Yarn Snob Reviews Crappy Yarns from JOANN [COULD THESE BE THE WORST YARNS YET??!!]

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I guess these yarns were on sale and clearance for a reason... Though there was one yarn in the bunch that surprised me during this yarn review! I'm sharing 4 yarns from my JOANN haul and rating each out of 10 hooks.
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@McBraSan 11 ай бұрын

I wanna be Toni when I grow up. I hope it happens soon bc I’m 54 already!!! 😂

@jalisak 11 ай бұрын

Same! 😂❤

@heatherjo7831 11 ай бұрын

Me too!

@chirp3834 11 ай бұрын

lol 😆

@DivineDivaDee 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@nelsaf365 10 ай бұрын

Same here!! Love her spirit.

@TheCrochetCrowd 11 ай бұрын

New Colorama has gone to Joann first to stock their stores before going to online warehouses that serve Yarnspirations fulfillment on their website. Priority is always given to retail stores to ensure enough quantity before Yarnspirations puts it on their site. So it’s not a case of Yarnspirations not having faith in the product, it’s about stock volume. There are others yarns just releasing at Joann that Yarnspirations doesn’t have on website yet as well. Some yarns are given exclusivity to retailer for a small window of time as well.

@erinm_4600 11 ай бұрын

I made a huge blanket for a friend with the Big Twist rainbow and surprisingly, I found it far softer than Red Heart, etc. Also I love that their rainbow actually has purple in it.

@koya326 11 ай бұрын

Same. I was recommended to use big twist for a cardigan because it was cheap, and it was so soft

@DestinyBrownies 10 ай бұрын

I was about to say I’m using big twist for the first time and I absolutely love it so far

@shyannewillingham8944 8 ай бұрын

I made a cardigan for my partner using what I call the not so Trans flag 😅 she was also a little dissatisfied with the color mixing rather then actual flag order but I absolutely loved working with it I found it to be softer then big twists normal kinds

@hollycampbell2791 6 ай бұрын

Forever fleece is my favorite. Its so soft. I made a throw with it

@Enoo-Wynn 5 ай бұрын

@shyannewillingham8944 I hope your partner said thank you for making it whilest being dissatisfied with the colour order!

@chrisgreek4285 11 ай бұрын

These reviews are really helpful for people like me. I live in a teeny tiny remote town in the Canadian Arctic, with zero places to buy yarn for about 1,000 kms (about 620 miles, for my American friends), and even then it’s a plane ride! Basically I have three options for buying yarn: 1. wait until I get to civilization so k can feel it myself; 2. only buy super expensive, high end yarns online that I know will be fantastic; or 3. find a cadre of people that I can trust who give honest reviews. That’s where you come in. I have found you to be honest, intelligent, and just so much fun; like the kind of person I look for in a friend - I honestly think if we met, we could have some laughs over coffee and stitching! Thank you Toni, as this kind of advice is really helpful for me. We don’t have Joann’s stores here in Canada (as far as I know), but with online shopping, that is less of a hinderance than it used to be. Have a lovely day❣️

@hannahlesann1776 10 ай бұрын

wanted to reply since i find it interesting to see someone in remote Canada. isnt often you read a comment like this online. finally someone i can somewhat relate to in that respect. im not in the far north, but in northern manitoba, so close in a sense. there are roads for travelling but not much in terms of shopping. there is nowhere to buy yarn locally, however there is a walmart thats over an hour away. its the only place to buy yarn in the area from what i know. theres one local store that sometimes has yarn, but its just a couple baskets off to the corner and usually just cheap stuff. we had a tiny craft store for many years but it shut down during covid sadly. if it werent for online shopping, there would be very few options or none at all. even just to pick up the mail at the post office its a 20 min drive. we need to go to the post office to get all our mail, even bills etc. they dont deliver it to the door.

@mandycreeksquad1722 4 ай бұрын

Wow! I find that fascinating. What different lives we probably lead (I'm in southern US) yet here we are, united by a shared hobby and interest. I love it. ❤

@tinahairston6383 11 ай бұрын

Considering I've never seen you give a 10/10, K&C Essentials is a must have. Thanks, Toni!

