I was wondering if you could help me. I am in the process of teaching children to knit and crochet, thanks to my loving son. We have asked the parents to donate a ball of wool or a pair of needles, but not a thing has come in so I bought all the needles and hooks myself. It has really cost a lot of money and I was wondering if anyone knew anywhere I can buy bulk yarn cheaply? I just can't afford to buy the wool and I so want to do this. Thank you.
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Have you tried Craigslist or Freecycle? Sometimes people have stuff they'd like to donate or just get out of their house, and if you write a nice ad about why you need it they will give it to you. Craigslist and Freecycle are free to use, and fairly easy as well.
I wish you the best in this worthy undertaking!
**If you have never done this before---please meet them in a very public place, like a mall or public library**
Check the thrift stores for knitted and crocheted sweaters, afghans, etc. Unravel them, wrap the yarn around a jar or something similar and wet the yarn.
I unraveled a half-finished sweater and used that off-white yarn and some leftover pink and ribbon yarn to make a toilet seat cover and bathmat for my guest bath. I used a log cabin pattern from the Mason-Dixon Knitting book.
is taking apart sweaters and blankets really exspectiable
Check with your church. I have several ladies that give me the "left overs" to make things with that I end up giving away! Other places you would have to pay for (more than likely) are the salvation Army Store or any second hand store or even yard sales.
Thrift shops often have yarn and needles
Yes, thrift shops and church sales are especially great, but I would advise you to think up some projects using recycled materials in the future, if the parents won't participate in offsetting your expenses. They might not have the time, money or interest. I'm not sure what but you can't pay for every idea either!
There are so many fun ideas with recycled materials now online too, including our own ThriftyFun!
Good Luck!
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