{"id":1513,"date":"2024-08-06T12:40:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T17:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2024-08-06T12:40:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T17:40:10","slug":"how-to-get-free-yarn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Simple Ways to Get Free Yarn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Knitting projects require yarn\u2014there\u2019s no way around it. But does this mean you have to forgo knitting altogether if you&#8217;re on a budget?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, no!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>There are ways to get free yarn, and it\u2019s easier than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll share our tips on how to get yarn for free so you can stock up, whether you\u2019re working on knitting, crocheting, weaving, embroidery, sewing, or even ropemaking projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-673e69a10ffe2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-673e69a10ffe2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#How_to_Get_Free_Yarn\" title=\"How to Get Free Yarn\">How to Get Free Yarn<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#1_Search_for_Free_Yarn_on_Facebook_Marketplace\" title=\"1. Search for Free Yarn on Facebook Marketplace\">1. Search for Free Yarn on Facebook Marketplace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#2_Thrift_for_Yarn\" title=\"2. Thrift for Yarn\">2. Thrift for Yarn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#3_Repurpose_Your_Closet\" title=\"3. Repurpose Your Closet\">3. Repurpose Your Closet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#4_Join_a_Local_Knitting_Club\" title=\"4. Join a Local Knitting Club\">4. Join a Local Knitting Club<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#5_Browse_Free_Stuff_on_Craigslist\" title=\"5. Browse Free Stuff on Craigslist\">5. Browse Free Stuff on Craigslist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#6_Repurpose_Yarn_from_Old_Projects\" title=\"6. Repurpose Yarn from Old Projects\">6. Repurpose Yarn from Old Projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#7_Get_Free_Samples_from_Brands\" title=\"7. Get Free Samples from Brands\">7. Get Free Samples from Brands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#8_Trade_Yarn_on_rYarnswap\" title=\"8. Trade Yarn on r\/Yarnswap\">8. Trade Yarn on r\/Yarnswap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#9_Ask_Friends_and_Family\" title=\"9. Ask Friends and Family\">9. Ask Friends and Family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#10_Shop_for_Cheap_Yarn\" title=\"10. Shop for Cheap Yarn\">10. Shop for Cheap Yarn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-yarn\/#Start_Crafting_with_Free_Yarn\" title=\"Start Crafting with Free Yarn!\">Start Crafting with Free Yarn!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Free_Yarn\"><\/span>How to Get Free Yarn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the easiest ways to get free and cheap yarn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Search_for_Free_Yarn_on_Facebook_Marketplace\"><\/span>1. Search for Free Yarn on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marketplace\/category\/free\/\">Facebook Marketplace<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Facebook Marketplace is mostly known for buying and selling items locally, it\u2019s also a great place to find free stuff, including yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the free items section on Facebook Marketplace, which I\u2019ve linked to in the heading above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might find people giving away yarn near you. Just use the search bar to look for the term \u201cyarn.\u201d This should help you find if anyone nearby is giving away yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Thrift_for_Yarn\"><\/span>2. Thrift for Yarn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While this tip doesn&#8217;t provide entirely free yarn, it can save you a lot of money. I came across this idea on Reddit, where several people mentioned it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit your local thrift store, buy some inexpensive sweaters, and unravel them to repurpose the yarn. Often, the cost of the sweater is less than buying yarn new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Repurpose_Your_Closet\"><\/span>3. Repurpose Your Closet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This tip builds on the previous one. The idea is similar\u2014you\u2019re unraveling clothing to obtain yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of going to a thrift store and spending money, even if it\u2019s a small amount, you can use clothing you already have in your closet and dressers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have sweaters, sweater dresses, or other knitwear in your wardrobe that you no longer wear\u2014and let\u2019s face it, most of us have items we rarely use\u2014you can unravel these garments and turn them into free yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Join_a_Local_Knitting_Club\"><\/span>4. Join a Local Knitting Club<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Knitting clubs often have yarn supplies acquired through donations from local retailers and manufacturers looking to promote their products. They might also have leftover yarn from larger projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These supplies are often given away to members. It\u2019s worth checking out local knitting clubs to see if there\u2019s one you can join. They might also offer free knitting patterns and other resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Browse_Free_Stuff_on_Craigslist\"><\/span>5. Browse Free Stuff on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/about\/sites\">Craigslist<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Craigslist is a real treasure trove of freebies. If you&#8217;re looking for free yarn nearby, take a look at the site. You might find someone giving away a few skeins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find free yarn by checking the &#8220;Free&#8221; section on your city\u2019s Craigslist. Go to the \u201cFor Sale\u201d section, then click on \u201cFree.