One of these things is not like the other…
Friday, August 4th, 2006Tags: Recycling
1) 12% angora, 55% silk, 30% nylon, 3% lamb’s wool
2) 100% angora
3) 100% merino wool
4) 25% angora, 75% lamb’s wool
I went shopping yesterday. I bought A LOT. But seriously, when’s the last time you bought $100 worth of merino for $10 and a cream-coloured silk/nylon/angora blend for $4?
Damn, next time you’re taking me with you!
Comment by KimberlyAugust 4, 2006 @ 10:42 pm
This was totally the biggest lot I’ve ever found, the pickins over here in Kingston are quite slim. The only reason I hauled such a stash is that they were just opening a new store and I think they grab the best stuff for the opening week so people keep coming back.
Comment by EveAugust 4, 2006 @ 11:45 pm
wow! what a great pile of finds!
Comment by staceyAugust 7, 2006 @ 9:18 am
Tell! Tell! where did you buy the lovely piles of inexpensive yarn? I’m in your area and on a budget. Please, pretty please?
Comment by carolAugust 7, 2006 @ 7:26 pm
Value Village, of course.
Comment by EveAugust 7, 2006 @ 7:34 pm
And here I was avoiding Value Village ’cause of the crowds! I hate crowds. But what a deal. Maybe I can put up with it. I’m young, I’m brave. That’s what I shall do!
Comment by carolAugust 8, 2006 @ 9:09 pm
[...] In knitting news, I’m a few inches down the leg of my second Jaywalker, and I’m starting a pair of Knucks for my cousin. They’re from the red merino sweater I bought in this post. The yarn’s a bit tweedy; I love how warm and stretchy it is! This yarn may become a pair of socks; I’m already eyeing Baudelaire. [...]
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