I so enjoy watching you Gary. I appreciate your sense of style and eye for color - and the excitement you bring. Thanks for sharing these lovely yarns with us. 🙂
Gary, Gary, Gary! As always your color choices are stunning! And don’t even get me started on your sweater and vest you gifted Crystal! Your talents and heart are endless!
I love watching all your videos! You can find some of the most beautiful yarns! I love Squishy and Soft Yarns that is Merino Wool. So very beautiful! Can’t wait to see what you will be creating with all this Yarny goodness. Happy to see you today! Hope you have a great up coming weekend!
So enjoyed all the beautiful yarns you showed us!! Lots of great crochet and knit projects in your future! BTW, I so loved the sweater and vest you made for Crystal!! She was in awe! Was so very kind and generous of you! Will be watching for more videos from you!! Have a great day! 🤗
Hello Gary! I love Little Knits! I thought Webs was in the UK! Silly me!! Now I have one fewer excuse to check them out 🤦♀️😂 I love your Malabrigo colors. The Matisse Blue is such a vibrant color! But I love the multicolored too. That shawl will be beautiful! I am excited to see it complete! Oooh. Gorgeous Noro!!
Hi Gary. I loved seeing the ice cream at the end but the little crawly bug at the beginning freaked me out! eweee! On to the beautiful yarns, wowie, so gorgeous. The electric blue was my favorite. Then you paired it with the blue/purple one, I was drooling! Can’t wait to see what you make with all of the hanks.
Hello my friend Shirley! It's ice cream season here. OMG! That flavour was called Custard Cherry... mmmm! Now I've gone and made myself hungry for ice cream... LOL!
Ah yes, the streaker was a regular sight at cricket and footy games back in the day. Now that the tv cameras don't give them any joy and the fines are hefty, they are pretty much extinct 😀. Beautiful yarns Gary. I love Malabrigo and Noro and so glad you could get them at a cheaper price. Thanks for sharing x
Hi Lesley - I remember that when I was younger and living in Australia. There was always a streaker on the sports pages published in Melbourne's Sun or The Age.
Hi Gary Beautiful yarn your purchased I love the sunset one You are always so good at putting colors together. I am always agonizing over color combinations
Hi Marie - I always approach it as one of the most fun to select the colours. Sometimes they don't work and other times they do. I call it my yarn play time - using my colour scraps and testing out this and that.
Holy cow I thought that thing was on my phone screen.lol I dropped my phone I'm in my garden 🙃 Those are so gorgeous yarns Gary..I can't wait to see what you make up.
The Piedras looks like a fantastic late summer/early autumn colorway & I'm very much looking forward to what you create with the Chircas - a delightful green! 🤩
I absolutely love all the colors of yarn you purchased. You always make something beautiful. I wish you would start teaching how to knit. You make such beautiful things. I love all of them and the color choice is amazing.
I love Little Knits and WEBS I purchase a lot of yarn from both places. They always have a lot of nice stuff. So good to see you Gary! That first blue is gorgeous!! All of the yarn was beautiful!! I've found yarn made from so many different things these days. The yarn with soy is very interesting and beautiful!! Take care and have a great week!!
Hello my friend Karen! There are so many yarns out there - and so little time. I agree with you, Little Knits is an amazing store. I want to visit there one of these days - it's not too far from where I live (A weekend mini vacation down to Seattle, but no flights are necessary. I can Ferry and Drive).
Thanks Christina - I've gotten some colours in the Malabrigo not usual for me, but I'm wanting to blend and colour mix with new softer and more striking brights.
Streaker is definitely an interesting name for a yarn! 😂. Malabrigo is on my list of yarns to try…I just have to use some of what I have first, to make room! ❤️ 🧶
Not only do I enjoy loving your channel and all you share but I enjoy your company the most how are you dear friend. Thanks for sharing the yarns are stunning.
Hello Cheryl-Lyl - we are doing well here in this part of the world. I agree, one of the reasons I keep posting on the Tubes is because of the connections. I love reading what you are up to. Stay well and enjoy the sunshine - summer looks to have finally arrived!
@@urbanyarn And I enjoy every video you post, for the summer making alot of tops, shawls, and hats for charity the pink revolution hats for cancer patients made well over 150 so far and still at it. My new thing is cardigans made 2 so far planning a few more. Love to you both.
that blue is incredible. would be amazing in a mosaic type- knit or crochet- maybe with a neutral charcoal grey. it reminds me of Moroccan blue tiles-- might be a fun inspiration. lots of mosaic patterns with that vibe. its very intense- so you could have fun toning it down or making it fly!! have fun.
OMG - Kathy, I just finished a mosaic cowl in the perfect stitch that I know the Matisse Blue and a light steel grey and a charcoal would work exactly up into your vision.
All of that yarn is gorgeous! I thought of the same thing you did when I saw the streaker yarn. There was a song by Ray Stevens called “The Streak.” that came out in the early 70s I think. I thought it was so funny when I was a kid.
