Elise, I've wanted to do a video liked this for a while. So glad you did. I love several of Hobby Lobby yarns. I always wait for them to go on 30% off, they are usually well stocked and most are made in Turkey. I actually prefer I Love this Yarn for amigurumis. Sometimes I add mohair. But it has washed well for my granddaughter's toy I've made. If I want a crisper stitch definition I'll use I Love This Cotton. I love the range of colors, it's soft yet sturdy. I have been trying to find the DMC you like. Remind me where you get it. I've used Breathe Deep and I actually have a hard time finding my stitches in the lighter colors and I feel I need to go with a smaller hook to keep the stitches closer. I have however made clothes with this for my bunnies and bears to change up the texture. It'll be interesting to see your follow up on it. I have never even thought of alpaca twist. I will now. I think it would be lovely. Also, keep trying the soft and sleek. I love this yarn even better than Premiers no pill because of it's price point, yardage and it fills in better. They've added more colors over the years because I do think it's a best seller. I've used it on my amigurumis with a 3.75-4mm and I've also added mohair. Maybe that would help they way it feels in your hands? I'm not sure. To me it's easy to work with but it may not be for everyone. Honestly what I love best is how well it holds up to play and washing. I try to spot clean as best as I can, but sometimes they just need the gentle cycle. I use a laundry bag, gentle soap but they come out great. Have a wonderful weekend and loved this video so much.
@Misty Dawn thank you for some additional ideas. When you add mohair for texture, do you do so as an add-on or incorporate it as you go? I love Soft & Sleek but would like a different look occasionally. Thanks!
@@elizabethhorstman3480 I hold two strands and use it as 1 if I want the overall texture for the full amigurumi. For example, I wanted a larger chick so used a bright yellow #4 I Love This Yarn and Hobbii Diablo with a 3.75mm hook and got a really nice fuzz. I used just the mohair on the top for added look of feathers. So it depends where you want that texture. Interestingly enough, I had a hard time deciding whether I liked the right side of the fabric or inside. The inside stitching actually shows off the mohair better so I've done that too for basic animals. I hope I'm articulating this well. Happy to answer more.
I just want to add that I love the "I Love This Yarn" Cotton as well! I've tried other cotton yarns and have always felt that it was hard on my hands and joints as well, but I don't seem to have a problem with the "I Love This Yarn" Cotton. It's a lot softer than other cotton yarns!
Wow! This is such a helpful video. I used a yarn from hobby lobby on my first Amigurumi project because it’s what I had on hand and it wasn’t great. Looking back, after using some really nice yarns I dislike it even more. I noticed they had beautiful colors recently but I was too scared to try them so I really appreciate you testing out so many different yarns! I hate that there aren’t any nice yarn shops where I live because I really enjoy going and looking in person, feeling the yarns, holding them against each other to see what looks nice together. I pretty much always order online. 😊
Hi Elise! I love most of Hobby Lobby yarn, but the one that looks like chenille was terrible when I made some soft booties for my boss' wife who has kidney cancer. Her chemo was causing the bottom of her feet to become raw. As I worked with the yarn, the soft tufts would fall out and leave just a thin thread. I returned the unused skeins and tossed the one I used. I love the "I Love This Yarn" and "I Love This Cotton." I enjoy walking through Hobby Lobby even if I don't need anything! Wishing you a blessed and Happy Easter 🐣 !
Hobby Lobby does have the yarn weight on the label, it's just not exactly large or where we may be used to finding it. It is under the fiber content at the start of the row with the washing instructions symbols.
I love Hobby Lobby’s yarns! I have not tried any amigurumi with them yet (i usually use Sugar N Cream cotton yarn, especially for pet toys). I made a really gorgeous granny square cardigan using the 44th Street. I doubled up the strands, which gave it a bit more strength and brought it to a “not quite medium, but heavier than light” yarn feel. I also really love the Soft & Sleek collection - using it for my temperature blanket this year!
I used the HobbyLobby Yarn Bee Sugarwheel 100% cotton with great results on Amigurumi bunnies & chicks for Easter. It’s a 3 weight & comes in some nice colors. Surprisingly I also usedI Love this Cotton (it’s a 4 weight) with very good results too.
