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I'm wondering how you get the stripes to match on both socks. So it will be the same stripe

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How was Derby Pie!!!

Some of these tips are quite quirky in a cute way (no shade here) 😂. Thanks for sharing. I learned stuff and that’s the point 👍🥰

I just found you, and I have already benefitted by tip #2! I, also, can't count so what a relief to have to only do it once. Thank you so much.

Drea English teacher, “fewer”, not “less”. When you’re talking about individual units. And…”if I were to”, not “if I was to”. Subjunctive mood. “I’m not somebody who…”; as opposed to “I’m not somebody that…”.

How are you? Sure am missing you……thinking of you today. ❤️

Biggest Hugs! Happy you're here!

For your scrap yarn, several thoughts: would it still feel like scraps if you made a magic knot ball and then maybe a corner to corner or granny stripe? Or hold three together and make a hat for charity. If so, maybe seriously think about why you’re keeping them? Is it because everyone else does? Give yourself permission to not keep them. Bag them up and put them on destash in LIS? Use the money to take the boys out to do something fun? Hope that helps. Have an amazing day!

Another idea for scraps is the fits the whole fam had from cozy up knits - take 3 or 4 fingering weight scraps that all kinda go together and hold three of them together to make a worsted/bulky yarn then as you run out of one scrap add in another scrap until you finish out the hat - they are super quick and I have 3 or 4 of these in my jeep for when you see people in need on the side of the road or I donate them directly to the shelter.

Love it!! You did such an amazing job <3 For the scraps - if you know you are not a scrappy project knitter then set up a system for them (when future amanda has the headspace) such as mind off 20 gram minis as soon are done with a project and put them in an envelope so you are already building advent swaps for later. if you have friends (like me) who you know knit with scraps wind of say 10 grams for them and have a bag for each of them and then when the bag is full send them the bag - this would of course require Mr. dogmomknits to possibly help with the winder and scale.

Hi, when I have scrap wool, I usually knit something with stripes!

Great job organizing and cataloging your yarn, Amanda! Making note of which bin everything is in will be so useful. I am not great at using scraps, either. I bought a Zoom Loom, and once I figured out what I was doing it was pretty quick to weave a square. Each square uses only 8 yards of DK or worsted weight yarn, or 16 yards of fingering weight. I’m planning to make a throw pillow cover to start, but there are a lot of interesting project ideas out there. I may eventually make a big magic knot ball. I love the scrappy monster Musselburgh that Carrie from Stolen Minutes made with her magic knot ball.

Love seeing how you organize - I too love to get things in order at the start of the year. Your idea for Advent 2024 of four different pairs of socks is a great one! Sounds perfect to me - I may have to borrow this idea for myself!

Check out the emotional support chicken pattern. You can stuff it with scraps and it will use up a TON of them. And they are super cute!

For your 2024 advent idea - I think you should let the boys and your hubby each pick out a skein from all of your sock yarn, wrap each up, and include a note for you!! And for the 4th one - they should pick one out together and include a "group" Christmas card they create for you. That would be such a special and fun personalized advent for you!!!!❤

I have my scraps in an Anchor Hocking glass jar. It's so pretty and I love just looking at it 😀 This year for Advent I worked on a Jelly Roll blanket with whatever random color appealed to me that day. It was very freeing and my husband actually commented that he'd never seen me have so much fun with my knitting. Loved seeing how you're getting everything organized!

Hi Amanda. That is a great idea for your advent. That was a lot of work to write all of that down. For your scraps, a lot of people like making scrappy blankets, maybe you could sell them.

Shortie socks, baby items for charity are my two main projects for scraps. or cowls with two held double. I also made two Murder Knits Shawls, which is a super simple garter stitch shawl that you just knit with a scrap until it runs out, then join a new one. I absolutely love both of them and wouldn't mind making another one. Its an asymmetric crescent shape and you can stop whenever you want. I have pictures in IG in the spring of 2022. I know you don't crochet, but for me I love Kaye's granny square shawls made with scraps too. Kids after school programs or senior centers are great places to donate unwanted yarn for their arts and craft or charity projects.

Scrap yarn ideas: Blankets-Cozy comfort throw by A Homespun House (only knit stitch for mindless knitting) Any of the Painting blankets by Stephen West (I want to do the Painting Waves next) The Habitation Throw by Hellen Stewart Lily’s scrappy blanket/throw Goose Eggs Throw Shawls: Any advent pattern Socks Hats: scrappy Musselburgh Fits the whole Fam by Cozy Up Knits

You can make some shortie socks with the leftovers. I’ll make my l husband a pair and with the leftovers I make myself shorties! I also double the yarn and make DK weight blankets.

I am taking all my fingering weight sock yarn and making a scrappy shawl just to wear around the house because I know it is not going to be the prettiest, but it is letting me use them up. I am holding it double to have a heavier weight shawl.

Make your scrappy socks and then have some give aways with enough yarn to combine with a main color for your viewers. I’m wearing a pair of socks today made from the greenish color I won from you. And still have enough for another pair and a cozy memories block. Hope you all enjoyed the movie.

Great ideas! I love seeing how other makers stay organized.

