Okay but listen…I just taught myself to knit after crocheting for 21 years (i started young) and have been knitting with worsted weight acrylic yarn because i can’t buy fancy fiber yarn for $30 a skein. LindeHobby is basically a dream i didn’t know existed. I cant wait to buy yarn that will make my projects heirloom quality. Thankyou for this video!!!
@@JoPoZee I'm so glad it was helpful! I love Linde Hobby. I basically have to refrain from looking there or I want to buy everything because they are so cheap. Good luck on your knitting project :)
This is one of my favorite places to get yarn. The staff is super nice, and since I live in the area, I order online and pick it up so I don't worry about paying for shipping on smaller orders. I've gotten to tour their warehouse, and the volume of yarn is INSANE. Their stock changes frequently, so it's a fun website to browse.
I would caution with buying thrift store yarn that you should bag it up and put it in the freezer a few weeks before putting it with the rest of your yarn. Buying wool from a thrift store invited moths one time for me
I would also caution buying yarn from eBay unless it is an actual yarn/ hobby type store, not a seller who has random goods. Generally the yarn is not bagged & you don’t know how it was kept or where. I’ve purchased from 5 different sellers within a week’s time and most the yarn was super smelly. First yarn haul was musty like it was in someones basement. The 2’nd haul smelled like it was kept out in the open and smelled like smokers/ air fresheners/cooking grease. 3rd was Hobby Store & 4th was random seller & both we’re OK. 5th &last - never again. I’ve never had bad luck going direct with yarn manufacturers/ craft stores like Lion Brand, ICE Yarns, Hobbi, Mary Maxim, Red Heart and strictly yarn only sellers on Etsy. I never rec’d smelly yarn on any of these sites.
@blacksunshine5758 It's a risk for sure, but I've been very lucky with my 2nd hand online purchases. I do freeze my skeins for a few days and maybe lay it out to remove the smell of other people's houses. The worst ive had is 2 skeins smelling mildly of maple syrup lol.
If you are trying to kill bacteria by putting it in the freezer, you should know that labs *preserve* bacteria by freezing it in temperatures much colder than a household freezer (in other words, putting it in a home freezer is a waste of time). Honestly, I don't think buying yarn from the thrift store is any worse than buying preowned anything from anywhere. Just be cognizant of what you use your finished product for and wash it before use whenever possible.
I got spoiled to using non-acrylic blends. I found acrylic so scratchy. It got better over the years but I still remember some of that old Frank's Nursery and Crafts and Michaels yarns being too springy and throwing off my tension. Oddly enough one of my Facebook friends saw me starting a project with Madelinetosh superwash fingering wool and she said I was brave. I also think that casual yarn users are catered to by the bulk yarns at Michaels/JoAnn for quick to make projects. Most won't do socks or a fine sweater for ages and won't know there's DK and fingering weights. Then you have to LYS buy.
I agree - I kind of hate that they market chunky yarn to beginners. I feel they would be better off with DK and then encouraged to go smaller as they get more used to yarn in general. I still do use acrylic, but I do have some types I try to avoid because you can get much better yarn for the price.
I appreciate your statement about thift stores and supporting LOCAL stores that partner with the community. Ive got 2 local thift stores that i will ALWAYS go to when im looking for fabric for cheap
@@downearth48 Yes! I love my local thrift stores who truly benefit the community. The corporate style ones dont care and they always charge way more, which is so unfair since they were given it for free.
Excellent. Big Ravelry fan. I use it as my database. I use it for everything: yarns, patterns, photos. I started a small business knitting baby sweaters. I try to skip 100% acrylic, but if it's a blend, I find it's easier to handle. Add Webs. Enjoyed your tips.
@@ButtonedUpKnits Thanks so much :) Yes, I like Webs too sometimes. And I also use ravelry for everything. Its so handy and im still always amazed people don't use all the features.
Thank you for all the information you provided! I’m a retired lady who knits almost every day. I’ll be checking out the stores you featured to find some sock yarn for my next project. Thanks again and happy knitting!
I do have one thing to add to this. The K + C yarn from Joann! They're slowly adding more yarns to the store but I just got a skein of sock yarn for $6 with a coupon! ($10 normally) Super excited to see what more this brand will bring because their cotton yarn is great
@@knitfastandlovecats I've been very curious to try them out! I dont live near a Joann, so I havent bought any yet, but im sure ill get to try them sometime. Thanks for sharing!
I love their cotton yarn! I recently picked up some of their super wash merino wool and it’s great as well. I’ve already gone back to get a few more colors!!!
You can buy thru their website. I have a store across the street- very dangerous lol. But I’ve noticed them clearing out the K+C roving ( used to be Buttercream) so I’ve been buying as much as I can. My grandmas ways said to buy 1000-1200 g or 1500 g of any wool that’s being closed out. Enough to make a full sweater😊.
Ooh, this was a dangerous video! LOL I watched and immediately went to LindeHobby and well, let's just say I'm glad we have a well stocked pantry because I won't be buying groceries any time soon. Great prices and awesome sale items! No regrets!
@@JeannieGrayKnits Right?! I just saw an email that they had 15% more off Opal sock yarn and thankfully the ones I wanted were out if stock or I would have bought more lol.
