After our drive out to West Yellowstone we were back in plenty of time to drop in on The Yarn Shop & Fiber Place. I'm still on the look out for the unusual or special yarn and today was no different. The shop was empty except for the clerk so I was able to browse & chat as I looked around. The shop was rather large...surprising when judged from the outside appearance. There was a good bit of yarn, rovings, and even a large selection of yarns for weaving.
I ended up choosing some gorgeous alpaca in a natural gray, 2 ply sport weight in a very generous amount of 350 yards. Made in Montana to boot from fiber donated by Flannery & Grey Flannel...the alpacas living on the Black Wolf Ranch. No idea what I'll knit with the lovely 2 skeins, but it will be something special.
I also decided to get some Thirteen Mile yarn in worsted weight. Actually made very close to where we currently are staying. I decided on 3 skeins of oatmeal...225 yards each so I'll be able to knit a nice cabled scarf. Just saying that I really need a nice natural colored scarf since I don't currently own one.
I've had a ball visiting the local yarn shops. The strange thing about all of these shops so far is that there have been no other knitters in the shops. Isn't that werid? All the shop owners have been fun to talk to, but no other knitters are around. I just find that a bit odd...maybe I'm missing something. I'll keep checking...off soon to Washington. I'm sure there will be knitters in Seattle & Spokane...maybe? If not I'll keep looking.
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