Hi Gary Ooooooo your Malabrigo yarns are lovely I was at Justine’s shop today for Kaye’s crochet class and we thought of you when Kaye arrived wearing one of her Cobblestone cowls, crocheted with Malabrigo of course! She designs and creates amazing wearables with that yarn Always enjoying your podcasts so thanks for another goodie Happy crafting with your beautiful new yarns 🧶💜🐨
Hello my friend from Australia - I was so happy to read your message. It put a smile on my face. Please pass on my greetings to Justine! I'm so glad that her store is thriving - a great space for learning from fabulous designers such as Kaye!
@@urbanyarn I will most definitely pass on your greetings 👍I am very happy to hear in a recent podcast that you have your mum coming to visit That’s wonderful news Gary 💜🐨
Wow! Great yarn! My fave was the Matisse Blue with the Whale Road a close second! Stunning! Good job teaching Aussie culture.... tee hee!! I'll be interested to hear how your soy Streaker yarn crochets up. You sure have a lot of yarn to keep you busy on a ton of projects! Enjoy!🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨
Hello Kerryn! The soy yarn is so interesting - I cannot wait to see how it works up too. I hope you are well and enjoying the start of Aussie's winter. Be well my friend!
@@urbanyarn Thanks Gary! Actually Winter is my least fave season, other than cuddling under crochet afghans as I create them + roasts, soups & casseroles of course!! Enjoy Summer... my fave season!💕🐨
Hi Gary. The Maltese blue hank is rich looking. Very nice. Coffee Toffee is pretty as well. ***LOL Streakers mean the same here in the States. Very pretty yarn. See ya.
Those yarns from Little Knitts are gorgeous, must admit that charges to the UK with additional taxes has put me off from buying from them but you got a great deal. Loving that Noro yarn but it is my favourite yarn to work with.😉
More Malabrigo. Yeah! My credit card gets worried every time I get an email from Little Knits. That Noro yarn looks amazing. Imagine how luxurious a sweater from that yarn would be. Wonderful colours too. Then the streaker at the end. Use the same meaning through Canada although not as common a sighting as it was in the past. I might have to check out that yarn too ... just for the saturated colours. Thanks!
Hi Valerie - I love Little Knits. It's only a weekend trip (ferry and car) away from where I live. I wonder if they have more stock in their actual store than online? Hmmm, maybe one day I'll get to visit in person and find out.
@@urbanyarn I need to order 2 more hanks of the iris and the dandelion. I was thinking of sweaters. There's a BagoDay pattern that is really nice. Can be used for a male or female. I made one for my son last Christmas with a yarn I got at the wool warehouse. Colored light great to dark gray with a white twist to it.. I've been working on several hat and scarf combo for Rose. And I've started a toddler sweater, hat scarf combo for this Christmas. I've also been making preemie beanies , blanket and dress for my new granddaughter. Born june 6 weighing 2lbs 9oz. Now she weighs over 3 lbs. I'm so happy for you and your hubby. It must be absolutely beautiful up in Vancouver this time of year.
I love Malabrigo yarn, I recently got into using it. One of the first hanks I got was the fingering weight in the color way Lotus. GORGEOUS! I love your Lotus, it seems to have more blue, mine was more of the purples. I love how they are all different.
I know what you mean about the difference in the dye lots of the hand dyed yarn. I'm happy I got a few of the lotus at the same time - especially on the many patterns in my queue that are asking for 2 hanks.
Wow, a great collection of beautiful colours & yarn Gary, loved them all especially the matissse blue & the multi, really rich looking, the Noro was gorgeous as was the trendsetter streaker , can't wait to see what you make with them ❤
Hi, I was watching Crystal’s channel as she was showing her new vest and cardigan you made for her. Beautiful work! You made Crystal almost speechless. It was wonderful to see how much she appreciated your work and giving it to her as a gift! I now subscribe to you as well. LOVED the sunset color and the brilliant blue!!!
No way - a real store of WEBs yarn. I have to google it. Thanks for letting me know. ...I just saw that the store is next to Boston (unfortunately it's too far... LOL!)
Great suggestion - I would have to gift that out, as a open lace top wouldn't be something I'd wear. However, I'm more of a process crafter and love to see the yarn sing whatever I make.
Hi Gary! All of that yarn was gorgeous but my favorites were the Coffee Toffee and the Streaker. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Quick question…do you think you would ever do a video on how you put color work together? You have an amazing talent for putting yarns together that my brain can’t comprehend. Anyway, wonderful video, stay safe! 🥰🌈☕️🐈⬛
Hello Ruthie! The Coffee Toffee is stunning and the Streaker yarn (even though the name makes me laugh) is so wonderful and soft. Ahhh - that's a great idea about colour theory videos and what my process is. I try and chat about that non-officially over each of the projects I'm working on, but not a full video just on some theory (Colour is such a subjective approach - but an insight into what goes on up in my brain... LOL well that maybe interesting for me to explore too).
