stashbustspring #int I made a pair of socks from last year's advent calendar and a Xmas present from my daughter. Thanks so much for doing this. So much fun! I'm actually going ro continue to use my stash yarn as I've no more room for more 😂

Loved the episode. Your Messi Dressi is looking so cool, cant wait to see it on next week! As part of my #stashbustspring projects I finished a teal colored Tolsta Tee.

@akaNoraKnits

4 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

I've been following along with your wips by taking on the Sailor Swift and the Stripe Hype (LOVE Kika!) for #StashBustSpring My Sailor Swift got sized down a lot so I could use up some worsted weight in bright yellow, orange, and light blue. Reminds me of rubber duckies swimming in water! And my Stripe Hype is all autumnal colors like yours! Thanks for the inspiration!

Your podcast is so fun! I’ve probably said that before but it is so true. I admire your fearless approach to knitting. #StashBustSpring I finished the Chit Chat Cowl and the BRB Hat, both with Rising Tide Fiber Co Calvert Worsted in the Merry & Bright colorway, stash from well over 5 years ago. I also finished the Heartland Birch Hat with Malabrigo Rios in the Pearl colorway, also well over 5 year old stash. I had one ball left from a sweater I made a long time ago. Almost all my knitting these days is stash.

#StashBustSpring inspired me to use my Ancient Yarns Socknado base for a beanie! It felt good to finally have something to wear in this fantastic yarn!🥰

#stashbustspring I finished a 'Good Ole Raglan' with some stashed Green letter day yarn for my son. It turned out so cute!

The Messi is looking great- the black accents really add 'authenticity'. I love Hanna's (Herbgarden Knits) Sunkissed Sea Tee. I did it in linen and every time I wear it someone compliments me- even non-knitters! I can't believe there are only a dozen or so projects so far. I am casting on a second version for summer, in cotton and linen and highly recommend it.

@akaNoraKnits

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!! I felt like the black really helped to pull things together too!! That’s so good to know about Hanna’s patterns. I can’t wait to make one myself!

You have my sympathies regarding your weather! Where I live, it's only 21°C.

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

Oh man!!! I wish! The AC just can’t keep up with the mid 90s here 😅 hopefully it passes soon!!

Thanks for sharing your knitting journey with us! I've been knitting for about the same amount of time so it's nice to see some adventurous beginner/Intermediate rep. For #stashbustspring I'm making a scrappy cardigan with all my black/grey scraps ala "close knit". We'll see how it goes 😅

For #stashbustspring I finished an old wip, picked up another old wip and finished one of two socks! I also started making amigurumi fish for father's day with acrylic yarn I had and some I thrifted in the perfect fish colors!

My second #stashbustspring project is a Magpie Tendency. I love this pattern for using precious skeins and I had been hoarding this beautiful handed yarn for a couple years with the intention of making this shirt so I finally cast in on over Memorial Day weekend. It is also ALMOST complete!

It's been so fun using my stash to be creative and finally use up yarn that's been sitting around for a couple of years. Thank you for this make-along and giveaway to inspire us all to make with what we have! I started off in March with the Rambler beret using one skein of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter. I later decided to use some secondhand Peace Fleece Worsted in my stash to try my first colourwork sweater, the Ingalls by Caitlin Hunter. It's been quite a learning experience and I'm about 75% done. I'm also on my way to finishing the Libby Bag by Deni Sharpe. It's been the perfect crochet project to eat up a tonne of my Cotton Kings Cotton 8/4 cone of yarn. Altogether, I have easily gone through 2,000m of stash yarn so far! 🥳 #stashbustspring#int

@akaNoraKnits

6 күн бұрын

Awww yayyy! That makes me so happy 🥰

You’ve done such a fabulous job with your Messi Dressi😍. I opt for as much glitter as possible. You've worked hard, it's your time to shine. Have fun at the game!!!⚽ #StashBustSpring #Int (Canada) I worked on three projects. 2 completed and 1 WIP. I knitted the Ripple Camisole by Jessie Maed Designs with hand-dyed yarns for Les Laines Biscottes (was originally purchased to be a hat), The Ranunculus by Midori Hirose with my leftover Coboo from Lion Brand and I'm still working on my Stripe Hype Sweater by Veronika Lindberg with Patons Classic Wool Worsted and Briggs & Little that I bought 2 years ago during a trip to New Brunswick. My next projects should be a Tolsta tank by Rebecca Clow and the Mandolin Cardigan by Amy Christoffers. Take care Nora and thank you for motiving me during #StashBustSpring😀🤗 (Longest comment ever🤣)

Another great podcast. I love how you always come up with a solution to your problem. Everything is looking good. See you next time.

It’s fun reading everyone’s #StashBustSpring projects! How cool is it that you inspired so many people, Nora?? I finished: -a Lola Top with 15+ year old yarn -a Lento with some stash yarn (the color was disappointing, so marling helped) -a self drafted wrap cardigan with some cashmere I was afraid to use -a Room To Bloom sweater with some impulse-bought yarn that was just languishing for a few years. I also started a cute marled Tolsta Tank, but didn’t finish it yet. I also organized my stash and planned out more projects using stash yarn. I’m pretty happy about that!

