Consumer Friendly vs. Price Fixed Yarns

When I was listening to the Lime & Violet Podcast, they mentioned in episode 12 about some yarn companies engaging in price fixing. I made a note of a couple companies mentioned in the podcast in my Palm.

When I was looking at the lovely socks I so want, I found they were made with Lorna Laces yarn. It dawned on me that I could really use a more comprehensive list.

Consumer Friendly Products has put together a site with some info. The list doesn't seem to have been updated since Oct. 06, but something is still better than nothing.

I just don't see how that is fair business practice to fix prices. *shakes head* Thanks again Lime & Violet for bringing the topic to my attention. Knowledge is power.

Want These Socks!!

Too cool! I so want these socks.

The designer has the pattern available online for free.

I saw the Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Black Purl at The Point. I wanted to buy it. But according to what I have heard on the Lime & Violet podcast, Lorna's Laces does price fixing. They require that anyone carrying their yarn mark it up to a certain price or they stop allowing the company to distribute them. I don't agree with that practice, so I can't bring myself to buy their yarns. Too bad as it is a beautiful colorway.

Then again, I still don't know if I can wear superwash. I still need to knit up the Sockotta that my mother-in-law gave me and test it out. I am hopeful that maybe it will work. *crosses fingers* It would certainly open up a lot of yarn possibilities.