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I couldn't get one of the colours I was looking for either, but substituted
it with an equally sexy red only a shade darker! Charlie. "Laura J" wrote in message news:rJYjf.1$Qf5.0@trndny07... Thank you! I have heard great things about that shop. Unfortunately, they do not have the colors I'm looking for. I hope that Brown Sheep hasn't stopped making them!! LauraJ "Charlie" wrote in message ... www.kyarns.com, was a really good price too! Charlie. "Laura J" wrote in message news:1JFjf.682$2O1.463@trndny09... Charlie, Where did you order the Brown Sheep online? I haven't done any research yet but every LYS I ask in says they can't get the stuff. I have two different WIPs which are threatening to become UFOs since I am one skein short of the Brown Sheep yarn used in each. I ordered it back in March when I first started on the projects and it still hasn't come in!! LauraJ "Charlie" wrote in message ... NEvermind, I gave my Visa a workout online and bought the brown sheep stuff! worked out just as cheap even with the shipping added on! Charlie. "DA" wrote in message ... "Charlie" wrote in message ... Yet another question... I want to buy the wool to make a hat, and the pattern needs: Brown Sheep Company Lamb's Pride Bulky (85% wool/15%mohair; 4 oz/125 yds) To knit on US10.5 (6.5mm) needles. So heres the loaded questions, either where can I buy this online in the UK, or what's a good equivalent? Thought I might try and makes cool stripy hats for two of my friends this Christmas! Charlie. Charlie, You can use any bulky yarn or any yarn for that matter just as long as your gauge matches the one given in the pattern, and you have the right yardage. Rowanspun Chunky or Yorkshire Tweed Chunky will do. Cleckheaton and Patons also make several bulky weight yarns. If you are near Bradford, there are a couple of mill stores there that have a wonderful selection of yarns and the prices are excellent. Knight and Lee have a good selection of yarns and the clerks are extremely helpful. DA |
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Laura J wrote:
Charlie, Where did you order the Brown Sheep online? I haven't done any research yet but every LYS I ask in says they can't get the stuff. I have two different WIPs which are threatening to become UFOs since I am one skein short of the Brown Sheep yarn used in each. I ordered it back in March when I first started on the projects and it still hasn't come in!! We tried to carry Brown Sheep about a year and a half ago, and the manufacturer said they were supplying all the yarn they could make, and could not take on new retailers, but they were increasing their production facilities, and should be increasing their production some time this year. Good news really for knitting in general, and North American production in particular. Roger. |
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Laura J wrote: Charlie, Where did you order the Brown Sheep online? I haven't done any research yet but every LYS I ask in says they can't get the stuff. I have two different WIPs which are threatening to become UFOs since I am one skein short of the Brown Sheep yarn used in each. I ordered it back in March when I first started on the projects and it still hasn't come in!! Laura, my LYS carries a lot of Brown Sheep. If you can tell me which colors you are one skein short on, I will be happy to see if they have it. Matching the dye lot might be tough, but if you can work around that, I can look for the color. Email me off list, since I don't always get a chance to get on group. n n a m r e h (reverse that) a t i p h o u s e d o t c o m |
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"Karen in MN" ask.me.for.my.email.address wrote in message t... Laura J wrote: Charlie, Where did you order the Brown Sheep online? I haven't done any research yet but every LYS I ask in says they can't get the stuff. I have two different WIPs which are threatening to become UFOs since I am one skein short of the Brown Sheep yarn used in each. I ordered it back in March when I first started on the projects and it still hasn't come in!! Laura, my LYS carries a lot of Brown Sheep. If you can tell me which colors you are one skein short on, I will be happy to see if they have it. Matching the dye lot might be tough, but if you can work around that, I can look for the color. Email me off list, since I don't always get a chance to get on group. n n a m r e h (reverse that) a t i p h o u s e d o t c o m Hi Karen, Thank you for the offer - that is so sweet of you! Your offer finally got me motivated to call around and, as suspected, no one had it in my area (13 yarn stores and not one skein - can you imagine!). But I did find it at www.patternworks.com and they say they have it in stock. I put my order in but I won't believe it until I see it. So thank you for now but if anything should happen with the order I will definitely take you up on your offer! LauraJ (PS I hope I got your email right. I sent it to the list too, just in case). |
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Hi Janise,
Thank you very much! I think I found a place that carries it online, www.patternworks.com, and claims to have it in stock. I put an order in last night so here's hoping that it actually shows up! But thank you so much for offering to join in on the hunt - I will let you know if I happen to need it after all. I really hope Brown Sheep can get their act together. It's good yarn at a decent price but so many of the shops I talked to have dropped the line because it's constantly back-ordered. LauraJ "Janise" wrote in message news Laura, I can get it locally. If you want me to check for you, please let me know. Janise "Laura J" wrote in message news:1JFjf.682$2O1.463@trndny09... Charlie, Where did you order the Brown Sheep online? I haven't done any research yet but every LYS I ask in says they can't get the stuff. I have two different WIPs which are threatening to become UFOs since I am one skein short of the Brown Sheep yarn used in each. I ordered it back in March when I first started on the projects and it still hasn't come in!! LauraJ "Charlie" wrote in message ... NEvermind, I gave my Visa a workout online and bought the brown sheep stuff! worked out just as cheap even with the shipping added on! Charlie. "DA" wrote in message ... "Charlie" wrote in message ... Yet another question... I want to buy the wool to make a hat, and the pattern needs: Brown Sheep Company Lamb's Pride Bulky (85% wool/15%mohair; 4 oz/125 yds) To knit on US10.5 (6.5mm) needles. So heres the loaded questions, either where can I buy this online in the UK, or what's a good equivalent? Thought I might try and makes cool stripy hats for two of my friends this Christmas! Charlie. Charlie, You can use any bulky yarn or any yarn for that matter just as long as your gauge matches the one given in the pattern, and you have the right yardage. Rowanspun Chunky or Yorkshire Tweed Chunky will do. Cleckheaton and Patons also make several bulky weight yarns. If you are near Bradford, there are a couple of mill stores there that have a wonderful selection of yarns and the prices are excellent. Knight and Lee have a good selection of yarns and the clerks are extremely helpful. DA |
