How do you acquire most of your yarn? Online retailers, local yarn shops, swaps, or large chain craft stores? What’s your favorite?
I have acquired yarn from each of these options. I’ve also had it given to me by friends and family.
I acquire most of my yarn from different indie dyers on Etsy. I’ve mentioned several of them before; however some of my favorites are Kat’s Kettle, Circus Tonic Handmade, Yarn Enabler, The Cozy Knitter and Spun Right Round. I also shop at Webs and Knit Picks; however not as much as I used to. I occasionally run into JoAnn’s Fabric and Craft Store, Michael’s or Hobby Lobby when I need yarn for gifts and I know the person will not hand wash the garment. I will say that being able to support indie dyers is my favorite way to acquire yarn.
With all that said, I am currently on a yarn diet. This means no looking at Instagram, listening to knitting related podcasts or coveting what others bring to my Thursday Knitting Meetup group, lest I otherwise be tempted. Unfortunately, I am easily tempted 😀
The 30 Day Knitting Challenge is the creation of Meggiewes who blogs at Knitting in Wonderland.
Until next time, Happy Knitting!
I’m trying to work my way through my stash, too, but it’s *so hard* sometimes to pass by special skeins.
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That Dory meme is perfect!
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That made me laugh. We are all the same, no matter what our crafty ‘habit’ is!
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You are so disciplined! Usually when a podcast comes to acquisitions, that’s where I stop watching because it’ll just make me want it. I will be asking Santa though for some this year.
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That Dory meme says it all! haha
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