Unboxing American Yarn: An Aussie Crocheter's Dream!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- Join me on a colorful journey as I unbox some fabulous American yarn - all the way Down Under! 🌏✨ As an avid Australian crocheter, I’m thrilled to dive into this vibrant selection of yarn that promises to spark creativity and inspire new projects.
In this video, I reveal the textures, colors, and fibers of some of the most popular American yarns that your favorite youtubers use to crochet their projects!
I'll take a closer look at each yarn’s details and give you my honest first impressions. I'll also discuss potential fun crochet projects for these stunning yarns and of course provide some comparisons between Aussie and American yarn styles!
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Grab your hooks, and a nice hot cuppa, and let’s dive into a world where every stitch tells a story and every project is crafted with love.
Happy crocheting, yarn lovers! 🧶😍
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It’s good to see an Australian craft person on TH-cam. I enjoy watching your videos
Hi Robyn 👋 Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏💗 I'm so glad you enjoy my videos! Anything in particular you'd like to see more of?
As an Aussie I’ve been purchasing Parfait Chunky from Craft Online for some time now. Up until recently it has been my go to. (Colour availability is often an issue) I still don’t mind using it, however have now gravitated to a new Aussie brand called Scarli. Larissa is a lovely young lady and her ‘Teddy Bakery’ yarn is lovely to work with. She is working on getting more colours but it only launched this year. I find it to be a bit ‘fuller’ than parfait chunky. Having said that, the two brands work well enough together. I’ve used the Moda Vera blankie yarn as well, it is much thicker than both. Hope you enjoy your new yarns 😊
Hiya 👋 Thanks so much for that! Can I ask where I would find Larissa? This Teddy Bakery sounds very intriguing.... very curious now! Would love to support an Aussie provider if I can! 😃
Have you tried any of the Unreal Chenille from Source of Fibre at all? That's another yarn I'm curious about.
That’s is wonderful. Do they have a website?
@@kaymastclinic2171 yes, I have added a link in my reply back to Mel 😊
It's so nice to see you excited about our RHSS Ombre. It's my favorite for blankets. You'll love how it washes-up. The pricing for you in so cringy....enjoy
Thank you so much, Jackie! 🙏🤗 I'm really looking forward to working with it! 😃🧶
You will love your yarn winder! And you don’t need a swift unless you are working from a hank of yarn. Best purchase I ever made.😊
Hi Jackie 👋 Thanks so much for your comment!🙏💜 That's great to hear! I think I only have 2-3 hanks here, so they can wait until I find a swift down the track.☺️
Hello Mel, I’m loving your beautiful yarn, WoW those colors are awesome. I love how you make me smile and giggle💓.
Hiya 👋 Thank you for your lovely comment. I agree, I love these colours, and I really hope they work up well when I use them. Have you used any of these yarns before? 🤔
I'm so glad to hear that my little videos can bring a smile to your day 😊💜
@@MelsYarniverse hi Mel, I haven’t yet but would like too!❤️ so pretty yarn. Have a pleasant day🦋
Hi Mel, thank you for sharing 'American Yarns' website, interesting! Aren't the yarns beautiful!! and Craftonline and Knittingco websites are great too. I've ordered from those websites a few times and very happy with my orders and service from them both. I am interested in the American Yarns website now lol. Happy crafting and lovely getting to know you. Have a great day! 🤗💜💙❤
Hi Ginny! 👋 I'm so glad you found the info helpful! I hope you're able to find some lovely new yarns to create exciting new projects with! 🤗🧶
Please let me know what you choose, and what you plan on making with them! 🤗🌸
Hi Mel I've chosen red heart Granny Square yarn soft grey, premier colorfusion CHUNKY to knit a hat to match my jumper and scarf and I also ordered a digital stitch counter 🤗🩵💙💛
Craft online one of my favourite 'shops' over here as are American Yarns. American yarns is a good place to go for Caron Soft yarn. Maybe you should have gotten a few more balls of each, especially the bubble gum eh? 😉
I have a bucket that I put the balls into that I am winding from, just watch they don't jump out at you 🤣maybe I need to put the lid on the bucket, this one has a hole in it for some other previous life purpose.