Great ideas! Maybe try Expression Fiber Arts. They're a small company in South, so regular prices are expensive, but when they run sales, you can't beat the price for the quality. I love all of their yarns.
@@janetcannonteacher I subscribe to them and get their patterns when they do freebie Friday, but I havent bought any yarn yet. I'll have to check into that more :) Thanks!
@@dozergetscrafty Yes I like them for certain things - like getting hedgehog fibers and other European hand dyed yarns in the states, but I know on Lamg Jawoll LindeHobby was almost half the price of Wool and Co.
THIS WAS AN OUTSTANDING HONEST PRICE COMPARISON TUTORIAL FOR THOSE WHO DO WORK WITH A BUDGET. IT HELPS TREMENDOUSLY TO KNOW HOW TO GET CERTAIN LUXURIES FOR REASONABLE PRICES❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I’m in Florida as well Orlando here Mickeys backyard lol… and yeah we get two maybe three cold days a year lol to wear warm clothing teehee I’m just getting into crochet so all this info is such a blessing ty so much also to all of the replies from others.
I got 80 skeins of yarn, more or less, for a buck a skein - all good yarn - Purl Soho Linen Quill, Rowan, Caron Cashmere, Prism Symphony, etc. There is plenty to do sweaters, cowls, shawls and maybe socks. It was unbelievable! My husband had stopped in there and met me after my appointment! I have also bought from FB Marketplace.
Hello, nice to meet you! Good episode! I just recently discovered knit picks stroll and will slowly be phasing out my other sock yarn in favor of this stuff!
I live in a small town in Spain, and I just adore to go to the local Friday market to buy some second hand sweaters to unravel to harvest some amazing yarn. They selling clothes by piece, 1/2/5...€ each, sometimes even 50 cent! So I spent last few months just going, reading tags and hunting for a good quality and natural fibers and blends. Got myself hundreds of € worth of cashmere, alpaca, wool and mohair yarn in different thickness and colours. Yes, it takes a lot of time to frogg and straight it to the usable point, but, I mean, a whole sweater quantity of cashmere for 1€?! Gimme two 😂
@@shoshidomb54 Aberdeen's Wool has cheap shipping and really great mystery bags, Arcane Fibre Works has free shipping when you buy two hanks. It depends what you are after, if you catch a sale, with the exchange, you will find deals.
@@krautkopf65 You're the 2nd person to say that and ive never really looked at their yarn before, I just get the freebie Friday patterns lol. I'll have to check them out! Thanks
Definitely check out their sales page. Right now she has the Affirmation fingering for $9. It’s a 100% upcycle wool. I haven’t tried this one but bought the restore fingering which was a blend of 100% wool too. I’m so glad I stocked up on this when she put it on sale. I’m obsessed with it. It’s so soft. I made me a couple of tank tops not knowing will that be wearable in the summer here in the San Diego area. It is. Of course it doesn’t get as humid as in Fl. Now I’m working on a Mosaik cardigan with it holding it double. Just lovely.
Thank you for sharing your list!!! I had no idea that you could buy yarn off of Ravelry! I love Little Knits. And if you want to buy in bulk, Hobbii is pretty decent, too. Have a great day! :)
Thanks for this video! One other place I'd suggest are creative reuse centres (basically a thrift store for craft supplies). For those in the Toronto area there's one at the Textile Museum of Canada (I volunteer there)!!
@@everspace8913 Yes I always hear people talk about those and im incredibly jealous! We don't have any near me at all or I'd be there all the time lol.
Another idea is to consider a wool exchange. I signed up to a year with ‘wool-swap’ in by Gayle in Australia 🇦🇺. You get set a budget/ skein amount . It’s a great way to try new yarns and destash good quality skeins you no longer need/ want. Just be careful of shipping . I met up with a wool swap friend in London this year when she was on a visit from Denmark and it was lovely ❤
@@heidicook2395 Its great in the winter, and its great inside with air conditioning in the summer. I dont wear heavy sweaters except a few times a year. Most of mine are fingering weight wool and they do wonderful here :) I'm actually planning a video on making a tshiet with merino wool yardage to see if it works in the heat, so stay tuned for that sometime .
I'm a Floridian too. I often crochet with thinner wools and blends. Wool breathes and depending on the type, can be comfortable in lighter weights for many projects. I suggest a more open stitch pattern for air circulation. Smooth spun wool yarn is usually good, or a textured blend with nubs or thick and thin spin type to allow evaporation. I personally avoid fuzzy wools which tend to trap heat.
@@hatchling88 Yeah, that's been my findings as well. I try to do thinner yarns without too much loft and then I can get more use out of them. I do a lot of lace designs too for circulation. I did a video a few months ago about my tips for knitting sweaters in hot weather and those are some of the things I mention :)
If you can afford to buy in bulk I recommend Yarn Paradise in Turkey, their yarn brand is Ice Yarns. You have to buy the skeins in lots (usually four or six) and shipping isn't cheap (for every $ you spend on yarn you'll spend the same on shipping), but it's still pretty affordable especially when they have a sale. I once got 36 skeins of nice non-acrylic yarn from their "going-going-gone" category for $50 with shipping.
