I really enjoy knitting (and now, crochet, since I’ve “retaught” myself how). I find either to be very relaxing as well as producing cool things (although, in reality the outcome is not the reason I do it – see 20 year old yarn post).
I did not bring yarn with me. I figured that, people HERE knit and crochet, especially crochet, I should be able to find some decent yarn here.
NOT TRUE
I’ve been searching for yarn for a couple of projects (baby blanket for my maid, slipper socks to felt for me, scarf for Jack) and have only found crappy Chinese acrylic (it is crappy because it is acrylic, not because it is Chinese), super fine crochet thread and rope. No kidding, rope!
A friend left us a bunch of stuff when she moved. It included some yarn! I’m desperate for some needlecraft project to keep me sane, so I figured I’d try out some of the yarn that was left, even though I don’t particularly like it.
IT IS HORRIBLE!!!! It is a double strand, with “confetti” on one strand. It is a hideous color and it feels terrible! I’m soooooo frustrated!
So much for relaxing while knitting!!! Can’t crochet with this stuff, knitting with it is like wrestling with an ornery prickly squid. Guess no knitting until I find somewhere to get yarn.
Maybe during Eid…