e-mail campaign: Save Cotton-Ease!
I just sent this email to Lion Brand:
I'm writing to ask that you please reconsider discontinuing Cotton-Ease. I am a 20-something knitter who is active in both online and local knitting groups, and there has been a cry of dismay from knitters of all types that this wonderful, washable, basic yarn is being pulled from the shelves. This is a kid-friendly yarn that also makes great adult garmets. It is similar to higher-end cottons from yarn stores, but much more affordable. I assure you that there is a customer base for this product. Please reconsider, as serious knitters are very interested in good basic yarns such as Cotton-Ease. This summer will see a rush in Cotton-Ease garmets. There are several popular patterns that call for Lion Brand Cotton Ease, including Sitcom Chic from Knitty:
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring03/PATTsitcomchic.html
and Crumpets from Chiagu:
http://www.chiagu.com/patterns.htm
Thank you for your consideration,
Submit your own letter here!
I've also made some buttons. Please feel free to save them and upload them to your own servers, and link them back to this entry or to the Lion Brand contact link above:
Comments
They have to discontinue Cotton Ease - they can't be going around making yarns with actual cotton in them!
Posted by: Michelle | May 23, 2005 3:09 PM
Damn, I never even got to try it.
I saw your psychedelic afghan squares - fabulous!
Posted by: Diana | May 23, 2005 3:54 PM
Haha, I love the snarky comment above about why they have to discontinue Cotton Ease...they're right, but I'd add "they can't sell a yarn with a natural fiber in it! For shame!"
Posted by: Jenn | May 24, 2005 12:41 AM
Haha, I love the snarky comment above about why they have to discontinue Cotton Ease...they're right, but I'd add "they can't sell a yarn with a natural fiber in it! For shame!"
I sent a letter to them when they first announced the discontinuation, and they sent the same reply back everyone else has gotten. I was secretly hoping someone would try to do an email campaign.
Posted by: Jenn | May 24, 2005 12:42 AM
Woohoo!! In addition to the 'Save the Cotton Ease' campaign, I've started my own called 'Buy all the Cotton Ease you can'. I'll definitely submit an official letter to Lion Brand and put a button on my site.
Posted by: lynette | May 24, 2005 3:27 PM
Please save cotton ease yarn ..it is a natural fiber that allows the air to flow in and give ur body some air..and not hold in the sweat...I love COTTON!!!!!!!!Please do not discontinue it!
Posted by: Rhoda Fry | June 13, 2005 12:22 PM
I already sent them an e-mail professing my love. I'm totally bummed:(
Posted by: beth | June 25, 2005 4:27 PM
I already sent them an e-mail professing my love. I'm totally bummed:(
Posted by: beth | June 25, 2005 4:28 PM
Help! I started weaving a baby blanket for my grandson out of cottn ease, and I am unable to finish it because I can't find the colors I need! What a shame to pull such beautiful yarn from the market.
Posted by: Jan | October 24, 2005 8:12 PM
Does this mean all cotton will eventually be restricted in all things. Is natural out and synthetic in? Be careful folks, I think we might be next.
Posted by: Penny | January 11, 2006 1:00 PM
Have a good day
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