secondhand yarn shopping !! | a beginners guide to more SUSTAINABLE yarn consumption

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[@peggylynne]

One more tip: when you bring home second-hand yarn, seal it in a plastic baggie and put it in the freezer for a week to kill any moth larvae. I don’t generally wash the yarn - if it looks like it needs washing I don’t buy it - but I do give it a good freeze. So far so good.

[@Nissascrochet]

Omg thanks!

[@ElainefromPenguinPlaceCrafts]

For the burn test, natural fibers will turn to ash, while acrylics form a hard end, like melted plastic. I rescue a lot of yarn from thrift shops and garage sales!

[@alanbirkner1958]

I got some old granny squares in odd colors from a friend who was moving. Between the scrap yarn and the broken jewelry I collect, I can make all sorts of crafts. Rummage sales and people who are moving are my favorites. Tina, Al's wife

[@bellastname1244]

I love secondhand yarn, luckily the thrift store near me is one of the few that actually has a craft section and usually has some yarn.

[@madeinthemoment]

That's amazing !!!! Secondhand yarn is so much fun, I love all the options !

[@mei.creates]

this was such a fun video! (and useful of course, but fun too!) i love secondhand yarn specifically because of the fun of trying to decide what to make with such a limited quantity (although decision paralysis does happen sometimes lol). my local thrift store just created a specific yarn section in their craft supply area and i’ve been keeping my eye out for some fun finds there

[@madeinthemoment]

ahh thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it :) and yes I agree, it's super fun. That's so amazing that your thrift store has a craft section, I've never seen that before but that's awesome!!!

[@teressebirkett3387]

I've never bought new yarn, all my fabric and yarn is thrifted and bargain bin stuff. It's a lucky dip and I love it.

[@rat5251]

haven't bought secondhand yarn but i am currently unwinding my mom's old sweater

[@madeinthemoment]

that's amazing! It's such a rewarding process :)

[@emma.yochim]

I used to be able to thrift yarn at my local thrift store all the time, but recently I never see yarn there anymore, sad

[@melanieadamski8738]

Please show us the craft supply store! Great video Emma!

[@ediefrazier3419]

Have you considered gently washing the garment before you unravel it? That has worked well for me.

[@lunee3713]

I swear I need you to link ur KZbin channel on your insta link tree because I thought u didn't have a channel and I loved your stuff

[@madeinthemoment]

Thank you! It is on my linktree but as a KZbin icon on the top of the link so I think it's easy to miss!