Yarn and Material Usage 2019 + Notes on Each Project

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Have you had a good start?

The start was pretty good, since I can now knit socks too. In January I finished two pairs.
Usage January 2019
133 g sock yarn for 2 pairs of socks 

So, how’s it going?

January is practically over, so here’s my list:
Yarn usage 2019:
January:
133 g sock yarn (4-ply) = 2 pairs of socks

So far: 1,050 g (~100 m) virgin wool for my Sylvi coat

87 g high-bulk acrylic for crocheted cabin slippers

46 g merino (100 g/100 m), knitted into a twist headband

7 g sock yarn for a baby sock
(test knit)

50 g sock yarn for a pair of women’s socks with a Mowi heel

Total: 1,373 g

January is basically over, so here’s my list:
Yarn usage 2019:
January:
133g sock yarn (4-ply) = 2 pairs of socks

So far: 1,050g ( ~ 100m) pure new sheep’s wool for my Sylvi coat

87g high-bulk acrylic for crocheted hut slippers

46g merino (100g-100m) knitted twist headband

7g sock yarn for one baby sock
( test knitting)

50g sock yarn for a pair of women’s socks with a Mowi heel 

Total: 1,373g

February:
218g pure new wool for the rest of the coat ( after unraveling the front pieces and knitting them again)
92g cotton yarn for 4 mini hippos
60g acrylic yarn (Bravo) for a door wreath
Total: 370g 

In total, I used 638 grams of yarn in 15 finished projects in January and February.

They were all just little things like baby hats, window decorations, stuffed animals, and a lantern. None of the pieces used more than 100 grams.

This helped me reduce my yarn scraps a bit, which is great. 

Any updates?

Yarn usage 2019:
January:
133g sock yarn (4-ply) = 2 pairs of socks

So far: 1,050g (~ 100m) pure new wool for my Sylvi coat

87g high-bulk acrylic for crocheted cabin slippers

46g merino (100g-100m) knitted twist headband

7g sock yarn for one baby sock
(test knit)

50g sock yarn for a pair of women's socks with Mowi heel 

Total: 1,373g

February:
218g pure new wool for the rest of the coat (after unraveling the front pieces and knitting them again)
92g cotton yarn for 4 mini hippos
60g acrylic yarn (Bravo) for a door wreath
Total: 370g 


March:68g sock yarn for toe-up socks size 4040g acrylic yarn (50g-133m needle size 4) gray and white) for door wreathSo far 260g cotton chenille (50g-90m needle size 4)For poncho sweater10g cotton yarn for two nasal spray holdersTotal: 378g​​

In total, I used 638 grams of yarn in 15 finished projects in January and February.

In March, I knitted 273 grams of sock yarn, but unfortunately bought 1,400 grams of yarn.

In April, I used 375 grams for a blanket.

So by the end of April, I had used 1,286 grams. 

In January, I used a total of 990 gr. of yarn for 11 items,
In February, I used a total of 247 gr. of yarn for 19 items,
In March, I used a total of 912 gr. of yarn for 49 items,
In April, I used a total of 421gr of yarn for 11 items.

Total so far: 2570gr.

Any updates?

Good thing you reminded me, Josefa!

Yarn consumption 2019:
January:
133g sock yarn (4-ply) = 2 pairs of socks

1,050g ( ~ 100m) virgin sheep's wool for my Sylvi coat

87g high-bulk acrylic for crocheted hut slippers

46g merino (100g-100m) knitted twist headband

7g sock yarn for a baby sock
( test knitting)

50g sock yarn for a women's sock with Mowi heel ( 2nd one still to come)

Total: 1,373g


February:
218g virgin wool for the rest of the coat ( after unraveling the front pieces and knitting them again)
92g cotton yarn for 4 mini hippos


Total: 310g 


March:
68g sock yarn for toe-up socks size 40
40g acrylic yarn ( 50g-133m needle size 4) gray and white) for door wreath
So far 260g cotton chenille (50g-90m needle size 4)
For poncho sweater
10g cotton yarn for two nasal spray covers

Total: 378g

April:
56g cotton yarn for a doll sleeping bag
30g cotton yarn for a “frog” bookmark
So far another 370g cotton chenille (50g-90m needle size 4) for the poncho sweater

Total: 456g

May:
290g mixed leftover yarn for 6 bird nests
Approx. 600g virgin wool (100g-100m) for a cat basket 
200g gradient yarn (800m 4-ply) for a shawl
Total: 1090g



Year-to-date consumption:
3607g

In total, I used 638 grams of yarn in 15 finished projects in January and February.

In March, I knitted 273 grams of sock yarn, but unfortunately bought 1,400 grams of yarn.

  In April, I used 375 grams for a blanket. In May, I knitted 4 dishcloths = 152 grams, 1 small basket = 29 grams, and a scarf = 183 grams.
Total for May = 364 grams used and I didn't buy a single gram of wool

This brings my total to 1,550 grams used by the end of May.

