Adventures in Yarn

Who knew yaks were so cute?  A great use of 5 minutes is to watch this video of  the Koops and their yaks.  I am so happy that they got this news piece done, since it highlights the special nature of yaks and the simple yak ranching way of life that Carl and Eileen have chosen.  I know they are working hard to get all the exposure they can by attending shows and fiber festivals, advertising, getting the word out on Ravelry, etc.

Yak fiber is definitely in the “luxury yarn” category, and it is not cheap!  However, I feel that it is an affordable luxury.  Don’t we all have someone to knit for (maybe ourselves!) who really deserves a unique and super-soft treat?  One or two skeins would do it, and be so worth it!  The recession is over, and while some people are still suffering because of the downturn (I was near Detroit a couple weeks ago and you can see and feel it all around), some of us are really, really sick of knitting out of our stash!  I love new experiences, and I love the gift to your senses that comes from yak down on the needles.