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!
Spin A Yarn 
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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