Okay, post three of UNL road trip, are you ready? Thanks for following along! (You can read Part 1 and Part 2 to catch up if you like.) The girl was very kind and allowed me to drag her to two yarn stores while in Lincoln, and she was very happy as long as I let her use my phone to take artsy yarn photos, some of which are in these posts.
After Yarn Charm, we made our way to The Yarn Shop. Like Yarn Charm, it was hard to find, located on the back side of a strip mall so you couldn’t see it well from the road. Nevertheless we persisted, and were greeted by a long stretch of sock yarn on the wall. That’s a good start! I saw Biscotte Yarns, Araucania, Ancient Arts Fiber, some Malabrigo, and more brands I wasn’t familiar with. But since I’d just spent a good chunk of change at the previous store, I didn’t grab as many skeins this time. I kept picking things up and putting them back, mostly because of the guilt.
Like that 2-skein set in the top right photo? It was gorgeous, but I couldn’t justify $64. And those tonals in the bottom photo? I really wanted one of each color, but I managed to resist the temptation. Still, I walked out with four more new skeins.
The top photo is Biscotte Bis-sock because um, hello, that yarn is to die for. Then I had to get the pretty purple Arucania Huasco worsted; love their yarns, love those shades. The colors in the Ella Rae Lace Merino Aran (bottom middle) called my name, and somehow the wonderfully named T-Shirt and Jeans sock yarn from Ancient Arts ended up in my pile too. That was it, I was done…until I spotted the Addi FlexiFlip needles on the counter.
Yep, I bought some. Can’t wait to try them! Have any of you tried them? What do you think?
One last fun thing: I found these socks in a little store downtown. I was tempted to buy both pairs they had, but in the end limited it to one. I love them so much.
So yeah, I think it’s safe to say I conquered the yarn stores in Lincoln. Or they conquered me? I think I’m glad we didn’t have time to go to any more. Between the book stores and the yarn stores, I’m not sure I can afford to help pay for college anymore!
bonnyknits 
You’re such a better road tripper than me. I’d still be eating donuts in Lincoln. What a fun yarn-a-thon you’ve had!
I LOVE THE SOCKS! I’m also curious to see how you like the FlexiFlips! I’ve never seen them before, but they look interesting! I think they might work really well.
Also, HOW ON EARTH DID YOU PICK among all those lovely yarns?
I DON’T EVEN KNOW! It was grueling, for sure! 🙂
That is truly the only way to plan roadtrips! Or life moves… We are thinking of moving to a large regional town, and there’s a voice the back of my heading saying, Oooh, there’s a woollen mill there with a fabulous outlet store – this could be perfect!
I’m already looking forward to your next yarny roadtrip. 😀
I think it’s how the girl should choose a college–who gives her the most money, and who has the best yarn stores around! 🙂
Gorgeous! I love the tshirt and jeans the most! But I echo Tonys messahe. I too would still be eating the doughnuts. Well done on the productivity of getting so much done that day!
Beautiful new yarns and I love the socks too