I have been binge watching your videos from 2 to 3 years ago so you can imagine how excited I was to find this current video. I love your videos so much. You're the tops on amigurumi. You have taught me so much. Thank you!!!!!!
If you don't mind the tonal variation of the colors, I absolutely love the way that Yarn Bee Sweet Divinity works up. It is soft, strong, and has great stitch definition. 80% acrylic, 20% nylon, 3.5 oz, 243 yards. During their 30% off sale, it costs $3.84. great review!
I really loved this video…. thanks very much for taking the time to do it all:). I have a wee tip for you and maybe viewers will like it too. I always have two bags at hand, one with an easy crotchet project….. at the moment it’s daisy granny squares …. The second bag has a knitting project….. baby blanket for eg. So, if I’m deeply engrossed in whatever happens to be my ‘important’ project and my hands become a bit ‘cranky’, I can change it out. I find this helps my hands a lot and also further up my arms. The benefit is also that you have 2 on-going projects that will be finished before you can say ‘knitted blanket’🥰.
I ended up making an amigurumi toy with it and really liked it! ❤️ I'm currently using it for a totally different project this time and am loving it even more!! 🧶🧶🧶
Im going to also give a vote for the I Love This Cotton. I have a hard time with cotton because of arthritis, but have no fatigue issues at all with this. It has beautfiul stitch definition and so many colors.
I’m making a top with the 44th Street yarn. I mostly chose it because I love the colors and it is so soft. It’s a granny stitch and I love how it’s coming out.
I LOVED this video! When I was first learning to crochet, and to be honest, still today, I was and am often overwhelmed by all of the beautiful yarn options and when I discovered amigurumi, I was always looking for advice on the 'right' yarn to use! I think this topic is so relevant to most of us fiber fiends out here in terms of useful consumer information and, let's be honest, most of us LOVE yarn so this is not only helpful but fun to watch! I for one would love to watch more videos of you testing yarns specifically for amigurumi! Thanks for this topic!!!
This is a great video, I’ve actually been cramming many of your videos. I am wanting to start doing more amigurumi (there is only so many shawls and tops and hats and scarves to make). I am in love with your background shelves in your videos with those beautiful toys. I’m about to try your hamster kitty ball 😆, I can’t remember what it’s called. I’m not really new to making toys, just thought the yarn stash would be better for garments and all, but my thought pattern is changing because of your videos and those beautiful toys. I also subscribed to your email so I’m excited to begin this journey. Thank you!
Thank you for this! I have been thinking about trying the Yarn ID because of the colors it comes in. My go to is "I Love This Cotton". It is so soft! My girls love their dolls made with it☺
I enjoy using I Love this Cotton as well! What size hook do you use with yours? I’ve always used a 3.5 but find that I wish my stitches were tighter. But I’ve tried a 3.25 and it just seems impossible. 😅
@@DanielleRoy23 Hi! I usually use a 3.25 mm Clover Amour with I Love This Cotton and it really does make my stitches perfect for dolls. ☺ The Clover hook makes it a lot easier
@@DanielleRoy23 my go-to has always been 3.25 for worsted yarns but I was convinced to try a 4.0 with cotton yarns. Because they don't stretch as much when stuffing, the larger hook does not leave gaps and is a bit easier to work with.
Hello-I was in HobLob today and noticed that the weight category of the yarns can be found on the labels. There is a line of boxes of info like machine wash, and other stuff. The very left most box on that line has a skein graphic with the weight in it. I hope you can find it based on this description 😃!
"I Love This Yarn" is one of my go-tos for amigurumi. You can't beat the color range and price! I haven't tried the alpaca twist but have drooled over it several times. I might have to pick some up and give it a go. I made a shawl with the Warm and Cozy and it's divine! I don't think I've ever seen Breathe Deep in my local stores (there are five near me), but I might have just missed it. 44th Street is SO soft, but I definitely think it's better suited to a shawl or wrap than anything else. I'll have to pick up some Soft & Sleek, as well. I love that they have their yarn at 30% off every other week and now they've started having their crochet hooks and knitting needles at 50% off every other week. I think it's just the Yarnology ones, but still! At the moment I'm making the Anna Lucia shawl and using Lion Brand Mandala in Niffler..the colorway is so pretty! Happy Easter! Oh, if you look at the row of boxes that has the care instructions, the weight of the yarn is in the first box.
