Save Money! Shop Your Stash BEFORE You Buy! 7 Tips 🧶💰

[@JaydaInStitches]

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[@kimnethercutt304]

Baby blanket of the twelve months

[@pamelaalphonse3209]

Hi Jayda o you have a baby buny hat pattern.

[@omalleysmith9100]

If they stopped making such BEAUTIFUL YARNS, I wouldn't have this problem. lol.😂😂😂😂. Darn you, Caron Cakes!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

LOL, right?!

[@michellemunn7959]

I have a make ahead tote box. It is where i have put project that i did that didnt have an original recipient. Right now there are couple of blankets and shawls plus some cross stitched puctures

[@JaydaInStitches]

Those are really lovely gifts, your stash has a great start!

[@lindajeanhouse6443]

Great suggestions. Required watching for my crochet group!

[@JaydaInStitches]

😁 Thank you LindaJean!

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

I made a few WIP blankets and gave them as gifts. I took unfinished projects. And if they were not flat, I made them flat by sewing closed or frogged so I had a portion of it. I crocheted around those wips and samples and put them into a multi shape collage format, fitting them as puzzle pieces or turning them into strips, rectangles and squares....... arranged them and crocheted together and BOOM. Multicolored multi shape motif afghans! I got rid of most of my WIP piles doing this!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Fantastic!

[@christinabradley5092]

Thank you for the great information. I just learned to crochet this year and am making gifts for the first time. This will help me!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! Have fun Christina!

[@kellydukepoo2450]

That's what I'm doing! I have so much yarn leftovers. My mom's stuff and others that friends have given me...Oh my world! My niece seen a granny square bag at Walmart for $25.-30.00, I said, girl! I can make you one! REALLY! she says. So, that's what I'll be doing with some of my scrap yarn. I may even make me one 😃 Thanks for the tips!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Awesome! You might just get her interested in crochet too!

[@traciperdue]

Thanks Jayda!!! Great tips and ideas. Have a good night!!!❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Traci! You too!

[@reneegencur2469]

Thanks for the tips, for the ideas for projects that fit the quantity of stash yarn available, and, most of all, for the encouragement! I have been able to use lots of your tutorials and patterns to create whole projects and embellishments for other projects. I appreciate your talents for creating easy patterns and demonstrating your techniques. Thank you, Jayda!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Renee, we're so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching 😊

[@brendamcchristy6044]

You are a gem Jayda, for helping us out. Many of us are on fixed incomes.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Brenda, you're so welcome 💗

[@anne-mariesmith2007]

Thanks Jada, just remembered I have a little stash of granny squares. 😊

[@JaydaInStitches]

Fantastic!

[@cillag3839]

Jayda, You are awesome! Thank-you so much for your amazing enthusiasm, it is really, truly, motivational. xo

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Cilla, Thank you so much 💗

[@dawnbaker9274]

Excellent ideas. Good ways on pinching the holiday gift giving pennies. 😊

[@JaydaInStitches]

Every bit helps 💗

[@travelaround1205]

I have been a subscriber to your channel for many years and I can't get enough of watching you every time 😊🧶🪡🧵greetings from Greece🙋🏼‍♀️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! Thank you so much 💗

[@sarahgoodyear842]

Thank you so much I’m going through my stash at the moment after needing to move it out of my spare room. Thank you for so many ideas to use it up x

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Sarah, we're glad it was helpful!

[@lizm2989]

Thank you Jayda for the tips to save money. Great tips.

[@JaydaInStitches]

You're so welcome Liz!

[@debabrams8438]

Hello Jayda and Mr. Stitches. Thanks for sharing this with us. Great video. 👍

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thanks for watching Deb!

[@amandahobbs9949]

I love this idea & love watching you while crafting, always so cheery ❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Amanda, thank you!

[@lindarodgers7538]

Awesome info we sometimes over look the obvious, thank you for reminding us. Thanks for sharing. ❤️❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome, Thank you for watching Linda!

[@lindaedwards9354]

Thank you so much, Jayda, for helping us save money. It is so kind and helpful of you. Wonderful video! Thank Mr. InStitches for me as well!

[@JaydaInStitches]

I will! Thank you for watching Linda 😊

[@kathywelch8722]

Thank you for sharing all of these great ideas. Definitely can save money and time. 💜🙏🏻

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Kathy 😊

[@debraewing9703]

Great tips for shopping my stash and making gifts for family and friends! Thank you, Jayda. Happy stitching!🧶

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome! Happy Stitching Debra!

[@not2old2bcrafty]

Jayda, I just love your energy. Thank you for this - good to be stimulated to think a bit outside of the box. Merry Christmas!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Cecilia! Thank you for watching 😊

[@alissagonzales735]

I allow myself only two projects going at a time. I finish one of the two before I start another. When I buy yarn for a project I pin a piece of paper to yarn stating what I intend to use the yarn for and if it is for someone and any information needed.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Great tips Alissa!

