I used to buy from temu. Every single time I was hoping for something that was better quality then the last and was disappointed. I finally got out of it and I am much more happier now. 😊
I bought a blocking square from a local guy. It's varnished so nice. It was quite pricey, which I don't mind supporting U.S. Made products. I do shop the other products , but when I can buy "local" I will. Great yarn haul!
You said it! I ordered eveeything imaginable from Temu and never got a dud! Then, after nearly six months of being a faithful customer, I actually forced myself to add up my Temu orders and was STUNNED at the total! I haven't ordered anything from them since, mostly because after I was widowed, I don't dare jump down that rabbit hole again!
Every bit of yarn I got 4 weight and about 65yards of yarn. You gotta read the description to find the yarn weight and yardage. Totally satisfied with Temu orders
The portable yarn holder is a great idea, but the material in the one you got catches on the yarn quite a bit. There are acrylic ones that work so much nicer. The do have a tendency to get a little hung on the swivel, but a quick pull and you are good to go again. The magnet yarn holder is freaking amazing! It is my favorite yarn holder. It spins well, but it doesn't really like big skeins or cakes. Plus, it's gorgeous.
I've had zero issues with the cheap metal hooks and their yarn balls that are multicolor. The yarn is really really soft. I've made scarves, blankets, and sleeping pads from it. The cheap metal.hooks are great & still functional, I just wanted something different from a reputable brand. Long & short - its hit and miss with their products. Oh, and my family loves the cheap novelty tees, too 😆
have you tried to burn slightly the end of the "cashmere" yarn ? it's a good way to test if it's natural or synthetic. the synthetic yarn will burn black with residues. the natural yarn will simply burn with no residues at the end. this "cashmere yarn", i've tried it (it was another brand and pretty similar, also very very soft and.... full acrylic. burnt totally black as melted plastic indeed.
This is a trick I always pass on to people who want to buy mystery yarn like this. Most things advertising themselves as cashmere I just skip because it just can't be. However, I did find one that I tried, it felt like wool, burned like wool, and while probably not cashmere, was exceptionally soft and I would buy it was either high end wool passing itself off as cashmere or had a little cashmere in it. This yarn did have a higher price point, why I gave it a chance. Otherwise, anything that's a few bucks per cake/ball/skein of yarn for cashmere - you're lucky if it's wool.
This one seems to be some kind of wool. It burns as wool and smells of wool when wet. Very soft and stretches a lot, so that extra thread is indeed needed.
The last crochet hooks I bought from Temu were really nice but I found out they're only half hooks in the handles and the way I found out was as I was crocheting it fell out of the handle.
i bought the magnetic yarn holder. the base had the screw hole in the wrong spot, and it wasn't drilled deep enough. didn't find this out until i tried getting the screw out and it broke in half. i got it on one of those fast deals for $9 CAD and there's no point going through the return circus for it. going to fix it at home lol.i need to buy the blue hooks, though! the best things i bought were gel finger covers. they feel a bit weird, at first, but you forget you're wearing them. i have ra and fibromyalgia find that the passing of the yarn over my fingers can really hurt. these babies let me keep crocheting and enjoying my hobby
I like the spinning magnetic holder and the blocking pins. I've got one of the wooden blocking kits and I really like those. I do like Temu but sometimes I can find the same items cheaper here in Australia through Amazon or even local $2 stores
Yay! I just ordered some and was worried whether I should get more to be sure I have enough for a jumper or wait and see... uh oh, now you've encouraged me :P
I have 2 yarn spinners: a single holder like yours & a double one for when I'm using 2 colors in one project. Purchased both from Temu & LOVE them! They do release the yarn easily - sometimes a little too fast.😄 But I haven't experienced any major problems so far. Christa at The Secret Yarnery did a great review which was very helpful. You DO need to know that these spinners work best with compact skeins/balls. If the yarn is skeined up too loosely [think LionBrand's IceCream Big Scoop] it won't keep its shape once you remove the ball band. It will collapse & resemble the onion domes on Easter Orthodox churches. I speak from experience. LOL 😆. Luckily I was able to cake up the yarn & get on with my project. Other than that one issue I haven't had any other problems. But again, that was mostly a yarn issue not the spinner itself. I hope you like your spinner as much as I like mine. I'm actually thinking about searching for extra spindles, without bases, so I can have extras on hand. 🤔
I came here to say the same. I absolutly LOVE mine‼️ I bought the original years ago and saw Temu has a double hanging so I had to have it. I can't imagine crocheting without it now.
I had ordered once from them. It took over a month to get my order and was very disappointing towards the cheaply made items! Since then, I researched them and will never use them again!
Awesome stuff! Im not a fingering weight yarn person at all! Love the blocking board! Love the second set of hooks! Cant wait to see how they all work out! Thanks! ❤❤
The prices on Temu went up a lot in the last year. I was trying to buy the same bday decorations as in 2022 and the price increased from $0.79 to $7.98 per item. Also I bought the granny square blocking board for $14.99 on Amazon last week. Considering poor description on some items sold on Temu, it may not be worth it to take your chances unless the price is unbelievably low. Thank you for the review!
@@knitandcrocheteverafter How about doing some actual research into what a horrifyingly bad corporation Temu is? It is disgusting that you're promoting them as if you're just totally oblivious.
I have bought sock yarn at my Local Yarn Shop that came with a bobbin and thread. It was for darning holes. I have bought a bunch of knitting tools and the black set of crochet hooks. The knittkng was greatting. I love the circular needles because they have a stainless cable. Won't knit on a circular now without a stainless cable. The crochet hooks are great. The only issue is that the grip of the hooks slips and stretches and you have to shove it bavk on while you crochet. I am a knife holder for reference. I have wanted to order yarn from Temu. I also want a yarn stand.
