I am absolutely thrilled to see everyone getting stuck in and taking the stashbusting so seriously! This is exactly what I was hoping for. I’ve loved seeing all your questions and yarn combinations, and since a few topics keep popping up, I wanted to share a quick FAQ before Clue 1 comes out in a few days. I'll keep updating this post to add more questions if necessary. 👉 What does Rujuu mean? Rujuu (pronounced "roo-JOO", with emphasis on the second syllable) is based on an Arabic name meaning "Return." For me, this perfectly reflects how leftover and stash yarns can return to a new purpose, seen with fresh eyes to create something new. 👉 Why is the yardage so huge? - The yardage includes about 10% for swatching, which is a common practice in knitwear design. While this approach may need updating, it remains standard. Larger sizes don’t necessarily require larger swatches, so this is something to consider. - The estimate is based on schematic measurements, so if you have a shorter torso or sleeves, you’ll need less yarn. - I’ve added extra buffer to ensure no one runs out of yarn midway through a motif, as mentioned in the video. The estimate is intentionally generous. - Additionally, button bands are included in the yardage and typically use 30-40% of Colour D. If you’re making a pullover, you’ll need less of D. 👉 Is C the main colour? A is intended to be the main colour, but C is also used as main colour in some clues. C is also used in yarn-heavy techniques, such as slip stitches, where the idea of a "main colour" doesn’t apply. This is why there’s more of C. 👉 How are the colours used? - A: Used with C only; requires high contrast with C. - B: Used with C only; should have some contrast with C and must not be the same yarn as C, though it can be the same yarn as A. - C: Used with A and B; you can use multiple colours for C or a colour-changing yarn as long as it maintains high contrast with A. For example, a range of shades from dark blue to dark red can work with a beige/grey A. - D: Used on its own; can be the same as any of the other colours.

It’s very frustrating, I’ve been away from home since I signed up for the KAL I’ve been separated from my stash! I’m now back and I think I’m there. I need to do lots of swatching now to make sure I can get a consistent gauge. Any thoughts?

Hi, I’ve got some merino75%\nylon25% left overs in fingering I could hold double to hit gauge. I’ve got some different colours I could do with your help to chose please. I’m pretty sure the slightly off-white will be colour A but I’m not sure about the rest of the colour palette. There is a purple-leaning brown that knitted up lovely that I think could pair with a dusty blue, a more vibrant light purple or a dusty rose colour and then I’ve also got a lovely light green I could use as a blending colour with either the forest green or a beautiful marled green/blue. I’ve taken black and white photos for contrast so think I’m ok there. Which are your favourites please? I’m not great with colours generally and would appreciate some more pairs of eyes and opinions but I’m leaning more to the last picture (marled green and light green)

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