The Streaker yarn reminds me of the song Ray Stevens did "The Streak" some time back in the 60's or 70's. If you google it they have a cute video with it. I loved seeing all the yarns you got.
I love malibrigo! That was a steal! Agreed, the last 2 from littleknits go together perfectly!Too bad you couldn't have just driven there to get to get them 😟 Matisse and Wales road really do go together...... as soon as you said "streaker" The first thing that came to mind was the old song lyrics "& they called him the streak"!! (The streak by Ray Stevens) 🤣😂🤣😂 definitely need that keychain!
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Hi Paula - you would fall in love with Malabrigo. There are so many great ranges to choose from - be sure to look for the collection that best suits what you like working with.
Malabrigo yarn any day, any time. I feel sorry for my bank account when I see sales, but not sorry enough not to buy! Noro yarns are so beautiful, love them too. I think I just love yarn 🙈 So nice to catch up with your reviews, they are always so helpful. As always my dear, I send greetings from Toronto. Your Latina viewer! 🖖
Hello Entwined Mar - always so great to read your messages. I am so excited to use the malabrigo yarn. I do have a holiday coming up where I'm not taking any yarn for a whole week and I was thinking of starting on several new patterns when I get home. Excited for the trip and for returning... LOL!
Beautiful yarns ^^ Oh that last one you got, the 50% cotton 50% soy, I believe it's the exact same yarns I got as well but it was from another brand called Ferner Wolle "Baby soft printed" both companies might have purchased the same yarns from Italy and put different stickers on haha It was very pleasant to work with.
Hi Sophie - I know that can happen with the manufacturer selling the same yarns to different vendors so they can price and label them with their own branding. To me that seems a little cheeky - especially if one brand slaps a more expensive price tag on the same yarn - just because they have their label on it. They can save their labels, I'm not crafting the label into my work... LOL!
Hello Precious - the Streaker is so soft. I'm looking forward to making something with it as well. What do you think would be a good pattern to use with it?
I bought exactly the same Malabrigo base from Little Knits on their sale. Bought sweater quantity. Little Knits can have great values if you keep an eye on their sales. I’ll be anxious to see what you make.
The yarns are beautiful. I have some Streaker yarn in the color way #105. I haven't used it yet, but it's so soft and I love the colors. I'm just finishing "Dragon Belly". I used a ball of Noro Geishi in muted shades of greys and greens for the most part, Added some other Noro when I though it wasn't big enough but it turned out larger than the designer's finished size. I'm not sure yet how to wear it.:)
Hello Barbara - that Noro Geishi shawl sounds stunning. I have the some troubles knowing how to wear the shawls, so many of my makes get passed on as gifts or donations. I have a few favourites that I love to wear and those tend to be the lighter weight yarns.
I noticed you by allot of DK weight yarn. Do you only crochet, or do you also knit? I’m a knitter, but trying to learn crochet. Do you have to use DK for crochet or can you use the Malabrigo Rios yarn.
When you said streaker, I immediately thought of the first streaker at the new Optus Stadium in Perth in 2018. It was a cricket match and there were 54,000 people at the match. He was on the pitch for about 2 minutes before security guards grabbed him and wrapped him in a blanket and dragged him off. He was going to to receive a huge fine, so some of his mates were going to stage a rally for him through Toodyay (where he is from) wearing the same attire as the streaker when he ran onto the pitch. The local constabulary caught hold of their plan and strongly advised them against it! He was fined $2000, but this hasn’t acted as a deterrent! The most recent one was in May this year. Does this happen at international sporting matches?
LOL - Bec! I chuckled reading about the most recent streakers from the Cricket match in Australia. It is definitely an Australian art form (movement). I have never heard of (or seen) any articles about streakers here in Canada since I've been living here. I think it's too cold, and the biggest sports are on ice... ouch!
Quick question.... Crystal at Bagoday mentioned that you did a vest made with Noro Kiri. Do you have a video for it and/or a pattern reference? I just got some at Little Knits and deciding what to make. Thank you!
Hello Cindi - thanks for your question. I did do a vest out of Noro Kiri yarn, but I didn’t use a pattern. I had created it from my own notebook. There are many around that are available - google either knit vest patterns or crochet vest patterns and a whole bunch come up. It’s just a matter of selecting the style you like. If you would like to see the video where I show the finished vest I made it is video 141. Enjoy - and let me know which pattern you choose.I’d love to see it.
Would it be any cheaper instead of shipping, to get a PO box in Seattle and take the ferry over, or is it a hassle? Just a thought 🤔, I'm on the other side of the state in Spokane, so not sure but I'm sure u have checked into it
Hi Peggy - I did think of buddying up with a cousin in-law with her PO Box, but I moved out of Vancouver. I could still get her to store it for me until my next visit. That would help with getting the free shipping that some websites have. I've always wanted to take a trip down to Little Knits (About 8 hours journey from my new place), and shop/ship for free from Smileys Yarn too!