I use to buy expensive yarn from a local yarn shop that use to be made in the USA and that company had it made in China cheaper and sent to the USA so our Country is just as dirty as any Foreign Country if not worse
Honestly, due to production and lack of oversight, I would be very worried about the chemical treatments on the yarn. Not to mention that there isn't a way to check at home to see what this yarn is even made out of. If it's a wall hanging, that's a bit better than if the yarn is going to be used in clothing. Even then, this is yarn you will be holding in bare hands without any idea of where it comes from, where it's sat, dust/particles it may have picked up along the way, etc. That's not even getting into the rip-offs occurring. Sure, the mini-yarn minder is very cheap compared to Lemonwood's which is handcrafted and well finished, but that doesn't change the fact that the design, even down to pictures/detailing, is taken from Lemonwood. I used to be a big believer in finding cheap crochet hooks for people to start with, but honestly, now, when someone asks me, I tell them to invest in a nice hook with a good handle between 5.5 to 6.5 mm and mid-yarn that won't stick to itself and go from there. Cheap crochet hooks may work, but the milling/finishing on high end hooks is always a game changer. I don't hold it against anyone though to buy gimicky hooks - I mean they aren't useful but they can be a fun display. I know I sound like a downer but there's a reason why Knit Picks costs so much more than random yarn from an unnammed factory in China. Some yarns are marked up for brand/hype but a lot of them aren't. And there are good brands out there, like Drop, that people can use to get wonderful high-quality yarns at an affordable price. And then you know what it's made out of - and can properly guage it for a project vs. hoping that the yarn without a name or label or weight or identiy can stand up over time after hours upon hours are dumped into it.
I bought some interesting fabric and it's mostly a poly blend, and was able to use it with my project, but then got some that's super silky. The descriptions definitely did not describe that!
I bought Simib "2pcs Rainbow Icelandic Wool Yarn 100% Wool Gradient Multi-color Yarn For Hand Knitting Crocheting Sweater 180m/pc 50g/pc". Havnt knitted with it yet but it seems really nice. Also other crafting items to make my own stitch markers etc. I was happy with my purchases. I hate that Temu descriptions are so bad. Might be cause it was translated from Chinese? I find the lack of yarn thickness the most frustrating. Most of the 100% wool yarns are more expensive than what I can get locally.
The lack of almost any description on the the yarn really sucks. But I took a chance and was pleasantly surprised with what I received. Although I didn't order anything that had NO specs listed.🙂
I LOVE my magnetic yarn ball holder and use it everytime I crochet with an outside pull ball. The wood was beautifully made and the magnet is strong. Also: Temu is just a platform that many sellers use. Dont understand the unethical thing, if you buy ANYTHING made in China, its all the same!!!!
Thank you for making this video... With the cashmere yarn, the thread that comes with it, you're suppose to knit it with the yarn so it gives your knitting structure. I buy cashmere from a Mongolian company and it always comes with the extra thread. You don't have to use it if you don't want to.
The cashmere yarn, yes it’s soft but omg does it shred easy. You can’t use it for anything wearable or for a blanket as it falls apart with the least amount of tension. It’s a “steal” as long as you never use it to knit/crochet with. I was sooooooo disappointed.
@@RhavenNightwisp Temu buys from different sellers. Ive received chenille yarn that was quite bad. Asked for a refund. It was granted immediately and I kept the yarn. Then i bought from another store. Yarn was excellent. You have to shop around and definitely read all the reviews. They put the bad reviews at the end.
In regards to the hanging yarn gizmo-I wish I had checked Temu before ordering one from from Etsy-I paid $36 for mine! It’s fabulous with one exception-you can’t use it for large balls of yarn.
There are a lot of negative and positive views about TEMU. I have a positive attitude. I would say to others that you need to read the items description and mindfully discern if the item fits your quality desires. Some of their items are exact replicas or unlabeled brand products. Returns are free and easy. Have returned everything with which I was not pleased and have not experienced any problems. FYI: 1 return process (multi items) per order is free. I hope this dispels some of the skepticism out there.
@@Financiallyfreeauthor- I’ll probably never buy yarn there, but popular yarns bought here in local shops can be disappointing too, especially for footwear. I made some really cute slippers (complete with skid-proof safety soles) with popular Super Saver yarn, and they were pretty, warm and cozy… and worn out in one season! 😅
I did get quality knitting needles from Temu, in a size that I couldn't find elsewhere. However, I bought yarn, and it turned out that I got way too many balls of thread weight "yarn" that i have no use for. I think im done.
I know that I'm gonna get a lot of negative feedback by posting this, but oh well. Just rant on! I thank you for putting up this video. I started crocheting about a year ago, and it can be a very expensive hobby. I buy mostly Hobby Lobby and Temu yarn. They are affordable when on sale. And all you people saying buting from Temu is unethical? Do you still buy products from Amazon and Walmart? Have you checked the label to see where these products are made? Im finding it harder to find any product that i can afford that isnt made in China. American made is beyond my financial means. Ive bought 4 refrigerators in the last 15 years, all U.S. made, that broke within 1-3 years of purchase. Like the sing says, "everythings made to be broken". And forced labor? Has that been vetted? I have personally seen underaged, undocumented teens from Mexico working the absolutely nastiest, most dangerous jobs in our U S. Factories. Illegal women working, having to wear diapers, because they dont get bathroom breaks. And they ARE NOT paid the same amount of pay as our citizens are paid. They wirked through Covid and the bird flu, getting sick, no insurance, coming to work sick all because they couldnt get a decent job without taking risks. So please dont get on your sanctimonious high horse and tell me im unethical for buting through Temu. If our government has a problem with it, why arent they doing something about it? As far as the products bought? You need to read carefully what is being sold. Ive gotten a few things that i wasnt pleased with, and i asked for refunds when not pleased. All requested refunds were granted, many times without me having to return them. Can you honestly say that the American stores have that kind of customer service? All im saying is, dont believe everything you are told and only half of what you see. We Americans are being connec right and left by our own government, and we are too blind to see it until it slaps us in the face. I say, give me proof and ill change my mind.
