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August 20, 2006

From Susan — Too Popular?

Filed under: Back Story — lv2knit @ 11:34 am

My dad once told me about the local grocery store that stopped selling one of his favorite items because they sold too fast to keep the shelves stocked. 

I am going to Washington, DC in September to visit Sally (I’ll be her unpaid personal attendant) and to collaborate on our sweater design — plus, of course, it is a good excuse to hit a few yarn shops.  I thought I would check to see when the DC Knit-Out Event is being held – what if it was held the weekend I was there.   Well, it is not being held this year at all because it proved too popular to be managed by the loyal group of volunteers that have been organizing it the past five years.  They had 8,000 attendees last year!!  WOW!  They have decided to regroup and try to involve yarn companies, etc. to help defray the expenses.  They hope to be up and running again next year.  2popular4words.

1 Comment »

  1. That’s one of those great/bummer stories. Great! 8,000 people! More than they could handle!

    Bummer! No more.

    So what are the good yarn shops in DC?

    Comment by Carrie K — August 20, 2006 @ 4:11 pm

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