swimming in yarn
If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll already know that I just discovered I live a one-hour drive away from the yarn-lovers paradise (aka the Bernat/Patons yarn factory outlet), and, as if that wasn’t exciting enough, there’s a big sale there this week – eek!
I headed out there this morning, through what should have been a lovely drive through farmland and Mennonite country (spoiled only by the dreary skies and insistent rain). I got there 10 mins before opening time, and there were already 2 cars ahead of me. By the time the doors opened, there were about 7 more cars waiting – I’m glad I’m not the only one who likes a yarn bargain.
It’s more exciting on the inside!
The yarn without ball bands is sold by the ounce… at a crazily low price
Amazing deals on bagged yarn – with an extra buy 3 get 1 free on the bags
I spent over an hour in there – it was just so difficult trying to decide what to buy, when everything was at such great prices. My only slight disappointment was that Bernat Satin was at regular store prices – otherwise I would have spent a lot more. In the end I managed to limit myself to this little lot:
That’s 24 x Bernat Bamboo, 10 x Patons Cha-Cha, 5 x Patons Divine, 3 x Bernat Cool Crochet. And all for under $40 (Canadian) INCLUDING tax. That’s less than $1 per ball, and about a fifth of the regular prices!
Ahh, I just love a bargain – it was definitely worth the trip. I hope I haven’t inspired too much yarn envy… What do you think of my haul?
Rebekah said
Looks like you had fun and got some great deals. I’m glad I don’t live near there I’d be really broke
Howie said
Wow, I think your visit to Bernat/Patons is the yarn-equivalent of visiting Willy Wonka’s factory! Thanks for virtually bringing us along with your golden ticket
And yes, you have inspired salivation-inducing yarn envy!
Jane M said
WOW. No wonder ladies in yarn stores were whispering to me about the factory outlet!!!
Just got a new afghan book. I should head out there!
Also, just finished my fairy and I think I’ll make them with your lemming hair.
Will put up the pictures soon
Rebekah (BekahJan) said
Wow! So many great deals! What great fun! I would die to shop there.
You got a lot of great yarn for such Amazing prices! It looks like you had a blast!
Julie Andrea said
What?!?!? I lived in the GTA for 20 years .. and I am hearing about this place NOW?!?! LOL Thanks for telling us about this gold mine, next time I come down to Toronto, I will have to make a ‘quick trip’ out that way.
Take care and thanx again .. Julie Andrea
Smeddley said
It’s only a 15-hour drive, and it’ll only take me a few months to get a passport… *starts planning*
Wen Rou said
Wow, heaven on earth! XD
Craft Passion said
I wish I stay somewhere near there…. I could have spend a whole day there drown in the pool of yarns :p
futuregirl said
WHAT?! I’m so glad I live no where near you and that I’ve taken a no-spending pledge. Holy moly … what a great sale. Just seeing those pictures of the bins of yarn made my pulse quicken and my eyes go wide. Lucky girl!
Ruhammie said
That is such an AWESOME DEAL!!! I LOVE little tidbits of info about yarn sales and the stores that carry them. I really want to see where this yarn outlet is now…probably a much longer drive for me though.
Tracey said
EEK! Listowel Spinrite! I grew up only a block away, just past the tiny park across the street!!! We actually moved to the small town so my dad could be a manager in the wearhouse – who knew I would grow up to be a crafter/ knitter!
I worked at the library while in high school and could visit on my lunch break, which is when I think my yarn habit really took off!!!
What a wonderful store/ bargin! I don’t have any family that live there anymore, but when we head back that way I always make my boyfriend stop so I can pick up a few things!
curegirl0421 said
Oh my god June, I’m so jealous I could cry!
val said
I would roll around in that yarn all day!
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supana said
I live in Thailand . I so excite to see above picture and wish my country have one in future. you are so lucky to meet yarn all time.
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