A Stash-Busting Season for Creativity, Not Deprivation As we head into January and February, our community theme is simple and freeing: Let’s use the yarn we already have. Not as a punishment. Not because buying yarn is “bad.” But because so much creativity is already waiting on our shelves. 💛 A Few Helpful Mindset Shifts • Your yarn stash isn’t a problem — it’s potential. Every skein is an unfinished idea waiting for your hands. • Finishing feels better than acquiring. The dopamine hit of buying yarn fades quickly — finishing a project lasts. • Constraints spark creativity. When you design around what you already own, your skills grow faster. • You don’t need the perfect yarn to make something meaningful. You need momentum, not perfection. 🧵 Practical Ways to Resist Buying More Yarn • Shop your stash first. Before opening a yarn website, pull out what you already own and actually look at it. • Match yarn to projects, not projects to yarn. Ask: “What can this become?” instead of “What should I buy?” • Set a short pause rule. If you want new yarn, wait 48 hours. Often the urge passes. • Make one small win project. A scarf, hat, or accessory can reignite your excitement without new supplies. • Post your stash projects here. Accountability + encouragement makes all the difference. 🌱 What This Season Is Really About This isn’t about saying no forever. It's about saying yes to progress. January and February are for: • Clearing mental clutter • Building confidence • Finishing what we start • Falling back in love with making Let’s see how much beauty we can create from what we already have. I can’t wait to see what comes off your machines. 🧶💛

Happy new year xx

For any of the UK members, do you sell anything you create over the Web, or do you attend fayre? Thanks in advance?