Ever see a skein or hank of yarn
that was so beautiful you just had to have it?
Of course you have.
I was in Hobby Lobby shopping for
some red worsted weight yarn to make 100 ( yes I said 100) small Christmas
stockings for a Nursing Home Veterans Christmas Party that is sponsored by my
American Legion Post and Auxiliary.
There were 2 long checkout lines
when I walked in so I decide to browse the yarn department for a while. I
picked up my red yarn and started looking around. In a small area I saw some Yarn Bee (Hobby
Lobby brand) Haute Sari Silk. I have
never crocheted with 100% silk before. The
colors of Blues, Greens, Yellows, and Pinks were glorious. There was only one skein/hank. I had to have it. The price for this wonderful yarn was
$7.99. Not bad I thought.
Then I remembered that there are
coupons on Hobby Lobby’s web site. The coupon was for 40% off one regular price
item. I pulled up the coupon on my
phone and realized that the other items I was purchasing were also not on sale.
I knew they would take 40% off of the
$1.99 small wreath frame I had purchased.
I checked out and when the discount
was taken it was off of the most expensive item the Sari Silk!!! I ended up paying $4 with tax for this
wonderful silk.
NOW what do I do with it??? I did some research as I only have 80
yards. I need another yarn to mix with
it to give it strength. Perhaps a black
sport weight for a skinny scarf?
That will have to wait as I have 95
more stockings that have to be made before December 11th.
I fell victim to the allure of the dramatic colirs of the haute sari. Unfortunately, i paid full price. I have no idea what i'll do with it. I saw on ravelry a cowl that was made with this yarn combined with a red. It was very pretty. I nave to decide what oriject is suited for this and what i'll combine with it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a yarn swift. I had an awful time with this yarn trying to shape it on a tube that I use to crochet.
ReplyDeleteI bought some last night at my local Hobby Lobby store it must be some really popular yarn because I bought this very last skein that was in the store on the shelve. I'm like you I don't know what to make with my new yarn? Maybe I was thinking about knitting a triangular scarf? If you have any ideas please let me know?
ReplyDeleteMy local Hobby Lobby has been out of it since I purchased the last 5 skeins several weeks ago!! I just started crocheting and, if I can find some more, will have a beautiful throw!!
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