Thank you so much! I was very happy and lucky to be able to share my experience with you😊 It's definitely not within my budget to get another one though!😬💸
You have made a beautiful Lovey Mel. Such a good job embroidering the face too. A Lovely Little Lovey ❤️ Mel will you be purchasing another subscription box?
Thank you so much for the kind comment about the lovey, I surprised myself! I think I'll place him behind me so that he will feature in future videos 🙂❤️ As for future boxes, I'm going to do some research and see if there are some Australian kits that I can try. I won't be buying another Hooks and Needles Subscription box though. Have you tried any of the subscription boxes before?
Hi Mel! Love your channel. This subscription box looks great!! It almost looks like you can make all three items with the yarn! I am not a person to join such a subscription but I’ll have to make an exception with this company! Everything is lovely! Especially that merino yarn AND a wooden hook! Wow! Thanks so much for sharing. ❤
You did a great job! I think I would prefer sewing the head up when you did so the stuffing won't spill thru the small openings of the doily- blanket 😊, especially when tiny fingers go exploring. Beautiful colors.
That's very kind of you to say, thank you ☺️ I'm looking forward to making more of the loveys in different colours. I enjoyed being able to share my thoughts on the box and I appreciate your comment ❤️😊
Thanks for letting us know what the hook was like. I have giant man hands as well, so I feel your pain! I don't think is something I will buy, though. A bit out of my budget!
Hi Mel, I'm Ginny, new to your channel, I'm in Sydney Australia. I watched your video and thought I would ask you "have you tried Yarn Club? They are in NSW and pretty reasonably priced. I purchase their kits now and then. They are fun to do, new patterns to try, beautiful yarn, and it's exciting to have them delivered to my doorstep. It's like someone has sent me a pressie lol 🤗❤
Hi Ginny 👋 Thanks so much for watching and for your comment 🙏💗 I will definitely have to check out the Yarn Club! I wondered if there might be an Australian based version of the hooks and needles kits, so thank you for the recommendation! 😃🤗💗
@@MelsYarniverse not that one, but I’ve just ordered the Yarn Club one that I saw one of your other followers mention, as it is an Australian one. My only real concern is that the boxes will pile up as I always have so many projects on the go lol.
I considered this box a few times, but I just can't. The things in the box I can buy identical on amazon/yarn shops. The scissors are £2 on amazon. The hook is a couple of £. The needles the same. Even the patterns aren't exclusive. That plush is a free video on youtube. I think all you're paying for is for someone to tell you what to make. I'm glad someone really honest reviewed it because it solidified my choice not to do it and my fear of missing something cool is gone.
Hiya 👋 Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏💗 I just felt like I needed to be honest about it. I know people are curious, but also on a budget (like me) and I would hate for someone to waste money on something that I said was good quality, only to find out that it's not worth the expense. Plus, I would hate for anyone to be expecting something amazing and then be very disappointed. I'm really glad my review helped you 😊💗 Save your money, and buy some of your favourite yarn instead, and know you're not missing out on anything 🤗💗🧶
I agree with you, tbf I dont like 90% of the patterns ,I have lots of hooks,darning needles,scissors etc etc.its daylight robbery and extra for shipping ,
Thanks for sharing this review Mel. This mighr be an opportunity for you to create a box of goodies for us Aussies, something more cost effective?? 😉🤔👍
Oh, I would love to do something like that!😃 I wouldn't have a clue where to start, tho! @ginnyscraftroom let me know that there is a company in NSW that sells kit boxes at a more reasonable price. You can find them here: yarnclub.com.au/ I'm very tempted to try one out! 😃
Hello Mel. Do you sell the pattern to that sweater you are wearing? I have loads of gorgous color wool and would love to make a sweater with my beautiful turquoise colors and maybe pinks. ❤
Hiya 👋 I actually followed a tutorial by the lovely Kelly over at 'Craft and a Cuppa'. You can find it here: th-cam.com/video/EBKYLkmOaHE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Zpi8T1pI5cUF43dA
