10.22.2013

coffee buzzzzzz

good morning!
ok I admit it, i'm already on something like my third or fourth cup of coffee... haha i'm sure i'll need a nap later ;)
but at least for now I can be productive! right?
anyhoo, how can it be nearing the end of October already?! how did THAT happen? honestly! I've been meaning to blog a little more often, but as you knitters and yarnies know, 'tis the yarn season... and it's a busy one! I do have something to show you soon. before the end of the week, promises... to prove that I've been a busy and productive girl ;)


and last night, as I was up waaayyy too late, I got looking at yarn online... haha. I didn't make a purchase, yet.... but you know the thing that keeps me in check is the shipping costs. it bothers me that it's always so expensive to ship to Canada but then maybe I should be grateful, or I probably would have made a few purchases. ha.

and I realized also just how many amazing shops there are out there! so i'm wondering, for those of you who shop your yarns online... any faves out there? i'd love to hear about them! xoxo

what are you  up to today? i'm trying to tie up loose ends before having a fantastic getaway to Vancouver for the weekend! xo

15 comments:

  1. I've been on a coffee buzz for the last month trying to get ready for Knit City! :p

    I would love to buy more yarn from indie dyers on Etsy, but yeah...the shipping always gets me. I know it's not the dyer's fault, but I really can't justify spending the same amount on shipping as I did for the yarn!

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    1. that's how I feel about it too! xo

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    2. it's so frustrating! because there are so many amazing yarns i'd love to try... right now i'm kind of obsessing over stray cats yarn.. but the shipping is killing me...

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  2. Coffee buzz is the only way to live.....knit madness...working on fiber madness for a show in 5 weeks...yikes...much java!!!!!

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  3. Have you tried Knitty Noddy yet? They offer a limited selection of yarn brands, but the ones they have are good and shipping is free across North America. I just ordered some Handmaiden Sea Silk from them to make a Strathcona.

    Also, if you have the stomach for an Etsy instant gratification (IG) update by The Plucky Knitter, she charges a very reasonable rate there. I've found her normal blog updates to be a little pricier though, especially to Canada.

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    1. .... plucky knitter always wins my heart. haha and I agree, her shipping is very reasonable! not yet tried knitty noddy... off to check it out! thanks! xo

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  4. Have you ever ordered from Elann.com? They are based out of Delta, BC. I just ordered 6 skeins of highland Peruvian wool (plan to make fingerless gloves) and paid only $5.20 for shipping through Canada Post and the package arrived within a week ordering. I haven't knit with it yet but it is very soft to the touch.

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    1. I haven't ordered from elann before! i'd love to hear your feedback on the wool! xo

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    2. I will let you know when I actually get to knitting with it - I too have a few projects on the go right now - trying to get ready for Christmas! I may not get to knitting with this yarn until after Christmas!

      Linnea

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  5. eatsleepknit.com has GREAT stuff, and free shipping to canada with an order of $75.

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    1. I do like their selection, though the last time I ordered from them, I had a customs fee.. have you ever been dinged with that? xo

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    2. I am not actually in Canada, sorry! =) I just see their shipping info on their site.

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    3. oh! haha well thanks for looking into it for me! xoxoxo

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