Best yarn according to redditors
We found 224 Reddit comments discussing the best yarn. We ranked the 158 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 224 Reddit comments discussing the best yarn. We ranked the 158 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
To kick off the spring season I decided that I would crochet my mother, my boyfriends mother and the mother of my niece each a Mother's Day bouquet! From start to finish the entire project took me about two weeks and I had no idea I would complete the bouquets so far in advance. Flowers are my favorite part of spring and I loved working on these flowers!
Check them out here: https://imgur.com/gallery/zgwGF
Here's the yarn I used: Mira Handcrafts 40 Assorted Colors Acrylic Yarn Skeins with 7 E-Books - Perfect for Any Knitting and Crochet Mini Project https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IDI35HA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8B8UAb83AJ6SN
The YouTube video I followed: https://youtu.be/dHB6SdGUmf8
Psst and psst - if you need a quantity, better deals than most of what's on Knit Picks site right now...
I just recently "upgraded" my yarn winder as my last one was complete shite. This is my new and greatly improved 10 oz. Yarn Winder
How is it better than my old 4 oz you ask? Well let me tell you my friend :-P
1.) It's so QUIET
2.) It's such a joy to "crank" the handle I can't explain how pleasurable it is to wind on this machine. It's just so smooth. Also, it has never jammed or made a terribly grinding sound like my last plastic one.
3.) It has 2 guiding arms. One is adjustable and the other, and this is the best part, it moves around the cone at the same time as the cone is spinning while you crank. This is such a cool design! It creates the most perfect tension!
4.) Huge skeins into mega-cakes in only a few minutes.
5.) I have wound a bunch of skeins and unlike my old one, I have never had a problem with the yarn wrapping around or slipping down around the gear portion. I think it's due to the extra "guide arm."
In sum, I should have just bought this one to begin with! Oh, and this is my yarn swift which I also love and it is a fine piece of equipment.
What they said! ^^ I got it for Christmas this last year. I believe I got gifted this one from Amazon. I've used it to untangle my frogging messes, and for winding skeins into pretty little ball blobs.
Gert's Glow In The Dark arn is what I used and it was pretty damn bright! The mittens were under a lamp for less than a minute and was that bright.
Definitely a swift and a ball winder! They allow you to easily take yarn that's sold in a loose skein and wind it into a "cake" that doesn't get tangled as you knit it. That's a very tedious process to do by hand (and usually requires a helper), and means that she can branch out into buying different yarn. I have this winder (that's worked well for at lest 10 years) and a wooden umbrella swift like this one.
A good project bag is really awesome, I recommend the ones from Slipped Stitches Studio for their excellent quality and lots of pockets. A medium sized bag is versatile.
People tend to have a lot of preferences about needles, and the different kinds are suited to different types of projects and yarn. So unless she's asked for an interchangeable needle set, I'd probably focus on other things. However, I will second the recommendation for Chiaogoo needles, they're my favorite.
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My other suggestion is a bit more labor intensive but would be very thoughtful - a personalized knitting notions kit:
You certainly don't need a yarn winder. There's nothing wrong with winding by hand. But a yarn winder is one of those luxury items that, once you have, you can't imagine ever going back to living without one. At least I can't. The benefits are, of course, that you can wind a skein of Red Heart Super Saver (using this example as a source of familiarity) in about three or four minutes, or even faster, depending on the speed of your guns (arms, ha). If you've got a project that's about to use multiple skeins, being able to wind everything up into easily manageable yarn cakes in a matter of minutes is indispensable if you're as impatient as I am. And there are multiple benefits to having the cakes. Storage purposes ranks pretty high on my list. Ease of use is also big - no more having to deal with an incredibly stubborn knot rearing its ugly head out of a center pull skein when I've got a project hot on the hooks. And there can't be enough said about pre-winding your yarn, in the first place. It's like a getting acquainted period - between you and your yarn. I don't know how many times I've been working on a project with yarn I haven't fully gone through and right in the worst spot possible there's an ugly as hell join and now I've got to figure out how to deal with it mid-WIP. If you wind everything up before hand, you're actually touching the entire skein before you work with it, and you can use this opportunity to check for knots or problem areas - allowing you to plan way ahead, before you've even started working. I'm sure they're other awesome benefits to a winder, but these are my big three.
The first winder I bought was this one off of Amazon for around $30. It arrived damaged - the spindle was cracked right out of the box. I know lots of people have this winder and have great things to say about it, but I figured if I was going to spend the money, I may as well get something that was going to last. So I saved up for a few months and ended up buying this Stanwood Needlecraft and I freaking.love.it. It's... a beast. Just a beast. I can wind an entire skein of RHSS on it without having to split it in two. And there's no plastic, so it's incredibly smooth and quiet. I've had it for almost a year now, and I use it at least every other day. I've had zero problems with it. I would recommend this winder to anyone, no matter how long you have to save. It's worth the pennies, even though there's a lot of them.