For an aussie, Bendigo woollen mills is fantastic. They are a bit more expensive to order overseas. But a 200g ball of cotton yarn for $14 ends up being fantastic.
Dots Yarnden which is based out of Oregon (I believe). They have some really great sales and yarn brands that are more common in the UK 😃. Great video ☺️
I like ice yarns too they have some nice stuff. It's not a cheap as their normal yarns but you can find interesting blends and great deals. I've also found their shipping to be the fastest of any place and that's saying something considering amazon can't get me an item in from warehouse in the US in two days but Ice can get me yarn from Turkey in 3.
@@bethskis Yep ive bought form them before too. It just depends on what im looking for. I just found lindehobby was cheaper than them on a lot of things, so I went with them.
@@erinnkrausz lol It was just a design feature. Back when that pattern was new, keyhole at the neck were a thing. Ive made it once with no hole too since I never wear my hair up, but that time I decided to make it as written.
Crafting re-use stores are thrift stores for crafters and you can get good prices there - usually 1/2 the going price. General thrift stores in my area don't get yarn.
13:38 gaaaah!!! I just discovered La Bien Aimee last month and I have already made a Sophie Shawl with two strands of Allure held together, and I am also working up a cowl with her merino sport held together with a Knitting for Olive mohair. Love that brand!!
Can't believe you didn't mention Web's! I also use Knit Picks so I know how good they are. Web's is even better. They carry multiple brands and their sales are amazing!
I discovered Ritohobby recently. They seem even cheaper than Lindehobby. I haven't ordered from them, but will soon. They offer a best price guarantee, so if you find the same yarn cheaper elsewhere, you get this price -5%. For european folks it looks like a nice option, bc they're located in Denmark. Don't know about international shipping...
I absolutely love Knitpicks stuff. Unfortunately, I’m Canadian and the value of the Canadian dollar is the lowest it’s been in as long as I can remember. So I really can’t afford to buy anything from them right now. 😢
@@YehowahDaughter I honestly wish I knew. I know fabric stores in Australia, but im very unfamiliar with yarn shops available there. I believe Wool Warehouse ships there, but I dont know what the shipping cost would be.
Also could you share the name of the purple cardigan pattern at 2.26. its lovely. And I am on Ravelry but I know I am not getting the best results. A video on how you use it to maximum advantage would be helpful.
@@GeoffBenge-d3k Sure thing :) That is the Rose Street Cardigan by Sydney Crabaugh and I have a video review of that whole project from when I finished it earlier this year: ua-cam.com/video/TelztzJQfDc/v-deo.htmlsi=k2Ow1jw1ZulkXUgU The pattern is part of her Patreon, which is a subscription, but its only $6 per month and you have access to all of her patterns immediately, so you could join and download it with whatever else is new. Its called Squid's School of Vintage Knitting. It should be linked through my Ravelry project page as well. I hope this helps :)
@@Brio9they do, they’re in Toronto but they sell lower end yarn. There are much better places in Toronto and Canada to buy yarn from with a much better selection. Do a search for a brand and add Canada.
Yes! Wow, I completely forgot to add the links in my description box. Whoops! I just linked them as well as Knit Picks and Mercari. Thanks for the reminder lol.
My husband and children always get me expensive yarn at my LYS. ! I’m flabbergasted sometimes they will get me gift cards in large amounts! So I like to support my LYs. I used to get cheap yarns because that’s what we could afford. But now I don’t have to worry about the cost because they spend the money! Thanks for your advice. It’s good to know.
😢 I’m always searching for good deals. I’m in Switzerland and all is very expensive here. Also shipping Linde hobby shipping is 35. It’s not an option, but nice Video! Thanks
2nd hand makes both sides happy....the seller knows their stuff will not end up in the garbage and the buyer made a good deal or like you never had a chance to hold it in your hands because of budgets .
Yeah, that's hard. It's crazy how much prices at thrift stores vary even from town to town. It's taken me years of thrifting to narrow down which ones are the good ones for what type of item. Lots of stores around here charge close to new prices on yarn as well, but I found the 2 around here that do 50 cents to $1 each.
@@kristyann9641 I actually have a whole video about how to find good yarn on Temu I made earlier this year :) ua-cam.com/video/dMwAThAh_lE/v-deo.htmlsi=tFFIuiQgiN9MYiE1 It was quite controversial at the time and I got some backlash, but I do purchase yarn from Temu every so often when its the Lotus brand I mention in that video. I give all the particulars there, but its a legit high end yarn brand that has discontinued some yarns and you can find those on Temu while they last. Ive been happy with all the yarns ibought that I describe in that video, so I hope this helps :)
I discovered Ritohobby recently. They seem even cheaper than Lindehobby. I haven't ordered from them, but will soon. They offer a best price guarantee, so if you find the same yarn cheaper elsewhere, you get this price -5%. For european folks it looks like a nice option, bc they're located in Denmark. Don't know about international shipping...
Okay but listen…I just taught myself to knit after crocheting for 21 years (i started young) and have been knitting with worsted weight acrylic yarn because i can’t buy fancy fiber yarn for $30 a skein. LindeHobby is basically a dream i didn’t know existed. I cant wait to buy yarn that will make my projects heirloom quality. Thankyou for this video!!!
