Value yarn is the only reason I ever got into crochet. I have a very low budget when it comes to hobbies, so it was really intimidating to see how expensive yarn can be. I wish other yarns were more accessible but I'm happy that these yarns exist because so many people wouldn't be doing fiber arts if it weren't for these more affordable yarns!
However, most of my yarn has come from estate sales, thrift stores, etc, and so I’ve gotten more choosy about what I will use. Thrifted yarns are usually a great bargain !
Same here! Crochet is my little escape from the world and at the rate I go through projects, I have to make most of it from budget yarn. Sometimes I feel like the “yarn snobs” are just politely asking me to get my working-class ass out of their way lol
Technically, "crochet yarns" are supposed to have a z-twist because crochet knotting works opposite an s-twist. The yarns you kept listing as easily splitting are only loosely s-twisted in the first place, so there's no way for them to overcome the motions removing the twist. They're nice and soft for knitting which adds an s-twist, though. Since most companies only produce s-twist yarn in the West, if you're crocheting, look for a yarn that is very well twisted. I suspect this is one reason Red Heart gets regular high marks among crocheters, even though it's not as soft. I also suggest looking into Turkish knitting yarns (not just "made in Turkey" but manufactured for a Turkish knitting-method market) as Turkish knitting adds a similar twist to crochet, so their yarns are typically finished with a z-twist. You can also unply down to the z-twisted singles that make up s-twisted yarns, but that takes a LOT of time. Yes, I have done it, I had my kids help me. LOL
@@aaronblasyak1527 If you're in a brick and mortar store, just hold up the yarn in front of you. If the diagonal runs from top left to bottom right, that's an s-twist (like the diagonal in the letter s). If it runs from top right down to bottom left, that's a z-twist (like the diagonal in the letter z). If you're shopping online and they don't specify in the product listing, I suggest emailing the seller or manufacturer of the yarn you're considering buying or doing a Google search for reviews that might detail such info. 😊
@@therealdonnawagner thank you! I am familiar with the s-twist but wasn't sure how to spot the z. I'll have to look! I only heard of such a thing in another video yesterday!
@@nony_mation Nice that you're getting into spinning! If you really like how your yarn turned out overall, you can just unply down to s-twisted singles and use those for knitting, or just re-spin everything into the correct direction. It should be super easy since you've already drafted the fibers. I recommend letting the respun rest on your spindle or bobbin before you ply the newly twisted strands. Kind of like how curly hair pulled back into a tight ponytail can often straighten to a degree, spinning fibers tend to relax into new positions when they're under a bit of tension. A couple caveats to the re-spinning suggestion would be if you used fibers that are super grippy and may have trouble separating when you unply, or if you used fibers that are super slick or short stapled and were difficult to manage the first time. But I'm sure any crocheter would love to receive such a beautiful gift, and you absolutely might be able to get away with using it for knitting the way a lot of crocheters use knitting yarn for crochet! Either way, I hope your finished works get used to make something beautiful. 😊
I work at Joanns and my job for the most part has been stocking yarns. It's given me some interesting insights. Big twist is loosely wound and has strands of yarn hanging out all over the place. Every time I put them out I have to check for loose strands and tuck them back in so that they don't make an absolute mess of the display. By contrast, Caron simply soft is really well wound, and there are never strands drooping. Also, the bag they come wrapped in is of much higher quality than Big Twist. Sometimes strands of Big Twist yarn are stuck in the seam of the bag and I have to pull it out. That never happens with Caron. Just a little thing, but it indicates to me that Caron is of much higher quality, and those winding/bagging the yarn actually care about what they're doing. Pound of Love and Red Heart etc are so scratchy that I don't enjoy stocking them. They just don't feel good against my hands. Bernat softee baby yarn is absolutely delightful. It's light, it's soft, it's cheap. Very limited colour palette though. Just yesterday I stocked a whole bunch of Big Twist "party" yarn. That's a delightful weight, and has some lovely colouring. Looked really eye catching in the display.
I LOVE Caron Simply Soft and it's almost the only yarn I use. It is so soft and easy to work with. I use it for Baby Items, afghans, shawls, hats, etc. I hope they never stop producing it.
As a fellow Joann's employee I have to say I almost completely agree! Although I must add I also love the Bernat giant yarn bc it's so much fun to hold before I put it away 🙈 soft and cute!!!
Yes to Big Twist Party! Just mentioned that it my comment. I made a scarf with two colorways and bought more recently. I want all of the colors, despite its tendency to split.
Red heart super saver feels like sandpaper to me. I’m currently working on a shawl with the hobbii 8/4 and I love it. Yes to more tier ranking yarn vids.
I made a blanket with it and it was stiff so I put it in the washing machine with a bit of detergent and washed it on a delicate setting and cold water I added softener in the last rinse and tumble dried it on no heat and it came out really soft
Oh good to know they’re not all like that! I’ve used it before but didn’t care for it much. I remember mistakenly trying to use it the first time I crocheted. That was a mistake 😅 Then I watched a video where someone was suggesting to not use cotton when you’re brand new to crochet. So I went out and bought some light colored acrylic and it made a huge difference! I assumed all cotton yarn was the same, which was a bummer to me because I’d love to get more into cotton, bamboo, and other natural fibers. I mostly crochet with acrylic still. But it’s awesome to hear that other people didn’t like sugar n cream yarn and have found different cotton yarn that they really love! 👏🏻 I will have to try the one you suggested and some others to hopefully find a cotton yarn I actually love. 😊
Pound of Love is top tier for me just cause it's 1000yds 😍 I'm always looking for super long skeins of worsted and it's rare to find any that are over 800yds or so.
I love Red Heart yarn. It's tough as nails, it doesn't pill, the colors are gorgeous, and it holds It's shape and color for life. There are ways to soften it. For one, soak the finished piece in col water and a cup of vinegar for twenty minutes. This works pretty well. At any rate, it will get softer every time it's washed. Used fabric softener. And Red Heart makes a yarn that's a little more expensive. Red Heart with Love, and Red Heart Soft. They're a lot softer. And another yarn I like that you didn't mention is I Love this Yarn! sold at Hobby Lobby. Very soft, lots of colors and fairly inexpensive.
I am a lily sugar and cream stan. Almost done with an oversized sweater made of it. Their dye process is SO consistent that i couldnt tell a difference in dye lots when i ran out of colors i'd thrifted and had to order more. The sweater is only 4 colors (hot orange, sunshine, hot green, and teal) but i ended up ordering 11 colors and have plans for a rainbow sweater next. That stuff is my ride or die for kitchen items and wearables.
Does it get softer after you wash it? I want to use cotton yarn to make summer garments, but softer cotton yarn is a little too rich for my blood at the moment.
I really like sugar and cream / peaches and cream for dishcloths and kitchen stuff but I don’t like them for heavy wearables like sweaters and tops bc they feel really heavy to me but for bandanas they’re a dream
@LostApotheosis tbh not much, there is a reason it's called kitchen cotton. It's not the same as the cotton acrylic or cotton polyester blends that are made for wearables😊
I’m limited in how much crocheting I can do at 74. So if I’m doing a project, I use Lion brand anti-pill acrylic. Joann’s has them on sale and even the Pound of Love is 25% off.
Loved your coffee metaphor. Same with crochet hooks I started on Susan Bates- it’s what my grandmother always used. But I moved in to tulip and clover. - wow. World of difference. I can cruise through my rows now with my clover amour hooks ❤
I have not had the chance to try hand dyed yarn, but I LOVE Caron simply soft! 😍 It’s actually my go to. I think the first time I tried it it did split quite a bit on me but I loved the shine so I kept working with it. Now I hardly get any splitting when working with it. Maybe my crochet style is mutated because of this yarn. 😂 But I love it!
I once made a lovely shawl out of a wine-colored Caron yarn, it was soft and kinda shiny which worked great! I no longer have the shawl or even pics sadly, but I rather like Caron for wearing.
It is my go to for crocheting as well! And I never get splitting. Maybe people who are don’t tension enough or are using a hook with too pointy of an end
I find I like Big Twist. Great value of course….but I like the weight of it too. Now I’m wondering, as we all crochet a little differently. Some grab the yarn above, some below etc. and they could be a difference between left and right handed Crocheters. My point is….all yarns have a twist. A low twist will make a yarn splitty…or pill easier. With Big Twist it is no different. Depending on your style of stitch…..I’d like to do a study of 6 folks using the same yarn and their rankings.? It might be fun to see if everyone (basically) ranks the same. I do agree with some of your other yarn choices. Great video….thanks for making it. 13:54
I haven’t finished the video yet but I love this cotton has got to be top tier for me! It’s so soft, I love working with it. I’ve been on a “I love this cotton” kick and it’s pretty much the only thing I’ve been crocheting with. Same with hobby lobby I love this yarn. It’s just amazing.
Agreed!!!! But make sure u go every other week on their 30% off sales. On those weeks The cotton is only $2.49, and their I love this yarn is only $3.49. ❤❤❤ Tomorrow starts one of their sales weeks, at least in my area, call your local HL and see, then u can put it on the calendar to only go there every other week on those weeks
As a beginner, I bought several skeins of the big twist value because so many people said it was great for beginners. Working with it, I was so confused as to why because it splits ALL THE TIME!
They changed the way they twist their yarn in the last year or so. The old way was great it didn't split at all. 😢 I miss it, it used to be my favorite yarn
I'm a crochet doll artist and I work exclusively with this. I spent all last year slowly collecting a full set of colors, and I now own one of every kind of basic color and metallic (the multi-colors aren't as useful in doll making). It feels like having one of those prismacolor pencil boxes with 150 colors. It's magic. This yarn is so soft and so easy to work with. It's lovely.