@TheMaddestHatter234 11 ай бұрын

Do be warned! After working with K&C for a while in a project, I began to hate it. While it was soft, and had good stitch definition, this yarn strips your hands of moisture like nobody’s business. I had to moisturize my hands every other row and there was a dry and raggedy strip of skin on my finger from how I hold the yarn in my off-hand. It might be good for weaving, but I’m left with half a project I can’t finish without hurting myself.

@tinahairston6383 11 ай бұрын

@@TheMaddestHatter234 I've noticed that a lot of people have a problem working with cotton. Either I haven't worked with it enough or I'm unaffected because not even kitchen cotton bothers me but thanks for the heads up.

@TheMaddestHatter234 11 ай бұрын

@@tinahairston6383 normally I love working with cotton, even kitchen cottons - lily sugar and cream cotton was one of the first yarns I learned to stitch with and I’ve never had any issues with it, drops saffron is a mainstay of my stash, juniper moons farm nimbus is one of my favorite yarns, and I’ve worked with other cotton yarns as well - K&C is the only one I’ve had this issue with

@shepard6895 11 ай бұрын

I made a sweater with K&C essentials earlier this year and it’s the best yarn I’ve worked with so far but I’m poor so I’ve primarily used acrylic yarns all my time crafting. That being said my only con is my sweater is really heavy but it is so soft and doesn’t pill the way acrylic does

@carlit7903 10 ай бұрын

the colors are gorgeous! I have spent so much time this week chasing yarn for specific projects, but I may have to go to Joann anyway!

@guinfort 11 ай бұрын

I was sooooo stressed when I saw the title because I just grabbed a TON of kxc... Imagine my relief when it got an unprecedented 10/10

@sonicaspeed1237 11 ай бұрын

Being a stocker at Joann, I was ecstatic when I opened up a tote full of K&C Essentials! Even being a huge novice when it comes to yarn, I could tell it was gorgeous! Speaking of the O'Go format being "retired" this year, I cannot wait until it is out of my store. The packaging fails so frequently and just can't be put back together the way it was, and even the intact ones have a footprint which makes it hard to keep a large amount looking nice on the shelves. Cakes and traditional skeins are just so much easier to wrestle with.

@samidetar4557 11 ай бұрын

I see two yarns I love in the thumbnail, and now I’m nervous 😬 Update: My fave got 10/10. Yay! Though I was a little bummed by the low score on big twist living. I’ve liked it for hats and scarves. The pride colors being out of order made them feel like subtle pride flags to me, like for people who aren’t safe to come out but still want to have their colors, but I can see why it might also bother some people.

@theresefriedhaber8053 11 ай бұрын

Have you noticed any issues with washing? That nonbinary yarn looks sooo pretty

@erinm_4600 11 ай бұрын

Same - I adore that it's clearly the flags, but also NOT.. for exactly that reason.

@giddygumkins9453 11 ай бұрын

Also, can't we still have beautiful colors that don't make overt sexuality announcements without folks getting triggered?? Geez.

@lovelybydecay7811 11 ай бұрын

oh immediately checking out the pride colours thank you!!

@gaylescovel7308 11 ай бұрын

@@giddygumkins9453 , agreed!

@smartypantswastaken 9 ай бұрын

I think it's noteworthy to remember that these yarns are reviewed by *crocheting* yarn snob. As a knitter _and_ crocheter (and fellow certified yarn snob) myself, I know that there are yarns that just lend themselves better for knitting than for crocheting, and vice versa. For example, not knowing anything else about the Caron Colorama Halo and just looking at it here, I know I wouldn't even think of crocheting anything with it, but I can see it working up nicely in a simple knit stitch.

@KatmodoDragon 5 ай бұрын

yeah, i saw that granny square with the Colorama Halo and cringed. Like, oof. i get being a master in one thing or the other, but at least level your advice or reviews by saying so.

@jandroid1962 5 ай бұрын

It's definitely better for knitting than crocheting, but this is a crochet channel and I don't expect the yarn to be reviewed for knitting. Most knitters who crochet will know it's a better knitting yarn.

@DawnBurn 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate the note on the Pride flags. When companies get allyship right, it is great. When they get it wrong (often) they get it very very very wrong.

