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scarfitup
Chatty Knitter
187 Posts |
 Posted - 01/23/2006 : 10:39:02 AM
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Hi everyone! Is there a list of favorite online shops from this forum? That would be so helpful to know. I've come upon them by chance, and frankly have never had a bad experience - YET!
My favorites: elann.com, gotyarn.com, kyarns.com, woolneedlework.com. I just ordered from WEBS last night, so the jury is out on that one. I have also ordered successfuly from showersofflowers.com, yarnmarket.com, yarnia.com, royalyarns.com and eBay.
Since I knit scarves almost exclusively, I look for the odd ball or orphan from the sale bins. So....I am always looking for shops - online or otherwise - that offer great savings on closeouts or clearance.
Which is the BEST online store?
Thanks,
Louise
Scarf It Up!
Wearable Fiber Arts
Blue Moon Showcase
203 Racine Drive
Wilmington NC
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mtnknitter
Chatty Knitter
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2006 : 10:54:42 AM
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I would add:
Little Knits (great sales)
Angelika's for Lorna's Laces
Chez Casuelle
Earthfaire (beaded kits)
One Fine Yarn
All of these have fast shipping and great comunication! Andrea |
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scarfitup
Chatty Knitter
187 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2006 : 11:09:17 AM
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I have also bought from Chez Casuelle recently, and Carla was immediately responsive to my email inquiries - especially since the package was slow to arrive. All turned out great! Thanks, I will check into the others as well.
Louise
Scarf It Up!
Wearable Fiber Arts
Blue Moon Showcase
203 Racine Drive
Wilmington NC
http://scarfitup.etsy.com |
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YarnGoddess
Permanent Resident
USA
2460 Posts |
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lizknit
Permanent Resident
USA
1179 Posts |
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Boogie
Permanent Resident
USA
3073 Posts |
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Rho
Permanent Resident
1570 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2006 : 4:15:31 PM
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I haven't ordered from a bunch of places yet but Handpaint Heaven and Smilies Yarn were both great and quick for me
rho
http://rhosknittingwoes.blogspot.com/
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SaintJay
Chatty Knitter
113 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2006 : 8:52:56 PM
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| My faves: Elann, Knit2Purl2, One Fine Yarn, and School House Press (Meg Swansen). |
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Sticks and String
Permanent Resident
USA
1113 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2006 : 1:30:33 PM
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http://www.patternworks.com/
Large product line, great catalog and wonderful packaging! I'm not crazy about their website but it's ok cuz they live in NH and I can just drive there.
Jo
"If you love not the noise of bells, why then do you pull the ropes?" |
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teruterubouzu
Warming Up
USA
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DG
Warming Up
USA
69 Posts |
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saashka
Chatty Knitter
114 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2006 : 2:18:51 PM
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Amy,
thank you for posting about the knitting-warehouse. I'd not heard of them before but after reading about it here, I placed an order for the Patons Classic Merino. I love how soft it is.
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Kimaroo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
425 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2006 : 10:01:23 PM
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I love Cucumber Patch on Ebay.. she's REALLY reliable.. really inexpensive (Even with shipping from England!) and has great stuff.. especially Rowan. I've been able to knit much higher quality things thanks to her : )
-Kim-
The Kimmish Knitting Blog |
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adalai2000@yahoo.com
New Pal
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FluffyKnitterDeb
New Pal
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2006 : 11:37:52 PM
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Hands down, my favorite vendor is www.theknitter.com
Judy is a lovely woman with a fabulous and quick customer service, wonderful selection and always FREE SHIPPING!!
Debi
Fluffy Knitters are well rounded
visit my blog http://fluffyknitterdeb.blogspot.com |
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New Pal
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Posted - 01/26/2006 : 12:09:17 AM
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I got great service from Little Knits. She found a way to reduce shipping charges from the original invoice and has great sales.
http://littleknits.com/
NAYY
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gallant_duck
Chatty Knitter
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2006 : 02:34:18 AM
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In the UK my online favourites would have to be:
http://thenaturaldyestudio.com/
http://www.laughinghens.com/
Jannette's Rare Yarns and the Yarnsweater Store (both on ebay -- they both sell in USD and have awesome deals!)
Offline it's got to be Loop in the UK, and Lettuce Knit and the Knit Cafe in Toronto, Canada. I even don't mind Romni Wools (Toronto), despite the staff being 'moody' at best....!
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calicokitty6
Seriously Hooked
USA
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sarasmile
New Pal
27 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2006 : 05:30:09 AM
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| My favorite for online is http://www.sandrasingh.com/ Great selection of yarn & patterns plus the knitting magazines are always below newsstand. And the service has been awesome every time. |
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scarfitup
Chatty Knitter
187 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2006 : 05:38:10 AM
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Imagine my surprise to see MY question in today's newsletter! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Checking these out now should keep me busy for weeks. I'll add them to my Favorites file and continue checking them from time to time.
I would value and appreciate feedback on my website (http://scarfitup.etsy.com). Have any of you used etsy - successfully - and if so, what type of marketing did you do to generate traffic and, more importantly, sales? I love the concept of a handcrafter's website, and the price is right, but I've yet to have a sale. I'm discouraged. Thank goodness for private and Blue Moon Showcase sales! So....any observations or insights would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Louise
Scarf It Up!
Wearable Fiber Arts
Blue Moon Showcase
203 Racine Drive
Wilmington NC
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Diva Maggie
Warming Up
Canada
66 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2006 : 05:55:11 AM
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I was just wondering if any of you lovely ladies have any favorite Canadian $ online yarn shop urls to share.
~always dance as if no one's watching~ |
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Best Online Yarn Shopping?