I have some of that sugar and cream, I will look forward to what you make. I might actually grab mine out and make a bandanna, with this and another cotton from Spotties. Summer is coming and my hair gets out of hand.
Red Heart is great for patterns. Mikey from The Crochet Crowd pretty much always uses theirs. I think the Spotsaver is an American style yarn.
And of course I went looking at that new to me site didn't I? 🤣🤣🤣
Spot saver does have a few nice variegated yarns and the tweed is a nice colour way.
My husband had a chuckle about the 'I won't need to buy any more yarn for a while' he hears that from me about yarn and craft items 😂
Enjoy creating.
Hi Kerry 👋 Yes, Craft Online are a great place aren't they? If you like them, check out Knitting Co when you get a chance, they are fantastic as well - and often cheaper on some things which is nice for a change 😊
And yes, Red Heart have a lot of great patterns available on their website - so do Yarnspirations which I think make (or distribute) the sugar and creme cotton - lots of really nice patterns on their website too.
oh yes, I forgot about the variegated spotsaver yarns! They had a really nice autumn looking one that I really liked the look of too.
Hope you have a lovely evening my friend 🌸💜
That’s awesome Mel
Thank you so much 🙏💗🤗
Can't wait to see what you make 😊
Thank you Lynne, I'm pretty excited to get started! I'll keep you posted on my progress 🤗 🧶💜
I’m from Canada and I love Red Heart Super Saver. It’s reasonably priced and it works up well. I mainly crochet hats, scarfs and mitts!
Hi Linda 👋 I'm so glad to hear you're happy with the Red Heart yarn 😊 Do you think a shawl would work up ok with it? 🤔
@@MelsYarniversea shawl or wrap would work up just fine. It will get softer as you use it sorta like wool yarn does.
Hey 👋 from USA, enjoy your yarns, looking forward to seeing your items.
Premier is an American company that imports all its yarns from Türkiye because the owner is originally from that country.
The red heart yarn will soften up after washing.
That cotton yarn is a short strand cotton yarn made for home accessories.
Long strand cotton yarn is made for garments I.e., mercerized and Pima and Giza types.
Lion Brand has a selection and their Pima is very soft and is worsted weight.
Premier also has garment cotton yarns along with many companies too.
Most of the mass market yarns come from Turkey. 🦃
Hi Della 👋 Thank you so much for all that amazingly helpful information! I really appreciate that, thanks! I'll have to remember that next time 😊
@@MelsYarniverse my pleasure, and I am unfamiliar with Premiers chunky and I’m looking forward to seeing what you make of it ❣️
I'm in the UK, I bought a ball of the red heart supersaver after seeing so many US tutorials on TH-cam. OMG it's awful!! So scratchy and cheap ferling. I think it's a bargain basement type of yarn for Americans but costs us loads due to import. I mainly use real wool now but if I use acrylic I get stylecraft as it's super soft and only around £2 for 100g
Hi Yasmin 👋 Oh no, that's not a great experience for you! Can I ask, did it soften up at all after washing? I've been told washing the supersaver can help it to soften up a lot. You're right though, it is expensive to import so I guess maybe next time I might order something that is known to be a little more high quality? I have to admit though, I'm still curious as to how the supersaver will work up, and how it compares to the acrylic's we have here.😊
I am excited for you to release your bunny pattern. I absolutely LOVE it so much. I have a big bunny named Mirabella that’s lives inside, she is about 13lbs.
You only need a swift if you are unwinding a hank, otherwise, a basket will do just fine 😊
I love Lily Sugar N Cream yarn. I recently made a stuffie netting for the wall and it’s gorgeous. I am also currently making a blanket. It will soften up after a wash.
Hiya 👋 Oh, please give Mirabella a big hug for me! 🤗💜 I will be working on the bunny tutorial over the next few days, so hopefully this will be out sometime next week 😃
Thanks for the tip about the swift, my 2 or 3 hanks can wait until I really need it.
