Yarn Buying Strike...anyone?

[JessicaRenee520]

Hi you all. I am so impressed at how many of you have joined in!

 

I know the economy is tough, and most everyone is feeling the pinch of the rough economic times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those strugaling to cope.

 

At the request of Goofy in Post 13, I have made a list on post 2 of everyone who has joined in so far! (If I have missed someone, let me know!!)

 

Smile today, and let someone know they are loved!

[JessicaRenee520]

Hi,

So I finished my first project while on my yarn strike! I feel a nice sense of accomplishment as I used all but a few inches of one lonely skein purchased on clearence. It was patons Stretch Socks in a black/grey varigated. I used a 4.5 mm hook, and I made up the pattern myself. It is also my first attempt at doll clothes.

[goofy]

Jessica~thanks for the list And nice work on the doll outfit! Way to go on using some of that stash

[RoseRed]

Nope -not me. Never!!!!!

[RaggedyAnn]

Nope -not me. Never!!!!!

 

I second that!!

[CrochetinClara]

Oh gezzz...I know I should do this, but I don't think I can. It's not as easy as when I quit smoking . Ok...count me in, I have enough yarn/projects to get me through 30 days! I can do this.....I think I can .

[JHablinski]

I greatly admire your spunk, and yes most of the corners in my house have been rounded by plastic bags of yarn two or three feet tall, and I highly admire and agree with the sentiment, but please, please tell my what to do when you just “HAPPEN” To find yourself in, lets just call it a hobby shop, and there right by the checkout, some spawn of Satan has placed a bin containing several balls of a perfectly lovely yarn marked down from $5.00 each to just a buck, what is one to do?

John Hablinski, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

[JessicaRenee520]

JHablinski

I greatly admire your spunk, and yes most of the corners in my house have been rounded by plastic bags of yarn two or three feet tall, and I highly admire and agree with the sentiment, but please, please tell my what to do when you just “HAPPEN” To find yourself in, lets just call it a hobby shop, and there right by the checkout, some spawn of Satan has placed a bin containing several balls of a perfectly lovely yarn marked down from $5.00 each to just a buck, what is one to do?

John Hablinski, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

 

JHablinski-You are too silly. Personally, this has been a major concern for me. Thus far, I have avoided any shops with yarn, although I don't know how well that method will work for the next 27 days lol!

[JessicaRenee520]

CrochetinClara-Welcome aboard! I have added you to the list in post 2 :-)

[contrary.crocheter]

I greatly admire your spunk, and yes most of the corners in my house have been rounded by plastic bags of yarn two or three feet tall, and I highly admire and agree with the sentiment, but please, please tell my what to do when you just “HAPPEN” To find yourself in, lets just call it a hobby shop, and there right by the checkout, some spawn of Satan has placed a bin containing several balls of a perfectly lovely yarn marked down from $5.00 each to just a buck, what is one to do?

John Hablinski, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

:cheerHere Here!!

[Needle Arts]

Doesn't help that I been looking a posts of finished projects and already added three new ones to my TO DO LIST!

[basjordan]

May I join in? I have more than enough yarn and projects to get me going through 30 days. I'll refrain from buying yarn from Sept. 19 through Oct. 19.

[catdragon]

may i join also? does what i spin count against me as "buying" yarn? - i raise the fiber myself (alpacas) talk about a stash. i have fleece from at least 2 years to still do something with

[kraftynkrazy]

OK, I have decided to give in... 30 days only. I will not buy any yarn from September 19 - October 19. I'm curious to see if I can make it.

[Colleenka]

This is a great idea and I am joining you for 30 days! I have just reworked a project so that I do not need to buy yarn to finish it So, please honk if you pass me to show your support.

[crochetluvknot]

yarn strike to even say the words makes me shudder you see I have an addiction to yarn whether it be cotton or acrylic I go any where and I don't know how but a skein or 30 fall in my cart or I pick up a skein and just carry it around yeah thats no good cause it comes home with me to and besides what would my :cats have to play with if I didn't buy any yarn for 30 days I wish you all the best of luck

[Heather414]

I may have to "cave". I went to Michael's to pick up some decorator frosting for my ds's b-day and they gave me a coupon for 20% off my entire purchase valid the 20th - 26th. I think I lasted a couple of days anyway.

 

Purchasing yarn is good for the economy!(that's my story and I'm stick'n to it!)

[miss scarlet]

Hi

Ok add me to the list. I will try and NOT buy any yarn for 30 days.

[srhncl]

I am finding this harder to do than I thought I would. I have just started a RR using my leftovers I have, and I have enough to make a blanket... oh I don't know, probably big enough to cover a football field. But I am already bored with this and am dieing to start on another MAM from by book (8 down, 22 to go). But I am refraining from buying anymore...for now. Good luck to all who are trying.

[basjordan]

Well, I made it through day 1 just fine. :sweatBut today I will need to kill an hour near a couple of craft stores... Wish me luck!

[Colleenka]

I am finding this harder to do than I thought I would. I have just started a RR using my leftovers I have, and I have enough to make a blanket... oh I don't know, probably big enough to cover a football field. But I am already bored with this and am dieing to start on another MAM from by book (8 down, 22 to go). But I am refraining from buying anymore...for now. Good luck to all who are trying.

 

WTG so far! You can do it!

 

Well, I made it through day 1 just fine. :sweatBut today I will need to kill an hour near a couple of craft stores... Wish me luck!

 

Good luck Beth! I have "go to Michael's" on my to do list today because they have their fall decorations on sale. Maybe not such a good idea

 

I may have to "cave". I went to Michael's to pick up some decorator frosting for my ds's b-day and they gave me a coupon for 20% off my entire purchase valid the 20th - 26th. I think I lasted a couple of days anyway.

 

Purchasing yarn is good for the economy!(that's my story and I'm stick'n to it!)

 

OK, maybe I shouldn't go to Michael's

[~Elise~]

I've been sorely tempted, I will admit. But, I've held strong, so far anyway. On ebay, there is some absolutely gorgeous hand painted cottons. (do I NEED them, NO. Do I lust after them, ****, yes! Get thee behind me, ebay seller)

 

Elise

[catdragon]

i am having a hard time resisting -i am currently doing the audio CAL in a test yarn that i had one skein of while trying to find the yarn i intend to use in my stash. it looks so good in the test yarn i feel the need to get a second skein so i will have enough to finish in this yarn as well as use my intended yarn (alpaca sock weight from my oldest girl) next weekend will be even worse as it is the first show of our season and there is a great store in albaquerque where we are going for show - last time i was there i "only" spent $300 (ouch..ouch..ouch), but part of that was books and drop spindles (i collect them as well as use them)

[Mandii]

I've been doing great, haven't bought a single skein, I was cleaning my room though and found a box of yarn I forgot I had, better than shopping!

[JessicaRenee520]

Welcome to basjordan, catdragon, kraftynkrazy, colleenka, and miss_scarlet!

Good luck to all of you as we are on this journey!!

 

catdragon-spinning your own yarn (from your own alpacas!) Wow, now that is dedication! Whatever you decide on that one is up to you!

Personally, I have been thinking of attempting to make some "plan" to try make a mat for our front door now that the rainy wheather is upon us!