Ancestral Origins of Yarn Stashing? Yarny Philosophy

Why is it so hard to say "no" to a good yarn sale, even when we already have a stash? I'm thinking aloud about why we do what we do when it comes to our yarn. Thanks for spending some time with me!
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[@cocoscrochet6380]

Hi Mary 🤗 very well said! “Be prepared” is a motto most of us use…it applies to all areas of our lives, yarn included, if it’s important to you. My mum, who is 83, grew up in a time where food was scarce therefore she feeds us so that we never feel hungry, like she did…I didn’t understand why my mum always sent cooked meals to us & bags of groceries until I stopped to think about it and realised that’s why! Thank you for sayings…it’s ok 🙏🏼🥰🧶🤩

[@slowcrochet]

It's amazing what our parents and grandparents went through to get us here! How profound that your mother was able to give you better than what she had herself! I feel like that's a goal of most parents. Big hugs to you, sweet friend! 💞💞

[@anntally7503]

Hi Mary! ❤ I was so relieved to hear you go this direction. We tend to forget just how recently it was that you could have more than enough of anything. Sound psychology and sociology!

[@slowcrochet]

"Relieved" is exactly the emotion I hoped to evoke in this little video essay - thank you! I sure wish you and I lived closer and we could just "shoot the breeze" together in person! 💕💗

[@anntally7503]

@@slowcrochet I agree! We could email, but would you be interested in being an old-fashioned pen pal? How much fun would that be?! I know you're a busy mom, just a thought.

[@wildflower-spirit-creations]

I have a beautiful collection of yarn. I make clothing and heirloom afghans and doilies. I do not shop in big box stores except to make novelty items just for fun. I have waited a lifetime of minimum resources to reach this point and it is joyful.

[@slowcrochet]

I'm so glad for you! How wonderful that you are living the joy of delayed gratification! I'm sure it wasn't easy getting to the place you are now. Out of curiosity, what fiber do you prefer for your heirloom afghans? That's something I've been pondering, and I'd love to hear your perspective, if you're willing to share it! ☺💞💞

[@CoramDeoCrochet]

I’ll rewatch this every May to prepare my heart for yarn clearance season. 😂 Thank you, you nailed it. Very timely and relatable. 🥰

[@slowcrochet]

Ah, glad to hear it. And glad to hear from you, my friend! Was thinking of you earlier - hope your school year ended strong and you're able to recalibrate ahead of whatever is coming down the pike!

[@GumboGirl13]

Intriguing and thought-provoking. Thank you for another adventure with ideas. Loved this!

[@slowcrochet]

Ahh, exactly what I hoped for! Glad to give you something different to mull over! 💞💕

[@GingerCatCrochet]

I don't need a storage unit but I certainly make use of nearly all of my house. It's a very interesting thought. ❤

[@slowcrochet]

It's always good to make use of what you've got! 💞 Always lovely to hear from you, sweet friend! 💕💗

[@bunnygaffney2765]

I don't worry about my yarn.. I worked hard all my life I'm 73 and if I want yarn...I get it .I've earned the time to sit back and knit or crochet cuz tomorrow is a different day . I never feel guilty.. I have my own money .and I do pay my own bills lol

[@slowcrochet]

May we all live to be 73 with a life of well-earned comforts! You are a beautiful example. Love your heart! 💞💞

[@mousiemakespod]

What an interesting topic! Thank you once again for provoking my deeper thinking. I feel fairly certain that hoarding is a natural human instinct that has contributed to our survival over hundreds or even thousands of years. I’m sure that, for example, Neolithic toolmakers kept a little stash of rocks and pebbles waiting to be turned into useful tools! I will definitely continue to mull over this topic - thank you, Mary! ❤

[@slowcrochet]

You remind me of a friend who went to a flint knapping retreat where they teach attendees how to make their own arrowheads and bows. Selecting the right kind of stone was just one of the layers of complexity! It is amazing to think of how we still reflect so clearly the people who came before us! 💗 Always a joy to hear from you, Ms. Helen! 💞

[@bettyloumallet7081]

We were just talking about storage units a few days ago. Here in New England, we’re seeing them pop up everywhere. We think it started booming with the pandemic. Thinking people have been buying and storing just in case it happens again and we’ll be seeing empty shelves.

[@slowcrochet]

How interesting! I feel like storage units been a part of regular life for quite awhile around here. We've used them to help transition between moves and renovations, but it does make one wonder if they will end up as glorified landfills eventually.

[@joycel1746]

Hi, I love this video. I'm going to show my sister and kids. They are always telling me I have too much yarn. Thanks.

[@slowcrochet]

I am glad you resonated with the video and pray it helps bring understanding and peace in your family! ❤️💗

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Well said, Mary! We come from a generation of survivors, and human nature has been the same since the beginning of time. Have a great day 🤟🏻

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you, love! I was thinking of you this morning as I was picking blackberries - how yours have been going for such awhile, and ours are just now coming in 😆 Even the thought of you makes me smile! 💓💓

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

@@slowcrochet yum and enjoy.♥️

[@robynmusto]

I can't help wondering what Laura Ingalls Wilder would say if she could see the amount of storage units we have in the US today. My husband has a storage unit that is 95% dedicated to his hobby of tabletop miniatures! (And he has no shame about it whatsoever. 😅). But I certainly experience a lot of anxiety when it comes to spending money on my hobbies, and I never thought of our ancestral origins before, so this is very interesting to me!

[@slowcrochet]

Ahhhh my husband knows his way around some miniatures, too! Interesting how we creative types find one another! 💗❤️

[@robynmusto]

@@slowcrochet I had a feeling you would know about miniatures too 😊❤

[@GDR619]

As a retired person, my pension isnt keeping up with inflationary times. I buy yarn on sale to keep a small supply because im afraid of price increases or supply chain breakdowns. But, i do this with canned and dry goods, too. The toilet paper shortage was when i decided to keep my needs covered, yarn included. 😂

[@slowcrochet]

It sounds like you know how to manage well! Frugality is a virtue, I think, and as well as "saving for a rainy day". I think you have a lot of wisdom! 💗💞

[@sweetmomentsbyjessie]

Very interesting video! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you, dear heart! 💞💕

[@sweetmomentsbyjessie]

@@slowcrochet you’re welcome!💕😊

[@bonniemyers1163]

I really enjoyed this video

[@slowcrochet]

Thanks for taking the time to say so! I appreciate you! 💞💕

[@shirleyrogers3145]

I only feel guilty about my stash, or adding to it, if I'm not using any of it. If I'm buying yarn and using it, I don't feel guilty.

[@slowcrochet]

That is so true! It feels good to use what we have - it's like a river, letting the projects flow through your hands and being ready for the next! 💕💞