So many ideas given here on scraps! I'm not a knitter, but I do crochet (mainly with Red Heart worsted weight). At the moment I have two afghans going with scrap yarn. One is a structured pattern with a different color for each round. I've randomized my colors and have used each color between 2-4 times. Second afghan is double yarn and simple double crochet rows. Again, very random. I started with 2 colors, switched out1 color, and I'm continuing on in the same manner for varied amounts of rows or partial rows. They're for me and they'll be cozy. Now, onto organizing...I'm a quilter, like Sean. My room is a disaster area, but I'm taking steps, baby steps. I've pretty much got my WIPS organized. I need to organize everything else 😵‍💫. I like your idea of writing down your yarns. I need to do something similar with my fabrics. Thanks for the inspiration!

For your scraps I recommend The Garden Party Pullover. Ina Knits talks about hers in her latest podcast at the beginning of it. th-cam.com/video/kgauTS-UKRg/w-d-xo.html Or if you don't want to do a sweater take the same idea and apply it to socks or hats or mittens. She does also talk about taking two strands of sock yarn and knit them together in her Hygge Sock patter. That is another possibility. It makes it seem less scrappy in some ways when you apply two strands together to make things. =o]

Yes scrappy socks for sure!!

Nursing homes in your area may take scrap yarn. They can use for crafts or give to residents who knit

Wow such progress! Would ladies from your church use your “scraps” to make things for a possible “ church sale at Christmas “ for donations? Pot holders, wash cloths, tops for hanging towels? I have the same issues with TONS OF FABRIC! Bless you and your family

I love making scrappy socks! Good job! Your mind is now “free” from wondering what yarn you have and where that yarn resides. ❤

Live the Adventure 2024 idea for 4 skeins from stash! I thing the boys should pick the four without you seeing and go ahead and wrap them up so it’s a surprise and a memory of the boy! They could even add a note for you to read that Sunday with a memory or a blessing for you the coming year!

Last year I used all the same weight scrap yarn for hats, scarves for the homeless ministry at my church then made a couple ripple or chevron afgans with the rest.

Advent 2024 with Four Sunday socks sounds fabulous, even if it is months away! You did well to get this far with your stash!

Scrap idea. Since shorty socks are my preference I have a lot of leftover yarn. Last year all of the scraps were put into little bags to be opened randomly this year to make a second pair in a different pattern or size for someone else.

You did not fail last year. You finished that Lounging Top in time to wear it for school! I love your theme for 2024.

Wishing you joyful knitting in 2024! Enjoyed seeing your beautiful projects and hope you're all feeling better.

It was so nice to see the 2023 Advent wrap again! Writing down what you have on the go is a great idea. I have yet to do that with my quilt projects; my theory is that if i keep going, there will be fewer to record! All the best for the rest of 2024!

I yet knitted a pair of socks yet, i came across your tutorial and found that you are a great teacher!! Can you do a tutorial on how to actually knitt socks for beginners?😊 i think would be able to learn from you!

Your hubby needs to create the bags for sale😊❤

Hi Amanda! I plan to extend my 2023 plan to get WIPs off the needles in 2024 as well as cast on new projects with yarn I’ve already caked. The yarn you dyed is beautiful. How about adding a neutral solid and making a pair of helical socks? It would break up the pooling but still show off your beautiful yarn. You might actually get two projects out of the hand dyed. 😊

Free! Great word. I chose…..”Does it serve me well.” I know this exercise made you feel …..free! ❤

What fun to be a fly on the wall for this process! May 2024 be filled with joyous yarnishness 💕

Wow. Tons of wips. For your husbands cough I’ve heard people suggest sucking on a big marshmallow. Something about the gelatin in them coats the throat and helps with coughing. Also my mom’s neighbor brought her Rock & Rye. Whiskey lemon and honey not sure if it helps you feel better or you just don’t care. 😂 but she slept good and felt better in the morning.

I admire your organizational skills! I just can’t work that way (ADD or old peoples brain. lol). I love that you’re doing the scarves for the guys. They are so pretty and they’ll treasure them forever. Healing prayers for Sean.

I LOVE how organized you are getting! I need to do this with my WIPS in quilting!! I have soooo many! It gets depressing at times, I start something then walk away! I mean well, I just don’t get it done! You are an inspiration for sure! Hope you are feeling better, praying that you and Sean are doing better! I absolutely LOVE the scarves you are making for the boys… and those socks ❤️❤️. They are so lucky!!

I frogged so many things at the end of 2023. most of them were things I didn't know what needles (as I stole them for other projects), did like the look of it anymore or whatever....so refreshing to start 2024 with that plan. Great job to you Amanda.

I love how your yarn pools in socks! For me, the more chaotic the better 😂

Love Lorenzo is socks and the boy's scarves. I finished the West knots 2022 mystery shawl the day before the 2023 dropped. I didn't touch it from December 22-July 23! But its done, I love it and glad I didn't frog it, but oh my! So much brain space needed for that one.

Karma's Stitch did this type of a thing too. Life happens, we just pivot and forge onward. ❤ I'm so happy this old lady's words soothed your soul. Good to see you happy. You can see it in your eyes.

Great podcast, Amanda!!! Oh, I LOVE the yarn you dyed….and I LOVE how it’s knitting!!!! I’d carry on!! P.s. I’m knitting some socks as I watch with my frogged Twists and Turns!!🤣🤣🤣 oh, and the Cozy Winter socks look so fun..I’m excited!!!👏👏👏👏