When a knitter visits a new location, it is customary for the knitter to seek out a new yarn shop and observe the local yarn culture.
I can report that the local yarn culture in New Bern, North Carolina is quite interesting, indeed.
Weaver’s Webb in New Bern
Exhibit A
Sock yarn galore!
Exhibit B
Lamb’s Pride and Cascade 220 Wall!
Most tourists take snapshots with large marble and stone landmarks. The knitting tourist takes snapshots with large displays of animal fur and plant fibers. Most tourists remember their trip with small souvenirs: keychains, postcards, pens, and tchotchkes. The knitting tourist remembers the trip with a different kind of souvenir: a ball of this spun animal fur!
…This particular knitting tourist brought home some wool…
…to knit a certain yoked pullover…
“Aftur” from Lopi 25
A wonderful souvenir to remember a great trip!
That’s a nice little store and I love New Bern. There are some many pretty places to see and it is such a charming town…
That’s going to be one beautiful memento.
Awesome swag from what looks like a fun shop!
HEY! That is my yarn store. It is on the way home from work for me and I stop there whenever I need to feel the yarny goodness. Cool.
Looks like a great yarn shop to visit!
What a fun part to your trip! Love the yarn that you picked up – it will be a beautiful sweater & indeed a great way to remember the trip. I love picking up yarn “on the road” as well. This Monday I have to go to a different client location & I’m bummed that the fun looking YS in the town is closed on Monday – oh well.
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