Aldi wool

[Rollerbird]

I'm just starting crochet and wondered how the wool they sell in aldi compares to anywhere else?
Is it a bargain or is there a wonder website I should know about?
Also how often do they sell it?
I've never noticed before as a non knitter/crocheted.
Do they always sell wool? Or is it like 2 times a year and I should stock up?
Also for the things I intend making (baby cardigan /kids or adult hat/scarf/little toys. What type/types of wool will I need?
Eg aran, dk, cotton, etc (I'm an ignorant newbie)

I was just in Aldi this morning and have bought two of the ombre whirl things - quite impressed to see that it's actually 20% wool rather than totally acrylic as I expected. The acrylic packs which I think were £5 for 4 balls are cheap and the stuff knits up OK but I'm not a massive fan of 100% acrylic yarn as a rule.

Aldi do seem to get the yarn in a few times a year but the good stuff sells quickly, after a few days all that's left is the grey or brown which nobody wants.

For baby stuff, DK is probably best. Aran is thicker and bulkier, great for adult scarves, mitts, blankets even but maybe too thick for baby clothing. Are you on Ravelry? It's the knitter/crochet Bible. You can either find a pattern you really want to make the source the yarn, or buy the yarn and filter the patterns to find something you'd like to make.

Most of their wool is fine.

Their "velvet" yarn is absolutely lovely though - I stock up when I see that come in! No good for baby things but the hat and scarf I made ar so soft and squidgy,

Woolwarehouse.co.uk is good. The Stylecraft Special DK is a great acrylic yard, loads of colours, good value and soft. Drops yarn is also good if you want a natural fibre.

Fab thanks
Going to pop in tonight

I crochet rugs and donate to charity. As such, I don't specifically need to buy real sheeps wool, mainly just acrylic. Real wool can sometimes be scratchy, so keep that in mind if you are making baby clothes. I also don't need multiple balls of the same colour, and can often get balls or part-balls from charity shops. I use double knit. If you are a real newby, I found youtube handy for ideas and to get the basic. Starting with a larger hook, then going to a smaller size when more confident helps also.

For acrylic, I generally won't pay more than £1 for 100g. I have ordered from marriner yarns before. Depending if you get their bumper pack or just a few they can range from £1- £1.10 per 100g ball which is the best I've found. Real wool is more though.
www.marrineryarns.com/knitting-yarns/marriner-double-knit-100g-26.asp

I did find an aldi ball in a charity shop which was a gigantic thing of 400g. It was fine to crochet with, but ever so slightly thicker than normal double knit. I also noted that the original aldi price was double what I'd have paid at marriners yarn for 400g. best of luck.