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Affordable Basic Yarn Recommendations
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items Easy to find yarns from your local craft stores.
When it comes to store brand yarn Joann's Big Twist is my favorite. I like the feel and the softness, plus it has -62- really nice colors. It maintains well and I find it doesn't pill much.
6oz Solid Medium Weight Acrylic 380yd Value Yarn by Big Twist | JOANN
It can be hard to find acrylic ombre yarn in the same quantities as solid yarn colors, even though they cost the same amount often. Reliable Red Heart yarn has a higher yardage ombre yarn selection.
Red Heart Super Saver Ombre 4 Medium Acrylic Yarn, Violet 10oz/283g, 482 Yards
Sparkly, soft, slight sheen this yarn can make a night out more dramatic as well as comfy
Caron® Simply Soft® Party™ #4 Medium Acrylic Yarn, Black Sparkle 3oz/85g, 164 Yards
For a yarn of medium thickness with fuzz for warmth try Lion Brand's Scarfie. It has bold color combos and a soft, natural feel.
Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn | JOANN
Caron Big Cakes are my recommendation for projects like shawls or sweaters as well. Caron cakes come in other varieties of color, ombre, texture and material as well for different types of items.
Caron® Big Cakes™ Yarn
Lion Brand Pound of Love is my choice for larger wearable projects like sweaters. It's worsted weight yarn that feels a bit lighter. It's soft and has a muted palette of rich colors
Lion Brand Pound Of Love Yarn | JOANN
For blankets Caron's one pound yarn is a great choice. It is worsted weight but slightly thick. It washes very well.
Caron® One Pound™ Yarn
This Bernat yarn is a lighter weight worsted yarn option for baby gifts.
Bernat Softee Baby Yarn, Mint, 5oz(140g), Light, Acrylic
For a baby blanket or plush toy this squishy Bernat yarn saves time.
Bernat® Baby Blanket™ #6 Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Cloud Nine 10.5oz/300g, 220 Yards
For sock yarn Paton:s has colorful choices.
Patons Kroy Socks Yarn | JOANN
This super soft cotton/bamboo blend is the perfect yarn for the patterns at knittedkockers.org, and other projects for sensitive people. The light, smooth feel of the yarn is good for warm weather projects, or items meant to stay close to the skin, and bamboo has anti bacterial properties.
Lion Brand Coboo Natural Fiber Yarn | JOANN
This cotton yarn is versatile for a number of types of projects for your home to garments to decor.
Lily Sugar'n Cream Super Size Yarn | JOANN
This is a thicker cotton crochet thread with a soft sheen. It's nice for lighter projects or warm weather garments.
Aunt Lydia's® Fashion Crochet Cotton Thread
For a great value lace weight cotton crochet thread Loops and Threads has you covered.
Crochet Thread by Loops & Threads®
For costumes or just something really fun - glow in the dark yarn!
Lion Brand DIY Glow Yarn 3pk | JOANN