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How can I get free yarn?
Here are Barbara’s Top Ten Tips to get FREE YARN:
- CRAFT/CHURCH GROUPS: Many churches, libraries, and non-profits have knitting/crocheting/craft groups. …
- GARAGE SALES: Visit Church and school garage/rummage sales on the very last day. …
- TELL YOUR FRIENDS: …
- ESTATES: …
- ONLINE FREEBIE GROUPS: …
- RAVELRY: …
- THRIFT STORES: …
- UPCYCLE YARN:
What is a good price for yarn?
The Best and Cheapest Places to Buy Yarn Online (My Guide)
| Vendor | Brands of yarn available | Average cost (per skein) |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbii | Hobbii | $2-9 |
| Lovecrafts | Berroco, Bernat, Caron, Malabrigo, Lion Brand, Paintbox, Patons, Schachenmayr, Scheepjes, etc. | $3-15 |
| WeCrochet | Mostly WeCrochet, some Lion Brand | $5-10 |
| Lion Brand Yarn | Lion Brand | $6-12 |
How much is in a skein of yarn?
There are approximately 236 yards in 1 skein of yarn. You’ll need to buy the 100 gram balls to do the project if you are working with a skein of yarn. Otherwise, it will be 2 50 gram balls of yard for each skein of yard you’ll need to buy.
What is the softest yarn to knit with?
Cashmere: The softest and fluffiest yarn of them all, but is also rather expensive and not that strong.