Affordable Yarn to Use to Get Started with Frame Loom Weaving
Weaving can be expensive. Between the one-time purchase of buying a loom (or several) and the ongoing expense of buying yarn to weave on a frame loom with, the costs add up.
When I can, I love to support local yarn shops, purchase high quality tapestry yarns, and stick to natural fibers. However that is not always an option, and I care about weaving being accessible to folks at all price points.
Below I’m sharing some of the more affordable (I recognize this is a relative term and means something different to everyone—in this instance, I am referring to yarn at a lower price point compared to other yarn on the market) yarn options I’ve had success with, most of which can be found at chain craft stores like Joann Fabrics or Michael’s, or be ordered online.
Lily Sugar n’ Cream Cotton Yarn
Available in a full spectrum of colors and only $3.99-4.99 per skein, this 100% cotton yarn makes excellent warp and weft material. I use the white or aran color as warp on my big loom which has a wide set of 6 ends per inch. The bright colors serve as a great weft for wall hangings. The wide array of colors makes it a great tool for learning to weave gradients on a budget.
Lily Sugar n’ Cream Cotton Yarn in sunset colors
Lion’s Brand 24/7 Cotton
Another worsted weight yarn made from 100% mercerized cotton in vibrant colors that has a lovely sheen to it. I use this yarn for coasters and earrings, and love that it comes in a 3-pack–one order lasts a long time!
Coasters made with Lion’s Brand 24/7 Cotton.
Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted Weight Yarn
I love this brand of yarn! I use it on a regular basis in many of my weavings. At around $12-$14 per skein, you get a lot of bang for your buck considering it is an all natural blend of wool and mohair. It comes in a wide range of colors and can often be found at local yarn shops, as well as online.
Sawtooth Mountain Greenscape weaving, made with Lamb’s Pride Worsted Weight yarn and using Lily Sugar n’ Cream cotton for the warp.
Lion’s Brand Wool Ease Thick n Quick Bulky Yarn
I used a lot of this type of yarn in early experimentation with adding texture to weavings, as well as voluminous fringe. It is a wool and acrylic blend yarn that is more affordable than wool roving or bulky yarns that are 100% wool.
Let me know in the comments if you give any of these yarn options a try, and I’d also love to hear what affordable yarn you’ve had success with for weaving!
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