Hello everyone!
I debated a long time if I wanted to come back to blogging. For starters, I don’t know anyone who blogs anymore. It was also a lot of work from what I remember. I just couldn’t think of things to write about all the time. It seemed like having a consistent schedule is best. Then I figured, why not? If it goes into the void of the internet, then there is goes. Sure, I consistently post updates of projects on my Instagram, but there’s just something about long form writing that is really appealing to me. So, here I am. We are going to call this an experiment (after all, I am a scientist).
I’m Elaine, 31, lover of yarn, books, guinea pigs, burritos, and Lego.
Last time, in 2016, I was kind of in a rut. I was in job that was okay, but the hours were terrible. It made me feel incredibly isolated, because I could never see my friends, who all worked normal 9-5 jobs. My relationship with my partner was also wavering. And really the lesson of the story is: talk to people. I’m definitely an introvert, but I’m an introvert that needs social interactions and strong relationships. So, in these three years, I got a new job, which I love. Moved to a new place. Started dating again a bunch. (Tinder is like a really unexpected, fun party.) Met a nice new guy. My beloved guinea pig passed. Got a new guinea pig. Life keeps happening, and I’m moving though it as best I can.
Although, you know what hasn’t changed? My yarn collection. Here it is, in all it’s glory:
Yes, that shelf is much larger than the last shelf. The yarn collection might have grown a bit.
What Great Yarn Purge of 2016?
Recently, I organized it into a spreadsheet. There are columns for brand, weight, fiber, yards, and color. I have a total of 112 yarns. 112. 112. 112! Does that shelf even look like it can hold that much yarn?! Well, on the plus side, the spreadsheet is much more helpful in determining what projects I can do. This might help to “purge” my yarn quicker. (We can take bets if the amount will actually decrease if you’d like.) I told myself I wouldn’t buy anymore yarn until I get down to 60-70 yarns on the spreadsheet. Sixty to seventy still seems like a lot, sure, but there are a lot of single skeins on there. Not sure what I can do with them, but it’ll be a fun puzzle.
The yarn on the floor is not on the spreadsheet. The yarn on the floor is leftover. They’re all from previous projects and now here they sit- partially used, not enough to make a hat with, but too much to just throw away.
Luckily, about two years ago, I discovered weaving at a local yarn crawl. I purchased a rigid heddle loom, and it has been great for using up scrap yarn. Yarn is just so versatile, isn’t it? I’m always open to suggestions on what to do with scrap yarn!
I’ve also taken up knitting, but I’m still a novice and prefer crochet.
For this blog, while I do live for the yarns, I don’t have much of a plan. I just missed long form writing. So, for now, let’s just say, it’s me navigating through life with a yarn addiction. (Unless I just drop it immediately after this post….)
Many happy yarns!