stash buster project : yarn scrap basket

I like to think of myself as the opposite of a hoarder--I can't stand to have "stuff" in my house that doesn't serve any particular purpose.  However.... when it comes to fabric and yarn leftovers, I might have a bit of a problem.  Finishing my last project inspired me to delve into my yarn stash for some Stash-Busting.

It does look rather pretty in there though, doesn't it?  (Oh by the way, this is only a fraction of my collection)

I've had my eye on this pattern for quite some time.  The only thing stopping me was that it tells you to work 4 strands together.  I mean....ugh.  So I thought I'd get creative and just use whatever 4 strands and call it good. 

 Ta Da!  It turned out way more masculine than I thought it would.  And it turns out I hardly put a dent in my collection.  More baskets in the future?  Maybe!