Hello Samantha - thank you for noticing the beautiful pattern behind me! It's one of Crystal over at Bag-O-Day called Easy Crochet Shawl. I believe it's one she's posted in the last 6 months (and used a rusty coloured yarn). Let me know, if you do start it, how you like working on it.
All so pretty!! That 120 🪷 Lotus is beautiful!! Omgee that 45 green! Sooo pretty! 🖤🧶🖤
I so enjoy watching you Gary. I appreciate your sense of style and eye for color - and the excitement you bring. Thanks for sharing these lovely yarns with us. 🙂
Thank you Jean - this means so much to me!
Gary, Gary, Gary! As always your color choices are stunning! And don’t even get me started on your sweater and vest you gifted Crystal! Your talents and heart are endless!
Wow, thank you for that sweet message!
I love watching all your videos! You can find some of the most beautiful yarns! I love Squishy and Soft Yarns that is Merino Wool. So very beautiful! Can’t wait to see what you will be creating with all this Yarny goodness. Happy to see you today! Hope you have a great up coming weekend!
Love the yarn. I think the shades of blue will look wonderful together. Hope you and Chad have a wonderful summer.
Gary ur a absolutely a true friend those gift u sent to crystal r magnificent ur cardigan n ur vest r gorgeous I luv all ur work god bless
Thanks so much
Love all your purchases! So much fun talking yarn.
I could listen to you talk about yarn alllll day!
Thank you so kindly Michele!
Beautiful yarn Gary. Your color choices are always great. I look forward to seeing what you create. Enjoy!
Love watching you Gary you always have such beautiful yarn and awesome projects .After pink my favorite color is that wonderful blue yarn 🧶
Beautiful yarn Gary.
Love the colors. 💕💕💕
Thank you for sharing your wonderful yarn haul. That Matisse Blue is GORGEOUS!!!! I can't wait to see what you decide to create with that.
Beautiful yarn..LOVE the Matisse blue & the chircas!🤩🤩
So enjoyed all the beautiful yarns you showed us!! Lots of great crochet and knit projects in your future! BTW, I so loved the sweater and vest you made for Crystal!! She was in awe! Was so very kind and generous of you! Will be watching for more videos from you!! Have a great day! 🤗
Thank you so much! I appreciate you leaving this message.
Happy Father's day to you,Dear.🥀⚘🌹⚘🥀🌷🌷😊
Love all the wool. Colours are great. 🇨🇦❤️
Gary you are amazing love the items you sent Crystal. Loveclove the cardigan. The yarn is brought is beautiful thanks for sharing.
Hello my friend! Thank you for your cheerful note and letting me know you like the yarn content.
Hi Gary!
The yarn is stunning, I can't wait to see what beauties you create!
I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful yarns you shared in your video. Thank you.
I appreciate you letting me know that you enjoyed the yarn content.
Beautiful yarn Gary! I cannot wait to see your creations with it.
Very nice yarns. Looking forward to seeing your makes.
Hello Gary!
I love Little Knits! I thought Webs was in the UK! Silly me!! Now I have one fewer excuse to check them out 🤦♀️😂
I love your Malabrigo colors. The Matisse Blue is such a vibrant color! But I love the multicolored too.
That shawl will be beautiful! I am excited to see it complete!
Oooh. Gorgeous Noro!!
Hi Gary. I loved seeing the ice cream at the end but the little crawly bug at the beginning freaked me out! eweee! On to the beautiful yarns, wowie, so gorgeous. The electric blue was my favorite. Then you paired it with the blue/purple one, I was drooling! Can’t wait to see what you make with all of the hanks.
Hello my friend Shirley! It's ice cream season here. OMG! That flavour was called Custard Cherry... mmmm! Now I've gone and made myself hungry for ice cream... LOL!
Beautiful yarn thanks for sharing. Love the Matisse blue merino yarn. You really know how to pick colors.
Hi Gary. I am watching this late. I think you got some beautiful yarn. Thank you for showing it, Gary
Hi Brenda - it's never too late. You are perfectly on-time!
The shawl behind you is so beautiful It is nice to get new yarn, it inspires you to make something special
Thank you so much Karen - the shawl is one of Bag-O-Day's (The Easy Crochet Shawl)
Beautiful yarns. Can't wait to see what you make.
Love you and your work. Commenting because TH-cam and everyone needs to see the spectacular fiber art you create. 💕🧶💕
Hello Lisa - thank you for your sweet message.
love all the colors but that blue omg beautiful
wow the malibrego is so beautiful! I like the purple silver and all the yarn!
