I think you're being quite sensible. Neglecting your stashed yarn may lead to untold maladies. The patterns are very pretty after all. You've done well ;)
Ich bin Bonnerin, habe auf einem sowjetischem Schiff, im Schwarzwald und auf Norderney gearbeitet, einen Australier geheiratet, zwei tolle Söhne bekommen und bin dem Stricken und Nähen verfallen.
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I think you're being quite sensible. Neglecting your stashed yarn may lead to untold maladies. The patterns are very pretty after all. You've done well ;)