I love this video 🥰 I am working on my Tunisian blanket while watching ☺️ Three things for you to know though. 1. I think you need to get a Wraps Per Inch tool. This tool will tell you the weight class of a yarn from the number of times that the yarn is wrapped around the tool. The CYC uses this method to classify yarns into the correct weight. Most oversea companies DO NOT follow this standard. Hobbi, Ice and Hobium all have yarn weight classification issues. 2. Next, bamboo yarns. THEY ALL SPLIT, unless it is a blended yarn and there is a small amount of bamboo. Truboo is a 100% Bamboo from Rayon yarn. It is not made for Amigurumi because the nature of bamboo fiber is to separate. With most pure bamboo yarns, using a bigger hook is better. I think when you use it to make a garment you will see what I mean ☺️. 3. Last, KNOTS 🪢. You will be very fortunate to find yarn makers who don’t use knots for joining yarn. You can usually tell how far into the run the yarn was by the amount of knots in a skein, cake, ball, or donut. Yarnspirations owns Red Heart now so most of their products are without knots but do have weird joins I have to cut out. Lion Brand is pretty good about no knots, but sometimes their manufacturing people get lazy at the end of a run. The Truboo: Sparkle suffers from knots because of how they milled the sparkle with the bamboo. Really a beautiful yarn though. My mindset is this: If you love to work with yarn, then you MUST ACCEPT that there will be knots. 🤷🏽♀️ They are always a 100% possible occurrence. Once you accept this fact, it won’t bother you so much anymore. 💯🥰
So much good info! In terms of the knots though I feel like when I first started crocheting I didn’t run into this problem nearly as much as the last few years. Maybe I’m just remembering wrong?
im currently making a cardigan with yarn from Hobbii. the yarn is so beautiful to look at, its the manaya yarn. However, i literally found STICKS in it while working with it. like actual specks of wood or really hard cardboard?? has this ever happened to you ? i was shook! anyways loved your vid as usual🩵
I’ve had bits in my wool yarn before- sheep pick up so much stuff in their fleece! It’s typically all cleaned out during the manufacturing process but I’ve experienced the same thing occasionally, especially with small batch yarn.
I liked the Lion Brand Lazy Days at first. But not for making anything with it. I used it to teach kids to crochet. I teach knitting and crochet online to kids ages 6 to 18 in 1:1 classes. That yarn is really good for seeing the stitches. I used it to show the kids how to chain, and make crochet stitches and so on. It shows up really well on camera. Then I found Bernat Maker yarn and it does the same thing. Also the Wobbles yarn ilor beginner crochet yarn is good for this. You get the point.
I'm making a fortune cookie Christmas ornament while watching. I realized watching this that I don't try that many new to me yarns that often. I did try big twist value in the color merry and bright this month. I like it a lot for making hats on my knitting machine.
@Tfwcrochet My husband got me an addi king sized knitting machine for my birthday this year. It's soo fun, I love it! There are lots of different brands, I've heard good things about the sentro 48 pin machine as well.
I can understand why you don't like them but the Woobles and lazy days style yarns are my favorite. Lazy days is my preference over Woobles because of how squishy it is. I use it to make wooble-style amigurumi. I have a pet tomato frog that is the same color as the orange one so the first thing I made was him. Because I make small ami I get a lot of use out of those skeins since they're so big. I really want to try more kinds this upcoming year. I really want to try the juicy yarn because it's so soft but it is kinda expensive imo.
You tried so many yarns!! I'm impressed! I really want to try the Caron colorama halo. I was working on the Sitting Puppy by AQ Crochets during this video, in Chenile Home Skim (speaking of yarns of variable quality 👀).
I love watching these videos because i get to watch with my golden and also get to see yours. Makes me feel like i can relate so much more. Thanks for making great content for us to watch! Also was working on a baby blanket that im giving as a christmas gift. Definitely waited until last minute to make it. 😂
Big Twist Baby Bear is also one of my favorite yarns. I guess since it is aimed at infant blanket they only have pastel colors, but I wish they would expand the range. I'm working on a snowman using Bernat Baby Sparkle in white, because it reminds me of snow glistening in the sunlight.
I love the Mandala yarn, mostly because I am obsessed with self-striping yarns. However, I do agree that it can be frustrating. The Mandala gradient at least is consistent. I love the Mandala baby the most because it has a rainbow, but if I buy skeins from Amazon and then skeins from Joann, for one thing, the yellow and red are never the same between the two places. Usually the ones I get at amazon are all the same as each other. THe ones from Joann are the same as each other. The problem is that they are never the same between the two. Luckily, I don't care so I don't mind. Also, what I was doing? Taking a crochet break and working on my custom diamond painting.
