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[vvvnaga]

Hi All,

I am looking to buy wollen / threads for crochet , I tried out Migros - found a lots but still wanted to know if there is any specific shops for these where i can get more varieties & for less price. I am planning to buy some in bulk. Trying to find a good place to shop ,,, Suggestions pls ..

Cheers.
vvv.

[MathNut]

Coop and Manor also have decent yarn selections. What weight are you looking for?

For light worsted weight, the absolute cheapest I've found is Coop city - acrylic yarn in various super-bright colors at CHF1.50/50g. I suspect it's marketed at kids doing school projects but what do I care? Good for yarnbombing (er, so I've been told) and for tackling new techniques and patterns on the cheap.

If you want cheap/bulk on anything fancier than that, your best bet is ordering online from ricardo/ebay, shops in Germany, or even online shops in the US.

I have been to a couple of local yarn shops here (can give their names if you want) but I didn't find them cheaper than the department stores - more expensive, if anything. They're more a place to go for the sensory experience and connection with other knitters/crocheters.

[swisspea]

The other alternative, if you only do small projects, and know your wool, is to try the 'brockenhaus' (second-hand-shop)...

I have a respectable supply of a variety of nice specimens from my second-hand/charity store travels...

Adliswil http://www.kreativ-studio.ch/video1.htm

Zurich http://yellow.local.ch/en/q/?what=Wo...id=directories

[saharanz]

I get a lot of my wool etc. from this Swiss online shop. They often have pretty good specials and you won't have to worry about import tax etc.

[vvvnaga]

Thanks for your reply ,, I am just a beginner but still wanted to see a place where i might get to see all varieties & for a deal price - i know for sure will be trying out a lots that i see on youtube ;-) I did small pieces in 2 days I found this on the web http://mimiknit.blogspot.com/2007/03...e-part-ii.html

Looks like a nice place to try , off course i didn't notice that manor has so much of collection .. will chk out today ...

cheers.
vvv