Thank you so much for sharing!!! I will definitely need to try the I love this Yarn brand too!! And silly me never noticed the weight of the yarn on the label before!! 🙈🙈🙈
Thank you for doing this video! I love that you took the guess work out of what yarn I need for my next toy if I get it from Hobby Lobby. We have a one of those stores close by so I can just pick it up real quick or order it with confidence. I especially appreciate that you mentioned which yarns make your hand tired as I have pain in my hand when I use certain yarns. That info is especially valuable to me. It would be nice if you were hired to test yarns for a yarn company. 💕💕
I’m new to Amigurumi and this video was so helpful. I love Hobby Lobby and use their “I Love This Yarn” for many projects, but didn’t have a direction for other yarns for toy making. So, I’ve made my list and checked it twice for my next yarn haul. I just have to get through the next long week waiting for the sale ☹️ Thank you Elise for your time so I can get right to crocheting 🧶
I really enjoyed this type of video! I knit instead of crochet and haven’t taken the plunge into amigurumi quite yet but I’ve been frustrated with the past few skeins of yarn I’ve used for various reasons, and since I get 95% of my yarn from Hobby Lobby I felt this was very relevant haha! I’d love to see this as a series where you test out some from Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, other craft stores, the most popular lines from online yarn stores, etc.
Just tried I Love This Cotton to make an amigurumi bunny with cute droopy drawers im designing and it's absolutely my new favorite yarn. One of the best results ive ever achieved! Im making another one and will no doubt use this yarn almost exclusively in future!! (Its not stretchy but it is soft.) Wish it came in more colors, but the range is pretty decent.
I find it interesting that the type of yarn can add to your discomfort. I was trying a new pattern using big twist and my shoulder was hurting. I felt like I had to pull my stitches through and I couldn’t keep a good posture or keep my elbow in. But working with I love this yarn or a chenille yarn, is like cake! Same pattern but no pain! So maybe some yarns aren’t for everyone. I think that adds to the uniqueness of your creations though. Helps you find your look even faster.
I'm really surprised that you didn't try I love this yarn since there's almost an entire aisle worth of colors. I really like Hobby Lobby yarns. Their hand dyed superwash merino is so nice and affordable too especially when you shop sale weeks. Also, Hobby Lobby definitely has #2 weight yarns.
I used lost loft for amigurumi butterfly and I loved that you couldn't see the stitches and had a halo. t did not hold up though like the shape its very flexible. I adore yarn id in my hands it feels amazing to m,e. I used it for a bpusheen cat ami and it came out fabulous!
Thank you so much for this yarn review!!! I appreciate someone reviewing at a local store with affordable prices!!!! You go girl shopping sale week!!! I don’t just talk to my pup…I take her with me 🐾🥰. She’s my sweet 13 year old rescue 🥰🥰
Yarns are always 30% off at HL. If you are still falling for HL discounts, you need to think through the specifics. They raise the price by 30% and then put it on sale!! They also have really decreased the name brands they carry (all throughout the store). Yes they have some good yarns, prices 18:12 and really nice colors. I like the cottons. But don’t be fooled by the ‘sales’. I also have a problem with the political and religious beliefs and monetary donations. For me I will be very judicious in my choices and purchases!
Thank you for this awesome video. I buy my yarn at Hobby Lobby as often as I can get there. I like the stork struck and soft and sleek baby yarns. By the way a girl I know that works at Hobby Lobby told me the yarn goes on sale every other week and the fabric goes on sale the opposite week. Love your posts.
I love Joann’s. I order my yarn 🧶 online the then pick up the same day. Most of the time I can get 15% when I do that. When I pick it up it is ready for me.
