Favourite Sock Yarn sources?

Posted by the Furrsome Threesome on November 27, 2006, 12:04 pm

So, my new socks addiction is an expensive one - $7-$12 per 50 gm ball
of yarn.

I'm wondering if anyone has pointers to retailers, online or Canadian,
who may have discounts, good deals, or let you buy in quantity but
mix'n'match? (EG - I'd be happy to buy 10 balls of yarn but I want
different colours).

In my heart I want to support my tiny local knitting-and-art-gallery
shop, and I do, but I don't think I can afford holiday socks at their
prices for all the near'n'dears even IF I get the time to do them.
Pondering whether I can compromise on discounted yarns from other
suppliers and keep buying my needles and artsy gifts from there
instead.

Suggestions welcome!

Johanna, "first one's free...." new sock addict.

Posted by Madelaine on November 27, 2006, 12:10 pm

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My suggestion is ebay--I recently went through my stash and found some
Noro I bought several years ago, and realize this was $18 per skein
yarn, and I got 4 skeins for around $20-30. Remember that shipping is a
factor, and keep on the lookout since the bargains are not that consistent.
Madelaine

Posted by hesira on November 27, 2006, 12:32 pm

Hi Johanna,

I buy a lot of yarn from Simply Sock Yarn Company. They are very nice
and helpful. I don't know about discounts, but they ship quickly, and
you can buy as little or as much as you want.

http://www.simplysockyarn.com/StoreFront.bok

Also, check out Elan. Sometimes they have really nice sock yarn for
sale.

http://www.elann.com/

Hesira

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Posted by Shillelagh on November 27, 2006, 1:38 pm

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Heh, heh - have I got a store for you. It's a Canadian online store (NAYY),
and I have bought MUCH sock yarn from them. You have to watch for when they
get it in. Sometimes it's their own brand, sometimes it's others. It's
called Elann, and here are links to four yarns they have in stock right now.
I visit their store online everyday just to see what they're highlighting.

http://tinyurl.com/yzkr24
http://tinyurl.com/yz67kk
http://tinyurl.com/ykzlcx
http://tinyurl.com/yd8ukx

Sometimes the colour selection isn't great, but if you find the yarn when
it's just come in, the selection is usually better. Their shipping is fast,
and don't forget to add the shipping charges to your per skein price but I
think you'll find them quite reasonable.

Here's a link to another online store - but I haven't ordered from them so
can't comment on their shipping, etc. Some of their buys look pretty good.

http://www.littleknits.com/products.php?cat=108

Good luck! Let us know what you buy (heh, heh).

Shelagh

Posted by Spike Driver on November 27, 2006, 1:42 pm

Johanna,

I use this company for sock yarn, I have had good luck with them. The
first is on sale. The prices are hard to beat for decent yarn.

http://www.knitpicks.com/Yarns/itemid_5420133/yarn_display

http://www.knitpicks.com/Yarns/Yarn_List.aspx

Memories is my favorite, it is one the second page of the second url.

Hugs & God bless,
Dennis & Gail

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