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I used to get my basic acrylic yarn from Joann's, but now that they're gone I'm just buying randomly online what seems to be decent. What are your best stores (online or brick)?

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[–] StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website 3 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

I try mainly to work through my stash.

But I try to buy independent from stores in our region.

Fortunately, Wool-tyme is within driving distance. They have a great selection of quality yarns.

Their store offers classes and has knowledgeable and helpful staff. Their clearance section carries a lot of Diamond Yarns (major distributor) discontinued and overstock but is only accessible in-person.

For those not aware, Wool-tyme is also Canada’s largest online yarn store.

They do ship to the United States and other countries. You can select US$ and other currency pricing at the bottom of the page.

It’s a family-owned business, now in its fifth decade. The original owner passed it down to her niece.

It’s got a fiesty history — the original name of the store was Wool-mart and they ended up in court when Walmart came to Canada and tried to force her to change the name.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/owner-of-beloved-ottawa-yarn-shop-hanging-up-the-needles-after-40-years-1.6938283