tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post2940072210301108112..comments2023-10-09T09:25:26.873-05:00Comments on f. pea: odds and endsf. peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01155602459175649458noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-87780426038137846662008-07-27T06:51:00.000-05:002008-07-27T06:51:00.000-05:00All of those organized people! I still have all of...All of those organized people! I still have all of my small balls sitting around waiting for something. I'm not sure what, but I will know it when it happens.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545713753520362397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-75375972386521391032008-07-26T11:45:00.000-05:002008-07-26T11:45:00.000-05:00There's a great listing of patterns for using scra...There's a great listing of patterns for using scraps with 1-285 yds of scraps on Simple Knits blog:<BR/><BR/>http://simpleknits.blogspot.com/2008/03/500-patterns-to-knit-with-1-285-yards.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-30632239198402566722008-07-24T19:10:00.000-05:002008-07-24T19:10:00.000-05:00I make what I call "rag-tag" afghans for...I make what I call "rag-tag" afghans for charity. They're just double crochet and when I run out of one color, I add in another and keep going. Some are planned for colors, others are random. There are photos both on my blog & on my Ravelry page.Plain Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832894567107754067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-78093583521773203662008-07-24T16:22:00.000-05:002008-07-24T16:22:00.000-05:00i'm making a log cabin blanket a la mason dixon kn...i'm making a log cabin blanket a la mason dixon knitting with scraps and odd balls right now.<BR/>it's nice because i'm able to put it down for long periods of time and it can just sit there. it's easy to pick back up again when i need something good + mindless.lulubeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16077670926461222567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-81339756680335517772008-07-24T09:47:00.000-05:002008-07-24T09:47:00.000-05:00you could try making a scrap hat - i'm just trying...you could try making a scrap hat - i'm just trying to get organised enough to publish my scrap hat pattern on my blog, you can see a pic of one I'm making at the moment in my latest post (www.knittinglessen.blogspot.com) - it's very satisfying when you get to the end of a ball!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-29880066864098455112008-07-22T18:23:00.000-05:002008-07-22T18:23:00.000-05:00i always save them figuring i'll use them when i m...i always save them figuring i'll use them when i make all the toys that are in my ravelry queue. you know, after i finish the other 100 things in my ravelry queue. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-51863191869004841932008-07-22T11:08:00.000-05:002008-07-22T11:08:00.000-05:00I use my leftover yarn for toy stuffing. They work...I use my leftover yarn for toy stuffing. They work great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-48021518622150623832008-07-22T05:41:00.000-05:002008-07-22T05:41:00.000-05:00I use my left overs as accents for hats and sweate...I use my left overs as accents for hats and sweaters that I make for my daughter or for charity, oh, and for baby socks and booties.Ruth's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789737451339663572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-58121314175827355282008-07-21T19:10:00.000-05:002008-07-21T19:10:00.000-05:00Oooh, can't wait to see what you've got cookin'!To...Oooh, can't wait to see what you've got cookin'!<BR/><BR/>Toys are good for odds and ends. I don't know, I keep a bunch around and tend to use them every once in a while. It does come in handy for random things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-66437832362125648142008-07-21T08:42:00.000-05:002008-07-21T08:42:00.000-05:00I saw some patterns recently that might be a good ...I saw some patterns recently that might be a good use for your odds and ends...if you like knitting scarves <A HREF="http://karabouts.typepad.com/karabouts/2008/06/sophies-rainbow.html" REL="nofollow">Sophie's Rainbow scarf</A> might be a good option. <BR/><BR/>Also, brooklyntweed is going to release a free pattern for a really cute <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68971937@N00/2678905196/" REL="nofollow"> striped hat</A> that doesn't take much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-69858588763952801472008-07-20T19:51:00.000-05:002008-07-20T19:51:00.000-05:00i'm thinking of knitting mine into little squares ...i'm thinking of knitting mine into little squares sewing them into a quilt. i might not ever get around to doing that, but its a thought.laura joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01599379346374435927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-78443720530384242072008-07-20T16:04:00.000-05:002008-07-20T16:04:00.000-05:00I use my leftovers for striped items as well as li...I use my leftovers for striped items as well as little toys or squares (washcloths of cotton, blanket squares with wool). You can aslo stuff your toys with cut up bits of yarn. A friend of mine knit a huge felted bowl with all of her wool scraps...<BR/>There's also a group on Ravelry called Yarncycle where you can offer up your odds and ends for free and the taker pays shipping. I hear things go fast...congrats on the organization spree!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511135181889246781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18444369.post-23855074324875199642008-07-20T15:41:00.000-05:002008-07-20T15:41:00.000-05:00Striped hats are always a good option. I bet the ...Striped hats are always a good option. I bet the cotton would be good for chemo caps.<BR/><BR/>I've also thought about using my leftovers to make little mitered squares that could someday become an afghan.bellydknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618644727227921236noreply@blogger.com