You might want to look into a swift, in addition to your winder. You use a swift in conjunction with your winder to cake up those gorgeous hanks. I purchased this one from Amazon and it's been wonderful.
Here's a quick little video showing you how to use a yarn winder and a swift.
Hope this helps!
The best gift I have ever received has been my pendant cutter. It is by far my favorite accessory for crocheting and knitting. Here's the link.
Clover 3106 Yarn Cutter Pendant, Antique Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WV1YC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NAPCDb8ACJ5Q0
Boo-urns. This is frustrating. I feel like a lot of you are yarn people, so maybe you can help me. I'm looking for something like this, as in something that has multiple colors/shades in one purchase, but with all of them being earth tones, shades of white, gray, cream, brown, etc. Is there anywhere online (doesn't have to be on Amazon) you could recommend I go to?
eta: found this but I wanna keep looking since that's not 100% what I need.
Depending on how large your amigurumi are, I’d buy the small assorted yarns from Amazon. They’re not badly priced, and they’re so much fun, deciding on the spot what colors to use. There are a lot of options, but here is one that I’ve used!
https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Brand-Yarn-752-200-Fettuccini/dp/B00PJZESXQ
I found two I hope you don't mind! This one is a mix between blues and green. The second is a silk yarn so it'll have a little shine to it?
You can take a yarn cutter pendant with you on the flight in place of scissors.
This was an easy and forgiving pattern, working under a bright light helps minimize errors. I have a lamp at home with a bright white bulb for when I’m crocheting. I used Lion Brand Yarn (3 Pack)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8YLCB5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And in case anyone wants to see, here's what I've managed so far.
Some were balls that I unwound on to the swift and then rewound, some were loose, center-pull cakes, some were center-pull skeins, some were normal skeins. In every case...I am happy.
And also for those interested, both the swift and the winder are Stanwoods.
It’s Big Scoop Ice Cream Yarn! I love working with this. It’s in the color TeaBerry.
Lion Brand Yarn 922-217 Ice Cream Big Scoop Yarn, One Skein, Teaberry https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8JQB6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ElcyDb2K74DAF
Have you thought about something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IDI35HA/ref=pd_aw_sim_201_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=56WM2Z2XSH3TX0CKPZET&dpPl=1&dpID=91Vwphz6tFL
Retractable measuring tape, a yarn needle, a pen, and ALWAYS my Clover yarn cutter pendant (which I bought at Michaels rather than amazon, but that was the first link that came up). When I don't have this in my project bag, I always regret it.
It could glow in the dark with appropriate yarn.
Yup. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000WV1YC0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498303336&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=yarn+cutter&dpPl=1&dpID=51eiiE60XyL&ref=plSrch
I have a 4 year old and I also usually bring my crocheting with me everywhere. It's just safer and easier to have around little kids. Also, if you travel, I've read that it's tsa compliant.
I have a few of these, because, toddler.
https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Cutter-Pendant-Antique-Silver/dp/B000WV1YC0/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1472745578&sr=1-1&keywords=yarn+cutter+pendant
Yarn lust time!
elann Highland Majesty Sport Yarn | 5 Ball Bag | Color Pack 1
Knit Picks Chroma Fingering 5-Pack (Weather Vane)
Knit Picks Chroma Fingering 5-Pack (Leaf)
Knit Picks Chroma Fingering 5-Pack (Lupine)
Knit Picks Chroma Fingering 5-Pack Get Your Neon
So true! I know I always have a pair of nail clippers on the night stand. Not always the case with scissors. :) I'm also a fan of the yarn-cutting ninja-star-looking thing. Great for planes and jury duty.
I bought a pendant thread cutter for £5 on amazon and it's been brilliant for flying! I hooked yarn through the eye and wear it as a bracelet so I don't lose it and don't have to take it off when I need to cut thread. I also second the suggestion of ziplocs, especially if you're taking a few projects. I've just got back from holiday and I just sorted floss, linen and a printed copy of any patterns into a ziploc for each project and I managed to take three with very little space taken up! Nothing better than stitching on a plane to make the time disappear :D
Also, not packing, but I downloaded episodes of stitch & bitch podcast which was so fun :)
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Link to something similar to the pendant on Amazon - i took a punt on US amazon :p
We just landed! I didn't get nearly as much finished as I would have liked because my husband passed out on me in a position that limited my movement. Mostly just the brim and some plain stockinette! For those commenting, the yarn is Supersocke Quebec Color, though I can't find the gray anymore. It's not the softest to knit, but really warm and generous yardage for the price. It does soften with washing. I'll grab some progress pics at the hotel after some sleep. Tomorrow, we're going to Singapore's oldest craft store, so I need to have all my energy!
