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October 13, 2005
Hooking Up the Knitters
So, after successfully saving a lost stitch from a friend's scarf, I've been thinking: I really need to get myself a crochet hook.
I have no idea how to crochet. I knit. But if you lose a stitch when you knit the best way to wriggle the little bugger back into the weave is to use a foreign tool: the crochet hook. I've always just used my mother's, but, like many things at college (whilst being "on my own"), I can't just holler for mom!
On another note, concerning purchases, how many people belong to some sort of email list or store discount program? For example, I get emails from JoAnn.com for certain percentages off purchases and shipping. Does anyone have punch cards or those little mini keychain cards to stores like Michael's or JoAnn? (I'm only assuming that they do the card thing because they're more mainstream.)
I thought that, if we all agreed, we could make personal purchases (since the club can't obviously supply everything!) using discount cards and coupons in large orders so we'd save on shipping, tax, and possibly get bigger discounts (because sometimes the more you spend the better the deal!).
Any thoughts on that? I was just thinking it might be nice to share the wealth. Er, um, share the opportunity to save some wealth? Oh, you know what I mean :-)
Anyone want to go in on a set of crochet hooks with me? Splitting cost and supplies is cool with me!
Posted by KarissaKilgore at October 13, 2005 7:37 PM
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i have so many crochet hooks...you are free to have one...lemme know what size you need and i'll bring it to school on wednesday.
Posted by: LaurenEtling at October 15, 2005 3:14 PM
Awh, thanks, Lauren! I actually went to Joann on Friday on my way home for break and had to get fabric to make curtains (for my freezing cold room in Maura!), so I got a set of plastic ones. 6 different sizes for under $3! I was happy about that... But thanks for the sweet offer :-)
Posted by: Karissa at October 15, 2005 9:28 PM
I think the idea of people shopping together and splitting savings is a great idea! I still have some coupons from Maureen for Michael's if anyone needs one, let me know!
Posted by: moira at October 23, 2005 11:24 PM