Ah yes, the streaker was a regular sight at cricket and footy games back in the day. Now that the tv cameras don't give them any joy and the fines are hefty, they are pretty much extinct 😀. Beautiful yarns Gary. I love Malabrigo and Noro and so glad you could get them at a cheaper price. Thanks for sharing x
Hi Lesley - I remember that when I was younger and living in Australia. There was always a streaker on the sports pages published in Melbourne's Sun or The Age.
Piedras means rocks or stones. Very appropriate for the colour way.
That Noro yarn is so lovely! It was good to see you. Thanks for the catch up!
Oh thank you kindly Kathleen for the translation! Appreciate you helping me out with Spanish!
Soooo many beautiful colours, I also love the sweater you made for Crystal. Hope your having a good day.
Thank you! You too!
Hi Gary
Beautiful yarn your purchased
I love the sunset one
You are always so good at putting colors together. I am always agonizing over color combinations
Hi Marie - I always approach it as one of the most fun to select the colours. Sometimes they don't work and other times they do. I call it my yarn play time - using my colour scraps and testing out this and that.
Holy cow I thought that thing was on my phone screen.lol I dropped my phone I'm in my garden 🙃
Those are so gorgeous yarns Gary..I can't wait to see what you make up.
Fabulous choices! So relaxing to watch.
Thanks so much! 😊
Absolutely stunning color yarns !
Love all the yarn and colors😍 Thank you
Ohhh I love that blue!💙
The Piedras looks like a fantastic late summer/early autumn colorway & I'm very much looking forward to what you create with the Chircas - a delightful green! 🤩
Hi Joshey - Chicas is such an awesome green.
Hope you are well.
Can't wait to see what you do with the yarn you got, loved it all, streaker is so pretty
I absolutely love all the colors of yarn you purchased. You always make something beautiful. I wish you would start teaching how to knit. You make such beautiful things. I love all of them and the color choice is amazing.
Yes! I want to learn to knit from Gary! 💗🧶
@@QEDOma He's so good at it. I'm alittle scared of two needles. I wouldn't want to mess it up. Gary makes beautiful garments.
Thank you so much for that lovely message! Perhaps when I don't have a day job anymore I can move into mini tutorials on TH-cam... LOL!
@@urbanyarn oh man! That would be wonderful! 💗 🧶
@@urbanyarn You would be great as a teacher and mentor. Thank you. Enjoy.
Beautiful yarn cannot wait to see what u make❣️
All beautiful yarns! 💜💜💜
I love Little Knits and WEBS I purchase a lot of yarn from both places. They always have a lot of nice stuff. So good to see you Gary! That first blue is gorgeous!! All of the yarn was beautiful!! I've found yarn made from so many different things these days. The yarn with soy is very interesting and beautiful!! Take care and have a great week!!
Hello my friend Karen! There are so many yarns out there - and so little time. I agree with you, Little Knits is an amazing store. I want to visit there one of these days - it's not too far from where I live (A weekend mini vacation down to Seattle, but no flights are necessary. I can Ferry and Drive).
Beautiful color.You always offer interesting yarns and an honest review. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Streaker in ORANGE. HECK YEA
LOL _ Laura, you need to go to Australia. It's a common occurrence there.
Those yarns are gorgeous!
Oh my goodness you got some gorgeous yarns Gary! look forward to seeing your beautiful creations :)
Thanks Christina - I've gotten some colours in the Malabrigo not usual for me, but I'm wanting to blend and colour mix with new softer and more striking brights.
everything you make is so wonderful Gary. I look forward to seeing your gorgeous new creations with these lovely colors :)
Hi Gary...nice haul.
Love the coffee toffee!! I can't wait to see what you make. Thanks for sharing your yarn haul.
Hi Monica - I have three hanks of the Coffee Toffee! I had an idea for a top, got to find a short sleeve collared pattern - (like a polo t-shirt)
@@urbanyarn That's a great idea Gary! I can't wait to see it!
Your ice cream looks really good. Love all the yarn you got.
Hello Barbara - it's going to be the first of many ice-creams for the summer!
I think my cruise ship has an ice-cream parlor!... LOL!
Wow that Matisse blue yarn is gorgeous! Can t wait to see what you create with it! Blessings
Hello my friend Jane! I hope you are doing well and enjoying your yarn crafting, painting and glamorous days!
Streaker is definitely an interesting name for a yarn! 😂. Malabrigo is on my list of yarns to try…I just have to use some of what I have first, to make room! ❤️ 🧶
Nice yarns Gary !
Not only do I enjoy loving your channel and all you share but I enjoy your company the most how are you dear friend. Thanks for sharing the yarns are stunning.
Hello Cheryl-Lyl - we are doing well here in this part of the world. I agree, one of the reasons I keep posting on the Tubes is because of the connections. I love reading what you are up to. Stay well and enjoy the sunshine - summer looks to have finally arrived!
@@urbanyarn And I enjoy every video you post, for the summer making alot of tops, shawls, and hats for charity the pink revolution hats for cancer patients made well over 150 so far and still at it. My new thing is cardigans made 2 so far planning a few more. Love to you both.