@aksez2u 11 ай бұрын

But sometimes isn't a rainbow just a rainbow? I'm confused that they would deserve criticism over this. I don't believe they advertised the yarns as any kind of representation. Aren't people getting upset over assumptions? Maybe I'm wrong.

@DawnBurn 11 ай бұрын

@@aksez2u The Pride Flags are often very important to the people who they have meaning for. And a number of indie Yarns have made very good (but expensive) correctly color ordered yarns. So it would be great to have a major brand with Pride support for Ace, Lesbian, etc. But most brands would not necessarily advertise as such, because of Bud Light fears of response. So to attempt to get Close but Wrong smacks of trying to capitalize on the desires of a marginalized community while not respecting them.

@thewildetyme1112 11 ай бұрын

@@DawnBurnthe thing is tho it was never marketed as a pride flag it’s just a rainbow

@aksez2u 11 ай бұрын

@@DawnBurn Ah, I see. Thank you for the explanation. I can see why that would be frustrating.

@laurens.8475 11 ай бұрын

@@thewildetyme1112 The limited collection itself is entirely made from the colors of the various pride flags with no non-Pride deviations. These colors popped up just before Pride month (quietly, might I add), and they're limited availability. It's very common for businesses to not explicitly name these color combinations after the LGBTQIA+ community for both legal and safety reasons for themselves and their consumers. So just because they weren't named after Pride flags doesn't mean they were not intentionally designed for Pride. There are plenty of rainbow-esque yarn brands where their collections are designed off of other themes (candy, fruits, vacation destinations, etc). You have to look at the collection as a whole and not just the one rainbow color to determine the collection's intention.

@_maxgray 11 ай бұрын

Hi, Toni's Mom! 👋 Always fun to have a Mom cameo!

@quietone748 11 ай бұрын

I love Toni's Mom.

@lizkrinsky5209 11 ай бұрын

Ong I love Colorama halo. I made a gorgeous baby blanket with it and it turned out so gorgeous. I hope they don't discontinue it, but I wish there were more color ways

@rhylla_864 11 ай бұрын

It really shines most in blankets. Either as pieced granny squares or as a single piece

@pennydickinson3258 11 ай бұрын

I love it too! It makes gorgeous finished goods - probably the problem with only making a small swatch!

@jcogam8862 7 ай бұрын

I want to make a crochet sweater thing with another yarn I already have though I don’t know how it will act as a sweater

@kailynknightart 11 ай бұрын

The K&C Essentials cotton is the best big box store cotton yarn I’ve ever tried. It reminds me of the Hobbii rainbow or friends cotton but with much more per skein. I really hope they continue this line with new colors each season!

@tmtb80 2 ай бұрын

Have you thrown it in the dryer? It says no dryer😢

@vanessagengler5428 5 ай бұрын

There is totally a difference between a sad Joann's and "one of those NICE Joann's"... when you go to one you haven't been to before, you don't know which you'll get

@commandrogyne 10 ай бұрын

First video i've seen from this channel, and wow! What a good first impression! You're knowledgable and passionate about the topic without being condesending or losing someone with less experience, easy to understand, and honest with reviews. I especially appreciated the suggestions for projects, im a fairly new knitter and i always struggle to think of what to make with the yarns i find! You're making me want to get back into fiber arts, work be damned!

@deslauriersmama 5 ай бұрын

Colouramma is fantastic for sweaters or cardigans! If you stick to simple stitches and shapes, it works very well. I'm currently wearing a basic sweater in the colour Silver and Gold.

@crazyjchapstar 11 ай бұрын

Oh I see Caron colorama halo in that thumbnail 😮 I love that yarn and just made a beautiful cardigan and matching scarf with it 😂😂😂 but everyone is entitled to enjoy what yarn they enjoy. Just leaves more for me 😂❤

@janelange2368 11 ай бұрын

I just started Susan Kennedy’s Gateway Blanket using Colorama Halo in the Tin & Tan color-way and it is gorgeous. Changed to a wooden hook makes it easier. 😊

@sharbear1968 11 ай бұрын

My halo tin and tan scarf is gorgeous.

