Hello yarn-loving blog readers! I am getting settled in a new home in a new state and figured it was time to fire up the old blog. I sort of forgot about it, but am going to give it another go.
I am now living in Virginia, where the skies are mostly sunny when the forecast says partly cloudy vs. Ohio, where partly cloudy means you will see the sun for approximately 10 minutes all day. Maybe.
So, what do I do when blessed with all this extra Vitamin D from the lovely sunlight? Yes, I hunker down inside and crochet. At least I see it through the windows. :)
On the minus side of the equation, moving has meant some changes in yarn availability.
I crochet mostly toy nets for stuffed animal storage, so I need to buy the sturdy acrylic stuff -- Red Heart Super Saver, Caron One Pound and Bernat Super Value.
I am used to having dozens of colors at my fingertips for my shopping convenience. Northeast Ohio has the BEST Jo-Ann stores. The North Olmsted location has aisles upon aisles of yarn. It's a wonderland! The new Elyria location is no slouch in the yarn department, either, and features many brands, styles and colors. Jo-Ann is headquartered in Ohio, so I guess it only makes sense the Buckeye state gets the primo superstores.
Well, I never knew how spoiled I was. The Jo-Ann at my new home has one teeny tiny shorted aisle with yarn on just one side. Plus an end cap. Very sad. I wilted when I saw it.
Fortunately, AC Moore has a very nice selection of yarn. I haven't tried their Nicole brand, but it comes in all weights, colors and varieties. Looks nice. The Super Saver selection is pretty super!
Also along to the rescue is another venue new to me -- Hobby Lobby. Aside from their gobs of home décor, they have a nice little yarn section of about three or four aisles filled with mainly their brands. I've had good success with I Love This Yarn. Pretty colors and nice quality. It is soft and would work up into a great afghan, scarf or hat.
I shouldn't forget Michael's and Wal-Mart, which sometimes fill in the gap for colors I can't find elsewhere. But, oh, Michael's! Why did you have to stop carrying Sherbet Print?! Online shopping is great, too, but not always convenient if I need a color pronto.
If anyone is out there reading this, let me know where you buy your yarn. I'd love to hear! Maybe there's a fabulous store or online location I need to know about! Thanks for stopping by.
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