"Don't believe everything you are told and only half of what you see." Girl, please. It is very well documented. Spend 5 minutes on google. And your justifications are beyond idiotic. The choice is is not between "buying from Temu or American made." Nor does the fact that there are human rights abuses happening in the U.S. somehow make it okay to endorse human rights abuses elsewhere. And "if our government has a problem with it, why aren't they doing anything about it"? Well, for starters, I don't base MY ETHICS on what my government supports. I am fully capable of educating myself on the matter and making the rational choice not to spend money with a corporation like Temu. And this: "Canyou honestly say that the American stores have that kind of customer service?" WTF kind of delusional bullshit is this? Yes, there are many stores in the U.S. with this kind of customer service. You are straight up trolling to suggest that only Temu offers it. Come the fuck on.
Love that you are testing these projects. However until you actually use the yarn I don’t feel confident about your rating….also it would be good to know the prices to know if that are good value. Keep up the good work
The yarns I’ve gotten I really like and I bought a yarn “genie” I like much better than the original. It’s smaller, but I like the wood better than the plastic.
There are a lot of horrible things about Temu, SHEIN etc. I wouldn’t allow their products in my home. Research the toxicity of the products Temu distributes and the treatment of workers. No thanks - whenever possible Made In The USA for by purchases.
Well to be fair America does the same thing only worse sex trafficking children within our own borders, so I wouldn’t go bashing another Country when we are just as bad if not worse 🤷🏻♀️
Sadly most things made in China and some other countries use child labour and sweat shops. Look at the big well known high street shops that were using the sweat shops in Bangladesh that burnt down! Quite frankly we should boycott China for the barbaric and dehumanizing way they treat their people, but then we wouldn't have all our cheap products and especially tech stuff. So it is a very sad dilemma the US and UK are in, because our governments have allowed the selling off and destruction of our own manufacturing industries, so we have to rely on other bad countries!
So after watching your video I got intrigued I bought some stuff and then when I went to use it the quality was sub par But again their customer service handled it right however I noticed what they refunded me VS what they claim they charge was a huge difference and then when I went back to check out the full check out they had added charges please be very careful something that was only supposed to have been $5 or less I got a refund of almost 15 that's a big Friends on just one item and if you got like 20 some items and they're doing that it's gonna really add up quick
There’s a crocheter I watch from South Korea who uses the same magnetic yarn holder in his live streams. Today I watched the live stream and it doesn’t seem to have slack and it accidentally tipped over and the magnetic part had to be reattached.
Temu is basically buying direct from the manufacturers in China, so if you don't mind buying China made, then this is a great place to find deals on things you already get but just cutting out the middle man and retailer. That's why a lot of the products are decent quality, they already went through the QC but to maximize profit the manufacturer is selling direct to consumer. I think this is also due to companies are moving to cheaper countries as China is getting more expensive to produce.
Do you even know what you're saying here? You literally start the comment by saying Temu is buying direct fromt he manufacturers. Then you blather about how the great deals here are due to cutitng out the middle man and retailer and "to maximize profit the manfacturer is selling direct to consumer." NO. Temu is the middle man! The manufacturers are not selling direct to consumers. WTF. How do you not understand that Temu is the third-party here?! The costs are down because of human rights abuses. Child labor. Slave labor. And also, you know, an appalling lack of regulations for the QC you mention but are clearly not informed on. Many of Temu's products have been tested and found to contain toxic substances.
If it seems too good to be true it usually is! Here's a novel idea. Let's support indie yarn shops and high street yarn stores. Invest in quality, knowledge, people's livelihoods and your local area/community all at the same time. You can't ask temu for advice on washing your yarn, project ideas, or colours because they don't know and don't give a sh*t! Trying to save a few quid/dollars ultimately doesn't pay off when you're buying inferior products!
In Europe, Temu has big difficulties because they have all kinds of poisonous chemicals in their items. As they do not conform to EU law, they can not sell via official shops.
I bought some yarn from Temu, based on the colour and the description that it was 100% wool. Now normally I don't use 100% wool, but I was curious enough to buy a 3 pack. It felt lovely and soft in the ball, but oh my word, worked up it's horrible! It's so rough and scratchy! The ball band had no details abut weight and hook sizes so I went with a slightly large hook than I would usually use for a thinnish yarn, thinking that would give it a nice drape. All I can say is - it was cheap and quite nasty, and you get what you pay for. Never again. It was possibly the worst yarn I have ever bought,
I’m a bit disappointed with shopping on Temu, but at least the first time or two was extremely cost effective 😅. And I did find some really cool things! Actually, Amazon is getting just as scrambled and screwy to shop on too. On either, I can see and feel being manipulated.🧐
I’ve purchased several knitting accessories at temu such as metal stitch markers, “barber” cords, darning needles and I thought the quality same as buying for much more in Europe. In fact the shops here are probably getting the same products but just repackaging them fancy. Though personally I wouldn’t buy knitting needles or yarn from there just cheap accessories.
Sadly seems deception - I also bought the Cashmere yarn thinking it WAS actually cashmere then on the label of mine it reads: 10% cashmere 50% polyester 30% viscose and 10% wool - also those thin rolls of fine thread (not sure which component they are) have to be wound with the yarn before using as they tangle horribly. But now I also see the child labour concerns so I appreciate you podcasting this info but I wont use TEMU again.
Once you learn how to use coupons to your advantage and receive free items you'll love it more.. Dangerous though... All the small hauls add up without even realizing..lol
Temu is one of those sites that I NEVER use. The reason their stuff is priced so low is because the products have been made using child labor and/or labor that is paid little to nothing.
I didn't like the yarn holder that goes on your wrist. The yarn should be able to spin around the centre pole. I used one ages ago and that is what the yarn does it spins around that centre post. I wouldn't touch Temu with a ten foot pole. All I have seen are cheap copies of quality goods. AKA rubbish.