That's wonderful! We don't have a Joann's anymore. 😢 There's one not super far away, but Hobby Lobby is my closest craft store. It was fun testing everything! 🧶🧶🧶
This was so entertaining!!! However, up here in Canada, we unfortunately do not have a Hobby Lobby 😢. Would you consider doing a video testing Michaels yarns for Amigurumi??? Love your content ❤️
I just made a big order for yarn from Hobby Lobby. I’m so sorry I didn’t know about the frequent 30% off sales. I’m making mittens for Mittens for Detroit. I won’t need more yarn for mittens for a while. However, I think you’ve convinced me to try amigurumi. They look like fun. These reviews will be helpful as I get into the sport of amigurumi.
I love this video! So helpful! I have used the Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and I Love This Cotton for a while now, and they are great too! Also, they have a few other ones like Coton Et Lin which is nice, and a Touch of Silk (I think it's called), which is pretty. I'm always surprised at the amount and colors they have too. Always a good go to place for yarn!
Thank you Elise.. This podcast was very helpful because we have a Hobby Lobby here for yarns and this will be helpful when I pick out yarns. FYI. I have put my cotton bunny together. working on trousers and sweater. Mine has a lot of mistakes, but that OK. This was my 1st amigrumi. I will be making another one.
I’ve made 15-20 amigurumi animals with the Soft and Sleek yarn and I love working with it. I have discovered, though, that the tighter my tension, the stiffer the animal, so I’m constantly keeping myself in check! 😁
Hi Elise! I love your videos. You turned me on to the Pica Pau amigurumi and I made 18 of them over the course of the last year all in Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton. It made very tight crisp toys. But you are right, cotton is hard on the joints!
Oh how wonderful!!! That's amazing!!! I've heard a lot of good things about that yarn, but I have to stay clear due to my old creaky joints!! I'm so impressed with how many Pica Pau you've made! She's coming out with her new book this fall!!!! 🧶🐰🦊
I use I Love This Yarn. I made a ballerina mouse and a Koala, it turned out good. Thay have a lot of colors. It strong. I pull hard on the to close the ring. I'm makeing a popcorn flower blanket.,now. With 16 popcorn stitches you must pull hard.
I just got done using the comfy classics to make some ballerinas and they turned out so cute! I love the stretch to that yarn and I think it works up beautifully! Love your review of these yarns, I’m excited to try the alpaca twist and yarn ID
Great video! My number one complaint about HL yarns in general is the color selection, rarely you see more than one shade of a color, for example the “I love this cotton” has one shade of pink which is not my favorite shade. I wish we had more yarn selection here in the US. Although you can always order pretty much anything online, it’s good to know that if you need something you can simply go to a store to buy it. I personally like to see and feel before buying. Love your channel! 🧶 💕
As someone with access to Hobby Lobby and not much else, I don't love most Yarn Bee stuff. Their acrylic hurts my hands really bad, and I'm not impressed with the quality. I Love This Yarn (the basic acrylic) feels much nicer to me and doesn't hurt my hands, and I Love This Cotton is a great cotton yarn (though I prefer mercerized cotton for amigurumi). It's always so interesting to see how different crafters feel about yarns that don't work for me and ones that do!
Bamboo-tiful is soft and good stitch definition! And I like Urban Chic! ( both s.3) 😊 Only wish Urban Chic offered more colorways as well as solid colors. 😕 Glad you tried some Hobby Lobby yarns. Thanks, Elise!
@@EliseRoseCrochet Bambootiful is smooth and kind of slippery so it seems to make it easier for me than cotton, but I wouldn't say it has any stretch, so it might not be for you. Also there's no halo. Urban Chic is more like cotton, but again it's easier for me to work than cotton, it feels more like acrylic on my hooks and needles. The most scrumptous bamboo yarn for me (I use s.3, DK or light weight) is Sirdar Snuggly baby bamboo which contains 20% wool -- but it runs lighter being a baby weight DK, and it's pricey. I got most of mine at a yarn shop close out sale, thankfully! It also tea- dyes beautifully and I love to soften bright colors by tea dying for a more vintage/antique look.
