One of the reasons we love online shopping is that it’s such a timesaver! Searching for the right yarn for your project can be a time-consuming task, and as enjoyable as it is popping into a yarn shop or haberdashery, sometimes is just not practical to get to one. Don’t worry if this sounds like your situation.
Thankfully, there are some great places to purchase yarn for your knitting, crochet and general crafts projects online. To help you narrow the search we’ve compiled a guide to the best places to buy yarn online. Some are high street stores while others are online retailers.
Tips for shopping online for yarn
To get inspiration for which yarn to buy next, check out our recommendations for the best yarns online which you can purchase directly. If you’re doing a more thorough search, then here are some things to keep in mind, before you commit to a yarn.
Check the postage costs
Some online retailers offer free postage if you spend over a certain amount. Or it might cost the same to buy one ball of yarn or several, so check what’s the best value before purchasing.
Choose the right colour
Often yarns are listed separately, but some retailers like Amazon list all the different varieties of colour on one page, so be sure to pick the right one for your project.
Know the alternatives
If a knitting pattern calls for a specific yarn and it no longer exists or is hard to get hold of, there are alternative yarns. Look these up before you shop as it will give you more options to look for.
The best online yarn shops
John Lewis
John Lewis is the best online stockist for premium yarns from respected brands. Their stock ranges from Wool and the Gang to Sirdar, Rowan and King Cole. You’ll find specialist yarns like fine lace and cashmere merino silk blends along with chunky and baby knits.
Best yarns from John Lewis
Dunelm
Stocking a wide range of baby yarns, if your knitting projects are mostly baby knits or childrenswear, Dunelm is a great place to bookmark. Their colours are often seasonal. We love their soft spring shades.
Best yarns from Dunelm
Etsy
Shopping on Etsy is always such a joy as you never know what you'll come across. Alongside handmade crafts there's a lot craft supplies for sale including yarns.
Because Etsy stores are often owned by small independent businesses you may come across yarns you can't find elsewhere like soft Peruvian alpaca yarn and even t-shirt yarn.
Best yarn from Etsy
Not On The High Street
Just at the same suggests, you'll find treasures on popular gift website Not On The High Street that you didn't know existed including giant yarn!
Best yarn from Not On The High Street
Cheeky Chunky Twist Yarn 100g Ball Rainbow Wool
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