I think when you start saying things like "just throw it on top of that pile of yarn over there," you have, well, too much yarn.
It's not something I like to say, but I have to face facts.
If I lived in a 12 room mansion, perhaps things would be different--my yarn collection would look laughable in such an immense palace.
But I don't live in a mansion--yet.
And the yarn does seem to be taking over. Just a smidge.
So, I recently re-sorted my stash and pulled out some stuff I know I'm never going to use. A whole bag full of it.
And you know what I'm going to do?
I'm going to give it away.
Yes, for free. FREE!
Now, don't get too excited. I'm not that generous. Really. I'm not going to be giving away Skinny Bugga! or Madelinetosh, here.
But I do have some yarn that's, well, not so nice.
No, that's not the right way to put it. Really, there's nothing wrong with this yarn, but it's not my style. It's more "big box craft store" than "local yarn shop." I suppose I have become a bit of a yarn snob. (I'll deal with that issue later.)
But I know someone might get some use out of it, so it seems a waste to leave it wallowing unloved in a bin.
So, let's have a little contest, shall we? Post a comment here by, let's say, September 1, and I'll draw a few winners, each of whom will receive a FREE yarn grab bag. You won't know what you're getting. You might love it. You might hate it. But it's FREE, so what the hey? (Or is that "hay"?)
So leave a comment, go tell your friends to leave a comment, and then daydream about how nice it would be to get a free bag of yarn in the mail.
ETA: Just to give you an idea, my bag-o-yarn includes Patons, Elann, and Cascade, among others!
58 comments :
Okay -- Count me in. I figure maybe I could use the yarn for some yarn bombing or something.
Thanks for giving it away.
Hi! fiber is good no matter it's origins!
What a cute idea. It's like the Webs mystery bag, only smaller and free. ;) Sign me up.
Sheri
unhallowedashes@comcast.net
PS
Good luck with your future mansion.
"And this is the yarn wing.."
I love all yarn! It would find a happy home with me :D
Rav ID: kristyh1981
I can always use more yarn, especially if it is free. I use it for gifts or charity and I'm not a yarn snob anyway.
Hey, great giveaway! I have room for it here! I'm PurlVerde on Ravelry. This is awesome!
so, who cant use more yarn!!! please sign me up..
ok so how couldnt use more yarn. sign me up please!!
This could be exciting! And now I'm finally adding your blog to reader!
I always like to get yarn in the mail. Thanks for giving the yarn to fellow knitters.
I would love to have your yarn! I teach a knitting and crocheting class to homeschoolers and they could definitely use it!
Thank you for entering me!
(renewedmind on Ravelry)
Free yarn?? ;) I would never turn it down!
hey, all yarn has a use for SOMETHING in my house! count me in!
sadiekate2001 at yahoo.com
Whoa! :-O Cascade could be in there???? 8-O That's some cool stuff! (says the girl who's never seen/touched/been around it)
acwmaiden of Hufflepuff commenting ;-D
With two knitters/crocheters in the house more yarn is always usable in some way. Thanks for the giveaway.
lotsofhermies on Ravelry
I have a small stash and would be happy to take some of yours to increase mine.
OHHHHH free yarn! Thank you!
MamaMay on Ravelry.
I love all of those yarns that you mentioned...and I love FREE yarn - it helps with my charity projects.
I'm going to be on vacation until September 4th - so, if you pick me (and I hope you will) I'll have to get back to you on the 5th...
Hope that is okay
suzanneoswald from Ravelry, I could sure put some of that yarn to use with the Girl Scouts who keep coming back to me for more and different yarn to use.
>WOW< n thank you ~
would love some new goodies~
Oh, this is an awesome way to get rid of extra yarns. I'm always on the hunt for stuff to send out to my friends in Rural AK who are thousands of air miles from the nearest yarn store, so it would prob. head out to them if I won. Thanks for a cool contest.
(Rav ID: InJuneau)
Very cool!
~NNS
Sounds fun...thanks for offering it!
sounds like a plan!!! if i can't use it, i can foist it off on the monkey, she's 11......or at least use it to make prezzies!!!
-oonaghfibersmyth on ravelry
No fiber is really all that bad, you just have to find the right use for it. =) Good luck on getting yourself decluttered, even if it's just a little bit!
Please enter me! :)
Please count me in. I'm teaching a colleague/friend to knit and would love to gift her with some yarn.
Count me in! I love yarn, and can always think of something fun to make!
Marlitharn on Ravelry
Hi,
I like to use all kind of yarn. hope for win :)
just link this post to my blog.
ravelry id: syeda
blog: www.syedaiffat.blogspot.com
Sign me up, too!
I would love some random yarn. With 12 grandkids there is always something on the needles for one of them and I'm not using $20.00 skeins. Thanks for the opportunity.
Melanie
I'd love some free yarn! Count me in :D
(wickedsharp on Ravelry)
I have a love for all yarn! Thanks for the chance,
KJo on Ravelry
This would be fun to win and I'm sure I'd find projects in my queue for it! Nice idea. Take care. :)
I love yarn, and I especially love FREE yarn! I hope I win and I hope I get pretty colors!!! :D
Free yarn...count me in. I am sure I can use it for something. I love the mystery bag idea...hope I win!
Ravelry ID: specialkc
Hee hee. I know exactly what you mean. My stash is a bit out of control too! I'm not quite ready to give it away yet, but I might be heading there :)
Thanks for a fun contest! I'll try to post about it too and maybe drive some new readers your way if possible :) Hope you're having a great summer!
knittymuggins
Oh, lovely. Always looking for yarn for my charity projects!
Count me in, please - I love Cascade, and if there are yarns I don't like I'm sure I can find somebody who will.
Did you say yarn...?
Count me in.
Happy Blogging!
I love surprises. patsycoats@bellsouth.net
Its always fun to get a bunch of mystery yarn! I love digging through patterns to find something to make, and single skein projects are awesome and quick too!
Ooo! Yes please.
I have just found that one of my groups will be doing a knit charity, and maybe some of the goodness you have can go toward that!
Always like a surprise so count me in!
Rav ID: KAMAOR
I am can give your yarn a happy comfortable home! I am papercraftgirl on ravelry.
Sounds like fun to me!
Sounds like fun!
Well, hey or hay, I'd love to win some free yarn, no matter what kind! (:
I'm in. I love all yarn and things fiber! Thanks for offering it up for giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win. Free yarn to play with!
greyowl (rav id)
woooo hoooo free yarn!!!!
i would love to win some yarn ^_^
pick me!!!
Free yarn? Cool!
-bookwormdjibouti on Rav
Thanks for hosting this giveaway. Count me in!
I'm all about the free yarn. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jen (zgma on Ravelry)
how wonderful what an awesome giveaway morgaine1 on ravelry
vbarton24 at gmail dot com
Fantastic idea. Count me in. Ksidwell on Ravelry
Can I knit muzzles for the dogs across the street that bark all night long and keep most of the neighborhood up? My name on Ravelry is kittycatknit.
Wow! This sounds like great yarn to use for charity knitting. What a generous thing to do with your stash.
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