@@JoPoZee I'm so glad it was helpful! I love Linde Hobby. I basically have to refrain from looking there or I want to buy everything because they are so cheap. Good luck on your knitting project :)
Little Knits (Seattle Washington) they have great prices, I also order direct from Lion Brand, Brown Sheep
I have also shopped Little Knits and got quality yarn at acrylic prices.
Yes,yes, yes for Little Knits!!!
Came here to post the same! Also, knitpicks is aweful yarn imho.
Indeed agree Little Knits is great and amazing customer service.
This is one of my favorite places to get yarn. The staff is super nice, and since I live in the area, I order online and pick it up so I don't worry about paying for shipping on smaller orders. I've gotten to tour their warehouse, and the volume of yarn is INSANE. Their stock changes frequently, so it's a fun website to browse.
I would caution with buying thrift store yarn that you should bag it up and put it in the freezer a few weeks before putting it with the rest of your yarn. Buying wool from a thrift store invited moths one time for me
Very true! I forgot to mention that I put all my 2nd hand yarn in the freezer for 24 hours before adding it to my stash. Thanks for commenting!
@@laurar3572 good reminder!!
I would also caution buying yarn from eBay unless it is an actual yarn/ hobby type store, not a seller who has random goods. Generally the yarn is not bagged & you don’t know how it was kept or where. I’ve purchased from 5 different sellers within a week’s time and most the yarn was super smelly. First yarn haul was musty like it was in someones basement. The 2’nd haul smelled like it was kept out in the open and smelled like smokers/ air fresheners/cooking grease. 3rd was Hobby Store & 4th was random seller & both we’re OK. 5th &last - never again. I’ve never had bad luck going direct with yarn manufacturers/ craft stores like Lion Brand, ICE Yarns, Hobbi, Mary Maxim, Red Heart and strictly yarn only sellers on Etsy. I never rec’d smelly yarn on any of these sites.
@blacksunshine5758 It's a risk for sure, but I've been very lucky with my 2nd hand online purchases. I do freeze my skeins for a few days and maybe lay it out to remove the smell of other people's houses. The worst ive had is 2 skeins smelling mildly of maple syrup lol.
If you are trying to kill bacteria by putting it in the freezer, you should know that labs *preserve* bacteria by freezing it in temperatures much colder than a household freezer (in other words, putting it in a home freezer is a waste of time). Honestly, I don't think buying yarn from the thrift store is any worse than buying preowned anything from anywhere. Just be cognizant of what you use your finished product for and wash it before use whenever possible.
I got spoiled to using non-acrylic blends. I found acrylic so scratchy. It got better over the years but I still remember some of that old Frank's Nursery and Crafts and Michaels yarns being too springy and throwing off my tension. Oddly enough one of my Facebook friends saw me starting a project with Madelinetosh superwash fingering wool and she said I was brave. I also think that casual yarn users are catered to by the bulk yarns at Michaels/JoAnn for quick to make projects. Most won't do socks or a fine sweater for ages and won't know there's DK and fingering weights. Then you have to LYS buy.
I agree - I kind of hate that they market chunky yarn to beginners. I feel they would be better off with DK and then encouraged to go smaller as they get more used to yarn in general. I still do use acrylic, but I do have some types I try to avoid because you can get much better yarn for the price.
I appreciate your statement about thift stores and supporting LOCAL stores that partner with the community. Ive got 2 local thift stores that i will ALWAYS go to when im looking for fabric for cheap
@@downearth48 Yes! I love my local thrift stores who truly benefit the community. The corporate style ones dont care and they always charge way more, which is so unfair since they were given it for free.
I love ravelry! My whole stash is on it, my projects are saved, and patterns. 😊
@@ThirdStreetCreates Me too - I'd be lost without it :)
Simply Socks is my ultimate yarn store for high end yarn! Just found it and I’m addicted!
@@anneburlingham9860 I always look on there but have yet to buy anything lol.
Excellent. Big Ravelry fan. I use it as my database. I use it for everything: yarns, patterns, photos. I started a small business knitting baby sweaters. I try to skip 100% acrylic, but if it's a blend, I find it's easier to handle. Add Webs. Enjoyed your tips.
@@ButtonedUpKnits Thanks so much :) Yes, I like Webs too sometimes. And I also use ravelry for everything. Its so handy and im still always amazed people don't use all the features.
Knit Picks sales are absolutely amazing! I also have been very happy with everything I’ve purchased from them! 🌸
Same. Sign up for their email list to find out their latest big sales.
Thank you for all the information you provided! I’m a retired lady who knits almost every day. I’ll be checking out the stores you featured to find some sock yarn for my next project. Thanks again and happy knitting!
@@Stitcher_in_MD Ooooh LindeHobby and Knit Picks are my go-tos for socks. So many lovely yarns to choose from!
Will definitely check out Linde Hobby. Thanks for the heads up-had not heard of them before.
@@barbaramalcolm1621 They are a game changer:)
@hilarycohen1470 Lindehobby and Hobbi are different, but both out of Denmark.
