10 Ways to Get Free Yarn Today!

I have lots of family members who enjoy knitting and other craft hobbies, and they often have spare yarn. So, ask your friends and family members if they have any yarn lying around that they aren’t using. It’s likely that they’d be happy to give it to you.

2. Search for free yarn on Facebook Marketplace

Next on the list, we have Facebook Marketplace. This site isn’t just great for buying and selling used items. It’s also good for finding free stuff.

There’s a section on Facebook Marketplace just for free stuff, which I’ve linked in the section heading above.

You can use the search bar on Facebook Marketplace to find free yarn. Just enter the term “yarn” into the search bar and hit enter. Then, you’ll be able to find anyone who’s giving away yarn near you.

3. Join a local knitting club

You could also consider joining a local knitting club. These often have supplies of yarn they’re willing to give to members.

For example, they may have received donations of yarn from local retailers and manufacturers that are looking to promote their products, or they may have some leftover supplies from larger projects.

4. Browse free stuff on Craigslist

Craigslist is a great platform for free stuff, and you may be able to find people giving away free yarn near you on there.

Just find the free section of your city’s Craigslist. You can do this by going to the “For Sale” section. Under that, click on “Free,” and you’ll be able to search for free yarn near you.

5. Use yarn from old projects

A really easy way to get free yarn is to simply use yarn from old projects. If you have any yarn lying around from a previous project, then you can use it for a new project. This will save you some money buying materials for your new project.

Take a look through your old craft supplies to see if you have any unused or old yarn lying around. You can clear some clutter from your craft supplies and save yourself some money in the process.

6. Find freebies on OfferUp

OfferUp is a website where you can buy and sell stuff locally. It’s not just a site for local sales though. OfferUp actually features free stuff too. There’s a free section on the site that you can browse for free items.

It can be a little difficult to find specific items, like yarn, in the free section since everything is just grouped together. You can make it easier to find what you’re looking for on there by searching the site for what it is that you’re looking for.

So, enter “yarn” into the search bar and hit search. Then, you’ll get a list of results. This will include items that you have to pay for. So, be sure to filter the results by “Price: Low to High.” This will show you if there’s any free yarn available on the site.

7. Start a blog

If you want some free yarn, then consider making a blog about your hobby. If you enjoy knitting, then make a blog about knitting, or if you enjoy crocheting, then make a blog about crocheting.

Many companies and brands will reach out to bloggers who get a lot of traffic or who are engaged in the crafting community to offer them free supplies and materials, including free fabric, yarn, knitting needles, yarn needles, and in some cases even free sewing machine.

Brands and companies do this because it helps to promote their products. The blogger gets free stuff, and the company raises awareness of its products.

Some companies and brands even pay bloggers to write blog posts for them. These are known as sponsored posts.

You can also make money from your blog by using affiliate links to promote items and earn a commission on sales and putting Google ads on your site.

You’ll need to get a domain name and hosting from sites like Bluehost, HostGator, and GoDaddy.

You will also need to use a platform like WordPress.org to publish your content.

8. Ask local crafter’s groups

You can also get free yarn by asking at local crafter’s groups. These groups may have supplies that they no longer need, so they may be able to give you some yarn for free.

9. Gain a following on social media

Many brands will work with social media influencers to promote their products. You could get some free yarn from brands if you have a large enough social media following.

Not only can you get free stuff as a social media influencer, but you could also get paid to advertise and create sponsored content for brands on Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms.

There are many platforms that you can join as an influencer, which will connect you with brands.

Here are some places where you can find opportunities as a social media influencer:

• Influencer
• PayPerPost
• SponsoredTweets
• YouTube Brand Connect

You can also reach out to brands directly to ask about promoting their products on your social media accounts. Brands would likely be happy to give you some free yarn in exchange for you promoting it on social media. It’s a win-win. You get free yarn, and the brand gets a promotion for its products.

10. Get free samples from brands

Many specialty yarn brands offer samples to customers on their website. So, if you are looking for high-quality, premium yarns, getting free samples can be a good option.

Search for yarn companies online. Then simply browse the brand’s website and see if they have any free samples on offer. Some brands will have a page on their site where they give you the option to request a sample.

Many companies will send out free samples to customers because it may encourage them to make a purchase if they like the sample.

Wrap it Up!

Crafting doesn’t have to break the bank!

With these simple ways to get free yarn, you can indulge in your favorite knitting projects without worrying about costs.

Now that you know how to get free yarn, let your creativity flourish without the cost constraints. Happy knitting!