Best wool winder, ever, IMHO all the plastic ones tend to jump.. Is this
http://www.amazon.com/Stanwood-Needlecraft-String-Winder-10-Ounce/dp/B0078T6KQY
It's awesome, smooth, solid and worth every penny. I went through a number of plastic ones cos they jumped or tangled or slipped, since getting this, I've wound miles and miles of yarn, and it's still perfect.. Oh and the handle isn't nobly so isn't painful to hold for ages too.
I got me a cheap swift, it works well, but hasn't as yet had much of longevity test
http://www.amazon.com/YazyCraft-Umbrella-Yarn-Winder/dp/B00FS9PTOU/ref=sr_1_20?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1396465971&sr=1-20&keywords=Swift
I like choices, so either this yarn or this yarn. (In my Add-ons list)
Welp it looks like it does exist
ill keep looking though, i could have sworn i saw some at the store the other day.
Edit: also learned that glow in the dark yarn exists.
So I remembered this too.
I suggest acrylic yarn because it's easy to care for. Bamboo is a bit slippery, but a decent, natural fiber alternative. Affiliate links follow.
Lion Brand is reliable and affordable.
Universal Yarn is also a decent brand.
I love my Stanwood swift. Works well and is not going to break the bank.
I started teaching myself to knit in November and I have been working on crochet for the last few months. I'm not very good, I haven't even tried a pattern yet. BUT if I could crochet, I would be working on this adorableness for our new niece (Dec 13). NOTE You'll need a free Ravelry.com account to see a lot of these patterns.
I want to make my husband one of these pillows.
I am starting to work on Christmas gifts so here are a few suggestions for small, stocking, stuffer type gifts:
Egg potholder
For any Firefly fans
Every Cast Iron Skillet owner should have these
I am currently working on knitting a baby blanket for my sister-in-law who is expecting. I am also starting hats this week that I will be donating (Hopefully no later than the last week of October). I may hand these out with a few dollars to people I meet on the street or if I run out of time to do that I will drop them by my local Mission/ Food bank. I don't know how many I'll be able to make but I want to make at least 12 (one per week roughly). I am hoping I can manage more. I am going to make adult hats. I have decided to use Red Heart Super Saver Yarn for three reasons: price, washing & I have some already. Here are a few additional colors I could use. White, Brown, Tan, Navy, or Black Add on item.
I am planning to use some of these free patterns for the hats. Fisher Cable Hat, Waffle House, Simple Sample Hat, Strib hat I want them to be different and a little bit interesting, but most importantly warm.
Edited to include: All of the yarns are on my Knitting & Crochet wishlist.
I agree - I would worry about packing scissors more than the knitting needles. That's why I don't bother packing my small scissors when I travel; would rather not deal with it! Instead I bring a lil yarn cutter, like this one, as they don't typically find those dangerous.
I have no clue. Um...8 lbs, 2 oz.
Most of my truly childish items are closer to $15, but yarn is totally something I want so badly I need it.
There is a separate gadget you can buy that measures yardage. It has nothing to do with the winder but I'm sure you could rig the yarn to pass through it first as you wind to stay on track as far as the size of the ball your making. http://www.amazon.com/Boye-3407578001-Yarn-Yardage-Counter/dp/B004HPDSGW
http://www.amazon.com/Clover-Cutter-Pendant-Antique-Silver/dp/B000WV1YC0 boom!
I'm a newbie to crochet, but it would be cool! Doing the Google, I see some things:
https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Dark-Yarn-Fingering-Weight/dp/B00NRF2R2E
There is a link through a few sites (crochet crowd, spruce crafts) which says there's a site that has directions for make your own, but when you click on the link, it goes to something sketchy, so I'm not sure if it exists, anymore.
Northland Fluffy Yarn! It looks like this as the image is fairly zoomed in on the Amazon page.
If you like Patrons, I recommend their bamboo line. Sapphire is so dreamy!
My lovely friend /u/margalicious NEEDS this hair dryer!! Did you kno she doesn't have one!?! And I'm not too sure where your from but it was snowing...yes snowing at my house the other day. If marg hasn't had snow yet she will soon...and do you lnow what happens when a chica goes outside....in freezing weather.'.with wet hair?? ICICLES! A head full of pokey icicles! And on top of that she would probably get sick...I would cry, she would miss her final exams, can't RA her kids (the dorm would riot!) would have to drop out of school n come bum it on my very uncomfortable couch...all because she doesn't have a hair dryer. (On a side note she recently got the most adorable hair cut ..another reason for a hair dryer!)
