Scraps, Beware

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In a comment on a previous post, Lori asked how many pairs of socks I've knit this fall. By my calculations, I'd say about 15 pair. This scrappy pair will be number 16.

When I begin the scrap yarn socks, I find at least 1.5 ounces of yarn. Then I roll the yarn into two balls, using a postal scale to make sure they are close to being equal.

With scissors, I snip a corner off of a zip sandwich bag and then feed the yarn through the hole. This keeps the yarn clean and eliminates tangling in my knitting bag.

As I knit, I work on both socks, which keeps me motivated.

My scrap sock yarn bag has enough in it to make one more pair, so I guess Wool Winder is right that "No scrap of yarn is safe in my house."

Comments

  1. julieQDecember 9, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    Maybe this is a hard question: how long does it take to you knit them? I love your socks!

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  2. Changes in the windDecember 9, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    As stated before...you are amamzing

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  3. Tracy BatchelderDecember 9, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I like that you use up all of your scrap yarn. And I love your scrappy socks.

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  4. MaryDecember 9, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Oh,no. Will you HAVE to shop for more yarn?

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  5. heritage patchworkDecember 9, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    that is lovely...so you do not throw your scraps and save it for beautiful socks?What a great idea!!!

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  6. Lori in South DakotaDecember 10, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    think how many warm toes that makes! And I think they could be needed RIGHT NOW!!

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