Beautiful yarn 🧶!
Loved this vlog. You bought amazing yarn. I hope you gonna have a good time with them! Love to you and Chad x
Hello my friend from the Netherlands - I know I'm going to enjoy these. I just need to find the time... LOL!
Malabrigo is always great and I love the Noro Tennen. I’m a big fan of blends with raw silk.
Hello Zan! I'm so happy you wrote. Yes, the silk yarn blends are spectacular!
Love the yarn never used any of it but it still very pretty thank you for sharing
Wow, that blue is stunning! I must get some. All the yarn was beautiful. Can't wait to see what else you purchased.
Thank you so much! I'm loving the blues lately too - and that Matisse Blue - well it kind of hits me in the face with it's vibrancy!
that blue is incredible. would be amazing in a mosaic type- knit or crochet- maybe with a neutral charcoal grey. it reminds me of Moroccan blue tiles-- might be a fun inspiration. lots of mosaic patterns with that vibe. its very intense- so you could have fun toning it down or making it fly!! have fun.
OMG - Kathy, I just finished a mosaic cowl in the perfect stitch that I know the Matisse Blue and a light steel grey and a charcoal would work exactly up into your vision.
Very nice yarn haul.. very pretty colors.
Thank you! 😊
Can't wait to see what you do with these Gary!
Hello Kim! OMG! My worlds are colliding! LOL
How are you my friend?
I'm so out of date, I never check my gmail, well until today. Love you!@@urbanyarn
Gorgeous colors. Piedras is stones/ rocks in spanish. I can't wait to see what you create with all the beautiful yarn. Big hugs from PR.
Hello Yolanda - Thank you for helping me out with my Spanish translations - I'm lost without it.
All of that yarn is gorgeous! I thought of the same thing you did when I saw the streaker yarn. There was a song by Ray Stevens called “The Streak.” that came out in the early 70s I think. I thought it was so funny when I was a kid.
That was one of his best songs. The Mississippi Squirrel Revival is a favorite of mine too.
@@JenJourney that is a funny one too!
I'm going to have to check out that song... "The Streak" is a funny name for a song as well... LOL!
Beautiful yarn❤
Hi Gary Ooooooo your Malabrigo yarns are lovely I was at Justine’s shop today for Kaye’s crochet class and we thought of you when Kaye arrived wearing one of her Cobblestone cowls, crocheted with Malabrigo of course! She designs and creates amazing wearables with that yarn Always enjoying your podcasts so thanks for another goodie Happy crafting with your beautiful new yarns 🧶💜🐨
Hello my friend from Australia - I was so happy to read your message. It put a smile on my face. Please pass on my greetings to Justine! I'm so glad that her store is thriving - a great space for learning from fabulous designers such as Kaye!
@@urbanyarn I will most definitely pass on your greetings 👍I am very happy to hear in a recent podcast that you have your mum coming to visit That’s wonderful news Gary 💜🐨
I absolutely love the vest and the sweater. You made for Crystal they are absolutely beautiful .
Thank you so much! I enjoyed the video she filmed. To see her surprise with the gifts was such a reward for me.
Wow! Great yarn! My fave was the Matisse Blue with the Whale Road a close second! Stunning! Good job teaching Aussie culture.... tee hee!! I'll be interested to hear how your soy Streaker yarn crochets up. You sure have a lot of yarn to keep you busy on a ton of projects! Enjoy!🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨
Hello Kerryn! The soy yarn is so interesting - I cannot wait to see how it works up too. I hope you are well and enjoying the start of Aussie's winter. Be well my friend!
@@urbanyarn Thanks Gary! Actually Winter is my least fave season, other than cuddling under crochet afghans as I create them + roasts, soups & casseroles of course!! Enjoy Summer... my fave season!💕🐨
Hi Gary. The Maltese blue hank is rich looking. Very nice. Coffee Toffee is pretty as well.
***LOL Streakers mean the same here in the States. Very pretty yarn. See ya.
"Streaker" seems to be internationally accepted as the some thing in English... I had no idea - but good to know.
Piedras (pee-ay-dras) means "stones" in Spanish. I love the coffee toffee yarn!! Can't wait to see the yarn!
Oh, thank you kindly for the translation! Appreciate you helping me out with Spanish!
Those yarns from Little Knitts are gorgeous, must admit that charges to the UK with additional taxes has put me off from buying from them but you got a great deal.
Loving that Noro yarn but it is my favourite yarn to work with.😉
Hi Shirley - You're just like me - I love Noro yarn too!
More Malabrigo. Yeah! My credit card gets worried every time I get an email from Little Knits.
That Noro yarn looks amazing. Imagine how luxurious a sweater from that yarn would be. Wonderful colours too.
Then the streaker at the end. Use the same meaning through Canada although not as common a sighting as it was in the past. I might have to check out that yarn too ... just for the saturated colours.
Thanks!