@@barbaramalcolm1621 Yes, Hobbii is lovely too and they have good sales as well.
I do have one thing to add to this. The K + C yarn from Joann! They're slowly adding more yarns to the store but I just got a skein of sock yarn for $6 with a coupon! ($10 normally) Super excited to see what more this brand will bring because their cotton yarn is great
@@knitfastandlovecats I've been very curious to try them out! I dont live near a Joann, so I havent bought any yet, but im sure ill get to try them sometime. Thanks for sharing!
I love their cotton yarn! I recently picked up some of their super wash merino wool and it’s great as well. I’ve already gone back to get a few more colors!!!
You can buy thru their website. I have a store across the street- very dangerous lol. But I’ve noticed them clearing out the K+C roving ( used to be Buttercream) so I’ve been buying as much as I can. My grandmas ways said to buy 1000-1200 g or 1500 g of any wool that’s being closed out. Enough to make a full sweater😊.
@@mishkalarsoncreations Your grandma and I agree there :)
Tuesday Morning!!!!! Such a good place for nice yarn for a great price! So sad they went out of business! These are all great ideas!
@@motherlodecrafts Yes! I used to go there just for the yarn lol. Maybe thats why they closed...
Great information. Thank you so much for sharing!
@@quiltingirish4561 I'm so glad it was helpful :)
I love Knit Picks to!! Thanks for all the great tips!😊
WEBS is another favorite of mine.
Yep, Webs is a good one too :)
Ooh, this was a dangerous video! LOL I watched and immediately went to LindeHobby and well, let's just say I'm glad we have a well stocked pantry because I won't be buying groceries any time soon. Great prices and awesome sale items! No regrets!
@@JeannieGrayKnits Right?! I just saw an email that they had 15% more off Opal sock yarn and thankfully the ones I wanted were out if stock or I would have bought more lol.
Great ideas! Maybe try Expression Fiber Arts. They're a small company in South, so regular prices are expensive, but when they run sales, you can't beat the price for the quality. I love all of their yarns.
@@janetcannonteacher I subscribe to them and get their patterns when they do freebie Friday, but I havent bought any yarn yet. I'll have to check into that more :) Thanks!
@@showandtellmegtheir yarn is luscious. And the quality of their hand dyed yarn is amazing.
I've been wondering about them
I like wool and compay out of chicago. Always free shipping, their customer service is awesome. Amazing selection and they will wind hanks free too.
@@dozergetscrafty Yes I like them for certain things - like getting hedgehog fibers and other European hand dyed yarns in the states, but I know on Lamg Jawoll LindeHobby was almost half the price of Wool and Co.
THIS WAS AN OUTSTANDING HONEST PRICE COMPARISON TUTORIAL FOR THOSE WHO DO WORK WITH A BUDGET. IT HELPS TREMENDOUSLY TO KNOW HOW TO GET CERTAIN LUXURIES FOR REASONABLE PRICES❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for the info. Knew about a few but wow! I do a lot of charity knitting & these sources will help.
I'm glad it helps :) Thanks for watching!
I’m in Florida as well Orlando here Mickeys backyard lol… and yeah we get two maybe three cold days a year lol to wear warm clothing teehee
I’m just getting into crochet so all this info is such a blessing ty so much also to all of the replies from others.
@@lindaroberts792 No problem, fellow central Floridan :) Thanks so much for watching! Im glad it was useful for you.
This video is so helpful for me! I have been trying to find affordable yarn forever!
@@crafts.and.whimsy I'm so glad! I've been deal hunting yarn for 12 years, so im glad I can share the insider knowledge :)
Thanks for sharing these!! Had no idea about Ravelry being an option!
thank you for putting this out there. Keep going, you have a great attitude, the channel will build.
@@GeoffBenge-d3k Thank you :)
im currently trying to restrain myself from buying too much yarn from a current knitpicks sale. im glad to hear that they're on this list!
@@bagelmonstah Right? I've had to just not look at the sale, but realistically I know I'll be looking the weeks before black Friday lol
I bought Drops Yarn from Sun Yarn Studios found on Etsy. Quick and reasonable from Latvia. Love the yarn. Linde Hobbi has the brand too.
I have also used SunYarn on Etsy and I have been more than pleased.
@@ruthjense6272 Yes Linde Hobby has great prices on Drops :)
Knit Picks is my favorite!
@@melaniemichaud825 They really are the best
Our franks nursery and crafts went out of business in New York thirty years ago I thought they were gone I'll look on line and thank you
I got 80 skeins of yarn, more or less, for a buck a skein - all good yarn - Purl Soho Linen Quill, Rowan, Caron Cashmere, Prism Symphony, etc. There is plenty to do sweaters, cowls, shawls and maybe socks. It was unbelievable! My husband had stopped in there and met me after my appointment! I have also bought from FB Marketplace.
@@Weezieweeks Thats amazing! What a find.
How about wool warehouse?
@@delladearest2511 I have bought from them too, I just found LindeHobby.com was cheaper for the brands I was looking for at the time.
Hobbii in Denmark is another great source for high end but inexpensive yarns.