Id love to see a burn test, TEMU has affordable yarn and im glad you covered them. As far as ethics, its no more ethical to buy from Walmart. People that boycott those that buy from Temu are really not understanding the full picture. Unfortunately I'll go so far as to say youre doing some good by giving these people money even if they deserve more. In their circumstances of poverty any profit means a lot. Of course this doesn't mean they deserve exploiting but boycotting companies and not giving the workers a paycheck doesn't sound like a good solution to me.
I do not understand why anyone would purchase anything from TEMU - first off this is Communist China so when you purchase they are have ALL your personal information. Ans the. They are well known to duplicate/copy items for. Well known companies and they also copy the actual name if the product and put it on some items that aren’t worth the room they take up! IF you think I despise companies like this one and some others, you are correct! Also, I have never and will never purchase from these companies! Remember, you always get what yiu pay for and if it’s too cheap, it probably will be exactly that - cheap crap!
TEMU also has rights to your devices that you have the app through. They are owned by the CCP. You are giving Chinese goverment your information, also forced labour and child labour items. 😢 Personally saving money is not worth the cost
Have you purchased anything and actually tried it? My older sister once told me "don't knock it until you try it". I always remember this when I'm bashing something that I've never tried. 🙂
@@denisemiller9921 No. I did work with a woman who got a bunch of craft supplies from Temu. She brought a lot in. They were cheap & poorly made. It’s a sign of the times. I used to get yarn & crafts from Woolworths because there were no craft stores then. Over the decades, many companies are getting cheap. Even some US made things are not worth it anymore. Too many CEOs want quantity over quality. It’s sad
@@denisemiller9921 Are you so willing to endorse slave labor and merchandise made with toxic substances? Instead of "don't knock it till you try it," how about "read up on all the information available about what a horrible corporation Temu is."
I always use PayPal when i shop online, also when shopping at Temu 👍🏼 Once in a while when there is a problem i write to PauPal, and evertime i got my money back, without sending the product back 🙂
Well. Here I thought this was going to be an ironic review by someone who knows how stupid it is to buy from Temu. Didn't know or expect it would be a credulous examination of Temu products as if shopping at Temu isn't contributing to the absolute worst of capitalism's most exploitive practices.
No more unethical than buying from Amazon, eBay & most stores as most of the stuff sold around the world is made in China. Until the stuff I buy is available made in my country I don’t see the difference. By the way, it’s your opinion & you are free to feel that way but don’t push your opinions & high horse at me as I am just as free to spend my money where I want.
When knitting with the cashmere yarn, you have to also use a strand of the thread, should be nylon, otherwise the cashmere will stretch too much.
Wow- didn’t know that.
I used to buy from temu. Every single time I was hoping for something that was better quality then the last and was disappointed. I finally got out of it and I am much more happier now. 😊
I bought a blocking square from a local guy. It's varnished so nice. It was quite pricey, which I don't mind supporting U.S. Made products. I do shop the other products , but when I can buy "local" I will. Great yarn haul!
Some of us don't have deep pockets that would allow us to buy local.
I like to support US made products too, when I can. 😊
temu is dangerous for my bank balance, so far i love everything i have bought and not just yarn and crafting supplies.
Same here....
You said it! I ordered eveeything imaginable from Temu and never got a dud! Then, after nearly six months of being a faithful customer, I actually forced myself to add up my Temu orders and was STUNNED at the total! I haven't ordered anything from them since, mostly because after I was widowed, I don't dare jump down that rabbit hole again!
Every bit of yarn I got 4 weight and about 65yards of yarn. You gotta read the description to find the yarn weight and yardage. Totally satisfied with Temu orders
The portable yarn holder is a great idea, but the material in the one you got catches on the yarn quite a bit. There are acrylic ones that work so much nicer. The do have a tendency to get a little hung on the swivel, but a quick pull and you are good to go again.
The magnet yarn holder is freaking amazing! It is my favorite yarn holder. It spins well, but it doesn't really like big skeins or cakes. Plus, it's gorgeous.
I've had zero issues with the cheap metal hooks and their yarn balls that are multicolor. The yarn is really really soft. I've made scarves, blankets, and sleeping pads from it. The cheap metal.hooks are great & still functional, I just wanted something different from a reputable brand.
Long & short - its hit and miss with their products.
Oh, and my family loves the cheap novelty tees, too 😆
have you tried to burn slightly the end of the "cashmere" yarn ? it's a good way to test if it's natural or synthetic. the synthetic yarn will burn black with residues. the natural yarn will simply burn with no residues at the end. this "cashmere yarn", i've tried it (it was another brand and pretty similar, also very very soft and.... full acrylic. burnt totally black as melted plastic indeed.
This is a trick I always pass on to people who want to buy mystery yarn like this.
Most things advertising themselves as cashmere I just skip because it just can't be. However, I did find one that I tried, it felt like wool, burned like wool, and while probably not cashmere, was exceptionally soft and I would buy it was either high end wool passing itself off as cashmere or had a little cashmere in it. This yarn did have a higher price point, why I gave it a chance. Otherwise, anything that's a few bucks per cake/ball/skein of yarn for cashmere - you're lucky if it's wool.
This one seems to be some kind of wool. It burns as wool and smells of wool when wet. Very soft and stretches a lot, so that extra thread is indeed needed.
I have the blue hooks and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I bought them when I started a few months ago and I definitely would order more in every size
I have been so impressed with the yarn. Have to go in with the amount I can spend for a month,or I just can't stop.