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Laura,
I have 3 LYS's where I buy Brown Sheep. Each of them has something different from the other 2, so just let me know anytime if you need something. I'd be happy to check for you. Janise PS. I never told you that my DD#1 who lives near you is now doing a little knitting! LOL Stay safe in today's snow. "Laura J" wrote in message news:v5fmf.6706$Yh2.5738@trndny01... Hi Janise, Thank you very much! I think I found a place that carries it online, www.patternworks.com, and claims to have it in stock. I put an order in last night so here's hoping that it actually shows up! But thank you so much for offering to join in on the hunt - I will let you know if I happen to need it after all. I really hope Brown Sheep can get their act together. It's good yarn at a decent price but so many of the shops I talked to have dropped the line because it's constantly back-ordered. LauraJ "Janise" wrote in message news Laura, I can get it locally. If you want me to check for you, please let me know. Janise "Laura J" wrote in message news:1JFjf.682$2O1.463@trndny09... Charlie, Where did you order the Brown Sheep online? I haven't done any research yet but every LYS I ask in says they can't get the stuff. I have two different WIPs which are threatening to become UFOs since I am one skein short of the Brown Sheep yarn used in each. I ordered it back in March when I first started on the projects and it still hasn't come in!! LauraJ "Charlie" wrote in message ... NEvermind, I gave my Visa a workout online and bought the brown sheep stuff! worked out just as cheap even with the shipping added on! Charlie. "DA" wrote in message ... "Charlie" wrote in message ... Yet another question... I want to buy the wool to make a hat, and the pattern needs: Brown Sheep Company Lamb's Pride Bulky (85% wool/15%mohair; 4 oz/125 yds) To knit on US10.5 (6.5mm) needles. So heres the loaded questions, either where can I buy this online in the UK, or what's a good equivalent? Thought I might try and makes cool stripy hats for two of my friends this Christmas! Charlie. Charlie, You can use any bulky yarn or any yarn for that matter just as long as your gauge matches the one given in the pattern, and you have the right yardage. Rowanspun Chunky or Yorkshire Tweed Chunky will do. Cleckheaton and Patons also make several bulky weight yarns. If you are near Bradford, there are a couple of mill stores there that have a wonderful selection of yarns and the prices are excellent. Knight and Lee have a good selection of yarns and the clerks are extremely helpful. DA |
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Thank you, Janise! That is wonderful that your DD is now knitting! If she
is interested in meeting some others who knit, let her know about Circles Salon in Jamaica Plain, http://www.circles-salon.com. It is my favorite LYS and they host "knitting circles" Thursday through Saturday nights. I try to go on Thursday and it is just a nice relaxing place to knit and ask questions if you need any help. That snow was pretty bad on Friday. I am afraid we aren't going to see the grass until March now! LauraJ "Janise" wrote in message ... Laura, I have 3 LYS's where I buy Brown Sheep. Each of them has something different from the other 2, so just let me know anytime if you need something. I'd be happy to check for you. Janise PS. I never told you that my DD#1 who lives near you is now doing a little knitting! LOL Stay safe in today's snow. "Laura J" wrote in message news:v5fmf.6706$Yh2.5738@trndny01... Hi Janise, Thank you very much! I think I found a place that carries it online, www.patternworks.com, and claims to have it in stock. I put an order in last night so here's hoping that it actually shows up! But thank you so much for offering to join in on the hunt - I will let you know if I happen to need it after all. I really hope Brown Sheep can get their act together. It's good yarn at a decent price but so many of the shops I talked to have dropped the line because it's constantly back-ordered. LauraJ "Janise" wrote in message news Laura, I can get it locally. If you want me to check for you, please let me know. Janise "Laura J" wrote in message news:1JFjf.682$2O1.463@trndny09... Charlie, Where did you order the Brown Sheep online? I haven't done any research yet but every LYS I ask in says they can't get the stuff. I have two different WIPs which are threatening to become UFOs since I am one skein short of the Brown Sheep yarn used in each. I ordered it back in March when I first started on the projects and it still hasn't come in!! LauraJ "Charlie" wrote in message ... NEvermind, I gave my Visa a workout online and bought the brown sheep stuff! worked out just as cheap even with the shipping added on! Charlie. "DA" wrote in message ... "Charlie" wrote in message ... Yet another question... I want to buy the wool to make a hat, and the pattern needs: Brown Sheep Company Lamb's Pride Bulky (85% wool/15%mohair; 4 oz/125 yds) To knit on US10.5 (6.5mm) needles. So heres the loaded questions, either where can I buy this online in the UK, or what's a good equivalent? Thought I might try and makes cool stripy hats for two of my friends this Christmas! Charlie. Charlie, You can use any bulky yarn or any yarn for that matter just as long as your gauge matches the one given in the pattern, and you have the right yardage. Rowanspun Chunky or Yorkshire Tweed Chunky will do. Cleckheaton and Patons also make several bulky weight yarns. If you are near Bradford, there are a couple of mill stores there that have a wonderful selection of yarns and the prices are excellent. Knight and Lee have a good selection of yarns and the clerks are extremely helpful. DA |
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