Little stories and thoughts about yarn crafts.
What I’m thinking, feeling, and noticing in the yarn-loving world here in Japan.
English My Malabrigo Order from the U.S. Has Arrived! How Much Was the Import Tax? [Arrival Report]
My Malabrigo yarn order from the U.S. has finally arrived! Here’s a detailed report on how long shipping took, whether import tax was charged, and what the yarn was like when it arrived.
English Why I Ordered Malabrigo Yarn from the U.S. Instead of Buying It in Japan (Part 1)
I could buy Malabrigo yarn in Japan—but I chose to import it from the U.S. Here’s why: real cost breakdown, emotional journey, and lessons learned from one shawl project.
English Is Knitting Becoming Stressful? How to Deal with the Knitting Police
Have you ever met the “Knitting Police”? Learn how to deal with Yarn Snobs and gatekeepers on Ravelry, Reddit, YouTube, and in the knitting community — and how not to become one yourself.