@@paulabeard9063 I love Hobbii too and they would have made the list except for my discovery of LindeHobby lol
Hello, nice to meet you! Good episode! I just recently discovered knit picks stroll and will slowly be phasing out my other sock yarn in favor of this stuff!
@@ginninadances Right?! Its a revelation and works for so much more than socks.
Enjoyed your video… great advice 😀
@@Feathersongcrochet Thanks so much :) I'm glad it was useful
I live in a small town in Spain, and I just adore to go to the local Friday market to buy some second hand sweaters to unravel to harvest some amazing yarn. They selling clothes by piece, 1/2/5...€ each, sometimes even 50 cent! So I spent last few months just going, reading tags and hunting for a good quality and natural fibers and blends. Got myself hundreds of € worth of cashmere, alpaca, wool and mohair yarn in different thickness and colours. Yes, it takes a lot of time to frogg and straight it to the usable point, but, I mean, a whole sweater quantity of cashmere for 1€?! Gimme two 😂
Very nice :) I unraveled a cashmere sweater years ago and it made a beautiful shawl that I use a lot now. That's a great way to get yarn too for sure.
Great video! May I suggest to check out Canadian companies. With the exchange you will get great deals.
Can you recommend any?
@@shoshidomb54 Aberdeen's Wool has cheap shipping and really great mystery bags, Arcane Fibre Works has free shipping when you buy two hanks. It depends what you are after, if you catch a sale, with the exchange, you will find deals.
@@shoshidomb54koigu
Great tips. I also check on a regular basis Expression Fiber Arts sales page. I’ve gotten yarn for 9$ a skein. Sooo lovely
@@krautkopf65 You're the 2nd person to say that and ive never really looked at their yarn before, I just get the freebie Friday patterns lol. I'll have to check them out! Thanks
Definitely check out their sales page. Right now she has the Affirmation fingering for $9. It’s a 100% upcycle wool. I haven’t tried this one but bought the restore fingering which was a blend of 100% wool too. I’m so glad I stocked up on this when she put it on sale. I’m obsessed with it. It’s so soft. I made me a couple of tank tops not knowing will that be wearable in the summer here in the San Diego area. It is. Of course it doesn’t get as humid as in Fl. Now I’m working on a Mosaik cardigan with it holding it double. Just lovely.
Thank you for sharing your list!!! I had no idea that you could buy yarn off of Ravelry! I love Little Knits. And if you want to buy in bulk, Hobbii is pretty decent, too. Have a great day! :)
Yes I buy from Hobbii too :)
Thanks for this video! One other place I'd suggest are creative reuse centres (basically a thrift store for craft supplies). For those in the Toronto area there's one at the Textile Museum of Canada (I volunteer there)!!
@@everspace8913 Yes I always hear people talk about those and im incredibly jealous! We don't have any near me at all or I'd be there all the time lol.
I love Knit Picks!
If you sign up for their newsletter, you'll be the first to know about their sales. And they have a lot of sales!
@@vanessalumbra9409 They are the best!
Have you checked out Little Knits. Amazing prices.
@@SarahJohnson-k3e I have but I havent bought any yet. I'll load up my cart and then talk myself out of it lol.
@@showandtellmeg You're stronger than I am! I can't allow myself to open their emails, otherwise, resolutions fly out the window.
@@SarahJohnson-k3e Right?! Sometimes I do just have to delete them lol
Thank you for sharing. 😊
@@debbieward-crochet Thanks for watching:)
This was a very useful video! Enjoyed it! Thanks!
@@moonsis7 I'm so glad it helped :) Thanks for watching!
Another idea is to consider a wool exchange. I signed up to a year with ‘wool-swap’ in by Gayle in Australia 🇦🇺. You get set a budget/ skein amount . It’s a great way to try new yarns and destash good quality skeins you no longer need/ want. Just be careful of shipping . I met up with a wool swap friend in London this year when she was on a visit from Denmark and it was lovely ❤
You don’t have to swap every two months you can opt out for cost reasons etc…
@@sarahdunham5393 I'm not familiar with any of them here, though I'm sure they exist. Lol im just so solitary. Thanks for the tip!
Great ideas! Some are new to me! This comments section is also a treasure trove of other places where folks find good deals! Thanks for this video! ❤
@@slowcrochet I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)
What a steal on the La Bien Amiee 😍
I live in Florida also. Is wool really comfortable for down here? Thanks for this video. I just found your channel.
@@heidicook2395 Its great in the winter, and its great inside with air conditioning in the summer. I dont wear heavy sweaters except a few times a year. Most of mine are fingering weight wool and they do wonderful here :) I'm actually planning a video on making a tshiet with merino wool yardage to see if it works in the heat, so stay tuned for that sometime .
I'm a Floridian too. I often crochet with thinner wools and blends. Wool breathes and depending on the type, can be comfortable in lighter weights for many projects. I suggest a more open stitch pattern for air circulation. Smooth spun wool yarn is usually good, or a textured blend with nubs or thick and thin spin type to allow evaporation. I personally avoid fuzzy wools which tend to trap heat.