@tsunamismommy1 11 ай бұрын

It seems like Caron Latte Cakes in it's look, which I love

@pennydickinson3258 11 ай бұрын

Don't worry about others opinions, use what you love and I certainly love Colorama Halo too! One of my favorites:)

@crazyjchapstar 11 ай бұрын

@pennydickinson3258 oh yes I agree lol I just thought it was funny that yarn was on the thumbnail

@ivorypetal 11 ай бұрын

Caron Halo yarn: I| made a large queen-sized blanket, all in half double crochet (the lightness and softness screamed high end luxury) with 8 donuts when this yarn came out in the donut style last year. I love how slippery the yarn is when doing the same stitch over and over. My family all flipped and wanted a blanket in this yarn too so I had to buy up all the remaining donuts I could find for $5 when Joann discounted them in fall/winter 2023.

@thebadpoet 10 ай бұрын

I’m quite pleased that the title of this video is at least partially clickbait. I know a lot of people (especially in my knitting group) who are super snobbish about yarns made of synthetics or purchased from Michaels or Joann’s. If I’m making a sweater, it’s just prohibitively expensive to use yarn which costs $20 or more per hank! I also remember my grandma, who knit constantly and beautifully, and always used the huge skeins of red heart. I have a couple sweaters of hers which are probably thirty years old and get washed in the machine and they are still perfect.

@621bmt 11 ай бұрын

I loooove the Caron colorama! I’m using the solid white to make clouds on a sweater I’m crocheting. The halo makes for the most beautiful soft cloud shape. ☁️

@MsJokyo 11 ай бұрын

I loved this video and hope you'll make more! These were really thorough but concise reviews and they're so appreciated!

@crystalsnow1085 11 ай бұрын

I just finished using the Caron Colorama Halo last night to crochet my first poncho. 2 skeins were enough for a nice sized poncho, 3 were more than enough for it to be a little more oversized. I absolutely love it. The gradient is so pretty (I used the colour rosemary frost) and it works up so soft and warm. It's literally like a fluffy blanket for my shoulders. I'll definitely be buying more, it's just a shame it's a little expensive here in Australia ($16.50 per skein)

@clk_travel 9 ай бұрын

I'm still looking for a poncho pattern I like, but I think that yarn would be great for a poncho or a sweater. I'm not a fan of the granny square because it is so holey, but when she did it in this yarn, it filled the holes. That's a plus for me.

@mckenziewoyak9638 11 ай бұрын

i LOVE forever fleeve its actually soft unlike a ton of yarns that are not as soft as they claim to be

@vanessagee3942 11 ай бұрын

I've considered using it for a chunky sweater but I'm concerned about pilling. Have you experienced that at all?

@jocelynflores000 10 ай бұрын

Same I’ve made a blanket and I love it. No pilling yet

@mckenziewoyak9638 10 ай бұрын

@@vanessagee3942 i actually havent finished a project with it yet mainly bc i want to do a blanket but havent been able to commit 😭

@littlepalcreations 10 ай бұрын

I love Bernat Forever Fleece. Am working on a cozy granny square blanket. It works up nicely

@SamStitches78 10 ай бұрын

Also working on a blanket with it and I love it, it’s sooooo soft. I tried a few different stitches before settling on a moss stitch because that seems to work up the best.

@MayatheGolden 11 ай бұрын

I looooove the colorama yarn! It's so hard to find mohair-esque yarn at Joann. I personally use it for clothing and it works up gorgeously. 10/10 I just wish they had more colors

@decemberspirit1307 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos. Not only are they informative and helpful but your format, tone and just overall sweetness make them wonderfully relaxing for those of us who struggle with depression and anxiety. Blessings...

@salamanda11 11 ай бұрын

I love these yarn snob reviews! Thank you for testing these so we know what’s good! ❤

@cheyennebarton 11 ай бұрын

10/10 for a COTTON yarn?! from Toni?! Who would have thought we’d ever see the day :0 also, I really loved your note re: the lack of mindfulness with the Pride yarns - the flags are designed the way they are for a reason!! such a shame Big Twist dropped the ball :((

@dianejohnson9904 10 ай бұрын

I admire how effortless and fast your crocheting is! Thanks for this review and that you show us an example.