I love their hobby lobby brand anti-pill yarn. It’s like $5 and it feels great and sturdy for projects like blankets and amigurumi. Maybe not the best for clothing idk but washable and easy for beginners bc it doesn’t pill and I feel like it doesn’t split all the time compared to other inexpensive yarns which is the most important thing for me:
The I love this cotton, it is 100% cotton! I was working on it when you said that!!! I grabbed the label, and it said 100% cotton. I don't know if they changed it from your experience, but I love it as well!
I love super saver.yes it’s scratchy…until you wash it. But one thing I love about it is it almost never gets that nasty snarl of knotted yarn in the middle of the skein and the center pull is easy to find. I agree with you about shiny yarn. It’s just not my thing.
This couldn’t have come at a better time!! I’m one week into my crocheting journey and wow the options are endless.. which can be overwhelming. I’m definitely staying in the value yarn category for a little while as I build confidence and do small projects. Happy to know my spontaneous Joann sale shopping for Sugar n Cream’s yarn wasn’t wasted. 😉Now that Hobbii sale might get me for my first large project… 🙈 happy crocheting! 🧶
I didn’t get into hand dyed yarn until 4 years into my crochet journey, there’s nothing wrong with value yarns! I wish you luck on your stitching journey!!
I’ve been using value yarn a long, long time so there’s no rush to switch to more expensive yarn unless you really want to for a special project. Welcome to the crochet world!
Value yarn definitely has a purpose. When you are making items for children, you don't want to spend a lot of money on an item they will outgrow in less than a year. Finding nice (ie quality) yarns is the key. They ones you ranked made me chuckle. I like Sugar & Cream for my dishcloths and potholders, but that's about it. I would love to hear more reviews of value yarns. Lion is one of my faves for kids clothing because of the price point and the company commitment to family. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I always appreciate the opinions of experienced crocheters. I especially appreciate the longevity experience. Knowing what yarns stand the test of time. I didn't know pound of love pills badly. I have enjoyed working with it, and was going to make a blanket with the antique white, a color I love. Now I'm rethinking that. Maybe I'll find the color in another brand. I do think you should give Basic Stitch another test and be able to explain why you don't like it. I think I used it a while back, but nothing remarkable stands out in my mind, good or bad. I also love HL I Love this cotton, however, I've used it for many kitchen dishcloths and I have been disappointed in how quickly the more vibrant colors fade. It's held up a little better in some hot pads, but Lily Sugar n Cream or Walmart Peaches & Cream, is definitely better for the kitchen, IMHO.
1. I don't get splitting with bug twist (currently making a blanket as I watch haha) 2. I just ordered hobbiis cotton and I cannot wait to get it. 3. I love ilove this cotton. I use it for amigurumi! And I just made a purse out of it. 4. Sugar and cream is good for sturdy things. And it softens with washing. I make reusable gym clothes to wipe down the equipment when I go.
When I first learned how to crochet in 2014 I tried out the Sugar N' Cream cotton and oh my gosh for these past 10 years I've been turned off using cotton yarn!! Not only is it too rough for me to work with, but the splitting drove me insane! Another crochet TH-camr mentioned they also have their grievances with Sugar N' Cream but mentioned the Hobbii cotton yarn is SO much better! How would you personally compare the Hobbii Cotton to the Caron Cotton Cake? I have a sweater I'm looking to make for myself (my forst one ever) and I'd like to use cotton so I can wear it in the summer!
I love this!! you should definitely do a series of these by fiber! would love a tier ranking of popular wool or cotton yarns etc! value yarns definitely serve a purpose and I think most of us learn with them and honestly there are some that I really enjoy working with. I love lion brand yarns, they are almost always a 10/10 experience for me!
Came for the crochet. Staying for the puns. I am a new crochet addict and Caron cakes are amazing. Michaels has coupons and rewards and I always grab some and get a good deal. Please do a chenille video!
Simply soft is my absolute favorite . Blankets last forever! No pilling, nice weighed blanket feel. Pound of love is my go to for sweaters. Super warm and never pills!
I believe for some of the yarn splitting, I've heard it has to do with if it's a S twist yarn or a Z twist yarn. A lot of the yarn you find, in the west at least, is S twist which is better for knitting.
no one asked for my opinion but this is the internet so here it it is. Im hooked: big twist value, lily sugar n cream wooley good: pound of love knit very impressive: red heart super saver a real cro-shame: caron simply soft the other yarns i have not tried.
Glad to hear loops and threads is nice I just started crocheting and I bought that brand cuz it felt softer than the others to make a granny square blanket! ❤
You had me with the punny ranking tiers 😅. I’d love to see you rank big box ‘natural’ yarns like lion brand’s Coboo and baby alpaca, K&C essential cotton, and loops and threads everyday cotton. Actually you could probably separate even further if you wanted and do all the cotton yarns, all merino yarns, and all alternative fiber yarns? Either way, I’m excited to see what’s next.
My same thoughts about the LB Basic Stitch. It doesn't have the bounce or stretch like a normal acrylic and it splits easy. I think it might be the twist.
The fact that I just bought 15 different Big Twist yarns because there was a sale and I’m teaching myself to crochet. Then I’m recommended this video. 🤣😩
I like the big twist yarn & am getting a small stash going lately somehow. I haven't had much problem with splitting & have had to rip out & try again a few times & found it actually hung in there & was usable. For a budget yarn it isn't bad.
I would love a ranking/discussion on ice yarns. I’ve heard good things but because of the shipping it’s not like you can just try it out. And they have so many affordable options that if you’re buying around $50 of yarn the shipping cost pays for itself so it’s tempting.
I've been crocheting for a long time; 5 decades. I liked your ideas in this video and hearing your reasoning. I would be interested to see your ranking of chenilles. I do like "Pound of Love", I used it to make a twin size blanket for one of my children. However, I have some issues with Sugar and Cream. My main problems are as follows: that colors are not always colorfast (even when washed on cold/delicate)--use a color catcher sheet. The yarn sheds lint in the first two or three washes. The regular sized ball (around 200-ish yards, solids) is too small for the type of project I want to do with it. If you like varigateds or ombres, you get LESS yardage (10-20 yds) than the solids for the same price. Some of the colorways are not available in the larger size ball (400 yards, ish). There is even less of a choice of hues in the cones (1000-ish? yds). Instead of Sugar and Cream, I prefer to use Lion Brand's "cotton 24/7" or Hobby Lobby's "I love this cotton" if I'm doing a "pretty" or non-workhorse type of project.
I love your ranking system! I learned to crochet 49 years ago using Red Heart yarn which was all that was available in worsted weight in the rural area where I grew up. At that time it was a soft and comfortable yarn to use. Even after changing to Super Saver skeins it was fairly soft. Then in the 1990's, I think, the texture of their yarn changed drastically and became very scratchy and rough. I quit buying it immediately and started using the other brands that were now available in the urban area where I then lived. I still have some vintage Red Heart yarn in my stash and it still feels soft and cushy. The newer stuff can't compete. It's horrible!!!!!
I also learned with RedHeart in the 80s. It was the most prevalent yarn at the Walmart in my small town. I made baby blankets and granny square stuff and it was so soft. What happened to it? I agree it drastically changed. I didn’t crochet much at all in the 90s cause I got married and college and part time job got in the way. After that I crocheted with Caron simply soft and some other Lion brands. Currently I love Patons classic worsted wool (although it’s not super soft) and several other wool/acrylic blends like Scarfie and an acrylic from Michael’s loops and threads called Impressions which is hard to find, maybe being discontinued 😢. I wish red heart was softer because I love their stripes yarn and camouflage colors. 😊
You sure aren’t wrong about Red Heart! It was the yarn we had in the house growing up, and when I went out to get some Caron (One Pound) the other day because I figured I’d pick up crochet again, I thought “wow, budget yarn sure is softer than I remember!” Nope, Red Heart was just SUPER scratchy.
Before I get to watching the tier list, I just really hope that the Premier yarns get into the top spots since they have a canyon color that looks amazing for a sweater design they have and I really really want to make it. 🤞
Ok, so now that I've watched it Premier wasn't one of the ones included so honestly I'm going to take that as a good thing, it hasn't proven to be bad yet! I would be interested to see if you're able to give it a shot one day and see what you think about it. They have little 50g "demo" skeins at Family Dollars if you're lucky to find them in stock. I find them surprising soft for a dollar store item. If they're cheapo yarn feel softer than anything the super saver has to offer then I'm going to hope and assume their other yarn types are as good or even better.
@@RistrayGR I'm an experienced crocheter who has used many value yarns as well as many high-end yarns. I think Premier Basix is one of the best value yarns out there. In my opinion, even the lower-tier Just Yarn that they distribute to dollar stores is better than many more expensive acrylics. For all I know Basix and Just Yarn could be the same yarn repackaged differently. I've never looked it up or done a direct comparison. For the record, Hobbii sells my favorite value acrylics, cottons, and blends.)
I bought the loops and threads yarn not having high hopes but it amazing! Its a little bulkier but has great stretch and structure to it and the strands are hard to split. Finished pieces look so clean and soft ✨️
Have you ever worked with Premier yarns? They have a pretty wide range of yarns, all pretty affordable too. I've only worked with their chunky "Bloom" line so far but the resulting blanket was so warm and easy to work up. "I Love This Yarn"'s acrylic yarn is my go-to right now. Much softer than Red Heart, almost like a not-shiny Caron simply soft. There is a good variety of colors too. It was fun learning about other value yarns. Thank you for this video.
