How to Find Inexpensive High Quality Yarn

I love to knit. A normal skein of yarn is getting to be very expensive. And who can afford the top of the line yarn?

I learned early on before being green was on anyone's lips, to recycle yarn. I go to a second hand shop or better yet a yard sale or Salvation Army. Turn a critical eye to the sweaters. You'd be amazed at the quality of the yarn.

The sweaters may have some holes or stains, bad pilling in one area. If you can determine you can tear down the sweater, it could be used for any type of baby clothing, a scrap pile, a purse, a vest. You get the picture.

I have made some gorgeous sweaters from different yarns saved after pulling apart bargain sweaters. If the sweater has very fine thread like yarn, it can be used for doilies or to make edging.

My favorite piece was a vest made of cashmere. The yarn came from three extra small woman's sweaters. Finding the yarn is getting to be the best part of the project for me. I feel good that I am reusing a product, giving it a new life. I feel even better when my money is given to the Salvation Army or a Church garage sale.

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