In recent years, acronyms have become a far more prevalent part of our language
In recent years, acronyms have become a far more prevalent part of our language base. LYS (local yarn shop) will appear in the print media as well as in on line forums.While I might not be the best supporter of acronyms. I do support my local yarns shops and encourage everyone to do the same. The more support these shops receive, the more yarns and knitting supplies they are able to add to their inventory. Thus the happier our shopping experiences will be.
While on vacation, from a three lane divided highway, across railroad tracks, and a service road, this sign is very clear. While not the actual name of the shop, it announces where they are and what they sell. When my son joined us, he immediately turned into that shopping center so that I could visit the shop (in spite of telling him that I had already been there)!
On line shops may offer a lot of choices and sometimes better prices. What they cannot offer is the ability to touch and feel the yarn. Nor do they offer human element of contact and support. The chance to handle or even try on shop samples is missing too.
While my age shows again when I grab the phone book in a new city to check out shops, I now also look on line for shops in those far away cities. In addition, on line sites often have a "brick and mortar" store. Their websites will show pictures, yarns available, and other helpful information as to what I might expect in the shop. It is great fun to visit shops in other areas. New yarns, tools, patterns, and ideas are always found.