@alekfelis 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations for the 200K on Instagram! It's great that this time the video premier is in Monday, way more comfortable day for me to come! Thankfully to the concert, I hope you got lots of fun there! 💖

@EliseRoseCrochet 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the yarn reviews, Toni! The Essentials looks amazing!!! ❤

@kevadoll1196 5 ай бұрын

Love the honesty of this vid it’s detailed and the swatches are amazing thank you so much for this. Happy crocheting ❤

@mattieeckerstrom3043 11 ай бұрын

I had been eyeing the K&C Essentials for a while because, like you said, those colors are so dreamy. Before I even watched this video, I finally broke down and bought 4 skeins (cream, light teal, orange, and yellow) with plans to make the Tobago bag! I guess it was just meant to be 😊 Thank you for continuing to put out amazing content ❤

@heatherskiba4580 11 ай бұрын

Just wanted to thank you for doing these reviews. As someone who gets overwhelmed in the big box stores with all the options, these really help get the best without wasting money on the trial and error.

@LopsideMakes 11 ай бұрын

Love it when you post yarn reviews, I’ll definitely look for some of the things you point out at any future yarn haul trips. Much love, thank you for the review, you’re just so amazingly honest, I totally trust your opinions as a fellow crocheter.

@Juwil15 11 ай бұрын

So I actually love Walmarts 100% cotton yarn. It’s super soft and easy to work with! The only downside is that it’s not available in many colors.

@ordinarywine 11 ай бұрын

@@fennogan4498 my local Walmarts all still have it! Just super limited in colors

@aeipathyx9257 11 ай бұрын

@@fennogan4498 i hope they didnt! its so so soft, my walmart only carries a few colors of it

@averytroester7364 11 ай бұрын

what do you like to use it for?

@fennogan4498 11 ай бұрын

@@averytroester7364 it's incredible for any garments or accessories that will be touching your skin, especially for summer wear. it has the breathability of cotton without the stiffness and scratchiness of other cottons of a comparable price point (it's actually a good chunk cheaper than ones like lily sugar n cream). I cannot overstress how soft it is; at first I didn't even believe it was cotton. I've only ever seen it in white, black, baby blue, and baby pink, but I work mostly in white black and pink so it was fantastic

@Juwil15 11 ай бұрын

@@averytroester7364 I use it for tops mostly! I tried making dish cloths and it didn’t work-I think it’s mercerized, so it doesn’t absorb water very well. But I made a cute bralette that’s so soft!!

@47knapp 3 ай бұрын

These reviews are so helpful, THANK YOU!!!!

@EmmePhillips-HookinEmme 11 ай бұрын

So obsessed with Tunisian crochet thanks to your visit! Thank Miss Toni and Miss Gwen!

@AzazelsWings 6 ай бұрын

I'm an absolute beginner and just learning about yarns. I feel like I won the lottery finding your channel. Thank you so very much ! ❤

@noufm88 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for being an inspiration for every crocheter everywhere.

@silvercarolina4045 Ай бұрын

Glad you showed your project suggestions because I’d never seen any of those before! I want to make the oversized scarf and basket!!!❤

@andrealouis-visser4973 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your yarn reviews. Very helpful!

@hildacorley147 10 ай бұрын

TY for such an informative piece. It gives me a whole new outlook on yarn. I guess I’ll be inspecting skeins more closely. Happy yarning. 😊

@bethanywilliams1550 11 ай бұрын

I adore your videos so much. As a relatively experienced crocheter who still gets lost from time to time I find your comments and suggestions beyond helpful. Also I wish you were my neighbor - I can so see myself sitting across from you on my porch with a pot of tea between us chatting about a audio book we just finished while working on a blanket. You are so approachable and kind. I appreciate all the time you put in to share tips and reviews . Thank you very very much.

@nancyleafblad8172 10 ай бұрын

I so appreciate your reviews. They have saved me a great deal of money and frustration!!

@patriciac4562 11 ай бұрын

Love your honest opinions and suggestions on how to use these yarns. I've got to try the K&C essentials now!

