NBR: question for knitting and crochet mamas

NicknShan · February 2016

I always go to a little local yarn store to get my goods to start a project, but I was wondering if anyone has a great recommendation on where to get yarn online.

I get nervous when I can't touch it.

And I don't want to pay double the amount just because it's some boutiquey online yarn shop (as if yarn isn't expensive enough).

Additional question - I am lazy and order everything on Prime. Has anyone found amazing yarn on Prime?

candicek15 · February 2016

Honestly, I buy most of my yarn at Michael's with coupons or at Walmart. I'm not into the crazy fancy stuff. I just want stuff that's easy to work with and is affordable. I personally would only order stuff online that either I had used/seen before or could easily return. What kind of yarn are you looking for? I might be able to give you some suggestions!

MynaBird · February 2016

I've never seen amazing yarn on Prime, sadly. I find myself looking at yarn on Etsy, but I am similarly loath to order yarn I haven't touched or yarn that's overpriced just because it's special snowflake yarn.

peaceinnature · February 2016

Knit picks has great reasonably priced yarn that isn't a bunch of synthetics!

goldie987 · February 2016

I also tend to buy most of my yarn at michaels/joanns either on sale or with a coupon, I just wouldn't be comfortable buying it without being able to touch it either.

HBamama2B · February 2016

I use lion brand yarn Bc there are stores near me so I've touched most of the stuff but can also buy online. I'm not sure how it compares to other places price wise, I'm in NY so everything is expensive in my mind, but they have a fantastic selection and I can answer questions about how it feels if you see something you like. I think you can order their stuff on amazon even?

CopperLane · February 2016

I'm another Michaels/Walmart yarn buyer. I have a huge blanket I crocheted in high school, over 10 years ago, and it's in perfect condition. I used red heart yarn for it and it's been through the washer and dryer countless times, I'm one of those crazies who washes all blankets sitting around the house every couple weeks. You can find a lot of natural fiber yarns in these stores too. I found a nice mohair I made a scarf out of.

I would only buy online if it was a brand I knew or came highly recommended to me.

cmac827 · February 2016

I love Webs. Their website is yarn.com and if you're ever near their store, stop in for a few hours.

NicknShan · February 2016

My grandma made me a bit of a yarn snob, because she used to buy all of my yarn... I don't pick a brand, but I won't buy anything from like a Michaels or equivalent. I need it all to feel like butter!

I am looking for a yarn that's is 125g in charcoal grey.

I I haven't bought from Etsy before. Is most of it hand spun?

PleaseSendPicklesNow · February 2016

Fellow yarn snob here, lurking from the July board. I like to work with Merino, or it hardly feels worth the time and effort. I know, I'm a brat!

I've had wonderful luck with all my online yarn purchases from Knit Picks. They have incredibly reasonable (compared to LYS), non-boutique prices for fabulously soft and durable yarns. They have a huge selection of colors and fiber types, too.

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