KNITTING & CROCHET ON A BUDGET :: Thrifty tips for crafting when you're BROKE!

Knitting and crochet are fantastic hobbies - but they come at a price! This video shares my tips for how to knit and crochet when finances are tight. The cost of yarns, patterns, tools and equipment can be quite intimidating - especially for beginners. Yet I've been knitting on a strict budget for many years, and that has never stopped me from enjoying the craft and making beautiful things. In fact, it's forced me to be as creative, inventive and innovative as possible! The reasons for your budget will range, and will be influenced by a range of factors both within and outside your control. But there are so many possibilities out there for sourcing yarns, patterns, knitting needles and crochet hooks even when purse strings are tied in the knottiest of knots. Do you have any further suggestions, tips or advice? Share the (yarn) love in the comments below :) https://thecrimsonstitchery.com/ 🌺 JOIN OUR PATREON:   / thecrimsonstitchery   BUY ME A COFFEE: https://ko-fi.com/V7V2QFBX NEWSLETTER SIGNUP: https://thecrimsonstitchery.com/newsl... KNITTING PATTERNS (Ravelry): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sour... KNITTING PATTERNS (Payhip): https://pahip.com/thecrimsonstitchery INSTAGRAM:   / thecrimsonstitchery   PINTEREST:   / thecrimsonstitchery   RAVELRY GROUP: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-cr... **My YARN SUBSTITUTION 101 video is now up!    • YARN SUBSTITUTION 101: how to choose yarns...   Featured patterns: Twister Lolly Socks: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Wafer Crunch Socks: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ RECOMMENDED TOOLS: *Contains affiliate links. Your purchase may pay me a small commission, at no extra cost to you *HiyaHiya sharps Interchangeable needle set: https://amzn.to/3fALdGK *Fiskars embroidery scissors: https://amzn.to/3joGBqz *Tapestry (yarn) needles: https://amzn.to/3eMTQgY *Safety pins: https://amzn.to/39dOnyB *Coil-less safety pins: https://amzn.to/2WA7Mof *Bulb safety pin stitch markers: https://amzn.to/2OIyCpW *Flexible tape measure: https://amzn.to/2ZI5fun *Retractable soft tape measure: https://amzn.to/2CVVq2P +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FEATURED PROJECTS: (n.b. links to Ravelry project pages) Twister Lolly Socks: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Wafer Crunch Socks: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Orange cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/asou... Eclectic crochet jumper: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/asou... Abstract Caterpillar Jumper: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/asou... Fluorescent hat: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/asou... Mustard yellow shawl: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/asou... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Crimson Stitchery: making all that's beautiful and useful Making and mending in London, UK Hosted by Anushka. (Music is by me!) Find me elsewhere: Instagram:   / thecrimsonstitchery   Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/asou... Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-cr... #TheCrimsonStitchery