About

The idea behind FrugalKnit is to provide ways to explore new and popular knitting patterns without saddling knitters with the cost of the high-end yarns those patterns often make use of. Through research on yarn substitutions and suppliers, FrugalKnit is a useful database for inspiring new knitting projects that are affordable yet stylish.

We all love splurging on a beautiful hand-dyed yarn. But when I transitioned from full-time employment back to student life, I found it difficult to fit those splurges into my budget. I wanted to keep knitting, of course, but I wanted to do it frugally. I’m sure there are plenty of knitters in a similar position – this blog is for us!

Knitters are invited to share their experiences trying out projects with different types of yarns and informing others on good deals on those yarns.