I am a knitter and my two favorite value yarns are Caron One Pound and Premier Basix. I mainly use them for huge afghan projects. Caron One Pound is a pretty tough, reasonably priced yarn. I have used it to knit floor rugs for my bedrooms, so it's pretty durable. Although it supposedly comes in over 50 colors, when I shop for it, the color options always seem to be limited. But if you like neutrals, those are widely available. I've never had to deal with any splitting with this yarn, although the skeins do tend to cough up some crazy yarn barfs, sometimes. Fortunately, this has never been due to any factory-tied knots. The value yarn underdog, in my view, is Premier Basix. I've only ever used the Basix worsted, so I can only speak to that, but there are other Basix yarns in different weights. The stitch definition of the Basix worsted is superior to all the other value yarns I've used (except LB Vanna's Choice - if you consider that a "value yarn"). The hand-feel on the Basix worsted is noticeably softer than Red Heart, and it softens more after just a wash or two. It comes in a ton of colors that are usually in stock. Best thing: NO KNOTS & NO BARFS. ♥
Thank you, this is the first video like this I’ve seen that discusses splitting, as a beginner, some yarns have gone straight to the donation bin because they are impossible.
Yes to the chenille yarns video! I’ve only been crocheting for about 9 months and I’ve used chenille yarn twice. Once for spa socks and once for a mushy boi amigurumi. I loved working with it for the amigurumi, although it did take some time for me to finally learn where to place my stitches since it’s very hard to see with the fluffy yarn. I really want to make more amigurumi with chenille but I feel VERY overwhelmed when trying to choose which yarn to get. There’s so many, and since it’s more expensive, at least from a yardage standpoint, I get worried to spend money on them without knowing if I’ll like them. I know that’s just part of the process with crocheting and knitting. You have to try all sorts of yarn, patterns, hooks, needles, etc until you find what you really love. But it’s also nice to have other people’s suggestions on yarn since they’ve already gone through the whole trial and error process.
For me, my favorite yarns depend on what I'm making with them. For kitchen items, Sugar 'n' Cream is where to go. I think my mother literally used miles of it; she made and sold pot holders and coasters. Simply Soft makes great baby items. Red Heart is great for afghans, it wears like iron and comes in lots of colors. My own personal favorite is Bernat Satin; I don't know if you'd consider that a value yarn, but it works up beautifully, is soft to the skin and makes clothing that you actually want to wear. My main problem with it is that none of the stores in my area carry it, and I HATE mail-ordering, and it's even getting scarce that way.
Just a word of warning to you and other knitters watching this review: I'm unsure how this channel's creator crochets, but generally crocheting twists yarn in the opposite direction that knitting does so yarns that split while crocheting may knit up very nicely.
Brand new crocheter here so this is my humble-don't know-much opinion! I went to a Dollar Store/Tree for paper goods and on my way out I saw an aisle with yarn - one color stood out - Ruby. Being very tactile I had to go squeeze the skeins and before I got thrown out for yarn abuse I bought 2 skeins of Premier Just Yarn worsted for $1.25 (109 yds) each to practice with. I went back 2 days later and bought the rest of it. Color is gorgeous, texture is soft (if stretchy) and easy for me to work with. I've knitted wash cloths with Sugar and Cream that have lasted for years. Glad now to be learning to crochet more than a 2 mile long chain! Great video. Just subscribed!
Thank you so much for doing this. You have introduced me to yarns I've never tried. I'm blessed to have a Joann's, Michaels and Hobby Lobby near me but I wasn't sure what to pick at Michaels and HL and know I do. Like most of the comments, value yarn is great to start with but a number of my children have sensitive skin so those aren't a good fit. Thank you again.
I have very little trouble with splitting with the Big Twist Value, but I can say that hook choice can make a big difference! The Loops & Threads is great if you want a beefier 4 weight. It definitely is nice to work with, but I like the Big Twist better for wearables or if I want a lighter weight blanket. I actually love them both. I HATE Lilly's Sugar & Cream, but I will use it for certain projects. The colors fade terribly in the wash, which REALLY upsets me. I actually like the RHSS.... hard to resist the color options, it doesn't split, and the projects always look great. I did enjoy your review and love hearing other people's opinions! Nice job on this video. Ill be checking our more on your channel!
Idk if you've tried this already, but soaking Sugar & Cream in vinegar before washing it the first time can help. It's something I've heard people will do with hand-dyed yarns where the colors weren't set properly, so maybe that's a problem with the S&C dyes.
@@warai8580 I have heard vinegar acts as a softener too, so good idea! Too late for my red swim cover-up that now looks awful. I thought about dying it though.... I'm sure it's worth a try after all the hours I put into it. Thank you for the suggestion!
Tip about yarn splitting.. some yarns are spun with an "S" twist while others have a "Z" twist. I don't remember which is better for which craft, but one is better suited for knitting and the other for crochet (there's more nuance, but that's the gist). Essentially with crochet, it tends to untwist fibers in a particular twist pattern and that's why the caron simply soft splits like CRAZY with crochet, but is perfectly fine with knitting!
I tried Mainstays and it's better than super saver but I just couldn't keep crocheting with it. It does surprise me that ppl usually don't bring up the Walmart brand of yarn, it seems like a Walmart generic would be THE value yarn lol
The only time I’ve used cotton for crocheting was with Wool and the gang yarn and I made a dress for a friend. I normally only knit with cotton. I think the lily cotton yarn is nice but I prefer a thinner cotton yarn for making washcloths or dish cloths. I have no experience with the lion brand yarn mentioned. Super saver is good for blankets and hats. My knitting group mitts and crocheted hats for the homeless and super saver is good for that purpose. I know a lot of people who are yarn illiterate and think super saver is for everything. For some reason super saver variegated yarns are softer than the solid colors. Caron simply soft is one of my favorite yarns. I have no problem with splitting when I use Susan Bates hooks. I notice more splitting with any yarn when I use Boye hooks. I have made many blankets with simple soft and after they have been washed, the blankets are even softer. Believe it or not, simply soft used to be shinier than it is now and that is what appealed to me is it. The finished project have a nice shine to it which made it very pretty.
Just getting into crochet here and have had so much trouble finding yarn that I can work with! Tried several of these with mixed results. I did have some good success making some pouches with the Red Heart Brand. Definitely not something I'd want closet to skin but for accessories I find it pretty easy to work with...no splitting. I bought several skeins of Caron cakes that were on clearance and cannot work work at all with them! They do not even split they essentially disentegrate! I have resorted to mostly using bulky weights until I have honed my skills more. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
I personally love, Caron’s Simply Soft. I don’t find it hard to work with at all. It makes the most beautiful and soft baby blankets and they hold up SO well washing after washing with no pilling. The pastel colors- blue, pink, yellow, green, lavender and white go together so well and is not shiny. My first go-to for baby blankets. I am not a fan of Red Heart SS, it is rough, but they have THE best ombre of any yarn. I have a bunch of the old ones though, I don’t think the new ones are as good. But I did like working with the Red Heart Stripes Yarns. Some are softer than others. I love the colors and made some beautiful granny squares with them. I like working with the Peaches and Cream Stripey yarn for pot holders, I think it is softer than Sugar and Cream and the patterns come out so pretty! Hobby Lobby’s I love This Cotton is much softer. I like working with Hobby Lobby’s I love this yarn and it is soft. I like Mandala yarns, easy to work with and soft.
I don't have an issue with Big Twist splitting, but it nearly drove me insane with Caron Simply Soft. I'll never work with Simply Soft again, although my blanket did turn out beautifully.
Joann's Big Twist used to be much thicker several years ago. I pulled out some old skeins, and it was really nice - but now, it's much thinner, with skimpy strands.
I love this cotton is such a wonderful yarn and comes in a surprisingly large range of colors. I'm about to start a blanket with it as it's so soft & the cotton will hopefully hold up better than an acrylic. My favorite value yarn though is Hobby Lobby's Yarn Bee Yarntopia. It is the softest acrylic I've ever felt & doesn't seem to get the attention it deserves. It's practically a steal at $3.99 plus 30% off every other week.
Im still a behinner but caron simply soft is wonderful for amigurumi! I was gifted a ton of yarn, lots of redheart ofc, but i hadnt crocheted in years so i figured i should pick it up again. They had a bunch of different colors, so i realized i could try amigurumi! Loved it, and then a skein of caron simply soft stood out to me. Very pretty color, soft, and sleek. I used it and fell in love. I think its fantastic for amigurumi. But apparently a lot of people dont like the shine which is funny, but that makes sense if youre focused on clothes and blankets. For little plush, the shine is delightful, lots of good colors, feels nice in the hand. I hear it doesnt wear well, gets fuzzy easy, and while i did notice splitting, i didnt think it was too troublesome either. I think it provides nice stitch definition, one of the nicest worsted weight acrylics ive ever seen (but i havent seen many). Yarn bee has a soft yarn thats similar and might be a little better quality, doesnt split as much, but caron is more beautiful
Lion Brand 24/7 mercerized, worsted-weight 100% Cotton Yarn is my favorite among the cottons. Wears and washes well and looks beautiful because of the mercerized sheen.
The only place in my area to get yarn is Walmart lol, so I’m watching this using Mandala yarn from Lions Brand. I personally love using this yarn, but I’ve only ever used yarn from Walmart so that’s all I have to gauge that with lol. Anyway, I absolutely loved this video. Loved the puns so much❤
I feel you, we have a Walmart and a Hobby Lobby so I do have that, but no other craft stores nearby at all. Closest is a sad JoAnns that's about the size of a postage stamp and is mostly fabric. :(
okay, I wanna share my opinions on the yarns I use! 1. Sugar n' Cream: I would honestly put it in a tier in between your top two. my main issue with it is that it splits very easily and the separate strands of yarn in the twist are really noticable (it doesn't look like one strand of yarn basically). I do love the colors and smaller sized skeins though and the fact that it's a more common cotton yarn available 2. Red Heart Super Saver :I would move it up a tier. It doesn't feel great to me but it's pretty cheap and common so i use it for projects that aren't clothes for blankets. It holds up pretty well and is pretty strong. But I tend to do smaller projects so I always get stuck with the large skeins! 3. Caron Cakes: Just a note- I've only ever used an acrylic one but i did really like it. Super soft, nice and thick, and only minimal splitting. it was kinda slippery on my hook like other acrylic yarns aren't but i would still say top tier.
