What do you do when your yarn is discontinued??

[@candicefraser6346]

I would search on Etsy, ravelry, eBay, and just the Internet as a whole (in that order) using the exact name you put here. You'd be surprised at what's out there that could be exact. If you can't find any and choose to color block, use the search term - substitution for *name of yarn* which would give you similar yarn choices so the look and feel of the color blocking area is the same. Would it work to make it a vest or a short sleeve cardigan instead? Or maybe just color block half the sleeve?

[@amybettencourt3404]

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[@KLine-aka-Kathy]

I would ask for help in a facebook group. If you are active in a few you tube channels ask for help there also. I’ve found both to be helpful. The sweater is gorgeous. Worth the effort to keep going. 😊

[@creatinga_happierme]

Thank you! And thanks for the tips. I will check

[@alwayslearning9272]

Oh precious lady, I feel so much for your predicament! 🤷🏻‍♀️☹️ I'm in Australia but I heard through the grapevine about an online Mill company called Lens Mill's and they apparently stock a lot of discontinued yarn in the states, so that is where I'd try. That is such a good question that I'm sure many of us wonder, where does their stock go when they close down, what do they do with everything they own, shelving in the stores even, what happens to it all?? Is there any way to find out who the owner of that store was and possibly write to them to ask? Often there are contact details on the label to say where it was made, an address or website perhaps where you might be able to dig a bit to find a way to get in touch with someone? I would be trying that first, and then if that fails try to get a similar complimentary yarn that can go with what you need for the rest to complete it. What was wrong with the scruffy bit, the small bundle that wasn't wound, can that be saved to get you a bit more?? 🤷🏻‍♀️ I can see a nice apricot going well for the sleeves maybe if you need to get another complimentary colour to blend with it. I must ask though, what is the pattern you're using? I was so intrigued with the shaping and how it seems to be a whole piece that comes together to form a cardigan shape, so interesting! Did you come up with the design yourself or are you using a pattern? Really lovely and please keep us informed with your search, would love to hear if you are able to find some more to complete your cardigan project, it really looks lovely and you deserve to be able to finish it! 🤞🏻

[@creatinga_happierme]

Thank you for this! I will definitely look into that. I found a pattern. I usually end up altering patterns slightly but I will make sure I link this one and tell you anything I change 😊

[@alwayslearning9272]

That's wonderful, thank you! I'd love to have a pattern to look at to see how it all comes together. I so hope you find the yarn you're looking for! I know you absolutely don't want to undo all your hard work, however I was thinking you could consider if you can't find the yarn anywhere, to start again but double strand with a different similar yarn, thereby gaining twice as much yarn as you currently have in the work you've already done??

[@alwayslearning9272]

Hi there, just wanted to check in and see how your search is going? I keep wondering and checking in. Also, I know you were doing this video to ask for our help but if you get a moment I'd love it if you could link the video/pattern that you used for this cardigan, and any adjustments you were making, that would be wonderful please! I am really interested in how it comes together and can relate to taking inspiration but making some changes along the way to suit your personal taste as well. I really hope you get to finish it! 🤞🏻

[@creatinga_happierme]

I have an update I’ll be posting tonight! I’ll add the pattern as well 😊

[@alwayslearning9272]

@@creatinga_happierme So excited! I just saw that there is a new update video, fantastic!! I'm going to put the kettle on (I'm in Australia where that's how we boil our water for hot beverages!) I'm going to make a nice hot cup of tea and sit down to watch the update!! :)