\u201d This will show if anyone nearby is giving away free yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Repurpose_Yarn_from_Old_Projects\"><\/span>6. Repurpose Yarn from Old Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to repurpose yarn from old projects. If you enjoy hobbies like knitting and crocheting, you likely have leftover yarn from previous projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your supplies to see if you have yarn that could be used for a new project. This can save you money by avoiding the need to buy new yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Get_Free_Samples_from_Brands\"><\/span>7. Get Free Samples from Brands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the websites of specialty yarn brands, as some offer free samples to customers. This can be a great way to obtain high-quality, premium yarns without cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the top yarn brands include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red Heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bernat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lily Sugar&#8217;n Cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aunt Lydia&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KnitPicks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isager Yarn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many more options available. You can find them by googling &#8220;<em>top yarn brands<\/em>&#8221; or &#8220;<em>top yarn manufacturers<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for a page on the brand\u2019s website where you can request a sample, or find the company\u2019s contact page and ask if they have any samples available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some yarn brands provide samples to encourage customers to make a purchase if they like the free sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider following these brands on social media to stay updated on potential giveaways, special promotions, and coupon codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Trade_Yarn_on_rYarnswap\"><\/span>8. Trade Yarn on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Yarnswap\/\">r\/Yarnswap<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The subreddit r\/Yarnswap is another option if you\u2019re looking for free yarn. It\u2019s a place where you can trade yarn with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a post to find someone interested in trading yarn or other items like patterns and books. It\u2019s a great way to exchange supplies you don\u2019t need for yarn you\u2019ll actually use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Ask_Friends_and_Family\"><\/span>9. Ask Friends and Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends and family can be excellent resources for free yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any family members or friends who knit or do other hobbies that involve using yarn, ask them if they have any spare yarn they\u2019d be willing to give you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They might have some yarn they\u2019d be happy to pass along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Shop_for_Cheap_Yarn\"><\/span>10. Shop for Cheap Yarn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to buy yarn, look for stores where you can get a good deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, many stores offer affordable yarn options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dollartree.com\/\">Dollar Tree<\/a>:<\/strong> Prices are always low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaels.com\/\">Michaels<\/a>:<\/strong> Check the store\u2019s sale section and use coupons when available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joann.com\/\">JOANN Fabrics<\/a>:<\/strong> Look for coupons and savings in the store\u2019s weekly ad, and explore the clearance section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbylobby.com\/\">Hobby Lobby<\/a>:<\/strong> Shop the clearance section and check the store\u2019s weekly ad for deals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using coupons at these stores can help you save a significant amount on yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Crafting_with_Free_Yarn\"><\/span>Start Crafting with Free Yarn!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to fill your crafting stash without spending a cent?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting yarn for your projects doesn\u2019t have to be expensive. With these tips and tricks, you can easily obtain yarn for free or at a discount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/get-free-yarn-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Assorted skeins of colorful yarn with a tag highlighting 'Free Yarn'\u2014find out how to get free yarn for your crafting projects!\" class=\"wp-image-1591\" title=\"How to Get Free Yarn\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/get-free-yarn-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/get-free-yarn-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/get-free-yarn-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/get-free-yarn.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knitting projects require yarn\u2014there\u2019s no way around it. 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