I am currently working with Pipsqueak from my stash. But it is from the days of the stripes. Then each skein had many colors and they make wonderful baby blankets. I am glad that I bought a lot when they clearanced it.
@ yes, the are very pretty, soft, squishy. I deconstruct them to have the colors work where I want them. I was asked to make blankets for the NICI and they are perfect for that. AND with all the softness, they do not shed!
Interesting video. I watched this morning and just wanted to comment. Since I don't do amigurumi I have not tried any of the bulky or thicker yarns. Thickest is Puzzle and it is Great yarn for blankets. The colors change depending on the stitch. Agree that it is not the best sweater/ cardigan yarn, too thick for a sweater in the south, and probably only use (if I did make one) the Jacks colorway which is shades of gray and white. I love, love Mandala yarn. I've made several blankets, baby blankets, and shawls. Love working with the 3 weight yarn, but do agree that some of the cakes have thinner yarn than others. I just keep going and don't let it bother me. I am currently trying to finish the blanket for my niece. It is made from left over cakes of Mandala yarn. I making 7 inch granny squares and attaching as I go. A blanket of Many Colors. Hope you have a Christmas!!
Agree with you about Baby Bear, I was at Joann’s yesterday and they only had 4 colors 😢. You’ve also inspired me to try the Keche yarns (where do you get them?) and the Caron Colorama if I can find it! Thanks for the video, I appreciate your thoughts because I think we like similar style yarns and mostly do amigurumi 😊
@@Tfwcrochet oh good to know! I recommend Coboo over Truboo if you plan to do more than garments with it. I found that Coboo slit a lot less and was easier to work with for some granny squares I did for a top. Also, I was working on a crochet good basket for my nephew’s T-k class!! It was so much fun to make and he felt like he helped me make it by choosing what foods I crocheted. It was so cute to see him all proud to bring it to class today! Hope you and your family have a very merry Xmas and new years!! 🎄🎅🧶
something that is incredibly disappointing to me is the price point of Woobles’ products. not only is it overpriced in my opinion, but on top of that it’s marketed at beginners. I personally feel that amigurumi isn’t necessarily beginner friendly, and purposefully making expensive and aesthetically pleasing kits that are “perfect for beginners” at the price that they sell them for is a little predatory and has always raised red flags to me personally.
I'm surprised by how many people love the Juicy Couture yarns. I've used two of the colors for a teddy bear (Notre Dame/Gold and Black Sparkle colors) and was shocked by how much the colors were bleeding onto my hands and hook. I'm starting to think I got a bad lot or something.
"We all know this meme" Clearly I'm old 😅 - Edit: anyway, currently working on my random color sweater with all the assorted single balls of workhouse acrylic I have lol
Have you tried any Loops & Threads yarns from Michael's? I tend to pick them up because they're cheap and I have a Michael's very close by. So when it's 8pm and I decide I want to start a new project that night, I usually pop over to Michael's. I've used their Charisma for a poncho and some blankets, but never tried it for ami. I've been using the skinny chenille for ami lately and have been liking it a lot. But I've never tried Keche only because I haven't seen it locally. I should order some... P.S. working on fidget hedgehogs right now.
I think they are phasing out the caron colorama halo cause colors are selling out on amazon and it's gone clearance online at joanns so get as much now while you can
@@Tfwcrochet Mine also! Don't feel to bad hun, I do stuff like that all the time so it's good to see I'm not alone and neither are you! Lol! Seriously though ever since I had covid my brain hasn't worked properly. It can be very frustrating at times.
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i think a lot of yarn lines would skyrocket in popularity if they expanded their color selection (cough-cough, baby bear)
Absolutely agree!
I love this video 🥰 I am working on my Tunisian blanket while watching ☺️
Three things for you to know though.
1. I think you need to get a Wraps Per Inch tool. This tool will tell you the weight class of a yarn from the number of times that the yarn is wrapped around the tool. The CYC uses this method to classify yarns into the correct weight. Most oversea companies DO NOT follow this standard. Hobbi, Ice and Hobium all have yarn weight classification issues.
2. Next, bamboo yarns. THEY ALL SPLIT, unless it is a blended yarn and there is a small amount of bamboo. Truboo is a 100% Bamboo from Rayon yarn. It is not made for Amigurumi because the nature of bamboo fiber is to separate. With most pure bamboo yarns, using a bigger hook is better. I think when you use it to make a garment you will see what I mean ☺️.
