You may remember that I was using up all the tiniest scraps of hand dyed yarn in my stash, turning them into a Granny Wrap shawl. You can see the planning part of this project in my Little Pearls Of Colour post back in 2024. I had sorted through all my leftovers putting anything which weighed less than 6g to one side to use in this project.
It's been a labour of love but the Granny Wrap by Annaboo's House is now finished. I have to tell you that some of those scraps extended for just a few stitches so you can imagine how many ends I've had to sew in, but I just don't trust the knots in magic knot balls so it was worth it to me for peace of mind.
Some scraps were longer than others but none weighed more than 6g, the total weight of the shawl is a remarkable 403g which means it's a very scrappy colourful shawl. It's amazing isn't it, a couple of people in my family have laughed at me for saving such small oddments of yarn but just look at what they've all added up to and what I've created with them.
"And what did you have left at the end?" you ask. Just the tiniest of scraps so I think I fulfilled the goal. The darker one was intentionally left out as I wanted to use brighter colours.
It's so soft and surprisingly warm so it will be perfect to either drape round my shoulders or lay across my lap when the colder weather returns. In the meantime, doesn't it look pretty in the sunshine.
That's a great use of your scraps, for a very pretty and practical end result!
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Ellie
I feel very virtuous putting my scraps to good use, and why not, hand dyed yarn is not only expensive but pretty.
DeleteStunning, using scraps makes it almost free to make, bet you smile when you use it, a proper waste free project.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't believe just how much it weighed, that's a lot of yarn to just discard, especially when you consider how much a skein of hand dyed yarn costs.
DeleteOh, well done - it's lovely and you've proved any naysayers quite wrong.
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone will ask me why I'm saving scraps again. They've made a beautiful shawl.
DeleteIt looks wonderful and I don't envy you weaving in those ends!
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely a labour of love. I tried to do them as I went along so that they weren't all left till the end.
DeleteGreat use of all those little bits of yarn, looks pretty and is useful. X
ReplyDeleteIt just goes to show how much yarn we could potentially throw away. I'm glad I rescued all my bits and made something I will use.
DeleteI love that and it's so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love how all the colours come together. Some may clash but I think the overall effect is lovely.
DeleteIt is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat is why I knit so many mitred-square blankets. I hate throwing away useful yarn.
There are so many patterns now which use odds and ends, there's no reason to waste a single scrap.
DeleteJo ... it looks lovely, a beautiful shawl.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It's so squishy and soft too, it will be lovely to use.
DeleteWhat a fantastic piece that turned out to be. Worth saving all the scraps!!!! You did a wonderful job, Jo. Happy week- xo from Wisconsin- Diana
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased I saved all the scraps, even the tiniest amount of yarn has been included and has come together to make something lovely.
DeleteA definite labor of love, absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThere were times I thought I would never get to the end of my box of scraps but it was so rewarding when I did. Something definitely worth doing.
DeleteLooks like a work of art. Well done, you.
ReplyDeleteI love the effect of scrappy projects, so many different colours. A definite one off.
DeleteYes! Me too. I like this with fabric as well. It's just so fun.
DeleteWell done, I'm currently on a similar mission. xx
ReplyDeleteIt's so satisfying to use up the tiniest scraps, and this was a whole 403g which would have never been used in any other projects.
DeleteLovely! That's turned out really well and it's used up all those fiddly leftovers, which is so satisfying. You must have had lots of ends to deal with though, not my favourite thing to do!
ReplyDeleteSewing in the ends could easily put me off a project but I managed to power through and I'm so pleased I did.
DeleteIt looks amazing, Jo. And what a great way to use up all your scraps of yarn. All those different shades look lovely worked together like that. X
ReplyDeleteI love the look of scrappy projects, colours blending as well as clashing, but it just works.
DeleteJo, this is lovely! I love scrappy projects as you can never predict how they will turn out. And also because scraps have feelings too and deserve to be used :-)
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Yes, it is a bit of a surprise when using scraps for a project, you never know how the colours will work together. It feels good to use all the leftovers up and know there isn't any waste.
DeleteIt looks gorgeous and very satisfying to use up all those scraps of wool. B x
ReplyDeleteIt's a great scrappy project and will be used a lot when winter arrives, I'm sure.
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