yarn tourism
When traveling, look up and visit a fancy yarn store (or two!). Not only do you get to support a local business, they’re often located in less touristy areas of town so you can see where real people live. Yarn store employees are also super friendly and have great recommendations for restaurants, cafes, or bars nearby. And of course you get a useful souvenir that will remind you of your trip when you knit with it and when you wear your FO!
cactus store
Cactus Store’s merch is so deeply specific and looks great even if you’re not a cactus-head
rauwerk, munich
Visit Rauwerk when you go to Munich! Their yarn is made from Bavarian sheep and the house label is so good.
walnut, tokyo
Visit Walnut when you’re in Tokyo! It’s the yarn store from Amirisu. They also carry Japanese yarns (think Daruma, not Noro), and other great yarn lines from around the world. It’s in a great location too!
