How not to spend all your money at the Yarn Store

Crochet is a wonderful hobby that can be both relaxing and satisfying, but it can also be quite expensive if you're not careful. Yarn stores can be a source of temptation, and it can be easy to overspend on yarn and other crochet supplies. Here are some tips for avoiding overspending at the yarn store:

1. Make a list: Before you go to the yarn store, make a list of the yarn and supplies you need for your current projects. This will help you stay focused and avoid buying unnecessary items.
2. Set a budget: Set a budget for your yarn and supplies and stick to it. Decide how much you're willing to spend and don't exceed that amount.
3. Compare prices: Compare prices at different yarn stores and online retailers. You might be able to find the same yarn for a cheaper price at another store.
4. Take advantage of sales and discounts: Look for sales and discounts at the yarn store and take advantage of them. Many stores offer discounts on yarn that is discontinued or on clearance.
5. Use coupons and promo codes: Look for coupons and promo codes online before you go to the yarn store. Many stores offer discounts to customers who use these codes.
6. Use your stash: Before buying new yarn, take a look at your stash and see if you already have enough yarn to complete your project. You might be surprised at how much yarn you already have.
7. Be mindful of the amount of yarn you need: Be mindful of the amount of yarn you need for your project. Many patterns call for more yarn than is actually needed, so make sure you're not buying more than you need.
8. Make use of leftovers: Make use of leftovers from other projects. Instead of buying new yarn, try to find ways to use what you already have.
9. Share your yarn: Share your yarn with other crocheters. You can trade yarn or sell yarn you don't need anymore, which can help to reduce your yarn stash.
10. Remember that quality over quantity: Remember that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to yarn. Instead of buying a lot of cheap yarn, invest in a few high-quality skeins that you'll enjoy using.

Keep this in mind, just because you see those blog post, instagram post, YouTube videos, Pinterest entries, showing those beautiful, colorful, endless quantities of wall yarn, does not mean you there's no pain in such yarn stash.  Large yarn stash, requires organizing and display options, which means you also need to spend money or upgrade your bookcase or yarn cabinet.  Just to find out that you also need to find a way to cover your display to keep dust, insects, pet hair, etc. from your yarn.

Yarn stores can be a source of temptation, but it's possible to avoid overspending. By making a list, setting a budget, comparing prices, taking advantage of sales and discounts, using your stash, being mindful of the amount of yarn you need, making use of leftovers