ON WITH THE SHOW!

Caroline Bawn offers her top tips on getting the most out of your visit to one of the autumn yarn festivals

- Caroline Bawn

HOORAY, THE autumn yarn festivals are back in full swing again! But attending a large and busy yarn show can feel a bit overwhelming, especially after the break we have had due to the pandemic. So, what do you need to think about before you go, and what should you look for when you get there?

Yarn shows are tempting sweetie shops for most knitters, and it can be easy to get distracted. Do you ever buy what you don't need or won't use, buy something because you love it, and then have it remain in your stash unloved? Or do you often spend too much and regret it afterwards? Keep reading for my top tips on how to get the most from your next visit to a yarn show.

Plan before you go

Do you have a specific knitting project, yarn or colour scheme that you're hoping to buy, or are you visiting the show just to see what's out there, and what you fancy? Whilst it can be tempting to go to a show and then buy a bit of everything you love, this can be a mistake. You could end up with several single skeins that don't coordinate with each other, and there are only so many single skein projects you want to knit...