From January through April, I used 2570 g of yarn.

In May, I used 623 g for these items:

  40 g of cotton for baby booties
100 g of cotton for the husky potholder
103 g of cotton for the dog potholder
130 g of cotton for Grandma (gift)
250 g of cotton for my top (UFO)

Total usage: 3193 g <\/strong>

Would you like to post your June updates?

Yarn used 2019:

January:
133g sock yarn (4-ply ) = 2 pairs of socks
So far: 1,050g ( ~ 100m ) virgin sheep’s wool for my Sylvi coat
87g high-bulk acrylic for crocheted cabin slippers
46g merino (100g-100m ) knitted twist headband
7g sock yarn for a baby sock (test knitting )
50g sock yarn for one women’s sock with Mowi heel ( 2nd one still to come )
Total: 1,373g

February:
218g virgin wool for the rest of the coat ( after unraveling the front pieces and knitting them again )
92g cotton yarn for 4 mini hippos
Total: 310g 

March:
68g sock yarn for toe-up socks size 40
40g acrylic yarn ( 50g-133m needle size 4 ) gray and white ) for a door wreath
So far 260g cotton chenille (50g-90m needle size 4 ) for poncho sweater
10g cotton yarn for two nasal spray covers
Total: 378g

April:
56g cotton yarn for a doll sleeping bag
30g cotton yarn for a “frog” bookmark
So far another 370g cotton chenille (50g-90m needle size 4 ) for the poncho sweater
Total: 456g

May:
290g mixed leftover yarn for 6 bird nests
Approx. 600g virgin wool (100g-100m ) for a cat basket
200g gradient yarn (800m 4-ply ) for a shawl
Total: 1090g

June:
55g cotton yarn for a cactus pincushion
15 g cotton yarn for a wrist pincushion​
50 g leftover cotton yarn for a potholder
200g gradient yarn for a shawl
Approx. 200g acrylic yarn and 5g leftover cotton yarn for two sloths
Total 525g

Year-to-date usage: 4132g

From January to April, I used 2,570 g of yarn.

In May, it was 623 g for these items:

  40 g of cotton for baby booties
100 g of cotton for the husky potholder
103 g of cotton for the dog potholder
130 g of cotton for Grandma (gift)
250 g of cotton for my top (UFO)

June:
183 g of cotton for 2 pairs of potholders, Tunisian crochet
333 g of cotton for 9 pairs of baby booties
Total 516 g

Total used - 3,709 g 

Oh dear, I had a look. It looks absolutely dreadful for me in July. I could become the UFO world champion.

January and February: 638 grams of yarn used in 15 finished projects.

In March, I knitted 273 grams of sock yarn.

In April, I used 375 grams for a blanket.

In May, I knitted 4 dishcloths = 152 grams, 1 small basket = 29 grams, and a scarf = 183 grams.
Total for May = 364 grams used.

In June, I finished a shawl using 238 grams

In July I finished a shawl using 150 grams

So by the end of July, I had used 1,938 grams for 25 finished projects

I started a baby blanket and knitted 150 grams, a poncho and knitted 230 grams, a cowl and knitted 180 grams, a phone case for a birthday, about 40 grams, and I’m currently knitting a large shawl, for which I’ve used another 50 grams. But none of them are finished yet. 

So, how’s it going?

My usage through July - 3709 g

In August, I added  - 1125 g
220 g  for a bag
 40 g   for baby shoes
865 g  for a cardigan

Total usage: 5498 g

I'm still working on lots of different projects and currently have started:

Still a baby blanket, 1 cowl, a poncho, a shawl, a cover for a tablet. 

My usage through July: 1,938 grams

I finished in August:

3 granny squares, approx. 60 grams (for my granny blanket)
1 phone case as a gift, approx. 40 grams
1 scarf with 200 grams

So by the end of August I’m at 2,238 grams of yarn used for 28 finished projects, and I haven’t bought any new yarn. 

How was September?

I finished something in October, so my stash has shrunk a little too.


My usage up to the end of August was 2,238 grams

I finished in September:

2 granny squares approx. 40 grams (for my granny blanket)

1 cover for a game console = 50 grams



1 knitted scarf weighing 166 grams
1 large shawl was finished, which I had been stitching on for months = 250 grams
and my baby blanket for little Emilio = 290 grams


So by the end of September I’m at 2,948 grams of yarn used for 34 finished projects, and I didn’t buy any new yarn in September.

I have socks, a scarf, 2 cowl scarves, 2 ponchos, my granny blanket started and lying around, and a thousand new ideas are buzzing around in my head

In September, I used 557 grams.
So far this year, I’ve used 3,689g
January  762g
February   353g
March  306g 
April    98g
May   294g
June   375g
July  693g
August  251g
September  557g

Sorry, my table looked different!

