Jan 26 2008
Year-long Stash Knit Down
I have a friend on a message board that issued a challenge/KAL for 2008. Each month has a theme and you must use something in your stash to complete the knit-along. I think it is a great way to use up some lovely yarn in my stash and keep each month fun. I also like that you don't have to knit the same pattern as everyone else in order to participate. Here are the themes for each month:
Jumbo January–anything in a bulky yarn
Felting February–anything you want as long as you felt it
Merino March–self explanatory, yes?
Amigurumi April–dive into the world of knitting and crocheting cute little animals
Me, me, me May–you have to make something for yourself!
Jumbuck June–a jumbuck is a sheep, hence something wool
July Journey–journey somewhere new–learn a new stitch, or a whole new technique–get outside your comfort zone and try something you've never done before
Alternative August–bamboo, corn, silk, soy–there's lots of new exciting fibers so give one a try
September Socks–socks, socks, socks
One and only October–make something from only one skein
Novelty November–try your hand at a toy–they're fun, they're weird, they might even be educational!
Dizzy December–round and round and round you go–has to be done in the round
In honor of Jumbo January, I knit a hat for my daughter using the free pattern Pro Bono hat from Angelina at Zen String. I had some ZS Bliss Bulky in the Naiad colorway in my stash that was perfect for the project. It was a very fast knit and only took a few hours. I love the look of this hat on the bulky yarn.
