Crafty Coupon Roundup: Save Money on Yarn! 2/7/2013

You've got lots of projects you want to make, but do you have the yarn you need to make them - that is the question! This roundup of the best deals this week is sure to help you save money! Stop here before you head to the store and you’ll grow your stash without shrinking your wallet – and save time too!

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!

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 got a coupon for 40% off one regularly priced item, and 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 sales include Lion Brand Homespun and Vanna's Choice, Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Caron Simply Soft, Loops & Threads Impeccable, Country Loom, and Flaunt, Sashay, Starbella, Patons Classic Wool, Kroy Socks, and Stretch Socks, and Lily Sugar'n Cream.

Free Shipping at Joann.com on orders of $50 or more (Code: AP757)
The latest flyer features a coupon for 40% off any one regular-priced item good through February 23rd. There’s a special coupon for for February 9th and 9th for 20% off your total purchase. 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 7th, and an online only coupon for free shipping with a minimum $50 purchase, good through February 9th, so check again next week 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 Lion Brand Homespun and Wool-Ease, Jiffy, Lily Sugar'n Cream, All Sensations yarns, Bernat Baby yarns, Deborah Norville Collection yarns, and Deborah Norville Collection Chunky Sequin and Cuddle Fleece. 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.

Lion Brand Vanna's Choice and Baby Bee Baby Yarns are on sale through February 9th.

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 18+ yarn deals available at Craftsy right now – and it looks like Spring! The most popular ones on sale this week include Koigu Silk Swan, Zealana Willow Chunky, Lantern Moon Scrumptious Chunky, Kollage Temptation, Rowan Kidsilk Haze, and Lorna's Laces Honor Yarn. Even more yarns are up to 75% off! This is a great way to try those yarns you could normally only get at a local yarn store - something not everyone has, alas!

Herrschners
The current best choice I know of for international shipping – please let me know if you know of others! No new shipping codes up on RetailMeNot, but be sure to check there before you order – never know what will pop up! Get on their email list for notifications when they update their sales.

Now through February 13th at Herrschners it’s Sweetheart Deals on Ruffle Yarns! Sales include Universal Spectra Duet, Tundra, Flora, Tundra Glitz, Rosetti Spectra, and Parisian Yarn - as well as 6 free patterns to match! Over on the Hot Buys page you'll find lots of knitting needles (straights), Herrschners Baby Boo, Macro Fleece, Christmas Chenille, Tweeds Sock, and Baby Belle Yarns on sale.

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 February 9th. They’ve also started offering a Rewards Card, where you can earn money on every dollar spent.

Sales at ACMoore this week include Caron Simply Soft, Eco, Paints, and Light, Bernat Super Value, Softee Baby, Pipsqueak, and Tizzy, Lion Brand Hometown USA, Fun Fur, Sock-Ease, and Tweed Stripes, Premier Jeweltones, Patons Divine, Bohemian, and Soft Boucle, Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable (anyone for an ASIS?), Midnight, Ribbons, and Treasure, Premier Cuddle Fleece, and Sashay.

The Tip of the Week comes from Moogly reader Lynne, who urges us to know the store policy on coupons - it can really pay off! Check out this link for more info: http://www.southernsavers.com/2012/10/craft-store-coupon-policies-michaels-joann-hobby-lobby/

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!