Hi Valerie - I love Little Knits. It's only a weekend trip (ferry and car) away from where I live. I wonder if they have more stock in their actual store than online? Hmmm, maybe one day I'll get to visit in person and find out.
Ahh we have a Vancouver too :) Hello from just south, near Seattle! I haven't been to either Vancouver however lol
I love shopping at little knits. Great buys Gary. I bought sock weights. One in iris and dandelion and a 5 pack in cream.
Danielle - those purchases sound awesome! Is there a special project that you are using to combine them all?
@@urbanyarn I need to order 2 more hanks of the iris and the dandelion. I was thinking of sweaters. There's a BagoDay pattern that is really nice. Can be used for a male or female. I made one for my son last Christmas with a yarn I got at the wool warehouse. Colored light great to dark gray with a white twist to it.. I've been working on several hat and scarf combo for Rose. And I've started a toddler sweater, hat scarf combo for this Christmas. I've also been making preemie beanies , blanket and dress for my new granddaughter. Born june 6 weighing 2lbs 9oz. Now she weighs over 3 lbs. I'm so happy for you and your hubby. It must be absolutely beautiful up in Vancouver this time of year.
I love Malabrigo yarn, I recently got into using it. One of the first hanks I got was the fingering weight in the color way Lotus. GORGEOUS! I love your Lotus, it seems to have more blue, mine was more of the purples. I love how they are all different.
I know what you mean about the difference in the dye lots of the hand dyed yarn. I'm happy I got a few of the lotus at the same time - especially on the many patterns in my queue that are asking for 2 hanks.
I am amazed what wonderful colors you’re picked . You’re not just a yarn artist you also pick the perfect colors.
Just have to say WOW 🤩
Thank you so kindly!
Wow, a great collection of beautiful colours & yarn Gary, loved them all especially the matissse blue & the multi, really rich looking, the Noro was gorgeous as was the trendsetter streaker , can't wait to see what you make with them ❤
Hi, I was watching Crystal’s channel as she was showing her new vest and cardigan you made for her. Beautiful work! You made Crystal almost speechless. It was wonderful to see how much she appreciated your work and giving it to her as a gift! I now subscribe to you as well. LOVED the sunset color and the brilliant blue!!!
Hello Mom Brownlee - thank you for your message.
I adore Crystal and I'm so happy you've come across to visit.
Web's has a big store that is amazing. If you ever get a chance you should visit.
No way - a real store of WEBs yarn. I have to google it. Thanks for letting me know.
...I just saw that the store is next to Boston (unfortunately it's too far... LOL!)
@@urbanyarn It is a huge store and so much fun to visit.
would love to see the Streaker yarn as a really open mesh tank for the summer.
Great suggestion - I would have to gift that out, as a open lace top wouldn't be something I'd wear. However, I'm more of a process crafter and love to see the yarn sing whatever I make.
That's what we call streaker in the US too lol.
Nice haul Gary
Hello Lynette - so great to get your message.
Hi Gary! All of that yarn was gorgeous but my favorites were the Coffee Toffee and the Streaker. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Quick question…do you think you would ever do a video on how you put color work together? You have an amazing talent for putting yarns together that my brain can’t comprehend. Anyway, wonderful video, stay safe! 🥰🌈☕️🐈⬛
Hello Ruthie!
The Coffee Toffee is stunning and the Streaker yarn (even though the name makes me laugh) is so wonderful and soft.
Ahhh - that's a great idea about colour theory videos and what my process is. I try and chat about that non-officially over each of the projects I'm working on, but not a full video just on some theory (Colour is such a subjective approach - but an insight into what goes on up in my brain... LOL well that maybe interesting for me to explore too).
The Streaker yarn reminds me of the song Ray Stevens did "The Streak" some time back in the 60's or 70's. If you google it they have a cute video with it. I loved seeing all the yarns you got.
Hi Jackie - I have to listen to that song!
I love malibrigo! That was a steal! Agreed, the last 2 from littleknits go together perfectly!Too bad you couldn't have just driven there to get to get them 😟
Matisse and Wales road really do go together......
as soon as you said "streaker" The first thing that came to mind was the old song lyrics "& they called him the streak"!! (The streak by Ray Stevens)
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definitely need that keychain!
I have to look that song up - there's been some mention in here of referencing the "Streaker" song.
That Sunset color is gorgeous. Also loving the coffee toffee. They are in my wheel house. I've not tried Malabrigo yet. I may have to give them a try.
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Hi Paula - you would fall in love with Malabrigo. There are so many great ranges to choose from - be sure to look for the collection that best suits what you like working with.
Malabrigo yarn any day, any time. I feel sorry for my bank account when I see sales, but not sorry enough not to buy!
