UPDATE: Cap knit from Alpaca Farm Yarn

[MoniDew]

I went to the opening day of my local farmer's market this morning, wearing one of my handknit sweaters. As I wandered, I spied a booth displaying natural-fiber yarns. I made a beeline there shouting, "YARN!!!!" at the top of my lungs, of course!

There, I discovered a co-operative of women who were raising alpaca for fiber, but nary a knitter among them! (HOW is this possible, I ask you?!) I made what I was to find out was their very first purchase. And, as such, recieved a 50% discount FOR LIFE!

They admired the sweater I was wearing and asked if I had ever sold my knitting. I said that I typically knit for family and friends. They said that they could use a demo knitter during farmer's market and would I consider it. WOULD I?! OF COURSE, I WOULD!

They also said that they had a couple of gentlemen stopping by wanting to make a purchase, but had no one to knit for them, and would I consider freelancing my skills for those who needed a knitter. WOULD I?! OF COURSE, I WOULD!

And, oh by the way, each of the ladies really should have some kind of garment made from the yarn they sell to demonstrate its many uses. Would I consider doing that, too? WOULD I?! OF COURSE, I WOULD!

I had a really great morning!!!!!

[Cynthia]

that is fantastic!

Was this in BA or the Cherry Street market?

[MoniDew]

Cherry Street. Pretty far away for me, but it looks like I'm going to be there a lot more often!!! LOL!

[Cynthia]

its a fantastic market - and if you can get your foot - or your needles (and maybe a cuppa) in the door, you'll be set.

so happy for you.

[MoniDew]

Thanks so much! The fiber ladies were kind enough to attempt to get me into the market as a vendor. But, no-go. They've signed a non-competition agreement with Cafe Cubana next door, since they are the only bathroom facilities near the grounds. Ergo, no coffee/tea vendors in the market. They tried!!!

[onesmallshift]

That's really exciting and I'm kind of jealous! 50% off alpaca Even if they can't sell your tea can they advertise or provide information about your business?