tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post7813452550499942030..comments2023-11-02T11:17:03.018-05:00Comments on WEBS Yarn Store: So You Want My OpinionKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06230532451363979533noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-9914721860245693002007-01-24T16:02:00.000-05:002007-01-24T16:02:00.000-05:00Hi SierraK
Thanks for the nice compliment about t...Hi SierraK<br /><br />Thanks for the nice compliment about the bag! If you go to our homepage www.yarn.com and click on the logo for our radio show/podcast (Ready, Set, Knit) you can download the pattern for the bag. We are doing the knitalong on our show, which airs locally in Northampton MA on Saturdays at 9:00am on 1400AM or 1240AM WHMP. If you aren't local, you can get the show as a download on iTunes or you can listen to the show by clicking the link on our website (same place as you'll find the pattern). This week's show (#12, not yet aired or posted) starts the knitalong.<br /><br />The bag is fun and easy and so many folks have not felted we thought this would be a great project. The yarn is our Berkshire hand dyed, but any yarn that you get 4 sts = 1" will work, so if you already have something in your stash that will work, go for it. I like the Berkshire hand dyed simply because I love variegated yarns when they are felted.<br /><br />Let me know if you have any other questions! <br /><br />Thanks for posting.<br /><br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230532451363979533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-28172434845211739372007-01-24T15:59:00.000-05:002007-01-24T15:59:00.000-05:00Hi Bonnie
Hey - no worries. You do what works fo...Hi Bonnie<br /><br />Hey - no worries. You do what works for you when it comes to knitting. I can't say we won't work hard to tempt you, but I can completely respect wanting to work through some of what you have. It's kind of where I am at with my own knitting. I have so many projects in my head - some with the yarn already home and others not. I feel a bit schizophrenic about it all at times. <br /><br />Thanks for being such a great customer and we'll be here when you're ready for a new project!<br /><br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230532451363979533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-63285179884305333322007-01-23T18:08:00.000-05:002007-01-23T18:08:00.000-05:00I don't have much of a stash (yet).
I'd like to k...I don't have much of a stash (yet).<br /><br />I'd like to know more about the gorgeous felted bag you have pictured. You mentioned starting a KAL. Please tell us more!sierrakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591994275823390877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-36244363489313367882007-01-23T16:02:00.000-05:002007-01-23T16:02:00.000-05:00I've pledged to knit from stash until September, b...I've pledged to knit from stash until September, but the truth is most of my stash came from WEBS! Basically, I'm just trying to catch up and use the bag of Cascade 220 I bought last spring for a sweater, the various other skeins of Cascade 220 for felting projects not yet started, the 13 of Silky Wool I bought in August, the Cascade Pima Silk I got for a table runner, and then there's that Berrocco Ultra Alpaca I want to make Fetching with, the Longmeadow and Mission Falls 1824 cotton I got for facecloths, . . . on and on and on!<br /><br />For my birthday this month I got a skein of Malabrigo--which came from WEBS--and a WEBS gift certificate. So, so far in 2007, my "yarn diet" isn't hurting WEBS. I'm going to "get around" my yarn diet pledge by buying a book, probably a Barbara Walker treasury, with the certificate.<br /><br />And when I need a new needle, I always go to WEBS because I love your bamboo circs.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15203802755345306619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-33697201591361118732007-01-17T23:38:00.000-05:002007-01-17T23:38:00.000-05:00I was thinking about it as everyone was vowing to ...I was thinking about it as everyone was vowing to only knit from their stash -- one of the ladies I knit with is doing that, and she CAN, because she bought out a lot of yarns when a LYS closed.<br /><br />I thought about my "stash" and it's mostly one or two balls of something fun I thought I'd want to knit with. Maybe enough to knit a (short-to-medium) scarf with what I have of each color.<br /><br />So I decided that I needed to buy a few bags of yarn so that when inspiration strikes, I can knit a sweater if I want to, without having to leave the house to get more yarn. :D<br /><br />This may be my year of buying LOTS of yarn to bring my stash up to par.Crazy Colorado Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942191199194590175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-51980590016145330762007-01-17T18:43:00.000-05:002007-01-17T18:43:00.000-05:00Hi Everyone
Thanks for all of the posts! Very ex...Hi Everyone<br /><br />Thanks for all of the posts! Very exciting. I will be adding new shortly. <br /><br />Angelika - the sweater on the mannequin is our "Ballet Wrap Sweater" knit in our alpaca/silk blend called Deerfield, which is 5 1/2 sts on a #6. Depending on the gauge of the wool/silk you have, the pattern should be perfect. I'll email you the link - the pattern is $1.99.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230532451363979533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-84199045298369166292007-01-16T20:20:00.000-05:002007-01-16T20:20:00.000-05:00I think while many of the " stash dieters " were ...I think while many of the " stash dieters " were serious when they made the decision to go on a diet at that specific moment wanting to only knit from yarn they have stashed away, I doubt very much that more then just a few will stick to it.<br />Many people are reporting proudly that they have already slipped and the year just began.....<br />I think in a few more month things will be back to normal....as far as yarn purchases are concerned.....<br />I am glad I discovered you Webs people ( that does not sound very polite, but I don't know what to call you.....maybe Fiber Friends ?) last year........it allows me to buy good quality yarn at decent prices and I especially appreciate your honesty when it comes to your International Shipping charges...many yarn places should take you as an example.....