[@wandahardesty]

Wow!!! Excellent suggestions, Ms. Jayda 😁 THANK YOU! HAPPY SATURDAY 🙃

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Wanda 💗

[@pamelafreeman4548]

I am making gifts from my stash for Christmas. So far a horse, a zebra, a cat..still have a lion and doll clothes to go. If time..a few hats. Love your ideas! I made scrappy pumpkins from Ginelle on utube and used lots of scraps.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Pamela 😊

[@mandeesdollcouture4497]

I loved the video. I have really tried shopping my stash alot more and will do this even into the new year! Thank you for all the excellent tips. 🎄🎄

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Mandee! A few more of those adorable Barbie blankets are in your future 😉

[@debrtx]

Such great tips. You are so right that we can shop our stash and supplies. My stash is small, but going through it I found I had a small pile of granny squares tucked away. So I used your tutorial on creating a scarf from granny squares and the one on joining granny squares. Your tutorials are excellent. Thank you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Fantastic! I'm so happy to hear that, thank you Deb!

[@barbknitsandcrochets]

Great ideas! I'm guilty of running out to buy new yarn for every project but I'm trying to shop my stash this year. One of my ideas is to use my mini skeins and scraps to make cat toys (lots of free ornament patterns can be used for stuffed toys) for my son's cats.

[@amybettencourt3404]

If the kitties like catnip, maybe add some to one or two toys for each cat, and make the rest without.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Great idea Barb!

[@karenbenton3921]

I am making a large blanket from my stash before buying more yarn. A srapghan will be so warm.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Excellent!

[@mariasolorio8476]

Thank you Jayda!! That's a great idea happy holidays

[@JaydaInStitches]

Happy holidays to you too Maria!

[@tiahill832]

Great tips, thanks for sharing!! Have a great weekend! ❤😘😊

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Tia! 😊

[@marciagross4985]

Thanks for the good ideas. I especially liked the idea of unique gift tags for each recipient.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Marcia! Thank you for watching 😊

[@minus1letter]

I did have to go yarn shopping as I've moved into a rainbow sharehouse and needed cotton yarn in every colour of the rainbow for some gifts. I donated a bunch of yarn I was probably never going to use (a friend gave me lots of acrylic) to a local second hand craft shop so other people could pick up the things they need for super cheap.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Caitlin! Great choice! Second hand yarn is a deal for people who have to watch their pennies and it encourages recycling!

[@sueann805]

This was a great video.. full of ideas. Have a Happy Thanksgiving !!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Sue Ann, Thank you!

[@theastewart6721]

Hi Jayda. Great video! Thanks for all the helpful tips. Have a wonderful weekend!💞

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Thea, you too!😊

[@sandrasilvestri1418]

I have been shopping my stash for various " quickie" make-a-longs to use some up to give as gifts or donate. Thank you for all the neat ideas, Jayda!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Fantastic! Thank you for watching Sandra 😊

[@christinephillips3435]

I love watching you I have used most of my stash this year just didn't have much money but I have loads of dk yarn.

[@JaydaInStitches]

That's great! Using up what we have also gives us our space back 😁

[@grandmakathy]

This is an awesome video. I have so many mini-skeins, single skeins and granny motifs just sitting around. You've given me a lot of new ideas!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Great! We're happy to help!

[@matildarei]

Jayda, one of my favorite things to put in my make-ahead stash for Christmas is from your stocking pattern! You haven’t done a tutorial for it, but it’s a GREAT gift bag or party favor for Christmastime! It can be varied by yarn size or hook size and is plain enough to be dressed up with rhinestone buttons or lovely ribbon, or can have a picot edge at the top; it can be done in multiple colors; it lends itself well to appliqués (I’ve made Christmas scenes); and it’s the cutest shape!!! I love making them and having them available for coworkers, newlyweds (the ones I make with chunky yarn), neighbors, and people at church - and they’re SO versatile!!!! 💕💕💕

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Matilda, that's fantastic! Somehow stockings are crazy fun to make because you can keep changing the colours, the size, the stitch, the yarn, the edging etc. and get something super adorable each time!

[@crittermama]

I like to make blankets, really large blankets. I have a laundry basket of leftover yarn so I started making scrap granny blankets and random granny squares. Dummy me would but another skein of any color I didn't have enough of rather than just start a new color in that row when I ran out. I'm trying to force myself to just "go with it" and let colors just flow rather than make each row a single color. I did polymer clay for a while and I've decided it would be handy for making buttons or toggles. I never get rid of previous craft items just because I'm not into that craft anymore, I know at some point somerhing in that horde will come in handy for some new hobby. I've decided to try Tunisian crochet and knitting and I think my leftover yarn so be handy for that as well.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Yes! Hobbies can change like our moods, but those supplies can come in handy for SO MANY other crafts!

