Crafts
Related: About this forumIs anyone noticing a shortage of yarn?
A couple of places Ive visited are sold out of much of their yarn.
I guess this would be a good place to ask folks where they buy yarn.
getagrip_already
(17,498 posts)Isn't this the time of year people start thinking about sweathers and hats and mittens and gifts?
electric_blue68
(18,465 posts)should I happen to be at Michaels (easiest craft store for me) at this time of year for yarn, art, jewelry, decorative supplies - the yarn starts "disappearing" in droves! 😄
pwb
(12,204 posts)Michael's and Ocean state job lots.
zeusdogmom
(1,051 posts)My local Joann is a mess - who knows what they have - or what box it is still in.
My local yarn stores - the unique stuff sells out almost as fast as it comes in. Basic stock seems to be adequately stocked.
But to be honest Im not looking very hard. There seems to be a giant stash of yarn lurking in various places in the spare bedroom 😄
wryter2000
(47,552 posts)Dizzy Sheep and Yarn doc Com. I've decided I want to pay the price for wool (yikes) because it's so much warmer than acrylic, although I do love all the colors for acrylic.
ALBliberal
(2,879 posts)They have decreased the number of aisles displaying yarn as well. I sometimes get yarn at Joanns but for the most part I buy yarn on line.
Ziggysmom
(3,618 posts)wryter2000
(47,552 posts)Thanks.
Scrivener7
(53,039 posts)more than made up for with the great prices you get there.
https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/
Also, shipping is bizarrely fast.
wryter2000
(47,552 posts)Thanks
Scrivener7
(53,039 posts)Ziggysmom
(3,618 posts)They even have silk blends for knitting lace.
Thank you for posting!
Scrivener7
(53,039 posts)You're welcome!
Harker
(15,121 posts)My wife and I visit wool festivals and crafts fairs in NY and wherever we travel, and some of these have great opportunities for acquiring great yarn. It's a big plus being able to see it and touch it, as I'm sure you know.
She tends to stock up when good deals come up.
WEBS online has a great selection of all sorts of yarn and frequent sales.
wryter2000
(47,552 posts)I'll look for shows when I travel. I love to stock up when there are good prices.
Michael's has reduced the yarn aisles dramatically but haven't looked in a few months. I am actually contemplating selling some of my stash.
I'm also looking to get rid of some of my stash, but don't know where to start. There was a yarn shop going out of business near by a couple years ago and my eyes were too big for my stomach.
LoisB
(8,875 posts)This is a specific Facebook group for just buying and selling yarn. I have not used it but think I will give it a try.https://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnstashandsell/
KarenS
(4,670 posts)so not buying