Stay Home and Knit
Today is Frugal Friday...
Did you know knitting saves money? It's true. Now, I know some of you are thinking you spend an awful lot on yarn and knitting accessories, but stop and think just a moment. Knitting can and does save money. So much in fact that Village Wools in Albuquerque, New Mexico is having trouble keeping the shelves stocked.
Employee Laurie Domski says they are not only having trouble keeping yarn in stock, but their classes are full also. Why? Because the recession is forcing people to stay home more and people are looking for ways to entertain themselves at home.
Not only is it cheaper to stay at home and knit, but knitters are saving money by knitting gifts, clothing, and home accessories. Sure, you still have to pay for the yarn, but by buying smart, you end up saving in the long run.
So if you've taken a break from knitting, break out your needles and check your stash. Then read the rest of this newsletter to see how you can knit for next to nothing.
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Learn to knit the perfect gift for everyone on your list
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Did You Know...
You can save even more money knitting if you buy discount yarns, buy yarn online, shop yarn auctions online, salvage yarn from thrift store sweaters, and make your own yarn using alternative sources?
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Today's Featured Product
Knitted Gifts: Irresistible Projects to Make & Give by Ann Budd
A great book to help you get started saving money on gifts. Step-by-step instructions for 30 projects for every occasion you can imagine. You'll find gift ideas and patterns for birthdays, anniversaries, thank-you gifts, get well, bon voyage, babies, holidays and more.
All 30 patterns focus on smaller gifts so they are fast and easy to knit while saving you money.
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Today's Featured Video:
Need free yarn? Use this technique to make 'yarn' from old t-shirts. Called 't-rope' you can knit with it just like regular yarn.