The last crochet hooks I bought from Temu were really nice but I found out they're only half hooks in the handles and the way I found out was as I was crocheting it fell out of the handle.
i bought the magnetic yarn holder. the base had the screw hole in the wrong spot, and it wasn't drilled deep enough. didn't find this out until i tried getting the screw out and it broke in half. i got it on one of those fast deals for $9 CAD and there's no point going through the return circus for it. going to fix it at home lol.i need to buy the blue hooks, though!
the best things i bought were gel finger covers. they feel a bit weird, at first, but you forget you're wearing them. i have ra and fibromyalgia find that the passing of the yarn over my fingers can really hurt. these babies let me keep crocheting and enjoying my hobby
I like the spinning magnetic holder and the blocking pins. I've got one of the wooden blocking kits and I really like those. I do like Temu but sometimes I can find the same items cheaper here in Australia through Amazon or even local $2 stores
I'm obsessed with the baby Alpaca yarn it's so soft and warm
Yay! I just ordered some and was worried whether I should get more to be sure I have enough for a jumper or wait and see... uh oh, now you've encouraged me :P
Good to know, Ii just got some but haven't swatched it yet. What have ou made with it may I ask?
I’ve been patiently waiting for the magnetic yarn holder review, please!!!
I have 2 yarn spinners: a single holder like yours & a double one for when I'm using 2 colors in one project. Purchased both from Temu & LOVE them! They do release the yarn easily - sometimes a little too fast.😄 But I haven't experienced any major problems so far. Christa at The Secret Yarnery did a great review which was very helpful. You DO need to know that these spinners work best with compact skeins/balls. If the yarn is skeined up too loosely [think LionBrand's IceCream Big Scoop] it won't keep its shape once you remove the ball band. It will collapse & resemble the onion domes on Easter Orthodox churches. I speak from experience. LOL 😆. Luckily I was able to cake up the yarn & get on with my project. Other than that one issue I haven't had any other problems. But again, that was mostly a yarn issue not the spinner itself. I hope you like your spinner as much as I like mine. I'm actually thinking about searching for extra spindles, without bases, so I can have extras on hand. 🤔
The thread is to use held together with the cashmere yarn to keep it from breaking.
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Thanks! I wanted to ask that... so I appreciate the tip
Hello, your video just popped up on my feed. I am now a subscriber so I can see the results of your deep dive with the Temu products.
Just an FYI ! I use the magnetic yarn holder ALL the time and works great! Could not crochet without it after tried the first time!❤
I totally agree! I love mine. I got the double so I can use yarns simultaneously. I bought the wrist one, too, but I haven't tried it yet.
I agree. Absolutely love mine that I bought a double one for home and a single one I keep at work for when I’m at lunch.
I have one too. Love it.
I came here to say the same. I absolutly LOVE mine‼️ I bought the original years ago and saw Temu has a double hanging so I had to have it. I can't imagine crocheting without it now.
I bought my granny square blocking from the 'black box white S' for ½ the price of the 'smiling' site. I love it!
I had ordered once from them. It took over a month to get my order and was very disappointing towards the cheaply made items! Since then, I researched them and will never use them again!
Awesome stuff! Im not a fingering weight yarn person at all! Love the blocking board! Love the second set of hooks! Cant wait to see how they all work out! Thanks! ❤❤
The prices on Temu went up a lot in the last year. I was trying to buy the same bday decorations as in 2022 and the price increased from $0.79 to $7.98 per item. Also I bought the granny square blocking board for $14.99 on Amazon last week. Considering poor description on some items sold on Temu, it may not be worth it to take your chances unless the price is unbelievably low.
Thank you for the review!
That’s interesting! I didn’t know that the prices went up that much. It’s definitely a hope for the best when buying it seems.
@@knitandcrocheteverafter How about doing some actual research into what a horrifyingly bad corporation Temu is? It is disgusting that you're promoting them as if you're just totally oblivious.
That would be on a different channel. I'm sure there is one. @@amypetty5013
I have bought sock yarn at my Local Yarn Shop that came with a bobbin and thread. It was for darning holes. I have bought a bunch of knitting tools and the black set of crochet hooks. The knittkng was greatting. I love the circular needles because they have a stainless cable. Won't knit on a circular now without a stainless cable. The crochet hooks are great. The only issue is that the grip of the hooks slips and stretches and you have to shove it bavk on while you crochet. I am a knife holder for reference. I have wanted to order yarn from Temu. I also want a yarn stand.
I use to buy expensive yarn from a local yarn shop that use to be made in the USA and that company had it made in China cheaper and sent to the USA so our Country is just as dirty as any Foreign Country if not worse
I was pleasantly surprised with the tools I got from Temu. I haven't tried the yarns.
Honestly, due to production and lack of oversight, I would be very worried about the chemical treatments on the yarn. Not to mention that there isn't a way to check at home to see what this yarn is even made out of. If it's a wall hanging, that's a bit better than if the yarn is going to be used in clothing. Even then, this is yarn you will be holding in bare hands without any idea of where it comes from, where it's sat, dust/particles it may have picked up along the way, etc.
That's not even getting into the rip-offs occurring. Sure, the mini-yarn minder is very cheap compared to Lemonwood's which is handcrafted and well finished, but that doesn't change the fact that the design, even down to pictures/detailing, is taken from Lemonwood.
I used to be a big believer in finding cheap crochet hooks for people to start with, but honestly, now, when someone asks me, I tell them to invest in a nice hook with a good handle between 5.5 to 6.5 mm and mid-yarn that won't stick to itself and go from there. Cheap crochet hooks may work, but the milling/finishing on high end hooks is always a game changer. I don't hold it against anyone though to buy gimicky hooks - I mean they aren't useful but they can be a fun display.
I know I sound like a downer but there's a reason why Knit Picks costs so much more than random yarn from an unnammed factory in China. Some yarns are marked up for brand/hype but a lot of them aren't. And there are good brands out there, like Drop, that people can use to get wonderful high-quality yarns at an affordable price. And then you know what it's made out of - and can properly guage it for a project vs. hoping that the yarn without a name or label or weight or identiy can stand up over time after hours upon hours are dumped into it.
Wissen Sie eigentlich, wie viel Garne, die in den USA oder Europa als Markengarne verkauft werden, alle in China oder der Türkei hergestellt werden?