Honestly hobby lobby I love this yarn is THE BEST value yarn but it’s so expensive in comparison to similar yarns. Also you did my girl big twist so dirty 😂. Big twist is so soft for an acrylic yarn and I’ve only had and issue with splitting on a couple skeins. I love your tier list vids tho!!
I mostly use big twist value, red heart super saver, and lilly sugar and creme. I have found that the smaller big twist value skeins are more splitty that the bigger size. Red Heart can be rough with certain colors. I have been using lily sugar and creme for market bags and a top to wear for my graduation.
4:50 JoAnn’s Big Twist is a Cro-Shame for me… It split constantly no matter what hook I used. We only have Walmart and JoAnn’s as a craft store with yarn. So I was excited to get this yarn😢now I let my 2yr old granddaughter play with it, she “crochets” with me😅.
Agreed. I can't stand it. If you are ever near a hobby lobby, check out the I love this yarn brand from them, you won't regret it. They are buttery soft, they do not split, they have beautiful colors, and also they are only $3.49 a skein every other week on their 30% off sales.
If you get back to a Hobby Lobby sometime (especially during a 30% off all yarn week), you might want to try Hobby Lobby's "I Love This Yarn" (100% acrylic worsted-weight, much softer than Red Heart Super Saver, more like Red Heart with Love). Yarn Bee Soft Secret is Hobby Lobby's Caron Simply Soft clone, and you might dislike it for some of the same reasons you dislike Caron Simply Soft -- it's slightly thinner, and even shinier than Caron Simply Soft. The one thing I especially like Soft Secret for is when I'm making something which calls for DK weight yarn, which I typically either don't have any of or at most have very little of in the stash; Soft Secret (or Caron Simply Soft) will usually work in a pinch for those projects.
I have no splitting issues with Pound of Love, that's why I think it's great to try new stitches. As for Lily S& C, I'm in the middle. I hate the splits and the roughness but love the color choices, and I have made lots of placemats and table runners. Totally with you on Caron Simply Soft. Splits horribly but also I just find the slippery texture doesn't lend itself well to my stitches. I recently tried Loops and Threads soft and shiny and while it's slippery, it didn't split for me at all. So if you need a sub try this one. I also love Hobbi I HL cotton (although I try not to buy yarn from HL since I don't agree with their policies....luckily it moved away from us). I'm a big fan of Caron Cotton cakes too, never splits! Oh, I recently tried Big Twist party and I really liked it! Was softer than I thought. Some parts of the skein can get a little untwisted and this annoys me but most of it was fine, and I loved the colors.
So interesting how different people's experience of the same product can be. I thought I hated using cotton yarn, but it turns out that it's just Lily Sugar and Creme I hate! It's rough to my hands, and it splits like crazy for me. I love using Dishie yarn by WeCrochet/Knitpicks (same company) for dishcloths and other home goods, and Hobbii Friends cotton is even better than Dishie IMO. I also like mostly-cotton blends like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Comfy Cotton -- the synthetic fiber it's blended with makes it softer and more durable than 100% cotton while retaining all the good qualities of cotton.
I love hobby lobby acrylic yarn. It’s hands down one of my favorite value yarns. I don’t mind red heart and if I find it at my local goodwill bins, I always pick it up. It softens up in the wash.
Interesting ranking. My favorite is not even on your list. I love Premier Basix next is Hobby Lobby I love This Yarn. The first yarn I ever crocheted with was Red Heart Super Saver and I still like it. It has gotten better over the years, it has the best colorway selection, and it washer/dryer safe and last for years. Love the Omber colors. My final yarn is Bernat Super Value yarn. It also has great colors. Do I use all the other you mentioned, yes. If the sale is great I will buy and use. Hate yarns novelty yarns and Lion Brand Homespun, they are too hard for me to use.
A lot of people complain about Super Saver being scratchy, and I don't understand that, probably because it's my main yarn since it's got a decent range of colors and I can't afford anything pricier. However, all i have to do is run something through the wash with the regular laundry and it comes out SUPER soft! I don't even have to do anything special to soften it, just toss it in with other clothes. I made a hexagon hoodie for my son recently, and once he gets a chance to wear it after it's been washed he pretty much lives in it for as long as I let him (like until bath time and he's protesting while i take it off).
I'm convinced they have not washed it. It really gets so much softer even after just one wash. I prefer big twist but super saver is a solid yarn, gets soft after wash, reliable to work with, wound well.
I love big twist tbh Also, super saver is okay. Yes it's rough to start, but have you wash and dried it? Its machine washable and machine dryable and it gets sooo much softer after a wash cycle.
I've never crocheted anything before but decided that I wanted to learn this year. I figured that a temperature blanket would be a good beginner project. I can work on it a little at a time throughout the year. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on it since I'm not even sure if I would like crocheting. I went to Michaels and got the Loops and Thread yarn. It was on sale for half off so I got it for $3 a skein. I just got done with the January square of my blanket and I'm not liking this yarn for my project. It's a good yarn but I wanted my blanket to be light and flowy (does that even make sense) with well-defined stitches. This yarn is stiff and a bit bulky and it pills so the stitches aren't very defined (maybe this is a good thing - I can see a few places where I missed a stitch or put the stitch in the wrong spot). I'm hoping that once I block (is that what it's called?) my squares, the yarn will look and feel better. I kind of wish I had chosen a different yarn for this project but, it is the first thing I've ever crocheted so I wanted something cheap. Next year if I do another temperature blanket, I'll be able to choose a better yarn, especially since I'll know what to look for and what I want in a yarn.
This was a very informative video. I absolutely hate cheap yarn. Better yarn makes a better finished project. I'm on a fairly tight budget and for me it's worth saving up for nicer yarn. I made an Afghan for a friend's wedding in her living room colors and it was awful and I was actually ashamed to give it to her. I bought some mid-priced yarn and remade the blanket and when you see both next to each other there's really no contest. After that I started really understanding how a better quality yarn is just better. It's softer to work with, more pleasurable in the hand not to mention better stitch definition. Even with me saving up for yarn, I still don't buy really expensive yarn. I usually spend about $7-$8 per skein.
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Value yarn is the only reason I ever got into crochet. I have a very low budget when it comes to hobbies, so it was really intimidating to see how expensive yarn can be. I wish other yarns were more accessible but I'm happy that these yarns exist because so many people wouldn't be doing fiber arts if it weren't for these more affordable yarns!
Agreed
Same here!! ~Liz
However, most of my yarn has come from estate sales, thrift stores, etc, and so I’ve gotten more choosy about what I will use. Thrifted yarns are usually a great bargain !
Same here! Crochet is my little escape from the world and at the rate I go through projects, I have to make most of it from budget yarn. Sometimes I feel like the “yarn snobs” are just politely asking me to get my working-class ass out of their way lol
What are u talking about? 100% cotton costs under 2 euros or dollars for 50 gramms, it is not expensive at all, cotton is the best for crocheting
Technically, "crochet yarns" are supposed to have a z-twist because crochet knotting works opposite an s-twist. The yarns you kept listing as easily splitting are only loosely s-twisted in the first place, so there's no way for them to overcome the motions removing the twist. They're nice and soft for knitting which adds an s-twist, though. Since most companies only produce s-twist yarn in the West, if you're crocheting, look for a yarn that is very well twisted. I suspect this is one reason Red Heart gets regular high marks among crocheters, even though it's not as soft. I also suggest looking into Turkish knitting yarns (not just "made in Turkey" but manufactured for a Turkish knitting-method market) as Turkish knitting adds a similar twist to crochet, so their yarns are typically finished with a z-twist. You can also unply down to the z-twisted singles that make up s-twisted yarns, but that takes a LOT of time. Yes, I have done it, I had my kids help me. LOL
How would one go about identifying if it has an s twist or z Is this listed on the packaging? Thank you!
@@aaronblasyak1527 If you're in a brick and mortar store, just hold up the yarn in front of you. If the diagonal runs from top left to bottom right, that's an s-twist (like the diagonal in the letter s). If it runs from top right down to bottom left, that's a z-twist (like the diagonal in the letter z). If you're shopping online and they don't specify in the product listing, I suggest emailing the seller or manufacturer of the yarn you're considering buying or doing a Google search for reviews that might detail such info. 😊
@@therealdonnawagner thank you! I am familiar with the s-twist but wasn't sure how to spot the z. I'll have to look! I only heard of such a thing in another video yesterday!
@@aaronblasyak1527 You're welcome, hope it's helpful information for you! 😊
@@nony_mation Nice that you're getting into spinning! If you really like how your yarn turned out overall, you can just unply down to s-twisted singles and use those for knitting, or just re-spin everything into the correct direction. It should be super easy since you've already drafted the fibers. I recommend letting the respun rest on your spindle or bobbin before you ply the newly twisted strands. Kind of like how curly hair pulled back into a tight ponytail can often straighten to a degree, spinning fibers tend to relax into new positions when they're under a bit of tension. A couple caveats to the re-spinning suggestion would be if you used fibers that are super grippy and may have trouble separating when you unply, or if you used fibers that are super slick or short stapled and were difficult to manage the first time. But I'm sure any crocheter would love to receive such a beautiful gift, and you absolutely might be able to get away with using it for knitting the way a lot of crocheters use knitting yarn for crochet! Either way, I hope your finished works get used to make something beautiful. 😊
I work at Joanns and my job for the most part has been stocking yarns. It's given me some interesting insights.
Big twist is loosely wound and has strands of yarn hanging out all over the place. Every time I put them out I have to check for loose strands and tuck them back in so that they don't make an absolute mess of the display.