I find most subscriptions are more heavily designed to make the provider a profit rather than offering the purchaser good deals. This does not change my mind. I don't buy into subscriptions. I would never buy a kit anyway if it was not clear exactly what was to be made out of it along with the supplies to finish it. If there are 3 patterns in the box I would expect enough supplies to make all 3 or be disappointed. Better they have 1 pattern with everything required to complete it. For what it offers, I also think this kit expensive even without postage. The whole point of a kit, IMO, is that everything is in the right quantity of the right stuff to make the shown project/s in it (preferably the seller would offer a choice of including a tool or not as well). People like kits so that there are no decisions to be made beyond the choice of which kitted project they want to make. With a subscription like this I wonder. Are people going to get a set of tools in every monthly box? That's gathering a lot of things they already have and don't always need or want. That isn't a justifiable expense. Very wasteful. As soon as I saw that hook, I had a feeling it wasn't going to be a good grip for you from what I've seen. A wood handle can give reason to say it is a "posher" hook to justify a higher expense, but then it should also be designed better, to have a quality shape and good sized shaft that offers grip. Wood tools can be cheaper than plastic if not made well. This is the first I've heard of these kits but now see a column of suggested videos to watch on them having seen your review here. I'm quite shocked by the kit details in truth. It makes me wonder how much advertising these have had to create a false positive in regards to their true value? Your review was very fair. I was happy to see you create something and give an honest opinion. I hope to see more creations and how your chosen yarns work up in your projects.
Hi Nefraial 👋 Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I understand what you mean about kits that specifically only feature the one pattern or project rather than a selection being more worthwhile. And I agree, it does seem rather wasteful to continually receive kits with all those resources in them. If you subscribed for a whole year of the full kits, you'd end up with 12 hooks that you possibly can't use, plus all the darning needles, etc. While I do like the idea of getting to choose a project from the 3 options, I feel like kits with a specific singular pattern are a much better idea. I know most yarn companies offer these, which is great, and maybe I might look into trying one of those next. I think maybe these full kits might be a great gift for someone wanting to try crochet, but probably not a great option for seasoned crocheters.
I don't think these kits are great for a beginner crocheter either. It's quite expensive and my experience with beginner crocheters is to provide something simple and relatively cheap with half a dozen colours or more. Where they are getting the fun of changing colours, learning to do so while creating something simple and quick to finish, and saving some money by not having to buy all the colours separately in full balls where they end up with a lot of unused yarn that might be a waste for them if they find out that crochet is not going to be an ongoing hobby for them.
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Dear Mel, thank you for your unbiased review of the Hooks And Needles box. I won’t be suffering from FOMO thanks to you. ❤
Hi LooLoo 👋 I'm so glad I wasable to help 🤗💗 Yes, if I were you, I'd spend the money on your favourite yarn instead 😊🌺
Great review! I could never afford this, but it’s nice to watch someone else experience it. Thanks! 🙂
Thank you so much! I was very happy and lucky to be able to share my experience with you😊
It's definitely not within my budget to get another one though!😬💸
Gorgeous.
Hi Mel ,I think your version of Rabbit Lovey is much cute thank for sharing! 😊
Awww thank you so much!🥰 I'm so happy you liked it😃
You have made a beautiful Lovey Mel. Such a good job embroidering the face too. A Lovely Little Lovey ❤️
Mel will you be purchasing another subscription box?
Thank you so much for the kind comment about the lovey, I surprised myself! I think I'll place him behind me so that he will feature in future videos 🙂❤️
As for future boxes, I'm going to do some research and see if there are some Australian kits that I can try. I won't be buying another Hooks and Needles Subscription box though.
Have you tried any of the subscription boxes before?
Hi Mel! Love your channel. This subscription box looks great!! It almost looks like you can make all three items with the yarn! I am not a person to join such a subscription but I’ll have to make an exception with this company! Everything is lovely! Especially that merino yarn AND a wooden hook! Wow!