I bought some interesting fabric and it's mostly a poly blend, and was able to use it with my project, but then got some that's super silky. The descriptions definitely did not describe that!
Thank you for info, have you had their milk cotton yarn? also a video of comparing their 3,4,5,ply to north america yarn would be awesome
I saw a review where the reviewer bought an N52 magnet and added it to the yarn spinner thing and it held a large skein of Red Heart Super Saver yarn
I bought Simib "2pcs Rainbow Icelandic Wool Yarn 100% Wool Gradient Multi-color Yarn For Hand Knitting Crocheting Sweater 180m/pc 50g/pc". Havnt knitted with it yet but it seems really nice. Also other crafting items to make my own stitch markers etc. I was happy with my purchases. I hate that Temu descriptions are so bad. Might be cause it was translated from Chinese? I find the lack of yarn thickness the most frustrating. Most of the 100% wool yarns are more expensive than what I can get locally.
The lack of almost any description on the the yarn really sucks. But I took a chance and was pleasantly surprised with what I received. Although I didn't order anything that had NO specs listed.🙂
I LOVE my magnetic yarn ball holder and use it everytime I crochet with an outside pull ball. The wood was beautifully made and the magnet is strong. Also: Temu is just a platform that many sellers use. Dont understand the unethical thing, if you buy ANYTHING made in China, its all the same!!!!
Look at the item on Temu. The blue yarn at the beginning said it was 150g
I have been using Temu for a long time now I find everything very useful and fair quality but with price best prices the yarn is usually 25 gms
Thank you for making this video... With the cashmere yarn, the thread that comes with it, you're suppose to knit it with the yarn so it gives your knitting structure.
I buy cashmere from a Mongolian company and it always comes with the extra thread. You don't have to use it if you don't want to.
Thank you so much for letting me know that! That makes sense. I’ll have to try it both ways and see how it differs.
@@knitandcrocheteverafter Look forward to your deep dives... :)
I thought those cashmere sets might be for weaving too
@@colettemoolman4410 I'm sure you could...
👍🧶. Thanks for doing this video, very informative 🎉
I have the wooden yarn holder & love it.
I paid $19.99 from A for magnetic yarn holder, I love mine.
Love this hall. Thanks for sharing. 💝🥰
Thank you for posting! I live virtually from your video and I restrain myself because I have just made a yarn organization and I have enough yarn 😅
The cashmere yarn, yes it’s soft but omg does it shred easy. You can’t use it for anything wearable or for a blanket as it falls apart with the least amount of tension. It’s a “steal” as long as you never use it to knit/crochet with. I was sooooooo disappointed.
@@RhavenNightwisp Temu buys from different sellers. Ive received chenille yarn that was quite bad. Asked for a refund. It was granted immediately and I kept the yarn. Then i bought from another store. Yarn was excellent. You have to shop around and definitely read all the reviews. They put the bad reviews at the end.
Man muss das Kaschmirgarm zusammen mit dem Faden verstricken, dadurch bekommt es Stabilität! Darum sind die Garnspulen dabei!
In regards to the hanging yarn gizmo-I wish I had checked Temu before ordering one from from Etsy-I paid $36 for mine! It’s fabulous with one exception-you can’t use it for large balls of yarn.
There are a lot of negative and positive views about TEMU. I have a positive attitude. I would say to others that you need to read the items description and mindfully discern if the item fits your quality desires. Some of their items are exact replicas or unlabeled brand products.
Returns are free and easy. Have returned everything with which I was not pleased and have not experienced any problems.
FYI: 1 return process (multi items) per order is free.
I hope this dispels some of the skepticism out there.
I tried Temu yarn. At first it looked and felt great. But after I knit with it, it just lost all elasticity, and the project wore out within minutes.😢
What was the project?
@@denisemiller9921 I made socks so it really needed that elasticity!
@@Financiallyfreeauthor- I’ll probably never buy yarn there, but popular yarns bought here in local shops can be disappointing too, especially for footwear. I made some really cute slippers (complete with skid-proof safety soles) with popular Super Saver yarn, and they were pretty, warm and cozy… and worn out in one season! 😅
try the "Glow in the Dark" yarns pls
I have the yarn wristlet holder. Love it. Use it when out at my coffee catchups with the crochet girls.
I did get quality knitting needles from Temu, in a size that I couldn't find elsewhere. However, I bought yarn, and it turned out that I got way too many balls of thread weight "yarn" that i have no use for. I think im done.
I know that I'm gonna get a lot of negative feedback by posting this, but oh well. Just rant on! I thank you for putting up this video. I started crocheting about a year ago, and it can be a very expensive hobby. I buy mostly Hobby Lobby and Temu yarn. They are affordable when on sale. And all you people saying buting from Temu is unethical? Do you still buy products from Amazon and Walmart? Have you checked the label to see where these products are made? Im finding it harder to find any product that i can afford that isnt made in China. American made is beyond my financial means. Ive bought 4 refrigerators in the last 15 years, all U.S. made, that broke within 1-3 years of purchase. Like the sing says, "everythings made to be broken". And forced labor? Has that been vetted? I have personally seen underaged, undocumented teens from Mexico working the absolutely nastiest, most dangerous jobs in our U S. Factories. Illegal women working, having to wear diapers, because they dont get bathroom breaks. And they ARE NOT paid the same amount of pay as our citizens are paid. They wirked through Covid and the bird flu, getting sick, no insurance, coming to work sick all because they couldnt get a decent job without taking risks. So please dont get on your sanctimonious high horse and tell me im unethical for buting through Temu. If our government has a problem with it, why arent they doing something about it? As far as the products bought? You need to read carefully what is being sold. Ive gotten a few things that i wasnt pleased with, and i asked for refunds when not pleased. All requested refunds were granted, many times without me having to return them. Can you honestly say that the American stores have that kind of customer service? All im saying is, dont believe everything you are told and only half of what you see. We Americans are being connec right and left by our own government, and we are too blind to see it until it slaps us in the face. I say, give me proof and ill change my mind.
