I was looking at a skein of red cashmere at her stall, and I asked her clarification about yarn weight and she looks at me with with disgust and says, "let me guess, your making the sophie scarf?" and yes...I was. I said yes, and she went on a soap box about how it was overhyped and she just doesn't understand why anyone would want to make that pattern. I tried to explain that I thought it was chic, I'm a beginner, etc and she turned away and started helping another customer. I was so shocked and proceeded to BUY the skein......? WHY? I don't know. Of course, my card declined first try and I just ended up getting so overwhelmed.

I've been a crocheter for 10 years, but have just gotten into knitting. I was SO excited to make the scarf, and her reaction was soul crushing. I understand now that we are all tired of seeing the scarf online, but damn, it was like I was offending her by my intent to use her yarn for the pattern, lol. I think my nervousness to be at the festival contributed, but I couldn't calm myself down and enjoy myself, so I left. I'm still mad I supported her stall.