[Squiter60]

Coming to a gas station near you. I don't know if it will be at a gas station; and right now you have to live in Philadelphia, PA USA for it to be close to you.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/635623/yarn-vending-machine-in-philadelphia

 

[grtmema]

Thats too funny. But i would use it

 

[beaz]

That is an interesting concept - might work in some areas

 

[bettyirene]

How could you tell you were getting the same dye-lot? Might be too late, once it is out of the machine.

 

[susanstamps]

The airports could use one !

 

[yogandi]

Hah!

 

[Sjlegrandma]

Brilliant idea.

 

[Beverooni]

It's all variegated. I went to her website (which I didn't find particularly user friendly) and she has a mystery box that is intriguing but shipping is $25!!

 

[Lilyan]

I think this would be great in an airport. And in addition, maybe offer whole little kits with notions, a simple pattern & yarn with airline approved needles or hooks.

 

[peacefulknitter]

A talented clever young lady.

 

[ade]

Genius! Only thing is that you can’t squish beforehand. Good for those times when the urge strikes and the stores are shut. No calories! I could see these in bus stations or other transport hubs. But needles? Another machine beside the yarn? Wooden needles for airports?

 

[katrapp]

Very cute idea!!

 

[Mumsy1]

The airports could use one !

Brilliant idea!

 

[DonnaB-NC]

I read most of the article - it's stocked with a hand dyed yarn created by the designer of the vending machine; there was a photo showing the yarn inside and it looks to be variegated so the dye lot won't matter much, and each row/shelf of the machine looked to sorted by colors.

How could you tell you were getting the same dye-lot? Might be too late, once it is out of the machine.

 

[Bizzyneedles55]

Great idea....until the yarn gets stuck and won't come out , like many vending machines. Then they'll have some old ladies going nuts, kicking the crap out of the machine in frustration!

 

[Ladyj960]

That would be great

 

[Igor'sJoy]

Great idea....until the yarn gets stuck and won't come out , like many vending machines. Then they'll have some old ladies going nuts, kicking the crap out of the machine in frustration!

????

 

[Celt Knitter]

That would be me :sm15:

Great idea....until the yarn gets stuck and won't come out , like many vending machines. Then they'll have some old ladies going nuts, kicking the crap out of the machine in frustration!

 

[Hippechik]

Kudos to her for a great idea. I hope it does well.

 

[nanbobs]

Great to hear some good news coming out of Philly!