@mustangg_art 10 ай бұрын

I loved this video soooo much, I could watch you review yarn for hoursss

@myench 11 ай бұрын

Awesome info as usual, thanks for your postings! BTW LOVE your Barbie pink nail polish😍

@FJolly86 6 ай бұрын

I love that you give suggestions on what to make to get rid of the not so favorable yarns lol

@DLyons 4 ай бұрын

You rock. Love watching your stuff!!

@lisacain35 11 ай бұрын

I bought the K&C Essentials yarn a few months ago and I’m planning to make a top with it. Hearing your review of it makes me feel like I’ve made a good choice in the yarn. I loved the stitch definition and can’t wait to work with it!

@stonytina5177 11 ай бұрын

I'll never not love yarn reviews from you, TL. Cheers!

@AllenArt64 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely adore Colorama Halo yarn. So soft and comfy combined with easy care is a real bonus and all the colorways are just so gorgeous-even the yellow-and I don't even like yellow. 😆

@donnahanson7282 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad I found your channel! I crocheted all my children's baby clothes (aaaannnndd my eldest is 46, so that was a while ago), but not much since. I picked up some lovely Icelandic wool when we were there this past winter and have started looking for adult patterns. So glad to have found you! Subscribed.

@allisarcadia2319 5 ай бұрын

As a crochet newbie and a recovering "my mother taught me to knit with the cheapest yarn possible" gal, I really appreciate how concise and clearly you describe the things you like and don't like about the kinds of yarn. It's really helpful for me since I'm not at all familiar with store bought brands and their quality yet, so having a guideline for what to reach for first is helpful.

@mariecandelier8641 9 ай бұрын

Super interesting to hear your suggestions for which type of project to do with those types of yarn :D great video!

@apple_bottom_jeans 11 ай бұрын

Love your reviews and how detailed they always are :) unrelated but i love your pink nails! so pretty

@heathersgoinnuts 11 ай бұрын

I love halo. I am making a Tunisian crochet baby blanket, and I love the way the colors transition into each other. I am a true yarn snob and I like this yarn. By the way, I have been recommending your channel to a lot of people. You are like the Tunisian queen.

@Pineapplesf 11 ай бұрын

I've also really enjoyed the halo. I made a shawl

@JulStar13 11 ай бұрын

I looked at it in the store and thought it looked and felt really nice. Anymore some of the reviews on these bigger crochet channels seem unauthentic. Idk.

@calicoconutt 9 ай бұрын

I loved watching this. Thank you!

@judysangregorio2787 11 ай бұрын

Love these yarn reviews!!! 💜⭐️❤️💕🧶

@xlena60 11 ай бұрын

Thanks again for this yarn review. These videos are very helpful in my yarn selection from these types of stores.

@thechrononautswife-dorothy 6 ай бұрын

It threw me for a loop; they dropped the ball; you so funny! I love a good pun 😁

@neurospicypisces 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all your video content!!

@jenniferlancaster7040 8 күн бұрын

Very professional and well crafted reviews!

@projectghostpatterns 11 ай бұрын

I can already see Colorama Halo being a problem for Toni.

@jeanzei 11 ай бұрын

i love the colorama halo! I have some really great colors!

@ivywildwss 11 ай бұрын

I love it for ONLY knitting!

@sharbear1968 11 ай бұрын

I made a gorgeous scarf with the halo.

@gospelhomegoing5738 11 ай бұрын

I made a lovely crochet sweater with Halo, but after washing it twice, it is shedding horribly. I hate that because the swester is so lovely and cozy, but bits of fluff are going everywhere.

@jolenelarson469 11 ай бұрын

I've made four knitted scarves with it. I love the seamless color transition!

@jeancolley8908 11 ай бұрын

I see what looks like the Big Living rainbow yarn in the preview. Watching this during the premiere, so I don't know yet what Toni thinks of it. But: I personally really liked this yarn. I made a hexi-cardigan out of the sapphic colourway, and am currently working out a blanket from all of the pride related colourways. I found the colours really nice, and texture wise a standard acrliyc. edit now having got to that part of the video: I did notice that the colours weren't in the same order as some of the flags, but that didn't really bother me. I took these yarns as more of "inspired by" the flags, rather than intending to replicate them. I also haven't had any issue with washing my cardigan - I DID get issues with the dye lot variations, but with the projects I choose these yarns for, it didn't matter to me personally

@nina.robbs565 5 ай бұрын

same, I really like how the colors are out of order, especially with the trans and lesbian flags. they're already so aesthetically pleasing, the colors look great. it's perfect for subtle pride accessories/clothes!