Noro yarns are so beautiful, love them too. I think I just love yarn 🙈
So nice to catch up with your reviews, they are always so helpful. As always my dear, I send greetings from Toronto. Your Latina viewer! 🖖
Hello Entwined Mar - always so great to read your messages. I am so excited to use the malabrigo yarn. I do have a holiday coming up where I'm not taking any yarn for a whole week and I was thinking of starting on several new patterns when I get home. Excited for the trip and for returning... LOL!
@@urbanyarn can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back from that trip. Have a wonderful time!
Beautiful yarns ^^
Oh that last one you got, the 50% cotton 50% soy, I believe it's the exact same yarns I got as well but it was from another brand called Ferner Wolle "Baby soft printed" both companies might have purchased the same yarns from Italy and put different stickers on haha
It was very pleasant to work with.
Hi Sophie - I know that can happen with the manufacturer selling the same yarns to different vendors so they can price and label them with their own branding. To me that seems a little cheeky - especially if one brand slaps a more expensive price tag on the same yarn - just because they have their label on it. They can save their labels, I'm not crafting the label into my work... LOL!
@@urbanyarn 😄 totally agree!! I got mine on the German amazon and it was 9,90€ I believe for a ball of 100gr so on a more expensive side.
Love the yarns but the streaker is my absolute favorite, the colors are calling me. I’m anxious to know how it feels n works up.
Hello Precious - the Streaker is so soft. I'm looking forward to making something with it as well. What do you think would be a good pattern to use with it?
I bought exactly the same Malabrigo base from Little Knits on their sale. Bought sweater quantity. Little Knits can have great values if you keep an eye on their sales. I’ll be anxious to see what you make.
Hi Denzel - I am super interested to see your sweater out of the Malabrigo yarn! Keep me posted.
The yarns are beautiful. I have some Streaker yarn in the color way #105. I haven't used it yet, but it's so soft and I love the colors. I'm just finishing "Dragon Belly". I used a ball of Noro Geishi in muted shades of greys and greens for the most part, Added some other Noro when I though it wasn't big enough but it turned out larger than the designer's finished size. I'm not sure yet how to wear it.:)
Hello Barbara - that Noro Geishi shawl sounds stunning. I have the some troubles knowing how to wear the shawls, so many of my makes get passed on as gifts or donations. I have a few favourites that I love to wear and those tend to be the lighter weight yarns.
Hi Friend!
Hello there - I've been seeing your fun photos on Insta! Hurray for fun times!
Streaker 🤭🤣
So funny!
I noticed you by allot of DK weight yarn. Do you only crochet, or do you also knit? I’m a knitter, but trying to learn crochet. Do you have to use DK for crochet or can you use the Malabrigo Rios yarn.
When you said streaker, I immediately thought of the first streaker at the new Optus Stadium in Perth in 2018. It was a cricket match and there were 54,000 people at the match. He was on the pitch for about 2 minutes before security guards grabbed him and wrapped him in a blanket and dragged him off. He was going to to receive a huge fine, so some of his mates were going to stage a rally for him through Toodyay (where he is from) wearing the same attire as the streaker when he ran onto the pitch. The local constabulary caught hold of their plan and strongly advised them against it! He was fined $2000, but this hasn’t acted as a deterrent! The most recent one was in May this year. Does this happen at international sporting matches?
LOL - Bec! I chuckled reading about the most recent streakers from the Cricket match in Australia. It is definitely an Australian art form (movement). I have never heard of (or seen) any articles about streakers here in Canada since I've been living here. I think it's too cold, and the biggest sports are on ice... ouch!
Quick question.... Crystal at Bagoday mentioned that you did a vest made with Noro Kiri. Do you have a video for it and/or a pattern reference? I just got some at Little Knits and deciding what to make. Thank you!
Hello Cindi - thanks for your question. I did do a vest out of Noro Kiri yarn, but I didn’t use a pattern. I had created it from my own notebook. There are many around that are available - google either knit vest patterns or crochet vest patterns and a whole bunch come up. It’s just a matter of selecting the style you like. If you would like to see the video where I show the finished vest I made it is video 141. Enjoy - and let me know which pattern you choose.I’d love to see it.
… Noro Kiri Vest was in video 141. 😀
Would it be any cheaper instead of shipping, to get a PO box in Seattle and take the ferry over, or is it a hassle? Just a thought 🤔, I'm on the other side of the state in Spokane, so not sure but I'm sure u have checked into it
Hi Peggy - I did think of buddying up with a cousin in-law with her PO Box, but I moved out of Vancouver. I could still get her to store it for me until my next visit. That would help with getting the free shipping that some websites have. I've always wanted to take a trip down to Little Knits (About 8 hours journey from my new place), and shop/ship for free from Smileys Yarn too!
My I ask the pattern to the shawl on your book case thank you
Hello Samantha - thank you for noticing the beautiful pattern behind me! It's one of Crystal over at Bag-O-Day called Easy Crochet Shawl. I believe it's one she's posted in the last 6 months (and used a rusty coloured yarn). Let me know, if you do start it, how you like working on it.