We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Knitting

raffe
raffe Posts: 123 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Having knitted for quite some time i find that sometimes its not worth knitting jumpers and cardis as wool is so expensive, does anyone know where to get cheap wool

Comments

  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Poundland

    Jumpers from charity shops - washed and wool unraveled.
    "This site is addictive!"
    Wooligan 2 squares for smoky - 3 squares for HTA
    Preemie hats - 2.
  • sheng719
    sheng719 Posts: 182 Forumite
    You can also look in charity shops or freecycle....I got a sack load of different wools (enough to make projects..) from free cycle...Haqppy knitting!!!:p
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2012 #1502:)

    Debt free by 2014, hopefully earlier...:T
  • ELIZA_D
    ELIZA_D Posts: 547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    pound shop....freecycle
  • li'l_p
    li'l_p Posts: 797 Forumite
    Home & Bargain are doing some lovely wool at 50p a ball.
  • stefejb
    stefejb Posts: 1,725 Forumite
    .... or make socks - that's what I'm doing with the lovely multicoloured yarns. yes they are expensive - about £6 for a pair but brilliantly impressive and make fabulous pressies
    I'm going to feed our children non-organic food and with the money saved take them to the zoo - half man half biscuit 2008
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,638 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi raffe,

    These older threads may help:

    A question about wool.

    Knitting wool

    Pink
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.5K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.5K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 602.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178K Life & Family
  • 260.5K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture