Today's Tip: Remember to enjoy the journey. Sometimes we forget to enjoy the process because we are focusing on the product. Whatever craft you do, slow down and enjoy it.
How do you choose a yarn to work with? Find a yarn that you love. If you don't love it you may find that you don't want to work on the project.
If you are new to knitting or crocheting, however, I suggest that you choose a yarn that is not fuzzy or furry. It can be difficult to work with and it's hard to see your stitches if a mistake is made. It can also be difficult to undo. There are many lovely and soft yarns that are not fuzzy or furry. Pick one that feels good to you, in a color that you like.
If you are new to knitting or crocheting, however, I suggest that you choose a yarn that is not fuzzy or furry. It can be difficult to work with and it's hard to see your stitches if a mistake is made. It can also be difficult to undo. There are many lovely and soft yarns that are not fuzzy or furry. Pick one that feels good to you, in a color that you like.
The yarn you love may be a bit more expensive than other yarns. Some may consider it an extravagance, but I think about how many hours of pleasure it will give me. Not only will I enjoy making something, there is a product at the end that you can keep or give to someone else. Think about other things you spend money on. For example, eating out is enjoyable, but when it's over what do you have? What do you spend for a few hours at the movies?
On the other hand, there is a wide range of prices for nice yarns, and there are some reasonable ones. I have found that Lion Brand has a lot of yarns that I like and are not too expensive. Another brand I like is Patons. And don't forget to shop at sales, and use the coupons that some stores provide. Once you know what yarn you like, there on online stores that you can purchase from. There are often more colors available on line, stores don't always have room to stock every color.
So, find a yarn you love - and enjoy using it! If you find yourself rushing, remember the words of Simon and Garfunkel - "slow down, you move too fast".
On the other hand, there is a wide range of prices for nice yarns, and there are some reasonable ones. I have found that Lion Brand has a lot of yarns that I like and are not too expensive. Another brand I like is Patons. And don't forget to shop at sales, and use the coupons that some stores provide. Once you know what yarn you like, there on online stores that you can purchase from. There are often more colors available on line, stores don't always have room to stock every color.
So, find a yarn you love - and enjoy using it! If you find yourself rushing, remember the words of Simon and Garfunkel - "slow down, you move too fast".
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