@@hatchling88 Yeah, that's been my findings as well. I try to do thinner yarns without too much loft and then I can get more use out of them. I do a lot of lace designs too for circulation. I did a video a few months ago about my tips for knitting sweaters in hot weather and those are some of the things I mention :)
If you can afford to buy in bulk I recommend Yarn Paradise in Turkey, their yarn brand is Ice Yarns. You have to buy the skeins in lots (usually four or six) and shipping isn't cheap (for every $ you spend on yarn you'll spend the same on shipping), but it's still pretty affordable especially when they have a sale. I once got 36 skeins of nice non-acrylic yarn from their "going-going-gone" category for $50 with shipping.
@@sparklements Interesting. Ive thrifted some Ice Yarns before but I've never bought it directly.
For an aussie, Bendigo woollen mills is fantastic. They are a bit more expensive to order overseas. But a 200g ball of cotton yarn for $14 ends up being fantastic.
@@naughtscrossstitches Thanks so much for the heads up!
Dots Yarnden which is based out of Oregon (I believe). They have some really great sales and yarn brands that are more common in the UK 😃. Great video ☺️
@@megk2527 Awesome! I'll check them out. Thanks for sharing :)
I like ice yarns too they have some nice stuff. It's not a cheap as their normal yarns but you can find interesting blends and great deals. I've also found their shipping to be the fastest of any place and that's saying something considering amazon can't get me an item in from warehouse in the US in two days but Ice can get me yarn from Turkey in 3.
@@deyaneria Nice! I've never tried ice yarns myself, so thats good to know.
Great tips, thanks! ❤
l am happy #1 in Ur book is Knit Picks, in mine as well 🐑🐏
@@Christine0Johnstone They are the greatest!
Always purchase from Wool Warehouse in the UK
@@bethskis Yep ive bought form them before too. It just depends on what im looking for. I just found lindehobby was cheaper than them on a lot of things, so I went with them.
I agree. And even tho they are shipping from the UK,shipping is fast and reasonable
@@Fran-vo4fn Yes I was shocked it was only like $6.50 for shipping and it arrived in about a week.
This is off topic, but what is the hole at the back of the blue cardigan for? :) I'm so curious and perplexed!
@@erinnkrausz lol It was just a design feature. Back when that pattern was new, keyhole at the neck were a thing. Ive made it once with no hole too since I never wear my hair up, but that time I decided to make it as written.
@@showandtellmeg thank you! i was so intrigued.
@erinnkrausz No problem :)
Crafting re-use stores are thrift stores for crafters and you can get good prices there - usually 1/2 the going price. General thrift stores in my area don't get yarn.
@@CrochetKrisMI Yes I always see people talk about them but I dont have any in my area. Im so jealous! Id be there all the time! Lol
@@showandtellmeg I only get to visit a craft re-use store if I make a trip to cities and hour plus away or travel.
@@CrochetKrisMI Yeah im so jealous of places that have crafting resale stores. We don't have any here.
13:38 gaaaah!!! I just discovered La Bien Aimee last month and I have already made a Sophie Shawl with two strands of Allure held together, and I am also working up a cowl with her merino sport held together with a Knitting for Olive mohair. Love that brand!!
@@skeinofadifferentcolor2090Yeah I lays hear people tqlk.about Knitting for Olive too and ive never tried them. One day I will :)
i enjoyed your video!
@@candace3841 Thanks for watching :)
Can't believe you didn't mention Web's! I also use Knit Picks so I know how good they are. Web's is even better. They carry multiple brands and their sales are amazing!
@@joymitchell8110 I do like webs too, just for me personally I have found the others to be cheaper. They do have good sales though :)
I loved Tuesday mornings
@@sherryhooks ugh me too! I was so bummed they closed
I discovered Ritohobby recently. They seem even cheaper than Lindehobby. I haven't ordered from them, but will soon. They offer a best price guarantee, so if you find the same yarn cheaper elsewhere, you get this price -5%.
For european folks it looks like a nice option, bc they're located in Denmark. Don't know about international shipping...
@@YuliveeK These Denmark stores seem to be the best prices around lol. I wonder why that is.
I absolutely love Knitpicks stuff. Unfortunately, I’m Canadian and the value of the Canadian dollar is the lowest it’s been in as long as I can remember. So I really can’t afford to buy anything from them right now. 😢
Yeah, I can understand that :/ I'm that way with European brands and the US dollar.
I just found you thank you for your video!
Thank you for watching!
Cute!
@@vickicoleman2474 Thank you :)
LindeHobby for those of us who don't live in the US or Canada.
What's your recommendations for Australia?
@@YehowahDaughter I honestly wish I knew. I know fabric stores in Australia, but im very unfamiliar with yarn shops available there. I believe Wool Warehouse ships there, but I dont know what the shipping cost would be.
Also could you share the name of the purple cardigan pattern at 2.26. its lovely. And I am on Ravelry but I know I am not getting the best results. A video on how you use it to maximum advantage would be helpful.
@@GeoffBenge-d3k Sure thing :) That is the Rose Street Cardigan by Sydney Crabaugh and I have a video review of that whole project from when I finished it earlier this year: ua-cam.com/video/TelztzJQfDc/v-deo.htmlsi=k2Ow1jw1ZulkXUgU
The pattern is part of her Patreon, which is a subscription, but its only $6 per month and you have access to all of her patterns immediately, so you could join and download it with whatever else is new. Its called Squid's School of Vintage Knitting. It should be linked through my Ravelry project page as well. I hope this helps :)
@@showandtellmeg Thank you for your thorough answer. I appreciate it.
