Yarn Wall

Hi Mom,

Making a scarf in New York City is more expensive than buying one. I went to a store that sells more colors, textures and genres of yarn than I had ever imagined possible. It was like a Disney World for yarn.

In the back, a table full of people were learning how to make sleeves, necklines and hems. At the register, women and men held bags full of yarns, ringing up hundreds of dollars in potential mittens, sweaters and baby booties.

A corkboard at the front of the store listed events for learning special stitches, classes at hundreds of dollars apiece. There were groups for men, movie knit nights; a whole community full of knitters.

Me, I think I'll stick to buying the stuff they sell on tables out on the streets. I don't have the attention span for this particular hobby, anyhow. But it sure looks impressive.

Love,
Karen