How I Buy Yarn
Hi there Fellow creative crocheters!
Here's something that always shocks the yarn-shop owners when I come in to buy yarn:
I only ever buy ONE BALL of any kind. ๐งถ
Normally when you go yarn shopping for a project, you'll have to buy lots of the same kind so that you have enough for your project, but honestly, what's the fun in that? There are SO many beautiful yarns to choose from, and it's incredibly exciting to come home with a whole selection of beautiful yarns.
Here's why I do this:
I think of crochet like of painting - the more shades and textures you have to mix and match, the more exciting the process. ๐ฅฐ If I was painting a blue picture, I wouldn't go and buy 4 tubes of the same blue paint, I'd buy 4 different shades of blues so that I could create depth and textures.
So my tip for next time you go yarn shopping - choose all the colours and textures you love, but get just one of each! And when you start a new project - mix them up! Get creative and have the best time!
Would you try this? Let me know in the comments below!
Aluma โฅ๏ธ๐งถ
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I also buy wool and yarn online on platforms where individuals sell things they no longer want. Sometimes you can even get wool and yarn for free! I also love flea markets of all kinds and am always on the lookout for leftover wool. With Woolfs regards from Vienna!
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ALUMA replied:
What a great idea! thank you for sharing ๐ฅฐ
Liebe Aluma
Genau so mache ich es . Ich bin Kรผnstlerin von Beruf und mache textile Kunst . Ich webe und kaufe immer nur ein Garn , weil ich alles untereinander und miteinander verbinde. Das ist einfach wundervoll. Liebe Grรผรe Christa
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ALUMA replied:
Thank you Christa! So nice to hear from you. Iโd love to see your art โค๏ธ
What a great idea and what a stimulus for experimenting, also means you can buy single balls of expensive yarn. I live in the UK where we gave fantastic charity (thrift)shops which are a great source of yarn.
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ALUMA replied:
Dear Jackie, that is EXACTLY what it means! ๐ฅฐ Itโs so fun to add special yarns into your work. So glad you liked it โค๏ธ
Hi Aluma, Im from Italy and I love your style and colors you choose for your project! I usually do the same buying different shades of colors I want to use for my project. You inspired me for a new project and colors. Thank you
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ALUMA replied:
Dear Teresa! Thank you for the kind words ๐ฅฐ Iโm so happy this resonates with you.
OkโฆI will try, its hard when your in a โCandy Storeโ just to pick one!
I love verity in my projects.
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ALUMA replied:
Dear Valerie! It can be really hard ๐ฅฐ but it opens up so many options when you are working on a project! Try it out and let me know how it goes โค๏ธ