6 STEPS TO TAKE when your FAVORITE YARN is DISCONTINUED | Fun Crochet Yarn Tips

[@Windxchild]

Here in the Netherlands, I once found 3 skeins of a gorgeous yarn that isn’t dissimilar to the colour made easy yarn that you talk about. I figured I’d pick them up, and stop by 2-3 more stores of this chain, so that I would have enough to make a sweater. Turns out, that was easier said than done. I ended up calling around to some 20/25 stores in total. Luckily I live in Amsterdam and there are many of these stores around. So I made it, with many phone calls and visits to 6 different stores. So happy I now have enough for my sweater ❤️

[@SigoniMacaroni]

You are a yarn detective! I'm so glad you ended up finding the yarn you needed!

[@chrissiewindsor]

Thank you Sigoni, I tried all these steps, but was unlucky this time. However, I picked up a lot of great tips for the future, and am saving the video for future reference. Thanks for your kindness.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Oh that's a bummer! I'm sorry you weren't able to find it, but I'm glad you picked up some tricks for next time.

[@SoozeeQ]

Nice to know thanks!

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@saraherrera6917]

Didn't know there was a place to look other for other yarn substitutions. Neat!

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Yay! I love when I can teach you something new 😊

[@Yarnycrafts]

This video is so helpful. I learned a few things on resources to go to today. Thank you so much!

[@SigoniMacaroni]

You're so welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful

[@lorrainemorin]

Yarn Canada is a very good reliable store. I have purchased from them for a few years now and I have never had any problems. Yarn is reasonable priced. Customer sevice is excellent.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

That’s great to know! Thank you for sharing that so everyone knows! 😊❤️

[@petrashappyplace]

GREAT information! Thank you so much!

[@SigoniMacaroni]

You’re welcome!!

[@kaytorrence8870]

This is great I knew about yarn sub but the detail you went in to about Ravelry was great :)

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I’m glad you learned something new! I don’t know how I went so long not knowing about YarnSub 🤣

[@kaytorrence8870]

@@SigoniMacaroni this is such a great video, I was trying to find some yarn and it took me over 6 months to find the yarn I ended up going through Etsy and found someone whose shop didnt even sell yarn to help me...it was so professional and I found the yarn 👍

[@wandaxxxx7406]

That is great info. Thanks for taking the time to research this and share with us. It is very much appreciated.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@menahomberg]

I loved Lionbrand color made easy. I was so sad when I heard it’s been discontinued.

[@TrippNBalz]

I was not happy when fettuccine yarn was discontinued. I know there are other t shirt yarns but they are so expensive!! I appreciate the info on where to look. I've had to resort to over paying for certain yarn on Etsy but desperate times lol!

[@MissTupsy]

Not sure if you're interested but you can make your own t-shirt yarn. I've done it. It super simple. Lots of youtube videos on it.

[@TrippNBalz]

@@MissTupsy oh I love that idea!! Thanks so much!!

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I love fettuccine yarn too! Making your own t-shirt yarn is a fun option! Lovecrafts also has some really great t-shirt yarn and it looks pricey, but it comes with quite a bit of yardage. You can find it here: www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/paintbox-yarns-recycled-t-shirt?a_aid=d9e65f0a (*affiliate link)

[@MissTupsy]

@@TrippNBalz you're very welcome. Believe me...if I can do it you can too! There's a certain way to cut the t shirt so you get a continuous strand. Super easy!

[@TrippNBalz]

@@SigoniMacaroni thanks!!

[@VernaBradshaw]

Great information! I have checked out yarn sub before, and it's amazing. I have yet to make anything that a tutorial uses. I did have to buy from amazon a couple times, and Lion Brand actually sells yarn on it, and some of it can be a great price but might be color specific.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Yes YarnSub is the best! Amazon is a great place to look. I just wish the prices were a set price

[@RoamingwithRover]

In the middle of a project - - Classic Shades Sequins Lite!

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Which of YOUR favorite yarns was discontinued?

[@menahomberg]

Color made easy by Lionbrand Schitt’s Creek by Lionbrand

[@elizabethbartrum3596]

You left me a comment about yarnsub when I asked about the color made easy being discontinued and that site is awesome! I'm so glad to know about it! And thank you for all that detail about ravelry I had no idea there was so much on that site! I need to use it for more than just saving patterns I want to make lol

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I went a very long time not realizing how much Ravelry had to offer too 😆 Lots of hidden gems on that site!

[@maggiemckinney2435]

I haven’t CC been crocheting long enough to really have a favorite yarn. I have however dealt with EBay. Let’s just say they would be #30 on my list of favorite places to shop.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Yeah, I don't trust them so much either. I've shopped from there once but it wasn't yarn related and everything went smoothly but I've also heard some stories from others where it didn't go as well.

[@jenniferfatzinger7714]

Wow I had no idea that Lion Brand yarn has been discontinued but I have all the yarn.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Not all of Lion Brand has been discontinued, just Color Made Easy

[@jenniferfatzinger7714]

@@SigoniMacaroni yeah I meant the Color Made Easy yarn

[@char8059]

Thank you for all the info on this video! I didn't realize I could look for yarn on Ravelry.... That's a great resource. I knew about Yarnsub but appreciate you reminding me about it. Question: The Chunky Monkey yarn was sold by stores in the UK. I didn't research it, but wouldn't shipping charges make buying from the UK cost-prohibitive? Thank you, Sigoni! Im looking forward to the next video about yarn! From Phoenix, AZ 🌵🌄🏜️

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I’m not sure which store you’re talking about in particular, but I just did some research and it looks like Jimmy Beans Wool sells this yarn and it’s US based so shipping is only $5. I found another store, Wool Warehouse that is based in the UK, but it looks like shipping to the US is still only a couple of dollars. LoveCrafts is also a great place to go for yarn. I don’t think they have this yarn in particular but they do have many many different varieties of yarn that you can’t find anywhere else. I hope this helps!