@@GeoffBenge-d3k No problem :) Thanks for watching!
hi i ebjoyed watching you
Thank you :) And thanks for watching!
Herrschner's has great sales too.
@@ali_b_lush2 I've heard that but I havent tried them myself. Thanks for the suggestion!
Stumbled onto Len’s Mill in Canada. Got Berocco Sock for 3.82 ea!
@@anneburlingham9860 Thats awesome! Yeah I watch a Canadian gal and she always talks about Lens Mill but I dont think we have them here in the states.
I’m Canadian, but I’ve never heard of this place. Do they have a website? I live in SK.
@@Brio9 lensmill.com/
@@Brio9they do, they’re in Toronto but they sell lower end yarn. There are much better places in Toronto and Canada to buy yarn from with a much better selection. Do a search for a brand and add Canada.
Can you link the linda hobby place by chance?
Yes! Wow, I completely forgot to add the links in my description box. Whoops! I just linked them as well as Knit Picks and Mercari. Thanks for the reminder lol.
@@showandtellmeg Thanks!
Hobbii is very reasonable. Thanks for the information
@@deborahelliott7662 Yes Hobbii is a great one too
My husband and children always get me expensive yarn at my LYS. ! I’m flabbergasted sometimes they will get me gift cards in large amounts! So I like to support my LYs. I used to get cheap yarns because that’s what we could afford. But now I don’t have to worry about the cost because they spend the money! Thanks for your advice. It’s good to know.
That's awesome :) It's nice to be pampered with something they know you love.
I don’t have a LYS to even support. I have to drive 1.5 hours to find one. I’m trying to decide if it would be worth it to open one here.
😢 I’m always searching for good deals. I’m in Switzerland and all is very expensive here. Also shipping Linde hobby shipping is 35. It’s not an option, but nice Video! Thanks
@@diamantina2609 How strange that shipping across the ocean would be cheaper than to a place so close!
@@showandtellmeg yes, I don’t understand!
Simply Socks Yarns, always check the sales section.
@@FlashOhJoy i always see their ads but I've never shopped there. Thanks for the heads up :)
2nd hand makes both sides happy....the seller knows their stuff will not end up in the garbage and the buyer made a good deal or like you never had a chance to hold it in your hands because of budgets .
That's exactly m situation :) I'm thrilled to find second hand good yarn. I hope more people try for it too.
Commenting as i watch but the blue sweater at 7 minutes had a hole in it near the back neck 😢
@@chrissy24-7 Thats part of the design :) Its a neck line keyhole, So no worries
Thrift yarn for 50 cents? I wish. Stores here charge almost new yarn prices 😢
Yeah, that's hard. It's crazy how much prices at thrift stores vary even from town to town. It's taken me years of thrifting to narrow down which ones are the good ones for what type of item. Lots of stores around here charge close to new prices on yarn as well, but I found the 2 around here that do 50 cents to $1 each.
Licari? I'm probably not spelling it right
I've never heard of this one. Do you have a link? Or do you mean Mercari?
Has anyone tried Hobinis Yarns???
@@Joyce-t2f ive never heard of them. Are they good too?
@@showandtellmeg Just found their site, never ordered and wonder if anyone tried them. I do like wool box usa.
Has anyone bought anything from TEMU? I think it’s from China which makes me hesitant. Does anyone have any feedback?
@@kristyann9641 I actually have a whole video about how to find good yarn on Temu I made earlier this year :) ua-cam.com/video/dMwAThAh_lE/v-deo.htmlsi=tFFIuiQgiN9MYiE1 It was quite controversial at the time and I got some backlash, but I do purchase yarn from Temu every so often when its the Lotus brand I mention in that video. I give all the particulars there, but its a legit high end yarn brand that has discontinued some yarns and you can find those on Temu while they last. Ive been happy with all the yarns ibought that I describe in that video, so I hope this helps :)
I've gotten some nice yarns from Temu. But you to pay attention to what you buy. What they say it is, is not always the case
@@BeckyBravo-w2c Yep, I totally agree. That's what I talk about in the video and I share what brands I look for on there.
Buying nice yarn is a nightmare. I would love to use wool more, and other nice fibers. 20-30 bucks for 1 skien...ain't going to happen!
@@ccbarr58 Right? Its so expensive. Thats why I'm always thrilled when I can get that yarn for less :)
Estate sales are another possibility
@@annerosebery7539 Ooh yes thats a good one!
Fb marketplace:)
Hobbii
Yep, I love them too :)
I dislike Knit Picks Tunisian hooks
@@lindamurphy6929 Yeah? I've never tried any of their hooks.
I discovered Ritohobby recently. They seem even cheaper than Lindehobby. I haven't ordered from them, but will soon. They offer a best price guarantee, so if you find the same yarn cheaper elsewhere, you get this price -5%.
For european folks it looks like a nice option, bc they're located in Denmark. Don't know about international shipping...