It's a couple bucks over fifteen and I don't need double talk, I need some cheapish yarn to make a scarf because I just learned how to crotchet n my neck is cold. If how i split it up itsnt ok u can just gift margalicious the whole amount!
Great contest! Thanks so much!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDY6R26/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_RiLRDbFXBZZJY
Hey @gingeelise, @JaeBells1 and @fuckysprinkles, thanks for your help!
I actually ended up buying her a yarn bag, new ergonomical crochet hooks and a yarn cutter.
Unfortunately where we live, we don't have many options regarding a store that sells quality yarn or fabrics. So I thought this was quite a good options!
I also looked into your wiki and found some inspirations on the online stores when I looked into their assortment.
Again, thank you for your help! I really appreciate it :)
boye too bad for the terrible reviews ^.^;
I believe, I can have this sent to you. Let me know if this is something you might be interested in.
Beautiful scarf. I'm a scarf addict. :)
Stillneverwrong is so groovy.
My mom made me a king sized throw from This yarn: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008B5EPAC?cache=a68262a4dc82d0fcd3d8b7365269cf8c#ref=mp_s_a_1_2&qid=1393677035&sr=8-2
I have a lot of the same. Still stash-able. I wind my mystery yarn into cakes while using a yardage measuring tool. Once that is done I weigh it. Now I know how many grams per yard. Then you just have to figure out if it's worsted or what.
Mine has the blades more hidden, youd think it just a trinket: https://www.amazon.com/Clover-3106-Cutter-Pendant-Antique/dp/B000WV1YC0
Get one of these, You can hang it around your neck and never ever have to realize you don't remember where you put your scissors. They're awesome. You can get them at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Joans, I believe I've even seen them at walmart.
I rather like this pendant yarn cutter https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Cutter-Pendant-Antique-Silver/dp/B000WV1YC0
You could also carry one of these. Allowed on planes as well.
Many many yarns are UV REACTIVE without even advertising it just because of the nature of the colors or having a lot of white.
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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK is a different beast... all I can find is this: Glow in The Dark yarn
Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted. You can get it in basic colors in 3-packs from Amazon for a pretty good price. Here's a link.
This one is good, and cheaper than the one on Knit picks.
Hi! So as someone who is kind of a beginner myself, I ordered a crochet hook set like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XP8CZD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0ZQ4Db9DRA87Q
I find that the handles are really comfortable and it also comes with your yarn needles to assemble your toys and puppets, placeholder clips for when you're crocheting in the round, and a nice case to keep it all organized. There are different styles for the cases and they're pretty girly but there is a canvas case in a khaki color, and a denim case, which looks a little more masculine if it matters.
As for yarn, I find that it's easy to just go get the colors you want for projects than it would be to get a bunch of new ones to play with. BUT, if getting a bunch of yarn to start with is your cup of tea, there is a bundle of 40 skeins that are 22 yds each in assorted colors here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IDI35HA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T2Q4Db8V59C8K
Usually amigurumi calls for a worsted weight yarn, but these are one size smaller and would yield smaller and thinner projects. I'm sure if you looked around more, you could find a bundle of worsted weight yarn for a similar price.
I hope you post some of his FOs! It's so exciting to be able to make something yourself from a little piece of yarn and he would get so much love here. ☺️☺️☺️
Thanks for the contest!
Coral loves reflective yarn! I might have to get me some of that! That would be the best stuff to make our puppy a new sweater! :D
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Edit- I was just window shopping for yarn for my next project and found glow-in-the-dark yarn!!! How cool is this stuff?!
I just bought this one for myself and it's so amazing! It works like a dream and can make a nice big cake.
I had so much fun the day it came in! It took a bit to get used to how to coordinate to make it as smooth a process as possible but it really has made rolling yarn so fun and fast.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0078T6KQY?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
This is the swift I've asked for Xmas. Haven't used it but I found the reviews convincing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IG1I8O/?coliid=I3IASUJR0TQZ93&colid=9OZ9DLU4OTV2&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Do you know their general type of project, like hats, scarves, sweaters, toys, socks, etc.? That could guide it a little. I love this stitch cutter though, it's nice looking and functional and in your price range:
Clover Yarn Cutter Pendant, Antique Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WV1YC0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_FVHxwb7CYE2VR
Have you considered getting a yarn cutting pendant? At first glance, it just looks like a piece of jewelry. I know a few brands make them - Red Heart makes one that looks like a heart. Clover makes one that looks like a circle.
I have the little, foldable scissors that I typically take with me; never had a problem. But this is also an option instead of scissors...
http://www.amazon.com/Clover-Cutter-Pendant-Antique-Silver/dp/B000WV1YC0
Its the giant gauge and how specialized it is that adds to the price. I dont set the prices amd my wife certainly didnt buy it. I found something similar on amazon