By contrast, Caron simply soft is really well wound, and there are never strands drooping. Also, the bag they come wrapped in is of much higher quality than Big Twist. Sometimes strands of Big Twist yarn are stuck in the seam of the bag and I have to pull it out. That never happens with Caron. Just a little thing, but it indicates to me that Caron is of much higher quality, and those winding/bagging the yarn actually care about what they're doing.
Pound of Love and Red Heart etc are so scratchy that I don't enjoy stocking them. They just don't feel good against my hands.
Bernat softee baby yarn is absolutely delightful. It's light, it's soft, it's cheap. Very limited colour palette though.
Just yesterday I stocked a whole bunch of Big Twist "party" yarn. That's a delightful weight, and has some lovely colouring. Looked really eye catching in the display.
I LOVE Caron Simply Soft and it's almost the only yarn I use. It is so soft and easy to work with. I use it for Baby Items, afghans, shawls, hats, etc. I hope they never stop producing it.
As a fellow Joann's employee I have to say I almost completely agree!
Although I must add I also love the Bernat giant yarn bc it's so much fun to hold before I put it away 🙈 soft and cute!!!
Yes to Big Twist Party! Just mentioned that it my comment. I made a scarf with two colorways and bought more recently. I want all of the colors, despite its tendency to split.
Red heart super saver feels like sandpaper to me. I’m currently working on a shawl with the hobbii 8/4 and I love it. Yes to more tier ranking yarn vids.
I made a blanket with it and it was stiff so I put it in the washing machine with a bit of detergent and washed it on a delicate setting and cold water I added softener in the last rinse and tumble dried it on no heat and it came out really soft
My experience is once you wash and dry your piece it does get softer. I washed my scarf on a delicate cycle and tumble dried on low
I always soak my red heart pieces in woolite and leave to dry flat and it usually helps with that itchy rough feeling
Agreed! I switched to Red Heart with Love and it’s a night and day difference.
ive only made amigurumi with red heart so i feel the stiffness can help them keep shape!! but most my pieces are just display nd not played with.
I would love a chenille yarn ranking by you! I think it is so interesting everyone’s different opinions on yarns!
Yay! I definitely have to film that soon! ☺
I would really love this video, especially if you worked up the same pattern in each yarn! Just something quick to show the differences.
Caron One Pound is an excellent blanket yarn. The downside is the colour range is limited.
Came here to say this. One Pound is my go to for SO many projects!!!
I really dislike sugar n cream. It made me avoid cotton yarns for the LONGEST. Then I found hobbii cotton yarns and am hooked on those.
EXACTLY i just assumed that all cotton yarns felt like that and i was just completely turned off from cotton yarns for the longest time
Oh good to know they’re not all like that! I’ve used it before but didn’t care for it much. I remember mistakenly trying to use it the first time I crocheted. That was a mistake 😅 Then I watched a video where someone was suggesting to not use cotton when you’re brand new to crochet. So I went out and bought some light colored acrylic and it made a huge difference! I assumed all cotton yarn was the same, which was a bummer to me because I’d love to get more into cotton, bamboo, and other natural fibers. I mostly crochet with acrylic still. But it’s awesome to hear that other people didn’t like sugar n cream yarn and have found different cotton yarn that they really love! 👏🏻 I will have to try the one you suggested and some others to hopefully find a cotton yarn I actually love. 😊
I like sugar n cream yarn for coasters and hot pads bc it's more stiff
@@ang3432 Same, I use it for more angular/blocky amigurumi, it holds tight turns really well
Omygosh me too!!!! I avoided cotton for years because that yarn was awful!!!!
The second your tier-pun list showed up, I immediately said, “HAH! Stunning.” Gold star.
Pound of Love is top tier for me just cause it's 1000yds 😍 I'm always looking for super long skeins of worsted and it's rare to find any that are over 800yds or so.
I haven't tried it yet because i just saw it online, but Joann's Big Twist Value is over 1000 yards too! Right now it's on sale for only $8 a ball 😊
I love Red Heart yarn. It's tough as nails, it doesn't pill, the colors are gorgeous, and it holds It's shape and color for life. There are ways to soften it. For one, soak the finished piece in col water and a cup of vinegar for twenty minutes. This works pretty well. At any rate, it will get softer every time it's washed. Used fabric softener. And Red Heart makes a yarn that's a little more expensive. Red Heart with Love, and Red Heart Soft. They're a lot softer. And another yarn I like that you didn't mention is I Love this Yarn! sold at Hobby Lobby. Very soft, lots of colors and fairly inexpensive.
I love This Yarn is only 3.49 every other week!!! ❤❤❤
I agree. I make my projects to last years and not end up looking like a mess or having to make repairs like you would have with other brands.
It pills like crazy for me 😭
I am a lily sugar and cream stan. Almost done with an oversized sweater made of it. Their dye process is SO consistent that i couldnt tell a difference in dye lots when i ran out of colors i'd thrifted and had to order more. The sweater is only 4 colors (hot orange, sunshine, hot green, and teal) but i ended up ordering 11 colors and have plans for a rainbow sweater next. That stuff is my ride or die for kitchen items and wearables.
Does it get softer after you wash it? I want to use cotton yarn to make summer garments, but softer cotton yarn is a little too rich for my blood at the moment.
I really like sugar and cream / peaches and cream for dishcloths and kitchen stuff but I don’t like them for heavy wearables like sweaters and tops bc they feel really heavy to me but for bandanas they’re a dream
@LostApotheosis tbh not much, there is a reason it's called kitchen cotton. It's not the same as the cotton acrylic or cotton polyester blends that are made for wearables😊
I LOVE lily sugar and cream, but can’t even imagine using that yarn for a sweater.
I’m limited in how much crocheting I can do at 74.
So if I’m doing a project, I use Lion brand anti-pill acrylic. Joann’s has them on sale and even the Pound of Love is 25% off.
Loved your coffee metaphor. Same with crochet hooks
I started on Susan Bates- it’s what my grandmother always used.
But I moved in to tulip and clover. - wow. World of difference. I can cruise through my rows now with my clover amour hooks ❤
I have not had the chance to try hand dyed yarn, but I LOVE Caron simply soft! 😍 It’s actually my go to. I think the first time I tried it it did split quite a bit on me but I loved the shine so I kept working with it. Now I hardly get any splitting when working with it. Maybe my crochet style is mutated because of this yarn. 😂 But I love it!
I love simply soft as well. It’s great for making blankets. Once you wash them they become very soft which is perfect for blankets
I once made a lovely shawl out of a wine-colored Caron yarn, it was soft and kinda shiny which worked great! I no longer have the shawl or even pics sadly, but I rather like Caron for wearing.
It is my go to for crocheting as well! And I never get splitting. Maybe people who are don’t tension enough or are using a hook with too pointy of an end
This is my favorite as well. I use a Susan Bates hooks.
Simply soft is one of my very favorite yarns. Makes soft, silky afghans and baby blankets, plus more.
Brava worsted - hands down the best acrylic I’ve worked with
I find I like Big Twist. Great value of course….but I like the weight of it too. Now I’m wondering, as we all crochet a little differently. Some grab the yarn above, some below etc. and they could be a difference between left and right handed Crocheters. My point is….all yarns have a twist. A low twist will make a yarn splitty…or pill easier. With Big Twist it is no different. Depending on your style of stitch…..I’d like to do a study of 6 folks using the same yarn and their rankings.? It might be fun to see if everyone (basically) ranks the same.
I do agree with some of your other yarn choices.
Great video….thanks for making it. 13:54
I haven’t finished the video yet but I love this cotton has got to be top tier for me! It’s so soft, I love working with it. I’ve been on a “I love this cotton” kick and it’s pretty much the only thing I’ve been crocheting with. Same with hobby lobby I love this yarn. It’s just amazing.
Agreed!!!! But make sure u go every other week on their 30% off sales. On those weeks The cotton is only $2.49, and their I love this yarn is only $3.49. ❤❤❤ Tomorrow starts one of their sales weeks, at least in my area, call your local HL and see, then u can put it on the calendar to only go there every other week on those weeks
I did not know that I Love This Cotton Yarn was technically not 100% cotton. Interesting.
As a beginner, I bought several skeins of the big twist value because so many people said it was great for beginners. Working with it, I was so confused as to why because it splits ALL THE TIME!
They changed the way they twist their yarn in the last year or so. The old way was great it didn't split at all. 😢 I miss it, it used to be my favorite yarn
My absolute favorite acrylic yarn is Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn. So soft, washes well, and so affordable when on sale!
I agree, but as a Canadian, I can only get it on trips to the US😢
I'm a crochet doll artist and I work exclusively with this. I spent all last year slowly collecting a full set of colors, and I now own one of every kind of basic color and metallic (the multi-colors aren't as useful in doll making). It feels like having one of those prismacolor pencil boxes with 150 colors. It's magic. This yarn is so soft and so easy to work with. It's lovely.
Highly agree! My absolute favorite for the last year!
I love their hobby lobby brand anti-pill yarn. It’s like $5 and it feels great and sturdy for projects like blankets and amigurumi. Maybe not the best for clothing idk but washable and easy for beginners bc it doesn’t pill and I feel like it doesn’t split all the time compared to other inexpensive yarns which is the most important thing for me:
Same! No yarn is better, especially for the price. 3.49 every other week, same price if not cheaper than scratchy red heart!
The I love this cotton, it is 100% cotton! I was working on it when you said that!!! I grabbed the label, and it said 100% cotton. I don't know if they changed it from your experience, but I love it as well!
The sugar and cream yarn makes the best scrunchies which is random but they grip so well and the colors are amazing for it.
