A question from the newbie

Okay, here's one I pondered last night. Maybe there's a good answer for it, and if there is, please please enlighten me. But, why oh why does yarn come in skeins or hanks that then need to be wound into center pull balls? Why doesn't the yarn just come in a center pull ball???? I am especially concerned because the last three center pull balls I wound (by hand) went seriously wrong. Something must have tangled and knotted inside. A gentle tug did not loosen the stuck yarn. A firm tug caused the yarn to break off. I resorted to knitting yarn from the OUTSIDE of my center pull ball - which kind of defeats the purpose.

I know what you're thinking. Oh stop whining and just buy a ball winder. But the point is, we spend enough money on our yarn . . . it should come in a usable form. When you buy coffee at a gourmet coffee shop, they will grind the beans for you if don't have a coffee grinder. You don't just get whole bean coffee, end of story, good luck if you don't have a grinder at home. If I ever own a yarn store, I will wind the yarn for free if you don't have a ball winder. It just seems the right thing to do. Unless, of course, there is a valid reason the yarn comes the way it does and someone will tell me and I'll be like "Well duh, why didn't I think of that???"

Okay, new topic. I want to thank you guys for all the positive comments and great feedback on Miss-Actually-Fits. I must admit, I am kind of proud. I mean, it's not the best . . . if you could only see some of the seams close-up. Kind of sad. But it did come out better than I had hoped. Since it's polyester (ugh) I didn't have to block it, so we'll see how well it holds up when it gets washed. One of my knitting dreams last week involved a sweater that fell apart completely when washed. I know, no more snacking before bed!!!

PS: According to comments from Miss McSpassitron and Christine, my beginner status has been revoked. Can I still be a newbie??