@sumrakdievca 11 ай бұрын

I'm actually a MASSIVE fan of the Forever Fleece! It's so soft and warm! I made a hat out of it that kept my ears nice and toasty all winter. But, in all fairness, I knit the hat, and I used two of the solid colors to make it, which miiiiight affect my opinion- stitch definition wasn't as important, and I didn't have to worry about color striping or the like.

@lovelybydecay7811 11 ай бұрын

im so glad i found your channel!!

@tinyblueriss 10 ай бұрын

omg I picked up the K+C last month to make a shirt and I keep buying that yarn to make more shirts!! It's SO soft and the colors are beautiful. So validating to see you love it so much too!!

@karenbochinski 7 ай бұрын

Excellent reviews. Thanks for the video. I like the cottons with the vibrant colors

@Piglady1983 10 ай бұрын

I have used the Colorama Halo yarn & it made a lovely & super soft baby blanket using a simple half double stitch in rows. The color change blend is lovely & subtle, so I really like this yarn! 🥰

@jacquelynkarney9001 9 ай бұрын

You are an amazing speaker! Do you write out everything you are going to say ahead of time? Flawless! Gonna get some of that cotton yarn!!

@lauracaliff4082 4 ай бұрын

Love the video. You are so helpful. I'm going to try the cotton yarn.

@beachgirl7598 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reviews!

@MsMalM 3 ай бұрын

The whiplash in the first 20 secs of hearing my town lol I think I recognize that store too!

@mommatina8295 2 ай бұрын

Yarn Snob is how I found Toni. Thank you. The first review was about a yarn I was using and I agreed with you! I think the name was Caboo. I enjoy your videos.

@gracemaebrown9428 11 ай бұрын

I would love a video of the best yarns at Joanns these days. I feel like it’s really hit or miss

@denises9455 11 ай бұрын

❤❤, I’m so glad you talk about K&C yarn ,

@denisesmith8071 11 ай бұрын

I am in total agreement with your assessment of Big Twist yarn. However, you articulated it much more clearly than I could! Love your work!

@kimgourley2723 8 ай бұрын

So happy to hear about a new to me cotton. I can’t wait ti try it out. Thanks!

@mcd5478 11 ай бұрын

Love your reviews!!❤❤

@vicsenreadsandreviews 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely love K&C essential cotton! I'm using the color Rain Forest and holding it with a fingering weight yarn to make a very beautiful shawl. ❤❤

@TheOriana2000 11 ай бұрын

I used the Big Twist Living in the Trans colors for my transwonderful niece going to university this month. I loved how it worked, but I totally agree with the order issue. I made her mother a shawl in the rainbow pride and yeah it was all over the place with the colors and the distance on how how long each color was made me a bit crazy. The end products were nice but I wished they'd been more consistent.

@knitwitchpgh 8 ай бұрын

Yea i was excited to have bi, trans, and nonbinary yarns, I kinda rolled my eyes at the order but I've also seen yarns that follow the flags and I didn't like how it turned out. Tbh I was just so happy to find it's a year round colorway and wasn't temporary

@jvzzyc_ 11 ай бұрын

Me, after just buying yarn, furiously logging back into JoAnns for the KC essential ;^;

@ladylera9870 9 ай бұрын

Just found this channel, and I love your yarn critique! Definitely have to look at your other videos!

@JesusJoy77805 11 ай бұрын

I've been crocheting for decades and its my opinion given the competition especially among yarn companies here and abroad, it's all about making money. The yarn prices have increaed tremendously, with less yardage and making crochet projects expensive to make. With some yarn manufacturers the quality is not there. When you consider the time it takes to make a project, to end up tossing it out because of it being junk-make me NOT a happy person. Thank you for the review. Was very helpful.

