Recognize this scarf? Cindy did. (If anyone's wondering, here's all the info on this scarf.)
I was on one of my very rare trips to Wal-Mart this weekend, stocking up on light bulbs, paper towels, and other random things. It's been really cold, so I was walking around the store in my red coat and scarf, just like in this picture.
My husband and I were standing in the checkout line, when the woman in line behind us walked up and asked me if I made my scarf. "Yes, I did!" I proudly said (thinking to myself "she must be a knitter" and noticing her own scarf that looked like it may have been hand knit.) Nothing too strange, just two knitters connecting over a common hobby.
Then she said, "You're Beauty School Dropout, right?"
Oh my gosh! How cool is that?! I squealed "I'm famous" to my husband (since he thinks the whole knitting/blogging/Ravelry thing is a bit much), then Cindy and I introduced ourselves, and proceeded to talk yarn and our LYS, Simply Fibers.
I still can't get over it… how cool. Have you ever met a blog reader "in the wild," that is, not at a yarn shop or fiber festival, but just out and about with non-knitter people?
awww, how cool:)
How cool is that! Can I have your autograph?
Holy moly — I think that would totally freak me out. Too funny! And it is a great scarf.
that is too cool!
that’s awesome! I did get recognized by a Ravelry friend at a concert this summer. my 15 seconds of fame
That is so cool!
Very cool. I’m so glad I know the “real” you! Next time I see you, I’ll have to ask for your autograph.
Oh, and that scarf is even more beautiful in person. Better keep an eye on it next time I visit.
that must have felt so cool! I saw grumperina out in the wild. At the time I had a second job at a book store and she ended up at my register. I did the whole “hey you’re grumperina.” I felt bad because I think it freaked her out. oh well!
That’s sooo cool! We all are so blessed to know you!
ok – i admit it – I spend way too much time on the computer – but it was very cool to see Zarah at Walmart last week – and i even remembered her name…
That’s really funny! Beautiful scarf!