3. Last, KNOTS 🪢. You will be very fortunate to find yarn makers who don’t use knots for joining yarn. You can usually tell how far into the run the yarn was by the amount of knots in a skein, cake, ball, or donut. Yarnspirations owns Red Heart now so most of their products are without knots but do have weird joins I have to cut out. Lion Brand is pretty good about no knots, but sometimes their manufacturing people get lazy at the end of a run. The Truboo: Sparkle suffers from knots because of how they milled the sparkle with the bamboo. Really a beautiful yarn though. My mindset is this: If you love to work with yarn, then you MUST ACCEPT that there will be knots. 🤷🏽♀️ They are always a 100% possible occurrence. Once you accept this fact, it won’t bother you so much anymore. 💯🥰
So much good info! In terms of the knots though I feel like when I first started crocheting I didn’t run into this problem nearly as much as the last few years. Maybe I’m just remembering wrong?
im currently making a cardigan with yarn from Hobbii. the yarn is so beautiful to look at, its the manaya yarn. However, i literally found STICKS in it while working with it. like actual specks of wood or really hard cardboard?? has this ever happened to you ? i was shook! anyways loved your vid as usual🩵
Omg never heard of sticks in yarn. Thats a new one!
I’ve had bits in my wool yarn before- sheep pick up so much stuff in their fleece! It’s typically all cleaned out during the manufacturing process but I’ve experienced the same thing occasionally, especially with small batch yarn.
@ omg idk how i didnt put that together lol!! thanks for the info!!
I liked the Lion Brand Lazy Days at first. But not for making anything with it. I used it to teach kids to crochet. I teach knitting and crochet online to kids ages 6 to 18 in 1:1 classes. That yarn is really good for seeing the stitches. I used it to show the kids how to chain, and make crochet stitches and so on. It shows up really well on camera. Then I found Bernat Maker yarn and it does the same thing. Also the Wobbles yarn ilor beginner crochet yarn is good for this. You get the point.
I finished a stingray ( free pattern from Teresa's Crochet shop YT) while watching this video.
Awh I love that little sting ray design
I'm making a fortune cookie Christmas ornament while watching. I realized watching this that I don't try that many new to me yarns that often. I did try big twist value in the color merry and bright this month. I like it a lot for making hats on my knitting machine.
Ooo I’ve been wanting to try a knitting machine!
@Tfwcrochet My husband got me an addi king sized knitting machine for my birthday this year. It's soo fun, I love it! There are lots of different brands, I've heard good things about the sentro 48 pin machine as well.
@ I feel like I would have to do a video on it to justify buying one but that could be fun!
I can understand why you don't like them but the Woobles and lazy days style yarns are my favorite. Lazy days is my preference over Woobles because of how squishy it is. I use it to make wooble-style amigurumi. I have a pet tomato frog that is the same color as the orange one so the first thing I made was him. Because I make small ami I get a lot of use out of those skeins since they're so big.
I really want to try more kinds this upcoming year. I really want to try the juicy yarn because it's so soft but it is kinda expensive imo.
Awh your frog sounds so cute!
You tried so many yarns!! I'm impressed! I really want to try the Caron colorama halo. I was working on the Sitting Puppy by AQ Crochets during this video, in Chenile Home Skim (speaking of yarns of variable quality 👀).
I love watching these videos because i get to watch with my golden and also get to see yours. Makes me feel like i can relate so much more. Thanks for making great content for us to watch! Also was working on a baby blanket that im giving as a christmas gift. Definitely waited until last minute to make it. 😂
Awh Lily says hi to your Golden!!
Your hair looks gorgeous. ❤❤❤
Thank you! I love the way it looks when I first dye it but red fades so bad 😭
Big Twist Baby Bear is also one of my favorite yarns. I guess since it is aimed at infant blanket they only have pastel colors, but I wish they would expand the range. I'm working on a snowman using Bernat Baby Sparkle in white, because it reminds me of snow glistening in the sunlight.
I wish they would make more colors and I really hope they don’t discontinue it!
The bernat baby sparkle sounds perfect for that project!
I love the Mandala yarn, mostly because I am obsessed with self-striping yarns. However, I do agree that it can be frustrating. The Mandala gradient at least is consistent. I love the Mandala baby the most because it has a rainbow, but if I buy skeins from Amazon and then skeins from Joann, for one thing, the yellow and red are never the same between the two places. Usually the ones I get at amazon are all the same as each other. THe ones from Joann are the same as each other. The problem is that they are never the same between the two. Luckily, I don't care so I don't mind. Also, what I was doing? Taking a crochet break and working on my custom diamond painting.
Trying to teach myself how to knit so currently working on a very wonky rectangle ❤️
That’s awesome! I learned ages ago but retained zero of that knowledge. I have been thinking about relearning.
I am currently working with Pipsqueak from my stash. But it is from the days of the stripes. Then each skein had many colors and they make wonderful baby blankets. I am glad that I bought a lot when they clearanced it.
Oh I didn’t know they had stripes. That sounds so cute. I hate that they’ve gotten rid of all that
@ yes, the are very pretty, soft, squishy. I deconstruct them to have the colors work where I want them. I was asked to make blankets for the NICI and they are perfect for that. AND with all the softness, they do not shed!