@martha-anastasia 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I crochet and knit. I'll never never use any synthetic yarn or thread. I'm not going to spend weeks making gorgeous handmade lace with junk. Crochet cotton, DMC is the only choice. I have some from a thrift store, unused, that is almost 100 years old and in perfect condition. Found some vintage linen online that was near 20$ a spool, but it's not made any more and as strong as steel wire. I love working with wool too... love the feeling of following in the footsteps of our ancestors. We've been wearing wool, cotton and linen for thousands of years. And silk/wool blends make stunning luxurious scarves.

@tesstucker3311 11 ай бұрын

I just started a sweater in K+C because it was on sale for around $3.65 and OH MY GOSH its gorgeous and SO great to work with!

@barbaramizzell2694 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate so much that you call yourself a yarn snob. I am also a self proclaimed yarn snob and I love getting your input before I spend some of my limited budget on hype. 😘

@CathyVee9 11 ай бұрын

I made a shawl using Big Twist that I found on clearance for $2.49/skein. It turned out nice, washed up very well.

@jackieostrander9667 9 ай бұрын

I have never used cotton yarn before. This is helpful.

@BenSwagnerd 9 ай бұрын

I'm a trans man who is getting back into crochet - and i had to subscribe after seeing how you gave such an unbiased review about a yarn that features pride flags. At first i was wondering if you knew youd gotten pride flag yarn - but once you said you did and gave such thoughtful feedback... it was such a nice change to all of the direct and indirect insults to my community that i see more often than not these days. Thank you

@sennaka 11 ай бұрын

I just found your channel a few weeks ago, and oh I am *here* for this. I love your yarn reviews and how honest you are about each one you try out! Cannot wait for your comments about that halo yarn, and I bet I know what's coming with the cotton....but what's wrong with the Big Twist? Is the antipilling a lie?

@hannahblespecter5325 11 ай бұрын

I just saw tthe Big Twist Living line today and was wondering about them and this just happened to pop up on my feed! Very helpful thank you! I love your energy and will definitely be checking out more vids :)

@tracyozzie 11 ай бұрын

I am thrilled that you checked out the K C yarn. I was wavering; thanks for helping me making up my mind to check it out. always enjoy your yarn snob reviews. fun and informative.

@LeachZeech 9 ай бұрын

I actually love that the Big Twist yarn is out of order. I've used them a few times for subtle pride items because i live in a conservative area. Obviously, bigots will recognize the rainbow, but the others are subtle enough that even my ally friends don't immediately recognize them. I have a lesbian cardigan that I wear as like a signal for the girls that get it lol

@KatmodoDragon 5 ай бұрын

yeah i agree, i love that big twist has it out of order. like, if I'm going to make a pride flag in order, im going to put in the time and money and buy the skeins in the colors i need to make it in order LOL.

@carolineharris1358 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your hard work on reviews and tutorials! I agree that the K and C is an awesome cotton yarn! I've made many of your Pilson Blankets with this yarn and it's a match made in crochet heaven!

@tmtb80 2 ай бұрын

Do you lay them out flat to dry? Or, can you throw them in the dryer? I wanted to use this for some gifts ( washcloths, etc) but hesitate to give items that can't be thrown in the laundry.

@julieannefowler5768 11 ай бұрын

It is always a delight to see your videos, they always inspire me to get back to work on my projects. I tend to like self-striping yarns but a lot of time I do not find colorways I want in certain yarn weights. I have yet to find Christmas colors in anything higher than category 4. I wish companies would move away from 'cakes'. I find that it is harder to find the part of the yarn to start with and that my yarn goes everywhere, even when contained in a yarn bowl. It is nice to see that the essentials got a 10/10 hooks. Keep safe, stay hydrated, and happy crocheting!

@atiya-said-hey 11 ай бұрын

I was not expecting that rollercoaster of a video. I'm gonna check out that cotton though.

@frozenstone1787 11 ай бұрын

Love the review. Thanks 😊

@ChickOnRadio 11 ай бұрын

If I didn't already have a big enough yarn stash to open my own store, I'd be tempted to run out and get some K&C Essentials. I will say as a word nerd, that I am enjoying all your descriptors. Great video!

@katemoore1808 7 ай бұрын

I so love the Colorama Halo! Made some adorable stuffies out of it plus a blanket and poncho. It’s just so delightfully soft and fuzzy I can’t resist!