I've been crocheting for seven years now. I've read hundreds, if not thousands, books and blogs about crochet. There are always great pearls of wisdom in each and every one. And I'm really good at ignoring most of it. My latest...buy enough yarn for your project before you start. Of course I didn't. In my own defense, I totally thought it was enough yarn. These skeins I bought for this afghan were enormous! But now I'm halfway finished and my white yarn is very near extinct. Yikes!
Initially I wasn't too worried. I happened to pass by Woolworth's today and figured I'd snag another skein and go on my merry way. And the unthinkable, but totally predictable happened. There was no white yarn in stock. If I spoke enough German, I would've asked an employee if they had more in the back. But my language skills don't get me that far yet, so I didn't bother. I doubt they did, anyway. Their yarn section was looking pretty understocked in general. I figure I'll give it another week or so and see if they get more in stock. If not, I think I see a trip up to Munich in my future. Someday I might learn to do things the right way the first time.
So, the lesson in today's post: Always buy enough yarn for your entire project before you begin. No ifs, ands, or buts.
Oh! I'll be posting pictures of my Dots Afghan soon. I finished it about a month ago, but between work and vacation, I haven't had time to take the pictures, let alone post them. I'm super happy with the results. It's about seven and a half feet long and six feet wide. Quite the monstrosity! And I love every inch of it. Well, peace out for now, hookers.
