I've been struggling on how to blog about this experience. There is so much to say that I don't know where to start!
A number of years ago I was taken to River City Yarns, by a friend. This was my first yarn shop outside of Mi Yarn (store that use to be in Camrose) and Michael's. I was blown away. I had no idea that people were paying so much for skeins. BUT I also didn't know such luxury's existed!
Fast forward and we are 8 fiber lusting women in River City Yarns (#2).
I remember walking around the store (which was 10 days ago now) and being content. There is this sense of peace that comes with fresh yarn, a different shop and watching other knitters rub skeins.
Looking back now I think I looked at very little yarn;probably thinking of my husbands reaction what I spent the week before at 2 other stores, but I did choose wisely.
It is such an adventure to find different yarns, bright colours, and meet new people.
RCY, on the south; was buzzing with activity the hour(+) that we were there. Cynthia Hyslop was a wonderful hostess, gave us cookies! and a sock pattern for her hand painted yarn, Stained Skeins. The only thing that could have made this trip more wonderful (possible?) was going to RCY #1!
I especially enjoyed the library corner of this store and read through some great books. Although in my excitement over a HUGE square pink button, I forgot to go back for the children's book I was drooling over!
O! speaking of drooling! I should pass on my thank yous to everyone for talking me outta the 'horrible' Malabrigo Rasta in the most 'ugly' of pink, and purples. (LMAO)
Purchased: Awesome lrg pink button and Fleece Artist Thrum Mitten kit. (already knit and gifted)
Thank you ladies from River City Yarns for letting us over take your space.
Keep clicking those needles!
Janine
P.S stayed tuned for part 2 about Celeigh Wool.
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