# Knitters and Crocheters: Yarn suppliers? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 4, 2007, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knitters-and-crocheters-yarn-suppliers/390728 "2007-02-04T02:12:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![DanBlather](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f4b2a3/32.png) [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knitters-and-crocheters-yarn-suppliers/390728/21 "2007-02-07T01:45:36Z")
Well hell if you all are going to mention all those stores I might as well say that I get all my yarn supplies from Knit Purl. They have a huge selection of Koigu, kits and exotic fibers (silk wrapped stainless steel) from Habu, the Shibui line of patterns and yarns, and much more. Flat rate shipping of $6.50. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knitters-and-crocheters-yarn-suppliers/390728/22 "2007-02-07T06:15:06Z")
Most of these have already been mentioned, but these are just a few that I have ordered from recently: > **[Knitting, crochet, craft supplies & inspiration](https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/)** > > Shop craft supplies, yarn and free patterns at LoveCrafts, the home of Makefulness. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch and tons of inspiration. > **[LittleKnits - Your online stop for yarns and more](https://www.littleknits.com/)** > > Little Knits, based in Seattle, is committed to providing the highest quality yarn and knitting supplies at the best value to our customers. We strive to maximize our customer's experience through our product offerings and service. [http://knitpicks.com/](http://knitpicks.com/) p.s. If anyone is looking for a free pattern. check out my Column of Leaves [scarf](http://brookenelson.com/leafscarfpattern.html) and matching [hat.](http://brookenelson.com/leafhatpattern.html)🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knitters-and-crocheters-yarn-suppliers/390728/23 "2007-02-07T15:18:08Z")
[QUOTE=nyctea scandiaca] p.s. If anyone is looking for a free pattern. check out my Column of Leaves [scarf](http://brookenelson.com/leafscarfpattern.html) and matching [hat.](http://brookenelson.com/leafhatpattern.html)🙂 [/QUOTE] I want you to know that I have printed out your scarf pattern and it is on my to-do list once I find the right yarn for it. ( The Stash I have is just not good enough. It isn’t worthy of a Doper Created Pattern, dontchaknow.) D’ya think it would knit up well in [Kraemer Vintage Alpaca](http://www.kraemeryarnshop.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=159&CFID=741290&CFTOKEN=67748296) ---
**Author:** ![badbadrubberpiggy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@badbadrubberpiggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badbadrubberpiggy)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knitters-and-crocheters-yarn-suppliers/390728/24 "2007-02-07T15:35:09Z")
[QUOTE=DanBlather] Well hell if you all are going to mention all those stores I might as well say that I get all my yarn supplies from Knit Purl. They have a huge selection of Koigu, kits and exotic fibers (silk wrapped stainless steel) from Habu, the Shibui line of patterns and yarns, and much more. Flat rate shipping of $6.50. [/QUOTE] And I now have yet another yarn site stored in my favorite places. It’s a lovely site, major yarn porn! I also have another site to recommend, which I don’t think was mentioned yet - [Kaleidescope Yarns](http://www.kyarns.com/). They have a large selction in a lot of price/fiber ranges. I’ve ordered from them several times, and have always had good service. When I’ve e-mailed them to ask questions on an order, they’ve always responded the same day. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2007, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knitters-and-crocheters-yarn-suppliers/390728/25 "2007-02-07T19:14:28Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] I want you to know that I have printed out your scarf pattern and it is on my to-do list once I find the right yarn for it. ( The Stash I have is just not good enough. It isn’t worthy of a Doper Created Pattern, dontchaknow.) D’ya think it would knit up well in [Kraemer Vintage Alpaca](http://www.kraemeryarnshop.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=159&CFID=741290&CFTOKEN=67748296) [/QUOTE] Yes that would be perfect! I think any solid color, aran or DK weight wool, alpaca, or blend of the aforementioned with cashmere or silk would be the best! I think the design really looks the best in a solid, light color. I made it with a darker multicolor, but after seeing ones that other knitters make, I really think it looks best in a light solid! The leaves pattern really “pops.” By the way, I have to mention this pattern is really easy and fast. That is the best part about it. Oh, and the most important thing about the pattern is you must block it when you’re done. It’s crucial to define the pattern and stitches, and to open up the YO holes. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knitters-and-crocheters-yarn-suppliers/390728.md?page=1)