4 Outstanding Yarn Subscription Boxes for Every Kind of Knitter
If you or a loved one is a fan of knitting, crocheting, or all things fiber arts, then consider getting the gift of a regular yarn delivery! Yarn subscription boxes are a great way to brighten up a crafter’s mailbox every month. Keep reading to learn why yarn subscription boxes rock, and my top five recommendations!
Why Yarn Subscription Boxes Are Cool
Yarn subscription boxes have quite a few perks. First of all, everyone loves getting mail. Most yarn subscription boxes keep that month’s box contents a surprise too, which can add to the fun! They are also a great way to try out different yarn fibers and/or colors, which is nice if you like to try new things and experiment. However, some subscription boxes are very specific about what kind of fiber or colors you can expect if you are a bit more particular. (Also, if you ever get yarn or items that aren’t really your style, you can always regift them to a crafty pal!)
Yarn subscription boxes often come with more than just yarn, too! Most include a pattern and pattern recommendations to use the yarn for. Some also include knitting accessories like stitch markers or needle stoppers. Also, you usually get further discounts with the brand you get a subscription for. Overall, yarn subscription boxes are super fun, and can make a great gift to yourself or a crafter in your life.
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1. My Favorite Sustainable Yarn Subscription Box: Darn Good Yarn
I love Darn Good Yarn because of their sustainable and ethical values. Their Yarn of the Month Club is a monthly subscription where you get unique and fun colorways of yarn made from recycled silk!
Why I Recommend It:
On top of adding extra sustainability to your knitting practice with Darn Good Yarn’s recycled silk yarn, subscribing to the Yarn of the Month Club helps secure safe and ethical employment of artisans in India who Darn Good Yarn works directly with. I really appreciate their transparency on who they work with because that signifies to me that they are treating those workers fairly.
How sustainable is yarn made from recycled clothing? Find out here!
What’s Included:
3 skeins of Recycled Silk Yarn in a surprise weight each time at $25 a month ($29.95 with shipping included)
3 Free complimentary patterns - 1 for Crochet, 1 for Knit, and another free downloadable pattern of your choice
Bonus: A surprise notion or tool in every package
A curated guide of patterns to pair with your yarn
Access to their Facebook group where you can connect with other subscribers and like-minded crafters to share your work, get inspiration, or ask questions
Members get add-on products and product discounts delivered with their monthly shipments
5% off and reduced shipping rates (as low as $3.95) on every order.
A monthly 35% off discount code to use on any non-subscription order
2. My Favorite Artisanal Yarn Subscription Box: Crafty Housewife Yarns
Why I Recommend It:
In case you don’t know already, I’m a HUGE fan of supporting small makers and creators. Crafty Housewife Yarns is a collective of indie dyers and spinners, and their subscription boxes are a great way to support their work! And not only do you support indie dyers and spinners, but the small farms where they source their wool. The colorways and textures of their yarns are awesome, and I highly recommend checking them out if you like working with unique yarn and shopping small.
What’s Included:
Crafty Housewife Yarns offers seven different yarn subscriptions, which vary in product and focus. My personal favorites are the:
Hand Dyed Yarn Subscription, which includes:
1 skein of yarn hand-dyed by the CHY team with bases from small mills and USA farms at $28 a month
Free pattern page with 1 skein project
Limited edition colorways
Cottage Industry Yarn Subscription, which includes
1-3 skeins ( depending on weight and type) of yarn from small family-owned farms and mills at $60 every 3 months
a matching yarn accessory from Twice Sheared Sheep( set of five stitch markers, row counter, tins, and more)
4 pattern suggestions for a project both knit and crochet.
Crafty Housewife Handspun Yarn Love Club, which includes
3.6-4oz of handspun yarn at $32 a month
If you’re interested in spinning your own yarn, they have subscription boxes for that too! Click here to view all of their subscription options.
4. My Favorite Yarn Subscription Box for Socks and Blanket Knitters: Annie’s Kit Club
Why I Recommend It:
Annie’s Kit Club is pretty huge in the subscription box industry, but I think their sock and blanket kits are especially cool. If you’re a fan of making either or are interested in challenging yourself to make a pair of socks each month or one epic blanket over the course of a year, then you’ll definitely want to check these subscription boxes out.
What’s Included:
An exclusive sock pattern paired with vibrant, hand-dyed yarn at $34.99 a month (the first month is half off!).
Access to helpful video tutorials to help you make a pair of socks each month!
Yarn, patterns, and a digital stitch guide to create a handcrafted blanket in your chosen color palette at $19.99 a month.
Each shipment gives you the tools you need to make three 3 on your blanket, and each row has a unique stitch pattern. In total, you end up making 30 unique rows for a richly textured blanket.
5. My Favorite Yarn Subscription Boxes for Everything Else: Etsy!
Okay, I know this isn’t very specific, but if none of the above recommendations are doing it for you, I encourage you to check out Etsy! There are TONS of small dyers and spinners who sell yarn subscription boxes with so many different themes and aesthetics! See what comes up when you just search “yarn subscription”. When I search, I see results for book lovers, plant people, and comic book nerds. Give it a scroll and see if one speaks to you, and support a small artist!
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or are looking for the perfect gift for a crafty pal, yarn subscription boxes are AWESOME. I hope you found my recommendations helpful! If you did, click here to sign up for my newsletter so you never miss any recommendations, tips, or knitting-related news.