Anyone suffer from YIS? (yarn inadequacy syndrome) - Page 2

[Turquesa]

The price of yarn was a real eye-opener for me when I started knitting. One of my first projects was a baby blanket. I went to an LYS, and the employee helped me pick out some yarn. I didn't even think to check the price. When she rang up an $88.00 price tag, I sheepishly apologized and walked out of the store yarnless.

If I get a lot of use out of something or I'm making a super special gift, I can justify the price. But I'm getting a shocking bite of reality--knitting is NOT a frugal hobby!

[Fyrestorm]

Most of my knitting and crocheting is for charity projects. So, I'm in the enviable position of not feeling bad for buying cheap yarn.

I do a lot of NICU and baby loss items, so Caron Simply Soft is the yarn of choice.

I will splurge on the good stuff for some items. I also do a lot of swapping for the good stuff . Then there is a good deal now and then at Smiley's.

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