Came for the yarn. Stayed for the ratings. Subscribed for the puns. 😄 Great video and info! TFS 😊🧶
I love super saver.yes it’s scratchy…until you wash it. But one thing I love about it is it almost never gets that nasty snarl of knotted yarn in the middle of the skein and the center pull is easy to find. I agree with you about shiny yarn. It’s just not my thing.
❤ Value yarn got me crocheting and knitting. Value yarn keeps me crocheting and knitting. ❤
YES! I was so excited to see hobbii friends and caron cakes up top - i love those toooo
This couldn’t have come at a better time!!
I’m one week into my crocheting journey and wow the options are endless.. which can be overwhelming. I’m definitely staying in the value yarn category for a little while as I build confidence and do small projects.
Happy to know my spontaneous Joann sale shopping for Sugar n Cream’s yarn wasn’t wasted. 😉Now that Hobbii sale might get me for my first large project… 🙈 happy crocheting! 🧶
I didn’t get into hand dyed yarn until 4 years into my crochet journey, there’s nothing wrong with value yarns! I wish you luck on your stitching journey!!
Totally agree since I'm looking into selling products myself. Hope you enjoy your crocheting journey:)
I’ve been using value yarn a long, long time so there’s no rush to switch to more expensive yarn unless you really want to for a special project. Welcome to the crochet world!
I completely agree with you regarding Super Saver yarn....it's rough stuff!
Justice for Super Saver 😂
I can’t stand anything Red Heart. But I love Loops and Threads Impeccable. Great yarn! I also love the Lily Sugar and Cream.
I also really love loops and threads impeccable!
Is it bad I like red heart???
@@-Rosie-1234no it isn’t
Impeccable is too stiff for me
Value yarn definitely has a purpose. When you are making items for children, you don't want to spend a lot of money on an item they will outgrow in less than a year. Finding nice (ie quality) yarns is the key. They ones you ranked made me chuckle. I like Sugar & Cream for my dishcloths and potholders, but that's about it. I would love to hear more reviews of value yarns. Lion is one of my faves for kids clothing because of the price point and the company commitment to family. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I always appreciate the opinions of experienced crocheters. I especially appreciate the longevity experience. Knowing what yarns stand the test of time. I didn't know pound of love pills badly. I have enjoyed working with it, and was going to make a blanket with the antique white, a color I love. Now I'm rethinking that. Maybe I'll find the color in another brand. I do think you should give Basic Stitch another test and be able to explain why you don't like it. I think I used it a while back, but nothing remarkable stands out in my mind, good or bad. I also love HL I Love this cotton, however, I've used it for many kitchen dishcloths and I have been disappointed in how quickly the more vibrant colors fade. It's held up a little better in some hot pads, but Lily Sugar n Cream or Walmart Peaches & Cream, is definitely better for the kitchen, IMHO.
1. I don't get splitting with bug twist (currently making a blanket as I watch haha)
2. I just ordered hobbiis cotton and I cannot wait to get it.
3. I love ilove this cotton. I use it for amigurumi! And I just made a purse out of it.
4. Sugar and cream is good for sturdy things. And it softens with washing. I make reusable gym clothes to wipe down the equipment when I go.
I use big twist too and I haven’t had any problems with it and no splitting unless I’m using it to sew but normal crocheting doesn’t split it
I mostly use value yarn,for budget sake.. I love Red Heart, it is rough off the skein but it does soften in the first wash
When I first learned how to crochet in 2014 I tried out the Sugar N' Cream cotton and oh my gosh for these past 10 years I've been turned off using cotton yarn!! Not only is it too rough for me to work with, but the splitting drove me insane! Another crochet TH-camr mentioned they also have their grievances with Sugar N' Cream but mentioned the Hobbii cotton yarn is SO much better! How would you personally compare the Hobbii Cotton to the Caron Cotton Cake? I have a sweater I'm looking to make for myself (my forst one ever) and I'd like to use cotton so I can wear it in the summer!
I love this!! you should definitely do a series of these by fiber! would love a tier ranking of popular wool or cotton yarns etc!
value yarns definitely serve a purpose and I think most of us learn with them and honestly there are some that I really enjoy working with. I love lion brand yarns, they are almost always a 10/10 experience for me!
Came for the crochet. Staying for the puns. I am a new crochet addict and Caron cakes are amazing. Michaels has coupons and rewards and I always grab some and get a good deal. Please do a chenille video!
Simply soft is my absolute favorite . Blankets last forever! No pilling, nice weighed blanket feel. Pound of love is my go to for sweaters. Super warm and never pills!
I believe for some of the yarn splitting, I've heard it has to do with if it's a S twist yarn or a Z twist yarn. A lot of the yarn you find, in the west at least, is S twist which is better for knitting.
Wait hahaha STOP IT hahaha! The teal Red Heart is such a crochet beginner staple! I made my first afghan out of the teal and cream Red Heart
no one asked for my opinion but this is the internet so here it it is.
Im hooked: big twist value, lily sugar n cream
wooley good: pound of love
knit very impressive: red heart super saver
a real cro-shame: caron simply soft
the other yarns i have not tried.
Glad to hear loops and threads is nice I just started crocheting and I bought that brand cuz it felt softer than the others to make a granny square blanket! ❤
Loops and Threads Soft Classic is my new go to yarn. Definitely love I Love This Yarn, too.
All Hobby Lobby's yarn is 30% off every other week, their I Love This Yarn is only 3.49 every other week ❤❤❤
You had me with the punny ranking tiers 😅. I’d love to see you rank big box ‘natural’ yarns like lion brand’s Coboo and baby alpaca, K&C essential cotton, and loops and threads everyday cotton. Actually you could probably separate even further if you wanted and do all the cotton yarns, all merino yarns, and all alternative fiber yarns? Either way, I’m excited to see what’s next.
My same thoughts about the LB Basic Stitch. It doesn't have the bounce or stretch like a normal acrylic and it splits easy. I think it might be the twist.
The fact that I just bought 15 different Big Twist yarns because there was a sale and I’m teaching myself to crochet. Then I’m recommended this video. 🤣😩
I like the big twist yarn & am getting a small stash going lately somehow. I haven't had much problem with splitting & have had to rip out & try again a few times & found it actually hung in there & was usable. For a budget yarn it isn't bad.
I would love a ranking/discussion on ice yarns. I’ve heard good things but because of the shipping it’s not like you can just try it out. And they have so many affordable options that if you’re buying around $50 of yarn the shipping cost pays for itself so it’s tempting.
I've been crocheting for a long time; 5 decades. I liked your ideas in this video and hearing your reasoning. I would be interested to see your ranking of chenilles. I do like "Pound of Love", I used it to make a twin size blanket for one of my children. However, I have some issues with Sugar and Cream. My main problems are as follows: that colors are not always colorfast (even when washed on cold/delicate)--use a color catcher sheet. The yarn sheds lint in the first two or three washes. The regular sized ball (around 200-ish yards, solids) is too small for the type of project I want to do with it. If you like varigateds or ombres, you get LESS yardage (10-20 yds) than the solids for the same price. Some of the colorways are not available in the larger size ball (400 yards, ish). There is even less of a choice of hues in the cones (1000-ish? yds). Instead of Sugar and Cream, I prefer to use Lion Brand's "cotton 24/7" or Hobby Lobby's "I love this cotton" if I'm doing a "pretty" or non-workhorse type of project.
I love your ranking system! I learned to crochet 49 years ago using Red Heart yarn which was all that was available in worsted weight in the rural area where I grew up. At that time it was a soft and comfortable yarn to use. Even after changing to Super Saver skeins it was fairly soft. Then in the 1990's, I think, the texture of their yarn changed drastically and became very scratchy and rough. I quit buying it immediately and started using the other brands that were now available in the urban area where I then lived. I still have some vintage Red Heart yarn in my stash and it still feels soft and cushy. The newer stuff can't compete. It's horrible!!!!!
I also learned with RedHeart in the 80s. It was the most prevalent yarn at the Walmart in my small town. I made baby blankets and granny square stuff and it was so soft. What happened to it? I agree it drastically changed. I didn’t crochet much at all in the 90s cause I got married and college and part time job got in the way. After that I crocheted with Caron simply soft and some other Lion brands. Currently I love Patons classic worsted wool (although it’s not super soft) and several other wool/acrylic blends like Scarfie and an acrylic from Michael’s loops and threads called Impressions which is hard to find, maybe being discontinued 😢. I wish red heart was softer because I love their stripes yarn and camouflage colors. 😊
You sure aren’t wrong about Red Heart! It was the yarn we had in the house growing up, and when I went out to get some Caron (One Pound) the other day because I figured I’d pick up crochet again, I thought “wow, budget yarn sure is softer than I remember!” Nope, Red Heart was just SUPER scratchy.
You've got to wash your red heart yarns. They get much softer after
Before I get to watching the tier list, I just really hope that the Premier yarns get into the top spots since they have a canyon color that looks amazing for a sweater design they have and I really really want to make it. 🤞
Ok, so now that I've watched it Premier wasn't one of the ones included so honestly I'm going to take that as a good thing, it hasn't proven to be bad yet! I would be interested to see if you're able to give it a shot one day and see what you think about it. They have little 50g "demo" skeins at Family Dollars if you're lucky to find them in stock. I find them surprising soft for a dollar store item. If they're cheapo yarn feel softer than anything the super saver has to offer then I'm going to hope and assume their other yarn types are as good or even better.
@@RistrayGR I'm an experienced crocheter who has used many value yarns as well as many high-end yarns. I think Premier Basix is one of the best value yarns out there. In my opinion, even the lower-tier Just Yarn that they distribute to dollar stores is better than many more expensive acrylics. For all I know Basix and Just Yarn could be the same yarn repackaged differently. I've never looked it up or done a direct comparison. For the record, Hobbii sells my favorite value acrylics, cottons, and blends.)