<br />A few days back you posted a scarf draped over a pink wrap blouse/jacket... I have absolutely fallen in love with the blouse pattern.<br />Could you please be so kind and let me know where it is from ?<br />It would be great in the 50-50 wool&silk I am waiting to have delivered from you.....you already told me that it's on the way...<br />I can hardly wait....<br /><br />In The Spirit Of Knitting.....<br /><br />Angelika<br />Mexico City<br />droelma@gmail.comDroelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345997104299037878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-35789797447554303072007-01-14T18:21:00.000-05:002007-01-14T18:21:00.000-05:00If you bring in Fleece Artist/Handmaiden I wouldn'...If you bring in Fleece Artist/Handmaiden I wouldn't need to shop anywhere other than WEBS (and my favorite indie blogger sock yarn dyers). I am working on the brand new Imogen jacket and it is a tactile and visual pleasure. I've never been disappointed with any of their yarns--the fibre & blends are wonderful quality and the color-sense is unbeatable. No idea if they wil be at TNNA though.<br /><br />I'm always making an effort to knit from my stash because that's why I buy it to begin with, but it has no impact on my purchasing.Greeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05665718236933860218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-58732103567757103932007-01-14T16:59:00.000-05:002007-01-14T16:59:00.000-05:00I'm using "knit from your stash" resolution to try...I'm using "knit from your stash" resolution to try to find projects for the yarns I like that are in my stash, so I can actually knit with them instead of just keeping them packed away in boxes. However, I DO very much plan on adding to my stash, esp now that I've gotten hooked on socks! Hope to meet you at Stitches next month!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04623876493573005900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-75307214886427995572007-01-13T21:49:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:49:00.000-05:00I am really enjoying your podcast and now your blo...I am really enjoying your podcast and now your blog! Whoo hoo!! <br /><br />Speaking of stash ~ I like what you said. I know I plan on using some things I already have purchased and I most definitely plan on buying new yarn this year!<br /><br />Looking forward to the new knitting project. It looks great!Knitted Zebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912020604959074260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-2317952759815876922007-01-12T11:50:00.000-05:002007-01-12T11:50:00.000-05:00Ok...I'm one of those that on Jan 1 proclaimed tha...Ok...I'm one of those that on Jan 1 proclaimed that I wouldn't purchase any yarn for 6 months while knitting thru my stash. I don't think I'll even make it through January at this point. I will however complete a project from my stash every month, even if it is a pair of socks. Can't wait to purchase some spring yarn:-)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017140028796511988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-42673995962066412262007-01-10T18:07:00.000-05:002007-01-10T18:07:00.000-05:00I am so glad to have such realistic commenters. A...I am so glad to have such realistic commenters. Although life has its absolutes, knitting and yarn should not be one of them (IMHO).Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230532451363979533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-86576180973702794572007-01-10T14:37:00.000-05:002007-01-10T14:37:00.000-05:00Kathy, rather than knitting entirely from my stash...Kathy, rather than knitting entirely from my stash (though it is very nice) I am trying to be more thoughtful in my yarn purchases. There was a time when I was partnered, didn't struggle to pay bills from time to time, and had just started to knit. Now, my consumption needs to be scaled back. So, I buy things I really love, from companies I really love (including WEBS!) I am trying to shop more at my LYS, but she pays my bills (and funds my habit) but she cannot carry *everything.*<br /><br /> Anyway, I'm glad you have a realistic approach to the whole thing, and I think your customers will appeciate not being "guilted" into buying yarn. <:)Bronwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409463736416058473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-34740126933974654022007-01-09T09:10:00.000-05:002007-01-09T09:10:00.000-05:00Hahaha to two Kathyisms: kiddly winks and yarn apo...Hahaha to two Kathyisms: kiddly winks and yarn apocalypse. <br /><br />I liked Steve response about the dismal stats on people breaking resolutions. It's true--and I often forget that not every customer is aware of the blogiverse! Heck, I'd estimate that only 20% are, if that. And with all of those clauses, I think the dent in sales will be truly negligible. <br /><br />And did you notice that the end date established by the creator coincides with Stitches East? Not an accident!Ciriliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987477605838227778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-838330599254419262007-01-08T22:24:00.000-05:002007-01-08T22:24:00.000-05:00If I knit from my stash for a year I would have to...If I knit from my stash for a year I would have to give up design. Everything in stash is a close-out. I am saving my stash for my retirement. I have a plan. If I use it all now, what will I have left later?MelissaKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181100868057912442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1240165124569883356.post-20927265205184521692007-01-08T20:47:00.000-05:002007-01-08T20:47:00.000-05:00I think your opinion is very fair and that you sta...I think your opinion is very fair and that you stated it really well. I, for one, would like to knit more from my stash partially because I have pretty yarns in there that are simply forgotten about. Also, I'm not working right now, so the yarn budget is pretty small. On the other hand, I am not joining any stash-alongs because when I have room in the budget and am near a yarn store (like when hubby and I go for a weekend get-away at the end of the month) I don't want to feel guilty about buying some nice yarn. I think everything in moderation is a great was to live. :) (Of course, over-indulging once in a while is pretty great too - LOL)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.com