Thanks so much for sharing. ❤
Hiya 👋 Thanks so much for your lovely comment 🙏💗 I'm so glad my video was able to help you in a small way 😊💗
You did a great job! I think I would prefer sewing the head up when you did so the stuffing won't spill thru the small openings of the doily- blanket 😊, especially when tiny fingers go exploring. Beautiful colors.
Thank you so much, Deb, I really appreciate your kind comment 🙏🤗💗 Yes, the yarn really was lovely wasn't it?
@@MelsYarniverse You're welcome ☺️
I like your version better😉☺️! I've heard they are great kits. Thanks for sharing this 😉☺️
That's very kind of you to say, thank you ☺️ I'm looking forward to making more of the loveys in different colours.
I enjoyed being able to share my thoughts on the box and I appreciate your comment ❤️😊
You did a great job.. they are both cute. Yours and the one in the book
Thank you so much, that's really kind of you to say 🙏💜🌸
Thanks for letting us know what the hook was like. I have giant man hands as well, so I feel your pain! I don't think is something I will buy, though. A bit out of my budget!
Hi Angela 👋 Yeah, it's a bit pricey, and I really did struggle so much with that hook! Damn these man hands! 😂😂
Oh, lovey is so cute.
(Those scissors are embroidery floss cutters, would never use them for wool)
Thanks Christina ❤️☺️
Ohhh that explains a lot! ✂️ Those scissors were not sharp at all.
Hi Mel, I'm Ginny, new to your channel, I'm in Sydney Australia. I watched your video and thought I would ask you "have you tried Yarn Club? They are in NSW and pretty reasonably priced. I purchase their kits now and then. They are fun to do, new patterns to try, beautiful yarn, and it's exciting to have them delivered to my doorstep. It's like someone has sent me a pressie lol 🤗❤
I'm in Adelaide so I might google them and check them out.
Hi Ginny 👋 Thanks so much for watching and for your comment 🙏💗 I will definitely have to check out the Yarn Club! I wondered if there might be an Australian based version of the hooks and needles kits, so thank you for the recommendation! 😃🤗💗
Wow!...I'll definitely be searching for this!
@@ginnyscraftroom I’m new here too. Also live in Sydney. I will also check these out.
I’m on the Central Coast of NSW so will have to check this out as well 😊
Hi Mel,
Thanks for doing this review as I have been seeing the ads for this subscription box and wondering about it.
You're more than welcome and I appreciate you watching my little review ☺️❤️
Can I ask, do you think you will be giving the box a try?🤔
@@MelsYarniverse not that one, but I’ve just ordered the Yarn Club one that I saw one of your other followers mention, as it is an Australian one. My only real concern is that the boxes will pile up as I always have so many projects on the go lol.
Great review!
Thanks Jackie 🤗 🙏💗
I considered this box a few times, but I just can't. The things in the box I can buy identical on amazon/yarn shops. The scissors are £2 on amazon. The hook is a couple of £. The needles the same. Even the patterns aren't exclusive. That plush is a free video on youtube. I think all you're paying for is for someone to tell you what to make. I'm glad someone really honest reviewed it because it solidified my choice not to do it and my fear of missing something cool is gone.
Hiya 👋
Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏💗 I just felt like I needed to be honest about it. I know people are curious, but also on a budget (like me) and I would hate for someone to waste money on something that I said was good quality, only to find out that it's not worth the expense. Plus, I would hate for anyone to be expecting something amazing and then be very disappointed.
I'm really glad my review helped you 😊💗 Save your money, and buy some of your favourite yarn instead, and know you're not missing out on anything 🤗💗🧶
I agree with you, tbf I dont like 90% of the patterns ,I have lots of hooks,darning needles,scissors etc etc.its daylight robbery and extra for shipping ,
Oh, well done! Especially considering you've never made one before.
Aww, thanks Angela! 🙏💗
Thanks for sharing this review Mel. This mighr be an opportunity for you to create a box of goodies for us Aussies, something more cost effective?? 😉🤔👍
Oh, I would love to do something like that!😃 I wouldn't have a clue where to start, tho!
