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wryter2000

(47,431 posts) Tue Nov 7, 2023, 03:20 PM Nov 2023

Is anyone noticing a shortage of yarn?

A couple of places I’ve visited are sold out of much of their yarn.

I guess this would be a good place to ask folks where they buy yarn.

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Is anyone noticing a shortage of yarn? (Original Post) wryter2000 Nov 2023 OP

maybe just seasonal.... getagrip_already Nov 2023 #1

Was just going to answer this. Oh, yeah, I'm a very modest yarn crafter Rarely gift maker but I notice... electric_blue68 Nov 2023 #19

I see it at pwb Nov 2023 #2

What type of stores are you checking? zeusdogmom Nov 2023 #3

I've been looking online wryter2000 Nov 2023 #8

Yes a shortage at Hobby Lobby and WalMart. ALBliberal Nov 2023 #4

I crochet and knit a lot, have gotten great deals on eBay. Not been to stores recently. Ziggysmom Nov 2023 #5

I hadn't thought about Ebay wryter2000 Nov 2023 #11

Wool Warehouse in England. It's about $5 to get the yarn shipped to the USA, but that is Scrivener7 Nov 2023 #6

I'm going to try that wryter2000 Nov 2023 #9

You're welcome! I've had very good luck with them. Scrivener7 Nov 2023 #12

Oh no, that website, all that glorious yarn, it draws me in like a moth to a flame! Ziggysmom Nov 2023 #17

Deadly, isn't it? Scrivener7 Nov 2023 #18

There's no shortage in our house. Harker Nov 2023 #7

That's a great idea wryter2000 Nov 2023 #10

Yes. LoisB Nov 2023 #13

Yarn peachpit24 Nov 2023 #15

When I did it before, I used Facebook Marketplace which used to be great. LoisB Nov 2023 #16

been trying to use up my sizeable stash,,,, KarenS Nov 2023 #14

getagrip_already

(17,430 posts)

1. maybe just seasonal....

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 03:22 PM

Nov 2023

Isn't this the time of year people start thinking about sweathers and hats and mittens and gifts?

electric_blue68

(17,977 posts)

19. Was just going to answer this. Oh, yeah, I'm a very modest yarn crafter Rarely gift maker but I notice...

Reply to getagrip_already (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 8, 2023, 04:23 PM

Nov 2023

should I happen to be at Michaels (easiest craft store for me) at this time of year for yarn, art, jewelry, decorative supplies - the yarn starts "disappearing" in droves! 😄

pwb

(12,198 posts)

2. I see it at

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 03:23 PM

Nov 2023

Michael's and Ocean state job lots.

zeusdogmom

(1,047 posts)

3. What type of stores are you checking?

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 03:27 PM

Nov 2023

My local Joann is a mess - who knows what they have - or what box it is still in.

My local yarn stores - the unique stuff sells out almost as fast as it comes in. Basic stock seems to be adequately stocked.

But to be honest I’m not looking very hard. There seems to be a giant stash of yarn lurking in various places in the spare bedroom 😄

wryter2000

(47,431 posts)

8. I've been looking online

Reply to zeusdogmom (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:19 PM

Nov 2023

Dizzy Sheep and Yarn doc Com. I've decided I want to pay the price for wool (yikes) because it's so much warmer than acrylic, although I do love all the colors for acrylic.

ALBliberal

(2,841 posts)

4. Yes a shortage at Hobby Lobby and WalMart.

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 03:45 PM

Nov 2023

They have decreased the number of aisles displaying yarn as well. I sometimes get yarn at Joanns but for the most part I buy yarn on line.

Ziggysmom

(3,569 posts)

5. I crochet and knit a lot, have gotten great deals on eBay. Not been to stores recently.

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 03:46 PM

Nov 2023

wryter2000

(47,431 posts)

11. I hadn't thought about Ebay

Reply to Ziggysmom (Reply #5)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:22 PM

Nov 2023

Thanks.

Scrivener7

(52,729 posts)

6. Wool Warehouse in England. It's about $5 to get the yarn shipped to the USA, but that is

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:05 PM

Nov 2023

more than made up for with the great prices you get there.

https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/

Also, shipping is bizarrely fast.

wryter2000

(47,431 posts)

9. I'm going to try that

Reply to Scrivener7 (Reply #6)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:20 PM

Nov 2023

Thanks

Scrivener7

(52,729 posts)

12. You're welcome! I've had very good luck with them.

Reply to wryter2000 (Reply #9)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:27 PM

Nov 2023

Ziggysmom

(3,569 posts)

17. Oh no, that website, all that glorious yarn, it draws me in like a moth to a flame!

Reply to Scrivener7 (Reply #6)

Wed Nov 8, 2023, 06:34 AM

Nov 2023

They even have silk blends for knitting lace.

Thank you for posting!

Scrivener7

(52,729 posts)

18. Deadly, isn't it?

Reply to Ziggysmom (Reply #17)

Wed Nov 8, 2023, 11:52 AM

Nov 2023

You're welcome!

Harker

(14,926 posts)

7. There's no shortage in our house.

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:14 PM

Nov 2023

My wife and I visit wool festivals and crafts fairs in NY and wherever we travel, and some of these have great opportunities for acquiring great yarn. It's a big plus being able to see it and touch it, as I'm sure you know.

She tends to stock up when good deals come up.

WEBS online has a great selection of all sorts of yarn and frequent sales.

wryter2000

(47,431 posts)

10. That's a great idea

Reply to Harker (Reply #7)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:21 PM

Nov 2023

I'll look for shows when I travel. I love to stock up when there are good prices.

LoisB

(8,639 posts)

13. Yes.

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:33 PM

Nov 2023

Michael's has reduced the yarn aisles dramatically but haven't looked in a few months. I am actually contemplating selling some of my stash.

peachpit24

(69 posts)

15. Yarn

Reply to LoisB (Reply #13)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 05:32 PM

Nov 2023

I'm also looking to get rid of some of my stash, but don't know where to start. There was a yarn shop going out of business near by a couple years ago and my eyes were too big for my stomach.

LoisB

(8,639 posts)

16. When I did it before, I used Facebook Marketplace which used to be great.

Reply to peachpit24 (Reply #15)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 06:32 PM

Nov 2023

This is a specific Facebook group for just buying and selling yarn. I have not used it but think I will give it a try.https://www.facebook.com/groups/yarnstashandsell/

KarenS

(4,632 posts)

14. been trying to use up my sizeable stash,,,,

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 04:43 PM

Nov 2023

so not buying

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