Just found Premier at Dollar Store/Tree and I'm loving it! @@RistrayGR
i know you mentioned not having a hobby lobby near you but, you should try yarn bee yarn. it is one of my favorite yarns!!
I bought the loops and threads yarn not having high hopes but it amazing! Its a little bulkier but has great stretch and structure to it and the strands are hard to split. Finished pieces look so clean and soft ✨️
Life is too short to try to force yourself to learn to like something you hate. Work with the yarns that make you happy ❤
Yes! Please rank chenille and velvet yarn!
Have you ever worked with Premier yarns? They have a pretty wide range of yarns, all pretty affordable too. I've only worked with their chunky "Bloom" line so far but the resulting blanket was so warm and easy to work up. "I Love This Yarn"'s acrylic yarn is my go-to right now. Much softer than Red Heart, almost like a not-shiny Caron simply soft. There is a good variety of colors too. It was fun learning about other value yarns. Thank you for this video.
Did you know that I love this yarn is 30% off every other week? Each stain is only $3.49 biweekly😊❤
Your videos are such a great Monday pick-me-up, I always look forward to seeing them!
Hobby Lobby’s ILTY both cotton and acrylic are my favorite value yarns!
Same! And make sure to go to their 30% off yarn every other week sales
I find that slowly down your videos to 75% makes them easier to listen to. I agree with your rankings.
I am a knitter and my two favorite value yarns are Caron One Pound and Premier Basix. I mainly use them for huge afghan projects.
Caron One Pound is a pretty tough, reasonably priced yarn. I have used it to knit floor rugs for my bedrooms, so it's pretty durable. Although it supposedly comes in over 50 colors, when I shop for it, the color options always seem to be limited. But if you like neutrals, those are widely available. I've never had to deal with any splitting with this yarn, although the skeins do tend to cough up some crazy yarn barfs, sometimes. Fortunately, this has never been due to any factory-tied knots.
The value yarn underdog, in my view, is Premier Basix. I've only ever used the Basix worsted, so I can only speak to that, but there are other Basix yarns in different weights. The stitch definition of the Basix worsted is superior to all the other value yarns I've used (except LB Vanna's Choice - if you consider that a "value yarn"). The hand-feel on the Basix worsted is noticeably softer than Red Heart, and it softens more after just a wash or two. It comes in a ton of colors that are usually in stock. Best thing: NO KNOTS & NO BARFS. ♥
Your channel is new to me. Crochet is my passion and you are so watchable, fun and helpful - thank you! (I've also subscribed)
Aww thank you so much!! 🥹🩷
Thank you, this is the first video like this I’ve seen that discusses splitting, as a beginner, some yarns have gone straight to the donation bin because they are impossible.
I love this cotton is my go to for shawls! I just love the way it drapes. The Lilly and cream is my go to for dishcloths.
Yes to the chenille yarns video! I’ve only been crocheting for about 9 months and I’ve used chenille yarn twice. Once for spa socks and once for a mushy boi amigurumi. I loved working with it for the amigurumi, although it did take some time for me to finally learn where to place my stitches since it’s very hard to see with the fluffy yarn. I really want to make more amigurumi with chenille but I feel VERY overwhelmed when trying to choose which yarn to get. There’s so many, and since it’s more expensive, at least from a yardage standpoint, I get worried to spend money on them without knowing if I’ll like them. I know that’s just part of the process with crocheting and knitting. You have to try all sorts of yarn, patterns, hooks, needles, etc until you find what you really love. But it’s also nice to have other people’s suggestions on yarn since they’ve already gone through the whole trial and error process.
For me, my favorite yarns depend on what I'm making with them. For kitchen items, Sugar 'n' Cream is where to go. I think my mother literally used miles of it; she made and sold pot holders and coasters. Simply Soft makes great baby items. Red Heart is great for afghans, it wears like iron and comes in lots of colors. My own personal favorite is Bernat Satin; I don't know if you'd consider that a value yarn, but it works up beautifully, is soft to the skin and makes clothing that you actually want to wear. My main problem with it is that none of the stores in my area carry it, and I HATE mail-ordering, and it's even getting scarce that way.
Red Heart ❤️ - fabric softener works great and it turns out soft.
I’m a knitter and I’ve been looking for a review of value yarns . Thank you!
Just a word of warning to you and other knitters watching this review: I'm unsure how this channel's creator crochets, but generally crocheting twists yarn in the opposite direction that knitting does so yarns that split while crocheting may knit up very nicely.
Brand new crocheter here so this is my humble-don't know-much opinion! I went to a Dollar Store/Tree for paper goods and on my way out I saw an aisle with yarn - one color stood out - Ruby. Being very tactile I had to go squeeze the skeins and before I got thrown out for yarn abuse I bought 2 skeins of Premier Just Yarn worsted for $1.25 (109 yds) each to practice with. I went back 2 days later and bought the rest of it. Color is gorgeous, texture is soft (if stretchy) and easy for me to work with. I've knitted wash cloths with Sugar and Cream that have lasted for years. Glad now to be learning to crochet more than a 2 mile long chain! Great video. Just subscribed!
Yasss! Please rank chenille yarns. I would love to hear which chenilles can be easily frogged. Many don’t frog well, AT ALL 😅. ❤
Thank you so much for doing this. You have introduced me to yarns I've never tried. I'm blessed to have a Joann's, Michaels and Hobby Lobby near me but I wasn't sure what to pick at Michaels and HL and know I do. Like most of the comments, value yarn is great to start with but a number of my children have sensitive skin so those aren't a good fit. Thank you again.
I have very little trouble with splitting with the Big Twist Value, but I can say that hook choice can make a big difference! The Loops & Threads is great if you want a beefier 4 weight. It definitely is nice to work with, but I like the Big Twist better for wearables or if I want a lighter weight blanket. I actually love them both. I HATE Lilly's Sugar & Cream, but I will use it for certain projects. The colors fade terribly in the wash, which REALLY upsets me. I actually like the RHSS.... hard to resist the color options, it doesn't split, and the projects always look great. I did enjoy your review and love hearing other people's opinions! Nice job on this video. Ill be checking our more on your channel!
Idk if you've tried this already, but soaking Sugar & Cream in vinegar before washing it the first time can help. It's something I've heard people will do with hand-dyed yarns where the colors weren't set properly, so maybe that's a problem with the S&C dyes.
@@warai8580 I have heard vinegar acts as a softener too, so good idea! Too late for my red swim cover-up that now looks awful. I thought about dying it though.... I'm sure it's worth a try after all the hours I put into it. Thank you for the suggestion!
Tip about yarn splitting.. some yarns are spun with an "S" twist while others have a "Z" twist. I don't remember which is better for which craft, but one is better suited for knitting and the other for crochet (there's more nuance, but that's the gist). Essentially with crochet, it tends to untwist fibers in a particular twist pattern and that's why the caron simply soft splits like CRAZY with crochet, but is perfectly fine with knitting!
Ugh I love value yarn. Though you forgot one of my favorite brands (Mainstays at Walmart)
I tried Mainstays and it's better than super saver but I just couldn't keep crocheting with it. It does surprise me that ppl usually don't bring up the Walmart brand of yarn, it seems like a Walmart generic would be THE value yarn lol
I do love it. I also live 5 min from a walmart so it helps curve my late night crochet cravings@@averya7443
Right?! It's great for so many things! I haven't tried Mainstays yarn but I've been meaning to! (:
The only time I’ve used cotton for crocheting was with Wool and the gang yarn and I made a dress for a friend.
I normally only knit with cotton. I think the lily cotton yarn is nice but I prefer a thinner cotton yarn for making washcloths or dish cloths.
I have no experience with the lion brand yarn mentioned.
Super saver is good for blankets and hats. My knitting group mitts and crocheted hats for the homeless and super saver is good for that purpose.
I know a lot of people who are yarn illiterate and think super saver is for everything.
For some reason super saver variegated yarns are softer than the solid colors.
Caron simply soft is one of my favorite yarns. I have no problem with splitting when I use Susan Bates hooks. I notice more splitting with any yarn when I use Boye hooks.
I have made many blankets with simple soft and after they have been washed, the blankets are even softer.
Believe it or not, simply soft used to be shinier than it is now and that is what appealed to me is it. The finished project have a nice shine to it which made it very pretty.
Yes, Please do a chenille yarn ranking.
Just getting into crochet here and have had so much trouble finding yarn that I can work with! Tried several of these with mixed results. I did have some good success making some pouches with the Red Heart Brand. Definitely not something I'd want closet to skin but for accessories I find it pretty easy to work with...no splitting. I bought several skeins of Caron cakes that were on clearance and cannot work work at all with them! They do not even split they essentially disentegrate! I have resorted to mostly using bulky weights until I have honed my skills more. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
very VERY surprised on the joann one! the value one is worse, but the "living" style is to die for!
I personally love, Caron’s Simply Soft. I don’t find it hard to work with at all. It makes the most beautiful and soft baby blankets and they hold up SO well washing after washing with no pilling. The pastel colors- blue, pink, yellow, green, lavender and white go together so well and is not shiny. My first go-to for baby blankets.
I am not a fan of Red Heart SS, it is rough, but they have THE best ombre of any yarn. I have a bunch of the old ones though, I don’t think the new ones are as good. But I did like working with the Red Heart Stripes Yarns. Some are softer than others. I love the colors and made some beautiful granny squares with them. I like working with the Peaches and Cream Stripey yarn for pot holders, I think it is softer than Sugar and Cream and the patterns come out so pretty! Hobby Lobby’s I love This Cotton is much softer. I like working with Hobby Lobby’s I love this yarn and it is soft. I like Mandala yarns, easy to work with and soft.
I don't have an issue with Big Twist splitting, but it nearly drove me insane with Caron Simply Soft. I'll never work with Simply Soft again, although my blanket did turn out beautifully.
