Comments on: Knitting Olympics

By: lucia

lucia — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 22:10:46 +0000

Thanks Kristin.

I took the risk on this, and the stuff I got is pretty soft — but not “buttery soft”. So, it’s pretty good for the price. I’ll be reporting more on this!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 22:05:58 +0000

I’m an American grad student & knitter currently living in Moscow. I’ve found yarn made by the Troitsk factory to be pretty good quality in general. You should be aware, however, that “pure wool” here often actually means 95% wool, 5% acrylic. Some wool yarn here is scratchy as a Brillo pad, so I’d caution against buying over the internet unless you’ve got a good return policy.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 21:09:27 +0000

darn that harlot! – she got me too – lol I have a crazy schedule during that time period, but it’ll be fun – and fun is always needed

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 21:06:50 +0000

I think I’ll join the Eddie the Eagle “Enjoy the Process” Knitting Olympics. Check it out on http:/www.zeneedle.typepad.com.

Susan

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 08:12:43 +0000

Yep it nipped me in the bum too. I’ll be rowing in the lane next to you!

By: lucia

lucia — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 02:52:32 +0000

I didn’t realize the ad would be be country specific! But, yes, that looks right. They’ve got mohair, wool acrylic etc. It looks nice, so we’ll see!

By: basak

basak — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 02:17:13 +0000

I’m afraid the ads are country spesific No taiga link for me (non-US).I’ve found the link the google way and got to learn about the coniferous forests,too!
http://www.taigayarns.com/servlet/StoreFront , isn’t it?