s
 

Stash Buster Ideas - Let's Talk - Replay Live Archive


If you've been knitting for any length of time, you've probably accumulated that "someday" yarn or leftover bits that are too pretty to toss.
  • Projects to inspire you to put your stash to use
  • Tips and techniques to stretch those small bits

Visit the Stash Busters Classroom
Log In

Please Login

Before you can watch this replayed event, you must login.
If you need to join our site - Its FREE and easy.
No recording ...

Please let me know if I've forgotten something ... don't want to leave anyone/anything out!
Stash busting classroom
  • Additional suggestions for using up small amounts of yarn: Home Dec (placemats, knitted vase covers), Knitweave, stuffing for small knitted toys and pin cushions
  • Great shared items. If you shared, will you please take a photo and I'll include your success here
  • Masks:
    • Substitute I-cord for elastic
    • Knit a 3" piece and add buttons. Elastic can be looped over the buttons at the back of the head
  • What oil to use for our machines? Many agreed that sewing machine oil is best
  • A question about needles sticking prompted a discussion about cleaning machines. A suggestion to vacuum the needlebed regularly was offered
  • A knitter was looking for a Brother stitch pattern #626
    Here's a link to the DAK file
    Here's a punchcard template
    Here's a punchcard template (reversed)

Mary shared her cute-as-can-be baby sweater, Baby Piccu.
The free Berocco pattern can be found here ... notice the ribbed neckband is a combination of 2x2 and 1x1 ribbing .... really unique!
Donald shared tips about lubricating and cleaning our machines
  • This is a top notch lubricant. I used it for 20 years on my bike and anything else that needs lubrication. https://progoldmfr.com/product/prolink-chain-lube/
  • Norman Koshak (Newtons Knits) recommends this. I have used it for some time and it doesn’t build up a crust. It prevents rust.
    WD 40 is a penetrating oil used to for purposes like freeing a frozen bolt. It should not be used as a lubricant since it will build up into a gum and hinder smooth contact between metal surfaces. No WD 40 on knitting machines or sewing machines!
    There are many bike chain lubricants all the way from very thick and sticky to dry. The sticky stuff is for muddy riding, and the dry is silicone powder in suspension. Pro link keeps the chain lubricated, protects against rust, doesn’t attract dust. I suspect it is very similar to the AMS MP. I prefer AMS because it is spray. After a garment I take the carriage outside and give it spray. It gets into all crannies. I’ve seen Norman and Helen give a troublesome carriage a good spray With AMS to get it working again. Current price $5.75. https://www.amsoil.com/c/general-purpose-cleaners-protectants/51/
  • This is the cleaner Norman uses to clean up machines that have been under the bed or in the attic for twenty years. This is a contact cleaner. It has no lubricant, is safe on plastic and leaves no film. This is stock number 3000 or 3500. http://puretronics.com/product.html