Oh, I love that idea of using the sugar and creme for a stuffie netting basket! That's a great idea! 😃
I live in Pennsylvania in the U.S.. I shocked how much the Red Heart yarn cost. Here in the States the cost is $7.98/skein. I've worked with this yarn for many years and love it. The drape is really nice and easy to knit with. As it's not the softest yarn available, I recommend using fabric softener when you wash it. It gets much softer. I also am a big fan of Premier yarn as well. Hope you love the yarns as much as I do. Happy crocheting. 😊
Hi Katie 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏💜
I'm looking forward to working with the Red Heart yarn, mainly because I've seen so many other people work with it - although I do hear it's a little stiff and not as soft as people like. Thanks for the tip about the fabric softener - hopefully that'll do the trick! 😃
The Premier feels super soft, so also looking forward to working with that too! I hope it works up ok and doesn't shed too much. I will definitely let you know how I go working with it 😊
Hi Mel, I buy alot of American yarn from craft2u, They are located in NSW. Lily sugar and cream I use to make bags.
Hi Rhonda 👋 Thank you for that. I did have a look at Craft 2 U, but they were out of stock for some of the stuff I was after - but I would definitely like to order from them in future - they have a great selection of yarns don't they?
@@MelsYarniverse yes, they do have a good selection. I recently bought premier puzzle yarn and premier colour fusion.
I loved my manual ball winder for many years, but this past week I've been LOVING this electric ball winder I was gifted. My entire stash is in stunning cakes. It's the CAYDO one that T.L Yarncrafts recommended. Pricy, but my god it's good. the cakes it makes are so pretty. I use two balls of the Lily sugar and cream to make mesh shopping bags. They're so nice and hold so much thrifted yarn :p
Hiya! :)
I actually watched that video by TL Yarncrafts - it was great! I thought I would start with a manual winder first and then once I knew how it all worked I could upgrade to an electric one. I'm so glad to hear that the CAYDO one she recommended is a good quality one! SOunds like you're having a great time with it!
And thank you for the suggestion of making market bags too! That's a great idea :)
I have gotten a lot of red heart super saver from mill end bags, love getting it at the mill end price
Oh, I'm so glad to hear someone else has found it in there as well! Did you find solid colours, which ones have you found before? Sorry to jump on this and hope Mel sees and replies as well, but I just get so excited when I find any yarn that I know is red heart super saver in the mill ends, one of the best things to find knowing how much it costs otherwise!!
I went on what I called a scavenger hunt when I wanted to track down some of the different colourways of the all in one granny square yarn, and went to all the possible Spotlight stores in SA that I could reach by bus and train in order to find what I was looking for, it was exhausting but a lot of fun!
I was quite successful in the end but some didn't have much, but now I know which stores are better than others, so can return to them again! I have actually found some of the brand new flower power yarn, three different colourways now, but am hoping one day to find the cherry blossom one and the green and pink shade one, they are lovely! I found one that's called dried bouquet, what a gorgeous name! :)
@@alwayslearning9272 I’ve found a few of the new daisy square a few months ago too
You are both sooo lucky! I don't normally find much at all in our mill ends - I think I just happened to be in the store at the right time on this occasion!
I think you guys have a real talent for recognising yarn and being able to grab it when you see it! 😃 That's an amazing skill to have as a crafter! Good on you both! 🤗🌸
@@MelsYarniverse Thanks hun! :) Believe me, I have many times when I don't find anything worthwhile but I just enjoy looking anyway so I don't mind. Really I've only been able to recognise more from watching other TH-camrs and remembering what they've used for certain projects, or yarns they've reviewed, so then I know what it is from that. I'm really glad that you got the timing right this time! :)
Thank you so much for the information and where to get the wool!!!❤❤❤❤
You are very welcome my friend 😊🌸 I hope you find some lovely new yarn to work with 😊🧶💜
If you do a magic circle with the Parfait chunky, leave a long tail to pull it closed and do the initial stitches VERY loose. It can be hard to pull closed and it breaks pretty easily. I use a larger hook for the stitches in the MR, then size down from there on. Other than that it's fun to work with..:)
Hiya 👋 Thanks so much for the tips! Very much appreciated ☺️💜 Have you been making amigurumi for long?