@ginnyscraftroom let me know that there is a company in NSW that sells kit boxes at a more reasonable price. You can find them here: yarnclub.com.au/
I'm very tempted to try one out! 😃
Love your cardigan, Mel. 😊
Aww, thank you so much, Mel! 🤗💗
If you didn't already have stitch markers, you could cut a small piece of the dark yarn to use. It's not as convenient, but it would technically work.
Hi Jess 👋 Yes, you're right! I should have mentioned that in the video, too.
@@MelsYarniverse they should have mentioned it in the pattern book, in my opinion.
Hello Mel. Do you sell the pattern to that sweater you are wearing? I have loads of gorgous color wool and would love to make a sweater with my beautiful turquoise colors and maybe pinks. ❤
Hiya 👋 I actually followed a tutorial by the lovely Kelly over at 'Craft and a Cuppa'. You can find it here: th-cam.com/video/EBKYLkmOaHE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Zpi8T1pI5cUF43dA
that's why most patterns say 'Read the full pattern before starting' 🤣🤣
Yup..sigh 😂😂
@@MelsYarniverse if it makes you happy, i usually start with the things that I think will be taking most time XD
@@velvety2006 That's a great idea - get the big things out of the way first! 😃
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I find most subscriptions are more heavily designed to make the provider a profit rather than offering the purchaser good deals. This does not change my mind. I don't buy into subscriptions. I would never buy a kit anyway if it was not clear exactly what was to be made out of it along with the supplies to finish it. If there are 3 patterns in the box I would expect enough supplies to make all 3 or be disappointed. Better they have 1 pattern with everything required to complete it. For what it offers, I also think this kit expensive even without postage.
The whole point of a kit, IMO, is that everything is in the right quantity of the right stuff to make the shown project/s in it (preferably the seller would offer a choice of including a tool or not as well). People like kits so that there are no decisions to be made beyond the choice of which kitted project they want to make.
With a subscription like this I wonder. Are people going to get a set of tools in every monthly box? That's gathering a lot of things they already have and don't always need or want. That isn't a justifiable expense. Very wasteful.
As soon as I saw that hook, I had a feeling it wasn't going to be a good grip for you from what I've seen. A wood handle can give reason to say it is a "posher" hook to justify a higher expense, but then it should also be designed better, to have a quality shape and good sized shaft that offers grip. Wood tools can be cheaper than plastic if not made well.
This is the first I've heard of these kits but now see a column of suggested videos to watch on them having seen your review here. I'm quite shocked by the kit details in truth. It makes me wonder how much advertising these have had to create a false positive in regards to their true value?
Your review was very fair. I was happy to see you create something and give an honest opinion.
I hope to see more creations and how your chosen yarns work up in your projects.
Hi Nefraial 👋
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I understand what you mean about kits that specifically only feature the one pattern or project rather than a selection being more worthwhile.
And I agree, it does seem rather wasteful to continually receive kits with all those resources in them. If you subscribed for a whole year of the full kits, you'd end up with 12 hooks that you possibly can't use, plus all the darning needles, etc. While I do like the idea of getting to choose a project from the 3 options, I feel like kits with a specific singular pattern are a much better idea. I know most yarn companies offer these, which is great, and maybe I might look into trying one of those next.
I think maybe these full kits might be a great gift for someone wanting to try crochet, but probably not a great option for seasoned crocheters.
I don't think these kits are great for a beginner crocheter either. It's quite expensive and my experience with beginner crocheters is to provide something simple and relatively cheap with half a dozen colours or more. Where they are getting the fun of changing colours, learning to do so while creating something simple and quick to finish, and saving some money by not having to buy all the colours separately in full balls where they end up with a lot of unused yarn that might be a waste for them if they find out that crochet is not going to be an ongoing hobby for them.
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Hi Mb 👋 Good to see you again, thanks for stopping by 😊