Interesting video. I watched this morning and just wanted to comment. Since I don't do amigurumi I have not tried any of the bulky or thicker yarns. Thickest is Puzzle and it is Great yarn for blankets. The colors change depending on the stitch. Agree that it is not the best sweater/ cardigan yarn, too thick for a sweater in the south, and probably only use (if I did make one) the Jacks colorway which is shades of gray and white. I love, love Mandala yarn. I've made several blankets, baby blankets, and shawls. Love working with the 3 weight yarn, but do agree that some of the cakes have thinner yarn than others. I just keep going and don't let it bother me. I am currently trying to finish the blanket for my niece. It is made from left over cakes of Mandala yarn. I making 7 inch granny squares and attaching as I go. A blanket of Many Colors. Hope you have a Christmas!!
Your blanket sounds so cute! Merry Christmas to you too!
Lol I love the meme tiers!
Hehe my next tier list has broadway lyrics as the tier names 😅
good stuff!! thank you
Agree with you about Baby Bear, I was at Joann’s yesterday and they only had 4 colors 😢. You’ve also inspired me to try the Keche yarns (where do you get them?) and the Caron Colorama if I can find it! Thanks for the video, I appreciate your thoughts because I think we like similar style yarns and mostly do amigurumi 😊
You can find Keche on Amazon! Glad my videos are helpful for you!
@@Tfwcrochet oh good to know! I recommend Coboo over Truboo if you plan to do more than garments with it. I found that Coboo slit a lot less and was easier to work with for some granny squares I did for a top. Also, I was working on a crochet good basket for my nephew’s T-k class!! It was so much fun to make and he felt like he helped me make it by choosing what foods I crocheted. It was so cute to see him all proud to bring it to class today! Hope you and your family have a very merry Xmas and new years!! 🎄🎅🧶
@@trmac83 ooo I will put Coboo on my list! And that is adorable!! I love that. ❤️
something that is incredibly disappointing to me is the price point of Woobles’ products. not only is it overpriced in my opinion, but on top of that it’s marketed at beginners. I personally feel that amigurumi isn’t necessarily beginner friendly, and purposefully making expensive and aesthetically pleasing kits that are “perfect for beginners” at the price that they sell them for is a little predatory and has always raised red flags to me personally.
I tried red heart speckle and I hated it lol I threw it out because I was so annoyed.
stop it your juicy couture video isn't bad 😂 that's how i found you
Bless you for getting through that lol
I'm surprised by how many people love the Juicy Couture yarns. I've used two of the colors for a teddy bear (Notre Dame/Gold and Black Sparkle colors) and was shocked by how much the colors were bleeding onto my hands and hook. I'm starting to think I got a bad lot or something.
Oh no!! I didn’t have that problem at all but I’m sad to hear that. Maybe some quality control issues
I'm currently working on 12 patchwork bears for my daughter to pass out to residents at the integrated house she works at for christmas.
Oh how sweet!!
🖤
you should try the fluffy creations puff of fluff and caron latte cakes for amigurumi!
Oooo it’s going on the list! Thank you
"We all know this meme"
Clearly I'm old 😅
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Edit: anyway, currently working on my random color sweater with all the assorted single balls of workhouse acrylic I have lol
Lol I’m sorry to make you feel left out. I just found myself over explaining the memes at first so that’s why I said that 🤣
Have you tried any Loops & Threads yarns from Michael's? I tend to pick them up because they're cheap and I have a Michael's very close by. So when it's 8pm and I decide I want to start a new project that night, I usually pop over to Michael's. I've used their Charisma for a poncho and some blankets, but never tried it for ami. I've been using the skinny chenille for ami lately and have been liking it a lot. But I've never tried Keche only because I haven't seen it locally. I should order some...
P.S. working on fidget hedgehogs right now.
I need to get into more Michaels yarns in the new year. I know it would be helpful for people. I don’t have one locally so I’d have to order it in
I think they are phasing out the caron colorama halo cause colors are selling out on amazon and it's gone clearance online at joanns so get as much now while you can
I thought maybe they were too but some others said it seems like they are just getting rid of certain colors. I hope that’s the case
Have you tried lollipop yarn from premier yarn for will it amigurumi 😂
I haven’t! I’ll look that up!
How did you figure out the name for your business?
Honestly it was just something random I came up with in my 20s and now I’m kinda stuck with it lol.
Lol I will from this day forth call that yarn Latteeece! LOL!
My brain is so annoying sometimes 😆
@@Tfwcrochet Mine also! Don't feel to bad hun, I do stuff like that all the time so it's good to see I'm not alone and neither are you! Lol! Seriously though ever since I had covid my brain hasn't worked properly. It can be very frustrating at times.