tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post114463223869467464..comments2023-10-19T03:40:40.815-04:00Comments on Go Knit In Your Hat: Ply me a riverCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-1144773426120064852006-04-11T12:37:00.000-04:002006-04-11T12:37:00.000-04:00I work at a yarn shop, and I, too, have had this e...I work at a yarn shop, and I, too, have had this experience! It seems that once people get stuck on the idea of ply (and not the Australian system which, in of itself, is consistent) its very hard to unstick them. Its interesting that the woman you were helping had a very old pattern because I've noticed that old yarn labels seem to throw around the p-word much more capriciously than current ones. Often when we get a call that starts out "Do you sell Super Brand 3-ply?" these customers are looking for a yarn that has been moldering in someone's stash for 40 years. Whats especially sad is when the people who are on the wild goose chase are looking for a 100% acrylic Red-Heart Equivalent and act as if nothing but the original will suffice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-1144713575983424752006-04-10T19:59:00.000-04:002006-04-10T19:59:00.000-04:00Extremely cogent post, lamby.I have seen Carol int...Extremely cogent post, lamby.<BR/>I have seen Carol interact with customers, and, believe me, it takes a true arsehole to get her riled.<BR/>One like the secret ply-counter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-1144684526077870462006-04-10T11:55:00.000-04:002006-04-10T11:55:00.000-04:00You could have suggested that if she held a lighte...You could have suggested that if she held a lighter to the end of the skein, and lightly burned the yarn the plies would untwist, making them easy to count. I'd like to someone try that with red heart. heheheheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-1144674104462805882006-04-10T09:01:00.000-04:002006-04-10T09:01:00.000-04:00How many times have I, a mental-math challenged li...How many times have I, a mental-math challenged librarian-type, wisedh that gauge was listed by the inch! Every time I have to divide, I get the shivers! I understand that to get an accurate gauge, you need to measure over several inches, then average, blah blah blah...<BR/><BR/>And speaking of getting shivery over "stars," you should have seen me this weekend meeting the Yarn Harlot herself. A total blithering idiot...Liz K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00183466318191307856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-1144673351716055052006-04-10T08:49:00.000-04:002006-04-10T08:49:00.000-04:00I look at yarn classifications (traditional and st...I look at yarn classifications (traditional and standard)the same way I look at getting directions from Mapquest. It's a general suggestion, it will give you the lay of the land, but you really need to try it before you decide whether the suggestion is right.<BR/><BR/>There are times when following written directions to the letter will get you to the airport's service entrance, not to the passenger unloading zone. At least you can rip a swatch that turns out badly :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com