Save Money on Yarn This Weekend! Crafty Coupon Roundup for 2/28/2013

Somehow I buy yarn almost every week....but never have the yarn I need for that new project I just can't wait to make! If you're like me, you don't have to blow your whole paycheck on yarn - use this roundup of the weekly deals and coupons at the craft stores to save money and time this weekend!

Many of these sales only last through the weekend, so be sure to click on the name of the store for current prices if you’re shopping next week! Make sure too that you know your craft store policies – many take competitor’s coupons, and this can really pay off!
Save money this week at…

Michaels
On the site, enter your zip code to get the coupons for the store closest to you. This week I didn't get any coupons, alas.Be sure to check your receipts – there are usually coupons printed at the bottom. Michaels has a mobile app with coupons as well, so be sure to download that if you can. Sign up for the email newsletter, and Like Michaels on Facebook for more coupon opportunities.

This week the yarn sale includes Lily Sugar'n Cream 4 for $5; Loops & Threads Pom-Pom and Bunny Tail for $1.99; Lion Brand Nature's Choice 2 for $12; Red Heart Soft, Caron Simply Soft, and Loops & Threads Impeccable 2 for $5; Loops & Threads Country Loom and Charisma 2 for $6; Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly, Bernat Softee Baby and Baby Coordinates 2 for $7; and Patons Stretch Socks and Loops & Threads Dewdrops 2 for $8.

The latest flyer features a coupon good today through March 2nd for 10% off your entire craft purchase, and another for 40% off any one regular-priced item good through March 9th. Inside the flyer you'll see it's Coupon Commotion March 3rd through 9th, with a whole bunch of 40% off coupons good that whole week. There are also usually flyers inside the front door of the store, so always check the basket on your way in.

To get another Jo-Ann coupon, click the logo above, and at the bottom of the page under Shop, click on Store locator. Enter your zip code (if it doesn’t already show your nearest store). When you get the results, click on “More Store Information” and a link to a coupon will pop up. On the website there is a coupon for 40% off any one item that expires today (February 28th), and an online only coupon code for free shipping with a $50 purchase, good through the March 2nd, so check again later to see the new coupons there. Online you can get also 40% Off the Regular Price of One Item at Joann.com ( Code:AE757 ) – which expires March 16th. Be sure to sign up for the emails, their mailing list, text alerts, get the app, and Like Jo-Ann Fabrics on Facebook for even more deals.

Current in store sales include Caron Simply Soft $2.79, Patons Classic Wool 2 for $9; Lily Sugar'n Cream $2.49 (cones $10.99); Caron One Pound $5.99; Red Heart Super Saver $2.79; Sensations Rainbow Boucle, Classic, and Lion Brand Pound of Love $7.99; Lion Brand Vanna's Choice $2.79; and 30% off Knitting and Crochet Books. If you’re shopping online, be sure to check out all the Sales & Promotions on Joann.com!

Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby has the usual printable coupon for 40% off any regularly priced item. There are an iPhone app and a new Android app that include the same 40% off coupon and ad info, and also have a feature that let you check gift card balances. You can now get the same savings on your non-Apple/Android smart phones by visiting m.hobbylobby.com and showing the cashier the coupon on your phone.

On sale through March 2nd, you'll find Baby Bee Baby Yarns $4.22, and Lion Brand Vanna's Choice $3.33.

Craftsy
Craftsy currently ships to the USA and Canada only, but they should have International shipping options… “soon.” If you are in the US or Canada, they’ve got free shipping for orders over $100. They also offer online crochet classes.

There are over 45 yarns on sale at Craftsy right now! The most popular ones on sale this week include Cascade Cash Vero DK, Crystal Palace Taos, Cascade 220, Koigu Silk Swan, Kollage Temptation, and Cascade Alpaca Lace. Rowan Kidsilk Haze is 46% off too, and I've heard good things about that one.This is a great way to try those yarns you could normally only get at a local yarn store or snag a big bag of multiples for a great deal!

Herrschners
The current best choice I know of for international shipping – please let me know if you know of others! Get on their email list for notifications when they update their sales. Herrschners has changed their sale dates this week to run Friday to Thursday, so I can't update with new info - I only have the sale info through today. Looks like I need to rethink what day of the week I do the weekly coupon roundup... any thoughts?

Still on sale for today, Sundance Tie-Dye Frill is the only yarn on sale on the Yarn page, and the Hot Buys page features just six options: Herrschners Sugar'n Spice, Bernat Baby, Bernat Baby Sparkle, Herrschners Baby UltraFleece, Beads, and Fuzzy Wuzzy.

ACMoore
Enter your zip code to get the coupons for the store closest to you. I got a coupon for 40% off any regularly priced item, good through March 2nd. They’ve also started offering a Rewards Card, where you can earn money on every dollar spent.

Sales at ACMoore this weekend include Caron One Pound and Lion Brand Pound of Love $5.99; Bernat Softee Baby, Baby Coordinates and Tizzy $3.49; and Lion Brand Silky Twist, Homespun, Patons Pirouette, and Premier Starbella $3.99.

Shopping online? Another great alternative to the above include Smiley’s Yarns (thanks for the recommendation Portia)! Additionally, Red Heart is offering $2.99 Standard Shipping on all orders through March 4th! And if you get the chance, don't forget to shop at your local yarn stores - small businesses need our support too!

Did you score a great deal on yarn and want to brag? What are your best tips and tricks to save money on yarn? Are there other stores you’d like to see covered in the roundup? Please share in the comments, and share this roundup with all your crafty friends – there’s plenty of savings to go around!