Joann's Big Twist used to be much thicker several years ago. I pulled out some old skeins, and it was really nice - but now, it's much thinner, with skimpy strands.
Yeah, I can't stand that yarn, and it splits like there's no tomorrow
I love this cotton is such a wonderful yarn and comes in a surprisingly large range of colors. I'm about to start a blanket with it as it's so soft & the cotton will hopefully hold up better than an acrylic.
My favorite value yarn though is Hobby Lobby's Yarn Bee Yarntopia. It is the softest acrylic I've ever felt & doesn't seem to get the attention it deserves. It's practically a steal at $3.99 plus 30% off every other week.
Im still a behinner but caron simply soft is wonderful for amigurumi! I was gifted a ton of yarn, lots of redheart ofc, but i hadnt crocheted in years so i figured i should pick it up again. They had a bunch of different colors, so i realized i could try amigurumi! Loved it, and then a skein of caron simply soft stood out to me. Very pretty color, soft, and sleek. I used it and fell in love. I think its fantastic for amigurumi. But apparently a lot of people dont like the shine which is funny, but that makes sense if youre focused on clothes and blankets. For little plush, the shine is delightful, lots of good colors, feels nice in the hand. I hear it doesnt wear well, gets fuzzy easy, and while i did notice splitting, i didnt think it was too troublesome either. I think it provides nice stitch definition, one of the nicest worsted weight acrylics ive ever seen (but i havent seen many). Yarn bee has a soft yarn thats similar and might be a little better quality, doesnt split as much, but caron is more beautiful
Lion Brand 24/7 mercerized, worsted-weight 100% Cotton Yarn is my favorite among the cottons. Wears and washes well and looks beautiful because of the mercerized sheen.
The only place in my area to get yarn is Walmart lol, so I’m watching this using Mandala yarn from Lions Brand. I personally love using this yarn, but I’ve only ever used yarn from Walmart so that’s all I have to gauge that with lol. Anyway, I absolutely loved this video. Loved the puns so much❤
I feel you, we have a Walmart and a Hobby Lobby so I do have that, but no other craft stores nearby at all. Closest is a sad JoAnns that's about the size of a postage stamp and is mostly fabric. :(
I love love love Walmart yarn! I'm making the virus granny shawl with the lion brand mandala yarn rn!
I love the mandala ombré, have you tried that one?? It’s super soft & is a little thicker than the regular mandala.
okay, I wanna share my opinions on the yarns I use!
1. Sugar n' Cream: I would honestly put it in a tier in between your top two. my main issue with it is that it splits very easily and the separate strands of yarn in the twist are really noticable (it doesn't look like one strand of yarn basically). I do love the colors and smaller sized skeins though and the fact that it's a more common cotton yarn available
2. Red Heart Super Saver :I would move it up a tier. It doesn't feel great to me but it's pretty cheap and common so i use it for projects that aren't clothes for blankets. It holds up pretty well and is pretty strong. But I tend to do smaller projects so I always get stuck with the large skeins!
3. Caron Cakes: Just a note- I've only ever used an acrylic one but i did really like it. Super soft, nice and thick, and only minimal splitting. it was kinda slippery on my hook like other acrylic yarns aren't but i would still say top tier.
Awesome video! Super helpful. I love Hobby Lobby cotton too ❤️❤️. Thank you for sharing this!
Honestly hobby lobby I love this yarn is THE BEST value yarn but it’s so expensive in comparison to similar yarns. Also you did my girl big twist so dirty 😂. Big twist is so soft for an acrylic yarn and I’ve only had and issue with splitting on a couple skeins. I love your tier list vids tho!!
It is not expensive. I love this yarn brand is only $3.49 every other week on their 30% off yarn sales😊❤
@@norapeterson6331 Wow! When I live it’s 4.49! That’s super interesting!
@@Nunyabisness86 are you seeing it at that price on non sales weeks?
I mostly use big twist value, red heart super saver, and lilly sugar and creme. I have found that the smaller big twist value skeins are more splitty that the bigger size. Red Heart can be rough with certain colors. I have been using lily sugar and creme for market bags and a top to wear for my graduation.
4:50 JoAnn’s Big Twist is a Cro-Shame for me… It split constantly no matter what hook I used. We only have Walmart and JoAnn’s as a craft store with yarn. So I was excited to get this yarn😢now I let my 2yr old granddaughter play with it, she “crochets” with me😅.
Agreed. I can't stand it. If you are ever near a hobby lobby, check out the I love this yarn brand from them, you won't regret it. They are buttery soft, they do not split, they have beautiful colors, and also they are only $3.49 a skein every other week on their 30% off sales.
If you get back to a Hobby Lobby sometime (especially during a 30% off all yarn week), you might want to try Hobby Lobby's "I Love This Yarn" (100% acrylic worsted-weight, much softer than Red Heart Super Saver, more like Red Heart with Love). Yarn Bee Soft Secret is Hobby Lobby's Caron Simply Soft clone, and you might dislike it for some of the same reasons you dislike Caron Simply Soft -- it's slightly thinner, and even shinier than Caron Simply Soft. The one thing I especially like Soft Secret for is when I'm making something which calls for DK weight yarn, which I typically either don't have any of or at most have very little of in the stash; Soft Secret (or Caron Simply Soft) will usually work in a pinch for those projects.
I have no splitting issues with Pound of Love, that's why I think it's great to try new stitches. As for Lily S& C, I'm in the middle. I hate the splits and the roughness but love the color choices, and I have made lots of placemats and table runners. Totally with you on Caron Simply Soft. Splits horribly but also I just find the slippery texture doesn't lend itself well to my stitches. I recently tried Loops and Threads soft and shiny and while it's slippery, it didn't split for me at all. So if you need a sub try this one. I also love Hobbi I HL cotton (although I try not to buy yarn from HL since I don't agree with their policies....luckily it moved away from us). I'm a big fan of Caron Cotton cakes too, never splits! Oh, I recently tried Big Twist party and I really liked it! Was softer than I thought. Some parts of the skein can get a little untwisted and this annoys me but most of it was fine, and I loved the colors.
So interesting how different people's experience of the same product can be. I thought I hated using cotton yarn, but it turns out that it's just Lily Sugar and Creme I hate! It's rough to my hands, and it splits like crazy for me. I love using Dishie yarn by WeCrochet/Knitpicks (same company) for dishcloths and other home goods, and Hobbii Friends cotton is even better than Dishie IMO. I also like mostly-cotton blends like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Comfy Cotton -- the synthetic fiber it's blended with makes it softer and more durable than 100% cotton while retaining all the good qualities of cotton.
I love hobby lobby acrylic yarn. It’s hands down one of my favorite value yarns. I don’t mind red heart and if I find it at my local goodwill bins, I always pick it up. It softens up in the wash.
Interesting ranking. My favorite is not even on your list. I love Premier Basix next is Hobby Lobby I love This Yarn. The first yarn I ever crocheted with was Red Heart Super Saver and I still like it. It has gotten better over the years, it has the best colorway selection, and it washer/dryer safe and last for years. Love the Omber colors. My final yarn is Bernat Super Value yarn. It also has great colors. Do I use all the other you mentioned, yes. If the sale is great I will buy and use. Hate yarns novelty yarns and Lion Brand Homespun, they are too hard for me to use.
A lot of people complain about Super Saver being scratchy, and I don't understand that, probably because it's my main yarn since it's got a decent range of colors and I can't afford anything pricier. However, all i have to do is run something through the wash with the regular laundry and it comes out SUPER soft! I don't even have to do anything special to soften it, just toss it in with other clothes. I made a hexagon hoodie for my son recently, and once he gets a chance to wear it after it's been washed he pretty much lives in it for as long as I let him (like until bath time and he's protesting while i take it off).
I'm convinced they have not washed it. It really gets so much softer even after just one wash.
I prefer big twist but super saver is a solid yarn, gets soft after wash, reliable to work with, wound well.
I always am interested in yarn rankings!
I love big twist tbh
Also, super saver is okay. Yes it's rough to start, but have you wash and dried it? Its machine washable and machine dryable and it gets sooo much softer after a wash cycle.
You obviously like cotton best. I'd love you to make a video about just cotton yarns.
I loved this vlog! I also really enjoyed the vlog where you reviewed some hook! I love your channel so much you are the best TH-cam for Crocheting.
I've never crocheted anything before but decided that I wanted to learn this year. I figured that a temperature blanket would be a good beginner project. I can work on it a little at a time throughout the year. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on it since I'm not even sure if I would like crocheting. I went to Michaels and got the Loops and Thread yarn. It was on sale for half off so I got it for $3 a skein. I just got done with the January square of my blanket and I'm not liking this yarn for my project. It's a good yarn but I wanted my blanket to be light and flowy (does that even make sense) with well-defined stitches. This yarn is stiff and a bit bulky and it pills so the stitches aren't very defined (maybe this is a good thing - I can see a few places where I missed a stitch or put the stitch in the wrong spot). I'm hoping that once I block (is that what it's called?) my squares, the yarn will look and feel better. I kind of wish I had chosen a different yarn for this project but, it is the first thing I've ever crocheted so I wanted something cheap. Next year if I do another temperature blanket, I'll be able to choose a better yarn, especially since I'll know what to look for and what I want in a yarn.
This was a very informative video. I absolutely hate cheap yarn. Better yarn makes a better finished project. I'm on a fairly tight budget and for me it's worth saving up for nicer yarn. I made an Afghan for a friend's wedding in her living room colors and it was awful and I was actually ashamed to give it to her. I bought some mid-priced yarn and remade the blanket and when you see both next to each other there's really no contest. After that I started really understanding how a better quality yarn is just better. It's softer to work with, more pleasurable in the hand not to mention better stitch definition. Even with me saving up for yarn, I still don't buy really expensive yarn. I usually spend about $7-$8 per skein.