Comments on: Yarn Talk

By: Ang

Ang — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:52:28 +0000

I love to have lots of yarn, I buy mostly cotton, acrylic and bamboo. I don’t spend much money at all on it. I buy the cotton and bamboo mostly from eBay as my local Haberdashers sells only acrylic and wool. I love eBay and have had nothing but positive experiences when buying yarn and other crochet accessories

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:45:49 +0000

Wow a big box from only $5! That must have been an auction without any crocheters there, lol. I think Joann is better than Michael’s too! I went there the other day and they definitely have a bigger yarn selection.

By: Erika

Erika — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:42:08 +0000

Most of my yarn is Caron and Red Heart, too. One of my uncles goes to auctions and he once bought me this big box of yarn, which supposedly went for only five dollars. I remember that day — all that yarn, it felt like Christmas.

I get a lot of yarn from Michael’s, too. I get mad because my local Michael’s doesn’t keep yarn stocked to my liking, but then they send me another 40% off cupon and I go back again. (I really need to hit Joann. I’ve heard they’re much better.) Some yarn, like other people have mentioned, I’ve gotten from second-hand stores and rummage sales.

I’m awful about using yarn I really like, though. The more I like it, the less likely I am to use it.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:59:00 +0000

Hi Juli!
don’t feel guilty! At least your using it. I wish I had a ton of yarn lying around, lol. With all your yarn there are endless amounts of things you can crochet. Have fun

By: Juli

Juli — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:06:10 +0000

I have more yarn than I know what to do with at this point. There are 2 large plastic tubs at my house, and my mom is bringing over 2 more boxes full, plus there are some odds and ends floating around from projects that my siblings wanted done. Word got out that I was trying to crochet a couple of years ago and everyone seems to have some yarn tucked away. It was even listed as my inheritance when one of my mom’s cousins passed. Truth be told, I have never really had much time to do much, and my previous work was all very basic (scarves or blankets in one color with only one type of stitch). I’m trying to branch out now, mostly so I can use up some of this yarn. I feel guilty having it all lying around.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:45:22 +0000

Hey Nicole!

I looooove soft yarn too! hehe it’s great to pet… ooo and making things with too

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:45:32 +0000

Good Morning Rachel –

My stash is not huge either, lol!! My stash consists of 1 fairly large basket, plus maybe 2 or 3 skeins. And I have a few different kinds of yarn. Red Heart, Bernat and I seem to have quite a bit of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. I love that yarn for Afghans because it is SO soft! But I have found that the Bernat has been easier for Amigurumi, which is my latest obsession, lol!

Thank you so much for such a great site….I look forward to your emails!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:05:12 +0000

wow 33 cents! That’s unheard of Michelle! Lucky you.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:02:47 +0000

I also have gotten some great yarn at Goodwill stores. Its hit or miss but I have gotten the big 1 pound skeins for 33cents! It was a great find. Otherwise I too buy them on sale at Joann’s or Michaels. I am recently starting to get back into the crocheting habit and haven’t really strayed from acrylics either. I have mostly just been making a bunch of baby blankets and hats for all my friends having babies using the mostly Caron baby or the Red Heart baby brands.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:41:44 +0000

Hey Mel!
You’re stash isn’t much smaller than mine! I haven’t tried the recycled yarn yet, but i did play with some at the store, lol! It feels interesting.