I lived in the State for 12 years and I’m back here in here in Melbourne. I really, really miss Red Heart yarn. I use to get a skein for $3.49 each from Wal-Mart.😢
Hi MJ 👋 Thanks so much for your comment! It does feel weird to have paid so much for something that is so cheap somewhere else! I'm glad to hear you liked working with it though 🤗🧶💗
@@MelsYarniverse the cost of living and getting things to us it high. I recommend approaching the company directly to find out if they will give you a discount. Prior to the lockdown i did place a large order, but before i placed it i emailed them and asked if they would provide a discount as i was placing such a large order (and shipping charges where so high). They had a good deal on at the time (that was why i was willing to order so much) but still provided me a percentage off my order.
@@mjjones7413 @mjjones7413 oh wow that's a great idea! I guess you never know until you ask. Well done on getting a great deal!
After spending all that time in the States are there any other yarns that you would recommend?
Love your channel very inspirational to learn something new do you find does the wool break easy or sheds a lot love to learn which is best for babies
Hi Jessica 🤗 Thanks for your comment! 🙏💜 I will let you know how I go once I start working with it - I have heard the premier parfait can break easily, so I'll give it a try and let you know 😊
Sugar and Cream is usually used to make articles for the kitchen or bathroom like wash clothes, face scrubbies, dish clothes, dish rags, mug mats, trivets, or market bags. I've never heard of anyone using sugar and cream as a wearable. It was interesting to see the Australian equivalents to some American value yarns.
I made a summer hat for my great granddaughter with sugar and cream.
It turned out ok.
Hiya👋 Oh that's really great to hear, thank you for sharing that 😊
Hiya 👋 Yes, I think maybe a coffee cup cozie or maybe some face scrubbies for my niece might work up ok, what do you think?🤔
@@Keturah53 I stand corrected!
@Begonia8of9 no, you're correct. The only wearable would be a hat. It makes good bucket hats. I also use it to make bags. Have a great day xx
I have enjoyed watching your video but I really had to listen twice to how much you paid for Super Saver. I realize I am in the US but I cannot wrap my head around that price. There must be a better way and I would love to help if I can.
You will enjoy the cake winder, I put the ball I am winding in a small box so it rolls around while I wind. If you are winding a hank you can drape it over a chair or have someone hold it open, no swift necessary just go slower in winding. All the best to you!
Hi Cynthia 👋 Aw, that's very sweet of you to say, thank you! And thank you for the tips about the swift alternatives - very helpful! 🙏 💜
Yes, its very expensive for us Aussies to get our hands on american yarn, although it is easier than it used to be, it's still no cheaper - and definitely not as cheap as you have it over there! It also makes it much harder to learn which yarns are the best ones to invest in, because we can't really buy a skein or 2 just to try it out and see if we like it or not, so we rely on our american friends to recommend yarns to us 🤗
So, with that in mind, are you able to recommend some yarns that I could pass on to my Aussie viewers?
I haven't tried it but an Aussie brand sell Unreal Chenille which may be an alternative. You will only need a swift if you have hanks of yarn, can't use a swift for balls to cakes anyway.
Thanks for the tip! 🤗🙏 Yes, I belive 'Source of Fibre' sell the Unreal Chenille and I'm intrigued by it - it looks lovely in the pics online, but I've not seen any out in the wild to feel it and see what it looks like up close. Wonder if it's any good? 🤔
Woah $45 is a lot but the colour is beautiful! I have only just found your channel recently but absolutely love your thrifting and yarn hauls. I am heading through Ballarat at the end of the year, is there any op shops that you recommend?