"Don't believe everything you are told and only half of what you see." Girl, please. It is very well documented. Spend 5 minutes on google. And your justifications are beyond idiotic. The choice is is not between "buying from Temu or American made." Nor does the fact that there are human rights abuses happening in the U.S. somehow make it okay to endorse human rights abuses elsewhere. And "if our government has a problem with it, why aren't they doing anything about it"? Well, for starters, I don't base MY ETHICS on what my government supports. I am fully capable of educating myself on the matter and making the rational choice not to spend money with a corporation like Temu.
And this: "Canyou honestly say that the American stores have that kind of customer service?" WTF kind of delusional bullshit is this? Yes, there are many stores in the U.S. with this kind of customer service. You are straight up trolling to suggest that only Temu offers it. Come the fuck on.
Sehr gut gesagt!!!!!!
@@KarinMurati thank you for your comment
And Puerto Rico will never win U.S. statehood because then we couldnt run our sweatshops there. Keep calm and knit on ❤
Love that you are testing these projects.
However until you actually use the yarn I don’t feel confident about your rating….also it would be good to know the prices to know if that are good value.
Keep up the good work
I have a scale I use to weigh my yarn so not knowing the weight isn't a problem.
She probably does too; this was just her findings straight out of the shipping bag.
KNIT PRO KNIT BLOCKERS ? I have Knitpro crochet hooks that cast more individually than that whole box of blocker pins!
I have fairly big hands and those hooks look really uncomfortable. I would be curious to know how they feel.
Finger nail emery board would soften down the seam.
Did you make anything from that nice purple yarn at the end?
I love those hooks!
The yarns I’ve gotten I really like and I bought a yarn “genie” I like much better than the original. It’s smaller, but I like the wood better than the plastic.
Just to say : in the UK ,TEMU has had adverse publicity for using child labour so I personally don’t use them .
There are a lot of horrible things about Temu, SHEIN etc. I wouldn’t allow their products in my home. Research the toxicity of the products Temu distributes and the treatment of workers. No thanks - whenever possible Made In The USA for by purchases.
It is not just Temu. Everything made in China is made with some toxic materials and child labor. At this point “Made in China” is suspect
Well to be fair America does the same thing only worse sex trafficking children within our own borders, so I wouldn’t go bashing another Country when we are just as bad if not worse 🤷🏻♀️
Guess you don't use Amazon, Walmart or any other stores either. 😂
Sadly most things made in China and some other countries use child labour and sweat shops. Look at the big well known high street shops that were using the sweat shops in Bangladesh that burnt down! Quite frankly we should boycott China for the barbaric and dehumanizing way they treat their people, but then we wouldn't have all our cheap products and especially tech stuff. So it is a very sad dilemma the US and UK are in, because our governments have allowed the selling off and destruction of our own manufacturing industries, so we have to rely on other bad countries!
So after watching your video I got intrigued I bought some stuff and then when I went to use it the quality was sub par But again their customer service handled it right however I noticed what they refunded me VS what they claim they charge was a huge difference and then when I went back to check out the full check out they had added charges please be very careful something that was only supposed to have been $5 or less I got a refund of almost 15 that's a big Friends on just one item and if you got like 20 some items and they're doing that it's gonna really add up quick
There’s a crocheter I watch from South Korea who uses the same magnetic yarn holder in his live streams. Today I watched the live stream and it doesn’t seem to have slack and it accidentally tipped over and the magnetic part had to be reattached.
Wie heißt der Kanal des Häkelkünstlers? Den würde ich mir gerne anschauen.
Those scrolly looking hooks i got some like those but the plastic was literally bendable i threw them out
Luxury Alpaca Blend Yarn - 500g, Soft & Warm for Knitting and Crocheting, Ideal for Sweaters, Jackets, Vests, Shawls, Scarves, Hats - Multiple Colors Available
I got that too. Working on a sweater right now and it feels good. Knitting up nicely.
I've had my account hacked, had to change out card and all attatched to it....use preloaded card not attached to bank acct.
You can burn a little of the thread and see if it is hair, cotton or nylon.
You should have a look at their amigurumi kits and their Chenille yarn. I really like them.
at 9:12 I had those hooks sucked in cause they were cute but they sucked actually using them. So uncomfortable
Temu is basically buying direct from the manufacturers in China, so if you don't mind buying China made, then this is a great place to find deals on things you already get but just cutting out the middle man and retailer. That's why a lot of the products are decent quality, they already went through the QC but to maximize profit the manufacturer is selling direct to consumer. I think this is also due to companies are moving to cheaper countries as China is getting more expensive to produce.
And if you don't mind buying products known to be shit quality and often toxic. This shit has been all over the news.
Do you even know what you're saying here? You literally start the comment by saying Temu is buying direct fromt he manufacturers. Then you blather about how the great deals here are due to cutitng out the middle man and retailer and "to maximize profit the manfacturer is selling direct to consumer."
NO. Temu is the middle man! The manufacturers are not selling direct to consumers. WTF. How do you not understand that Temu is the third-party here?!
The costs are down because of human rights abuses. Child labor. Slave labor. And also, you know, an appalling lack of regulations for the QC you mention but are clearly not informed on. Many of Temu's products have been tested and found to contain toxic substances.
I love the yarn
I appreciate your videos as Temu doesn’t give very much in the way of product description.
that spinning thing would not work for me, I pull pretty hard unknowingly.
I have the ones hooks and love them. They are amazing and work well.
If it seems too good to be true it usually is! Here's a novel idea. Let's support indie yarn shops and high street yarn stores. Invest in quality, knowledge, people's livelihoods and your local area/community all at the same time. You can't ask temu for advice on washing your yarn, project ideas, or colours because they don't know and don't give a sh*t! Trying to save a few quid/dollars ultimately doesn't pay off when you're buying inferior products!
