This morning I picked up Ivy and we headed north to Ames for the Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival. I ogled sheep. I contemplated buying an expensive coffee mug. I considered becoming the type of person who owns a darning egg. I lost all resolve to buy yarn in moderation.
From L to R I bought: Garden Wool & Dye Co. Local Wool worsted dyed with black oak & titanium, 2 skeins of Garden Wool & Dye Co. DK New Merino dyed with indigo and Osage orange, Quirky Fiber Werks BFL in Razzle Berry, Yarn Geek Fibers Galvanizer in Dr. Nancy Grace Roman (Mother of Hubble), Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstopper Mini Skein in Mother Earth, Blue Bird Aplaca Ranch Cormo/Tencel Sport weight yarn, and Blue Bird Alpaca Ranch Fingering Cormo/Mohair/Tencel in pink.
I went crazy with yarn buying. I am now 44 g in the hole on my yarn diet.
I also went overboard with Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival products. I bought a package that included a project bag, sticker, enamel pin, and t shirt. I totally broke my make/thrift/mend resolution by buying a shirt, but it is the only time I’ll break that rule this year.
I’m now going to wind some yarn and look on Ravelry for project ideas, as I have a lot of knitting to do. Do you every go overboard at fiber festivals?
mildlygranola 
Yes, which is why I allowed myself to forget it was on. I knew I would come back with a load of yarn and lord knows what else. Interesting that most are at the darker end of the spectrum. Even your project bag and tee.
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I’ve been really stressed about my son’s behavior lately, and I think that has put me in a dark mood. The colors are much darker than I would normally select.
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Oh dear. I hope things brighten up for you both soon.
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You are totally allowed to buy extra at a festival. It’s your only chance until next year. I do it too:)
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There are so many beautiful options it is hard to stop myself!
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Some gorgeous yarn there!
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Thank you! I think they will be fun to knit with.
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Great haul! I find it tough to control myself at festivals as well. I look forward to seeing what you make with the naturally dyed yarn. I saw their yarn at the Great Lakes Fiber Show and almost bought some. I guess I have more control than I think!
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I love her naturally dyed yarn, the colors are so peaceful. She was having a sale before she winds down her business for a break when she has her baby, so I went wild.
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You got some amazing finds! Very great haul 🙂 Yes, I totally go crazy and festivals. It’s a once-in-a-while chance to find some really unique things. Also, being kind of submerged in the atmosphere does something to the resolve. Call it yarn fumes and enjoy the result!
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I will call it yarn fumes!
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It’s all but impossible to go to any sheep and wool festival without spending a bunch of money. You got some great yarn.
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Thanks for sharing!
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Every single time! I don’t think it’s possible to go to a yarn festival and NOT buy alloftheyarn
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