Hi Kara 👋 Thanks for your lovely comment 🙏💜 I'm so glad you enjoy watching my videos! I would recommend the Salvos store in Sebastopol as it's so big! And also the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Delacombe is a great store too - a little smaller than the one in Sebastopol, but much cheaper prices! 🤗
Good luck with your treasure hunting! Hope you find some gems out there! 😃
@MelsYarniverse thanks will keep an eye out. I recently got some crochet books of Facebook market place had some great vintage ones.
Sugar & cream is known as kitchen cotton, I wouldn't use it for wearables. (in Canada about $3.00 each) Super saver, I think is one of the rougher yarns and one of the yarns that are classified as the cheaper yarns. Almost indestructible, I've seen afghans that are made of this yarn and are extremely old. It's gotten softer compared to super saver of 30+ years ago. LOL (about $7.00- I haven't bought this in a long time) The prices are extremely pricey and personally don't think it's worth it. I like the look of some of the yarns that you have in Australia. Have fun with the yarn winder. You don't need the swift if you're not winding yarn from the hanks. If winding from skeins, you don't need a swift. I wind my yarns and use a wool genie (bought from Amazon) and outer pull, It's been a game changer. LOL
Hi Louise 👋 Thank you so much for your helpful comment! I appreciate the info, it's really informative. It's hard to know which yarns are considered higher quality over there as we dont see them much over here, so I really appreciate the advice. 😊
Yes, I've been using the yarn winder all day 😂 and I think I've got the hang of it now. I guess the 2 or 3 hanks I have here will just have to wait until I get a swift a little later on.
Thank you again for your comment, it's much appreciated 😊 💜
Be aware the Sugar and Creme in the darker colors sometimes the color will run the first few times you wash it.
Thanks so much for that helpful tip! 🙏🤗 It's much appreciated 💗🌺
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Hi MB!👋😃💜 Hope you had a lovely day 🌸
Wow. . . I’m American and I’m blown away by the prices you’re paying for Red Heart & Sugar and Cream yarns. I don’t understand-is it because of the conversion rates or just the cost to ship there? I pay about $5 each for either brand. I will tell you that personally I dislike Sugar & Cream. If you can find a cotton yarn called “Dishie” by Knit Picks, snap they up! I want to send you more American yarn! ((Hugs)) to you.
It makes me so sad what we have to pay for us yarn in Australia 😢
Hi Krystal 👋 Thanks so much for your comment! 🙏 💜
Yes, I believe it's that expensive due to both the conversion rates and also the shipping as well. It's also hard to know which yarns to invest in because we can't really buy a skein or to to try it out, so you either end up paying way too much for something you're not happy with, or finally finding something you like but not being able to afford to buy much of it.
That being said, we do have some really wonderful yarn producers over here in Australia, and there are some amazing high quality pure wool producers here too 🤗
It would just be nice if we all had the opportunity to access the same yarns at a reasonable price.
Thanks for the tip about Knit Picks - I'l keep my eye out for it next time I put in an order! Are you able to recommend any other good quality american yarns that are worth investing in? Do you have any favourite brands you like to work with?
I thought the same thing but I think with the conversion rate the red heart is about the same as we pay in America. I found a two pack for about $32 American which I think is around $45 Australian.
@@MelsYarniverse I completely understand not wanting to invest in a skein of yarn just to try it out. I have been bitten by that more times than I I can count! I live in a rural area, and so I order a lot of yarn online. Luckily, with your TH-cam channel, you now have friends from all over who can give you recommendations! ❤️❤️I am also excited to learn about Australian yarns.
I can also recommend three yarns from Lion Brand: Mandala, Wool Ease, and Comfy Cotton Blend. Thank you for replying to me.
Where can I find the stress less pattern? 🐨
Hi Laura 👋 I'm filming a full tutorial for it currently, which should be available here on youtube by mid next week and the written pattern will be released then too! 🤗🌸
@@MelsYarniverse I can’t wait.. it is so cute 😊
In my opinion Premier cotton yarn is much better than the Sugar and Cream and the other similar yarn. The color doesn't run! Not a garment yarn as I'm sure you know.
Hiya 👋 Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check out the Premier cotton next time I get to order some new yarn 😊🌸
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Ha ha, I'm so glad you liked it! 😂