In Europe, Temu has big difficulties because they have all kinds of poisonous chemicals in their items. As they do not conform to EU law, they can not sell via official shops.
I bought some yarn from Temu, based on the colour and the description that it was 100% wool. Now normally I don't use 100% wool, but I was curious enough to buy a 3 pack. It felt lovely and soft in the ball, but oh my word, worked up it's horrible! It's so rough and scratchy! The ball band had no details abut weight and hook sizes so I went with a slightly large hook than I would usually use for a thinnish yarn, thinking that would give it a nice drape. All I can say is - it was cheap and quite nasty, and you get what you pay for. Never again. It was possibly the worst yarn I have ever bought,
I’m a bit disappointed with shopping on Temu, but at least the first time or two was extremely cost effective 😅. And I did find some really cool things!
Actually, Amazon is getting just as scrambled and screwy to shop on too. On either, I can see and feel being manipulated.🧐
I’ve purchased several knitting accessories at temu such as metal stitch markers, “barber” cords, darning needles and I thought the quality same as buying for much more in Europe. In fact the shops here are probably getting the same products but just repackaging them fancy. Though personally I wouldn’t buy knitting needles or yarn from there just cheap accessories.
Sadly seems deception - I also bought the Cashmere yarn thinking it WAS actually cashmere then on the label of mine it reads: 10% cashmere 50% polyester 30% viscose and 10% wool - also those thin rolls of fine thread (not sure which component they are) have to be wound with the yarn before using as they tangle horribly. But now I also see the child labour concerns so I appreciate you podcasting this info but I wont use TEMU again.
Once you learn how to use coupons to your advantage and receive free items you'll love it more.. Dangerous though... All the small hauls add up without even realizing..lol
I bought T-pins at Temu. They rusted and ruined the sweater I was blocking.
Fingering means something completely different in my country 😂
Har har. You say that like it doesn't mean the same thing here. This is not original or clever.
Temu is one of those sites that I NEVER use. The reason their stuff is priced so low is because the products have been made using child labor and/or labor that is paid little to nothing.
I didn't like the yarn holder that goes on your wrist. The yarn should be able to spin around the centre pole. I used one ages ago and that is what the yarn does it spins around that centre post.
I wouldn't touch Temu with a ten foot pole. All I have seen are cheap copies of quality goods. AKA rubbish.
Ck translation and it may show yardage.
Their yarn is definitely a hit and miss
It’s An easy yarn
Why don’t you weigh the yarn?
Id love to see a burn test, TEMU has affordable yarn and im glad you covered them. As far as ethics, its no more ethical to buy from Walmart. People that boycott those that buy from Temu are really not understanding the full picture. Unfortunately I'll go so far as to say youre doing some good by giving these people money even if they deserve more. In their circumstances of poverty any profit means a lot. Of course this doesn't mean they deserve exploiting but boycotting companies and not giving the workers a paycheck doesn't sound like a good solution to me.
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I’ll NEVER buy from TEMU.
Your choice I love most everything I've got.
Good for you!
Glad to know you're okay with slave labor and toxic merchandise.
I do not understand why anyone would purchase anything from TEMU - first off this is Communist China so when you purchase they are have ALL your personal information. Ans the. They are well known to duplicate/copy items for. Well known companies and they also copy the actual name if the product and put it on some items that aren’t worth the room they take up! IF you think I despise companies like this one and some others, you are correct! Also, I have never and will never purchase from these companies! Remember, you always get what yiu pay for and if it’s too cheap, it probably will be exactly that - cheap crap!
Temu literally steals from artists and it's shameful to support them.
TEMU also has rights to your devices that you have the app through. They are owned by the CCP. You are giving Chinese goverment your information, also forced labour and child labour items. 😢 Personally saving money is not worth the cost
And what a load of rubbish you spend your money on.
In my opinion, Temu sells cheaply made stuff. Not worth it.
Have you purchased anything and actually tried it?
My older sister once told me "don't knock it until you try it". I always remember this when I'm bashing something that I've never tried. 🙂
@@denisemiller9921 No. I did work with a woman who got a bunch of craft supplies from Temu. She brought a lot in. They were cheap & poorly made. It’s a sign of the times. I used to get yarn & crafts from Woolworths because there were no craft stores then. Over the decades, many companies are getting cheap. Even some US made things are not worth it anymore. Too many CEOs want quantity over quality. It’s sad
@@denisemiller9921 Are you so willing to endorse slave labor and merchandise made with toxic substances? Instead of "don't knock it till you try it," how about "read up on all the information available about what a horrible corporation Temu is."
I don't like temu because they don't accept PayPal, a d they're in China which scares me
I use PayPal with temu and have not had a problem
I use PayPal without any problems
PayPal is the only way I shop online.
I always use PayPal when i shop online, also when shopping at Temu 👍🏼 Once in a while when there is a problem i write to PauPal, and evertime i got my money back, without sending the product back 🙂
Ich bezahle immer mit PayPal bei TEMU. Ich hatte noch nie Probleme damit.
Well. Here I thought this was going to be an ironic review by someone who knows how stupid it is to buy from Temu. Didn't know or expect it would be a credulous examination of Temu products as if shopping at Temu isn't contributing to the absolute worst of capitalism's most exploitive practices.
I disliked your video and blocked your content from appearing in my recommended video section.
Buying from Temu is highly unethical.
No need to announce your departure
It’s good for the creator to know imo
No more unethical than buying from Amazon, eBay & most stores as most of the stuff sold around the world is made in China. Until the stuff I buy is available made in my country I don’t see the difference. By the way, it’s your opinion & you are free to feel that way but don’t push your opinions & high horse at me as I am just as free to spend my money where I want.
@@mrswaltonk04 The purpose is to inform the content creator that many of us will actively boycott her channel.
@amypetty5013 pretty sure she already knew everybody wouldn't like this video. Again just go.