@akaNoraKnits

Күн бұрын

It’s so wild to see the participation! I’m loving reading what everyone made! Thanks for joining along!

#StashBustSpring #int I worked on a stripe hype sweater, really inspired by yours 😊 Of one color I now have only 5g left, which is really satisfying 😂🎉 Thanks for hosting ❤

#StashBustSpring I also have two WIPs in the making. The first one is the Zipper Sweater Light by PetiteKnit using Kelbourne Woolens Scout. I picked this up on my last trip in Japan, so fun!

My #stashbustspring was a Jethro Cardigan with Caron Cakes I've had for an embarrassing amout of time. They have moved across the country with me plus two other moves 😂 I can't wait to see the finished Messi Dressi! Your approach has been inspiring for me to "make it work" when I feel stuck on a project. ❤

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

I was basically raised on project runway, so “make it work” is my life motto 😂

Totally loving the Sandes cardigan ❤

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

Thank you 🥰 so am I!! A labor of love for sure!

Started May 25, 2024 Work in progress Pattern: Hampton Shirt adapted for Women by Virginia Woods Bellamy Knitting Sweater → Pullover Made for Daughter Size: One size #knitting #modularknitting #numberknitting #stashbustspring #knitswag Needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm US 5 - 3.75 mm US 6 - 4.0 mm US 7 - 4.5 mm Gauge: 16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch Thrift store find 2 balls of yarn, mohair plus acrylic for main peach fabric. Stash: fingering weight Mullberry silk combined with lace wool in cream for collar. All that is left to do is seam sides. SwankyLoops

My 1st FO completed for #StashBustSpring was a Ranunculus sweater. Thanks for having this KAL.

This was such a fun make along! Thank you for hosting it :) My first #StashBustSpring project was my Simple Summer Tank by Kaitlin Barthold using the Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend yarn I bought last year to make it but didn't get around to it, so nice to have a hand knit summer garment!

#StashBustSpring For my third toy, I made the Walrus from the Sea Potatoes pattern, using acrylic yarn that was several years old. He was given away as part of a wedding gift to a person who has a mustache very similar to the walrus.

Go for gold on that Messi 👗y! I feel like #stashbustsping is a way of being not just a season. With a couple of exceptions I'm trying to plan all my knits so that they have a stash yarn in them somewhere even if I have to add a little acquisition to make it happen. I knit vellichor, vestover, le bandana and brienne, have a rad plaid wip on the go with stash and hope to start a cloudberry and a vervel with stash too. And ps was so inspired by your version of the ranunculus I might give into the hype and stash bust that little ole chestnut out too😂

#stashbustspring #int Inspired me to frog a sweater I never liked and use the yarn plus another 3 skeins of worsted that were sitting in my stash for at least 3-4 years and cast on a #trinigan. I’m loved this oversized cardi so much. Currently on sleeves then I’m going to modify by adding a shawl collar. I also made a highland cow stuffie for my friend’s daughter and a baby yoda for my son all with stash!

For the sand cardigan, you could keep all but the portion you're currently working on in a bag and just adjust the part sticking out of the top as you move along. It's much cooler that way, and the project won't be "roughed up" as much by the time it's done.

@akaNoraKnits

6 күн бұрын

Ooh I didn’t even think about the stress on the fabric as I’m tossing it around 😅 great advice-thank you!

Great work on the Messi. For #StashBustSpring my first project was a Miss Truffle Cowl using stash leftovers.

Hi Nora, I didn’t read all the comments, so someone may have already suggested this, but if not, Patti Lyons has a really good “jogless” stripes tutorial. I believe she has one for single round stripes and multiple rounds. Love your enthusiasm and your knitting project choices.

@akaNoraKnits

6 күн бұрын

Great to know!!! Thank you!!

My #stashbustspring was definitely more productive then I thought. I worked on three different projects where the yarn was at least a year old. Some was more like 2 years old. I made the Iskald sweater by Caitlin Hunter, Cider House socks by Summer Lee and worked on the Elisabeth blouse by Petite Knit.

#StashBustSpring In a true Stash Bust Spring effort, I knit a second ES Chicken using some bulky Berroco yarn in 4 different colors, which I thrifted over two years ago and couldn’t figure out what else to do with. That chicken turned out huuuuuge and used up all but a third of one of the balls, and it’s much happier as a chicken/ knitting armrest on the couch than it was in my yarn closet.

I started my Rhinebeck sweater in a stash yarn! Perfect for #StashBustSpring !!

I recently finished Baby Cocktail’s Vanilla Affogato from some Amano Chaski that I found on clearance. #StashBustSpring I found the pattern intimidating at first, but followed your lead and persevered. I love the final product.

#StashBustSpring #int Hi. Nora!! thanks to this amazing KAL I was able to finish a cardigan using scrap yarn I'd completely forgotten I had.

Another great episode Nora. I'm looking forward to seeing your Messi dressy finished aswell as your Sand Cardigan. X

@akaNoraKnits

7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🥰