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Old 11-05-2005, 05:27 PM   #21
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Im no expert, but I dont recall MLK ever talking about yarn!
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Old 11-05-2005, 11:01 PM   #22
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I'm a knitpicks snob. For the bags and hats I sell, I ONLY use knitpicks.

The only time you will see me in Michaels is for the novelty type yarn (bling bling, fun fur, etc)
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Old 11-06-2005, 01:07 AM   #23
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I'm actively avoiding being a yarn snob.

I just bought a bag of bright yellow acrylic (that I'm hoping is at least soft ), just to get yarn at a normal price (meaning I don't end up spending so much that I end up thinking of all the other practical things I should have done with the money. :rollseyes: ) and to stay mindful that I don't have to knit with premium yarn.

I'm trying to stay close to the 'hood, and remember where I came from.

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Old 11-06-2005, 01:11 AM   #24
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Oh yeah, people in the 'hood are known for their bright yellow acrylic sweaters!!
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Old 11-06-2005, 01:48 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by KellyK
Im no expert, but I dont recall MLK ever talking about yarn!
You never know... He might have had a dream....

A dream that one day little acrylic skeins and little natural skeins would be used with equal abandon by all knitters....

A dream that one day a skein of yarn will be measured not by the content of its fibers but by the measure of its softness....

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Old 11-06-2005, 01:50 AM   #26
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Old 11-06-2005, 01:55 AM   #27
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Oh yeah, people in the 'hood are known for their bright yellow acrylic sweaters!!
Yup. It's a solidarity gesture inspired by MLK and his dreamy yarn speech....
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Old 11-06-2005, 02:14 AM   #28
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Old 11-06-2005, 05:23 AM   #29
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I could actually hear MLKs voice in my head when I read that.
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Old 11-06-2005, 05:29 AM   #30
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Hey, I just decided to add onto this thread since well I started it plus I have a weird thing about starting new threads when they can otherwise be added on to.

Anyhooo, (serious post folks) - someone I know won't knit with wool because of ethics. This person is a vegan, and won't knit with wool because of her veganism and because of the inhumane ways sheep can be/are treated.

Anyone know anything about this? Are there certain companies/brands that are more wholistic/friendly than others?

Just wondering!

*and I'm still giggling over your posts up there!*
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