I tried to fix the formatting, but the forum software obviously doesn’t like it.
You were very diligent, after all. :-)

My usage through August  - 5498g 

In September, add  - 642g
233g  for a bag
  63g  for the UFO bag
170g  for baby shoes
 52g  for baby hats
  37g  for doll leggings
  87g  for test knitting


Total usage:  6140g   for 105 pieces

So, how’s it going?

Used through the end of September: 6,140 g.

In October, I finished 5 pairs of baby booties, 12 children’s hats, and 4 gnomes, using 975 g of yarn.

Used through the end of October: 7,115 g 

By the end of September, I had used 2,948 grams of yarn for 34 finished projects and didn’t buy any new yarn in September. 

In October, I knitted a baby hat using 26 grams and a scarf using 156 grams. That’s a total of 182 grams.

This brings my total to 3,130 grams.

I still have socks, 2 cowls, 2 ponchos, my granny blanket, a baby jacket, a baby slipover, and an infinity scarf on the go.

Did that work?

In November, my stash shrank even more. 

By the end of October, I had used 3,130 grams of yarn for 36 finished projects.

I didn’t buy any new yarn in November. 

In November I crocheted covers around 2 bottles



There was a new hat, 3 headbands for a new pattern, spiral socks were finished, I finished a cape (UFO), 3 hats for a new pattern were knitted

My grandchild’s stuffed animals got Christmas hats



Altogether I used 489 grams for 15 projects.

So my usage has risen to  3,619  grams for 51 projects.

I still have a pair of socks, 2 neck warmers, 1 poncho, my granny blanket, a baby jacket, and a cowl started and lying around.

Currently on the needle: a hat for a new pattern

My usage by the end of October: 7,115 g

Added in November:
8 children’s hats and 4 pairs of baby shoes
6 elves
I used 1,192 g for them

I’ll count my unfinished moose in December.

Usage by the end of November: 8,307 g  <\/strong>

Here’s the 2020 thread:
Yarn / material usage 2020 + completed projects (no advertising)

So, to wrap up the year, here is my complete usage list:

Yarn usage 2019:
January:
133g sock yarn (4-ply) = 2 pairs of socks

So far: 1,050g ( ~ 100m) virgin sheep's wool for my Sylvi coat

87g high-bulk acrylic for crocheted hut slippers

46g merino (100g-100m) knitted twist headband

7g sock yarn for one baby sock
( test knit)

50g sock yarn for one women's sock with Mowi heel (2nd one still to follow)

Total: 1,373g


February:
218g virgin wool for the rest of the coat (after unraveling the front pieces and knitting them again)
92g cotton yarn for 4 mini hippos

Total: 310g 

March:
68g sock yarn for toe-up socks size 40
40g acrylic yarn (50g-133m needle size 4) gray and white) for door wreath
So far 260g cotton chenille (50g-90m needle size 4)
For poncho sweater
10g cotton yarn for two nasal spray covers

Total: 378g

April:
56g cotton yarn for a doll sleeping bag
30g cotton yarn for a “frog” bookmark
So far another 370g cotton chenille (50g-90m needle size 4) for the poncho sweater

Total: 456g

May:
290g mixed leftover yarn for 6 bird nests
Approx. 600g virgin wool (100g-100m) for a cat basket
200g gradient yarn (800m 4-ply) for a shawl
Total: 1090g

June:
55g cotton yarn for a cactus pincushion
15 g cotton yarn for a wrist pincushion
50 g leftover cotton for a potholder
200g gradient yarn for a shawl
Approx. 200g acrylic yarn and 5g leftover cotton for two sloths
Total 525g

July:
120g acrylic yarn “Sina” for 1 Edda Bag

August:
400g leftover cotton for the summer mystery beach bag
100g acrylic yarn for the little snail bag
So far 500 g cotton yarn for RVO sweater
Total: 1000g

September
Another 100g cotton yarn for RVO
100g leftover sock yarn for socks size 46/47 with doubled yarn
Total 200g

October
120g yellow sock yarn for 2 pairs of socks with doubled yarn
approx. 650 g cotton yarn crochet bag with chick


Total 770g

November:
500g blended yarn and mohair giant scarf with cable pattern

10g merino wool baby socks

approx. 60g cotton Secret Santa gift

Total: 570g

December:

50g acrylic and leftover cotton crocheted Christmas gnome

100g blended yarn for: (I’m not allowed to reveal it yet)

150g 365 Yak for Cozy Winter shawl
50g 365 Yak for baby hat
50g 365 Yak for a baby neckerchief 
Total: 400g


Year-to-date usage: 7322g

Here is the year-end wrap-up now

My usage through the end of November  8307 g

In December, I added:
7 children's hats and 2 pairs of baby shoes, 1x mittens, 2 little guardian angels for the grandchildren,
2 angels - given away, and  Roland the Christmas Moose

I used  911g of yarn for them

My pillow that I started will only be added in January.
Usage through the end of December:   9218 g  - approx. 160 items