[@soniac.9085]

I’m working on a granny square blanket / pillow… every time I have a piece of yarn that’s not enough to do anything real with it, I add it to this growing granny square. Sometimes I can get a full round and sometimes I can’t. It’s very colorful.

[@claudiafigueiredo7969]

Thank you for the new ideas and reminders! :)

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome Claudia!

[@Paty_Leyva]

Really great ideas, thanks!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Paty!

[@jessicarabbit1164]

I have probably mentioned this in the past but I feel it bears repeating, your purple granny squares are probably my favorite thing that you have! If I came to your house I would be awfully tempted to pinch them LOL 😘 (I wouldn't really. But I don't doubt at all you understand the sentiment 🤣)

[@JaydaInStitches]

* giggle * It might be awhile before I noticed they were missing LOL * stares at mess in closet *

[@jessicarabbit1164]

@@JaydaInStitches 🤣💜

[@dawncarlton2251]

Thanks Happy Holidays 🎀🎅🎀

[@JaydaInStitches]

Same to you Dawn!

[@cherylsakuma1853]

Thank you jayda for the good tips🙂

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Cheryl! 😊

[@roselows5622]

Good morning! Great idea to shop your stash first. 🤗 What a cool way to satisfy shopping fever.💕 😇

[@JaydaInStitches]

It really is!

[@chaundra2456]

Amazing tips, Jayda! Thank you soooo much!

[@JaydaInStitches]

You're so welcome!

[@shanaazsmith1071]

Hi Jayda, thank you for all the great ideas. I do have a huge, magic ball the size of a soccer ball and always considered it scrap. I didn't plan on doing anything with it but don't have the heart to throw it away either. I just keep adding to it. You just gave me some of the greatest ideas to try and use it up. Thank you. 💖

[@JaydaInStitches]

Haha! I love that! I would display something like that just for the novelty of it 😊

[@sheena9642]

This is perfect! I have alot of WIP's and projects made that I never sent out.

[@JaydaInStitches]

* checking off list * That's half the list taken care of ... 😁

[@sheena9642]

@@JaydaInStitches hehe it really is though 😅 🤣

[@valeniascrochetadventures5887]

Thank you jayda I am going to use your tips while I am redectorimg my craft room/bedroom I love you jayda

[@JaydaInStitches]

Wonderful! Redecorating the craft room is so much fun!

[@RollinWithRosie]

I just love you jayda!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Rosie 💗

[@punkylynneramone1981]

Most of the yarn i have was donated to me. I'm always taking yarn donations 😊

[@margieavila3594]

Such good ideas! I’ve got a lot of finished projects, and WIP’s, I’m sure I can find gifts for everyone on my list. Thanks Jayda. ❤😊

[@JaydaInStitches]

That's great! Thank you for watching Margie 😊

[@Farmdogs]

I LOVED this video,thanks Jayda!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@julieruann]

I've been making items and toting them around for 3 months to the Farmer's Market and fairs--I have a very large Bag o' Scraps!! My family is weird-they'd rather drop $$$ for some Made in China hat with a fancy designer label than have something handmade!

[@amybettencourt3404]

Ya, unfortunately some people are like that... A few years ago I made several throws as Christmas presents and didn't get even one "thank you." Never again, I make for charity these days...

[@JaydaInStitches]

At some point in time, I'm not sure when, it suddenly meant more to buy a gift than make one. In our family, gifts have to be consumable, handmade or an experience 😊

[@jackieo5287]

Thank you again!!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome!

[@amandah4834]

Thank you jayda , can you see me 🤔I’ve been sorting through my stash today and giving it all a tidy 😂great timing and great tips 👏Amanda xx💕💖

[@JaydaInStitches]

Great timing indeed 😁

[@jak4545]

I do this, I look through my yarn, find some I forgot I had lol

[@JaydaInStitches]

Me too! All the time LOL

[@JayCee_64]

That was great, Jayda, Thank you! It's getting towards the end of another year, so I've been checking out and taking stock of my yarn and other craft supplies. Speaking of granny squares, would you consider designing an adult granny square sweater?

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi JayCee! It's a great way to save ourselves some money (something we could all use more of these days!) Thank you for the suggestion! Did you have a chance to check out our Granny Sweater Live Stream a while back? It's one way to make a granny square sweater (there are so many!). You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmSXZYOGlJlrbZI

[@novagnomecreations]

Love it! Always try to be thrifty!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Me too!

