Still Bashing that Stash

I’ve been crocheting more than knitting recently. (My sewing machine has chucked a pink fit, and refuses to let me play with it. )

Back in February I discovered a whole load of cottons hiding under my desk, so I went on a dishcloth-knitting bonanza. When I got bored with dishcloths the yarn went back into hiding, but I picked some of it up the other day and started crocheting squares from Jan Eaton’s 200 Crochet Blocks.

Now, out of all that cotton yarn I’ve set my heart on using the DMC Senso Rainbow Cotton to make a bag similar to Inga’s Haekelbeutel. I think the squares look so pretty.

Trouble is I don’t have very much of it. I probably don’t have enough to get a bag out of it, so I’m just going to keep making squares until I run out of yarn. Then I’ll decide what to do with them.

I’ve also been making some more little Red Hats.

This one is destined to become a key ring

What else…?

I have my Chained Down sock pattern on Ravelry as a free download until Saturday, 13 September. [ETA: The pattern is now back for sale at CAN$4.50.]

And here’s another example of why I’m going off variegated yarns. Fortunately I’m more of a process knitter, so don’t mind too much having to pull it out. Unfortunately, I have quite a bit more variegated stuff in my stash that I’m determined to knit up before treating myself to any new yarn.

Ugly pooling, courtesy of Colinette Jitterbug

Finally, thanks for all the responses to my previous entry about cloth pads. More people used the Contact Me form than left a public comment on the blog. LOL. I’ll try to answer some of your questions.

Q: How does one care for the pads?
A: Here’s a couple of suggestions from Google! I simply rinse in cold water, and throw in the wash.

Q: Will these work for a heavy flow?
A: I use cloth pads only for the lighter days towards the end of my period. I’ve never used the stuff myself, but would suggest the addition of a layer of PUL or nylon to lessen the chance of leakage. There are also patterns out there specifically designed for ladies who need a more heavy-duty pad.

Q: What is your favourite pattern?
A: I like a smaller version (10″) of Adahy’s pattern. Another good shape for me is one I made up myself that looks a bit like a snow angel!

Q: Have you tried a menstrual cup?
A: I have indeed! I love, love, love my Diva Cup! It’s convenient, cost-effective, dead easy to use and clean, and takes up very little space. I only wish I’d had one years ago.
(And if you’re a savvy shopper, you can pick one up online very cheaply. )