Fun Fur Tangled Mess

[charkitty]

I was in Joann's Fabric the other day and they had several skeins of Lion Brand Fun Fur without a band and a complete tangled mess. These skeins were in with the banded skeins. When I asked if this yarn was discounted, I was told 'no'...it was $4.99. Can you believe it?! I've also seen tangled yarn like this in Walmart. It should be taken off the shelf or sold dirt cheap!

 

Also, I have purchased some double ended crochet hooks and have later noticed that they don't have the size on them. Anyone notice this?

 

Just some crochet rant!

 

charkitty

:eek2

[Ambersafghans]

That's not right. I'd probaby talk to someone about it.

I got a double ended crochet hook awhile ago and it doesn't have the size on it either. I have been meaning to mention it here and see if that was standard, but I hadn't yet. I guess maybe it is.

Amber

[threeolivemartini]

well with the double ended hook.. where are they gonna put it.. the shaft needs to be smooth so the yarn can sit on it and slide o it nicely.. i can see why they dont.. if you ahve several .. my suggestion is tag them in a way you can remember ....as for tangled yarn.. that is a matter of ppl looking thru it that have what i consider no manners.. and the stores are looking to make as much money as they can .. its unfortunate but true..

[princsstrish]

When you go to a store that has tangled yarn (which you can't help), try talking to the manager. They will usually discount it for you. the floor people can't normally agree to give you a discount.

 

Tangled yarn happens with all the types. I worked at AC Moore for a little and sometimes we'd get the expensive stuff all tangled up in a big ball. We'd spend hours trying to untangle but then decided it was best to put it in plastic bags and offer it at a discount. Of course, the manager had to approve it. Most stores WILL discount tangled yarn if you talk to the manager.

 

Good luck!!!!

[mythunderbird]

that was not right, my joanns store discounts that type of thing all of the time. heck my dd and i get our best deals that way!!!!!!! you should go back and talk with the manager. vicki:f-1

[Stitchinpick]

Susan Bates and Boyle both have little metal squares with holes in them that tell you the size of your hooks. It is very inexpensive. I use my Susan Bates one all the time, as my hand-carved wooden hooks do not have sizes either.

 

I highly recommend it.

 

Stitchinpick