[@cathykinsella6729]

Fantastic video. You have inspired me ❤❤❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Cathy 😊

[@juliem.679]

I am looking for a girl's DRAW-STRING PURSE tutorial, possibly finished on the bottom with fringe. My grandmother crocheted some for all her granddaughters 50 years ago and I would love to make some for my great-nieces today. Thanks for the encouraging video, Jayda!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Julie! I love those vintage looks 😁 We've got several fun purse tutorials here including this really scrappy one (with a vintage boho feel) that you could definitely add some fringe too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmjRqYmsYslkmZI

[@bonniemyers1163]

I use my scrap yarn to make granny squares to make loveghans for a charity I belong. I also use them to make rugs with

[@JaydaInStitches]

Great idea Bonnie!

[@sherrifennel719]

I so needed this. Thank you

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Sherri! You're so welcome!

[@gayleepple9776]

Thank you for sharing and inspiring 🥰

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Gayle! You are SO welcome 💗

[@dmtnw4480]

I use scrap yarn to learn new stitch or pattern

[@JaydaInStitches]

Yes! Great way to use that yarn!

[@tainyaross2842]

Jayda Girl I have done that so many times! Wips!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Even when I think I've accounted for all my WIPs, another one falls out of a closet on me... 🤣

[@jerrianngordillo-marty161]

Thank you so much ❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

You're welcome 😊

[@myrarucker7953]

Good. Good!!

[@lisamaloyperez4190]

Your channel is the best! ❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

💗💗💗 Thank you so much Lisa!

[@robinblack3865]

Great ideas!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you 💗

[@ptcreations8947]

I started a 8 point blanket for a work Team Leader. Using a skein of older RHSS yarn. Its so pretty. But its older so I decided to use that as an accent color. I had a skein of Michael's brand yarn that is still in circulation..I need another skein but have a 40% off one item coupon.

[@JaydaInStitches]

You can do it! I did the "Buy No Yarn for a Year Challenge" a few years ago and I did pretty well! Not to mention I made space in my craft room by using up my yarn!

[@CharmedGrammyCrochet]

Great tips.

[@CinnamonStitches]

Great video!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much 💗

[@dianek5602]

I am making a infinity scarf with left acrylic yarn instead of getting more wool yarn

[@janeclermon83]

My resolution is going to be I'm going to crochet only at a certain time of year or when someone asks me to make something for them I've done it way too much and it's been distracting me really bad especially in relationships

[@willworkforyarn4893]

Great tips!!

[@nancyh1892]

Can you use different weight yarn in the same project to get rid of little bits?

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Nancy, depending on the project, yes! Our Scrapghan, for example, allows for multi weights. You can see that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2OqnaFmqp57Zpo

[@nancyh1892]

Thank you!!

[@elizabethlanning627]

I have a comment what do you do with the novelty yarn I'd like to know what you can do with that cause I have lots of it

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Elizabeth, it makes for fun borders on blankets, edging on Christmas stockings, use it for drawstrings in gift bags or ties for Tags 😁

[@anthonyciotti3295]

Hi Jayda, how do you make puff stitch’s. Would like to know how to do this project. Sincerely anthony

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Anthony, there are many ways to do that, you might want to try our Bobble stitch blanket here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHuxZHWaa9yUjKM or our Bean Stitch hat here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4i0lJqVZ8Z8hNE

[@anthonyciotti3295]

Thank you very much young lady.this means a lot to me. Again thank you Ms. Jayda. And the you man Mr stiches

[@klvoshall6799]

Hello, I'm trying to learn crochet but I'm struggling to get the tension the same. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! Practice 😁 That's basically it! You can make small projects like granny squares or dishcloths to get comfortable with different stitches and different yarns and even different hook sizes - all of which affects our tension. After a while, your fingers and muscles will start to understand the repetition and your tension will smooth out 💗

[@klvoshall6799]

@@JaydaInStitches okay thank you so much 💖

[@dianek5602]

This is just great ideas. I an following your lead

[@dianek5602]

I'm going to make an easy cowl scarf and fingerless gloves

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Diane, fantastic!! We're so happy we could help bring you some inspiration 💗

[@kimberlyphillips6923]

I was just wondering why you don't have any winter cardigans

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Kimberly! We've got a live stream on making a Granny Square sweater and another video on making a basic Tunic Sweater (we call it our Groovy Poncho here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5jUfaR8o6aea9U ) and we're working on making a cardigan tutorial that folks can make for themselves to fit perfectly 💗

[@leslietracyartist]

😇

[@tainyaross2842]

Girlfriend I got 2 large totes! Of yarn stash lol..

[@sharimuhamad5905]

Thank you Jayda

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Shari!

[@lalagamma4452]

Great suggestions as always 🐞🧶

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Lala 💗

[@preciousbeautyj1043]

Great tips.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you 😊