Thank you! Thank you, for this! I just traveled over 5000 miles & excitingly visited a Hobby Lobby (None in Alaska😢)and absolutely drooled over the yarn selections, BUT, “right” no #’s on the yarn labels, I was SO frustrated. This helped immensely!! ❤
I really don't understand why they don't include the yarn weight on the label!! Every other yarn manufacturer I know does!! This was a fun test and I'm so glad it was helpful!! 🧶🧶🧶
I loved this video! Thank you so much for reviewing these yarns and specifically testing them for Amigurumi. Your opinion is valued and much appreciated. Happy Easter! 🐇🐰🐣🐥
The Yarn Bee yarn "Baby Bee" is really good for crochet clothes. I don't knit, so I don't know how it would do for knitted clothes. It's stretchy, soft, and comes in super pretty colors!
Hello Elise, Thank you for the video on Hobby Lobby yarn samples. I so enjoy and have learned so much from your videos. Recently I have ventured from amigurumi (I made your pigs and wolf) to blankets and just recently finished a blanket by Eleonora at Coastal Crochet.. I did the CAL from last year and just worked on my own for the last 8 weeks. I so loved the blanket journey.. She has You Tube videos to help and this was very enjoyable and my cup of tea. Eleonora lives in the UK. For the pattern Picnic on the Beach the yarn was Stylecraft Special DK. This now is my go to yarn. I always used worsted weight but now I enjoy DK for the easy weight feel. .Never thought I would use acrylic yarn but now I'm home. Blessed Easter
Thank you so much!!! I hope you enjoyed making your piggies and wolf! I have seen the gorgeous designs from Coastal Crochet! They are gorgeous!! And the Stylecraft Special DK is my favorite blanket yarn too!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@claremorgan6033 that really depends on your tension, I’m a tight crocheter so I use a 4.00mm but if you’re a looser crocheter I’d recommend 3.5mm or 3.00mm
Great video! Besides cotton, I have used Patons Classic Wool to make Pica Pau Murray the Sea Otter. Alan Dart used an acrylic yarn for his creations. After I use up my cotton, I will look into acrylics to help with my trigger fingers. Would love to see your thoughts on the yarns Michaels and Joann sells. Caron Simply Soft my go to for blankets and hats, but is probably too soft for Amigurumi.
My favorite Hobby Lobby yarn is the Alpaca Twist. It’s so beautiful. I’ve only knitted the Little Cotton Rabbits bunnies with it & they are so precious 😍 I’ve used the Lace Doilies, Silver & Charcoal. I love them all 🥰 Also, I knitted some clothes for them with the 44th street yarn and yes, it’s a little tedious to use, but the clothes are lovely. I used a single strand, so it’s very fine, but worth the patience. The size of the yarn is on each label, but it’s super tiny, but it’s there. These eyes need reading glasses to see it 😂🤓 Hobby Lobby yarns are my favorite. Thanks for sharing! I also have a video about Amigurumi on my channel. You’ve inspired me! Happy Easter and God bless you and your family 🥰🙏🏻🌸💖✝️
Thank you so much for sharing!! The Alpaca Twist was such a wonderful surprise!! And thank you for the info about the 44th St yarn! Someone else mentioned that you can hold it double and it works wonderfully! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you for this video! I’ve used a couple of these and agree with you. I’m afraid I have become a yarn snob.! I love Berroco and Debbie Bliss baby cashmarino thanks to you!
My favorite HL yarn for amigurumi is their I Love This Cotton! It’s a medium 4. It moves through my hook so smoothly and it’s a super sturdy yarn. They stand up to kiddos playing really well!
I enjoy making doll with DK weight yarn and/or light weight yarns with 2 5.mm hook and surprisingly my favorite yarn is Yarntopia. It's labeled as a #2 BUT it works up more like a #3 DK weight. It's glides across the hook. It has a wonderful shine and smooth, soft feel but sturdy to work with. Try it as least once. $3.49 on sale, 100% Acrylic, 312 yards, 4 oz, labeled as a #2 fine. Yes it's fine but a thicker fine more like a light #3. I have evey color and some 2 of that color. I love it!!!!
My first time watching you. I just started back crocheting and I am looking for someone that I will love on You Tube, enjoying their style. You fit perfectly so about to binge. Thanks
This was super fun 🤩! I live in the UK Elise, and we don’t have any hobby lobby stores - but this was super interesting to see the different yarns from hobby lobby and how unique they are ! The colours are just gorgeous!! 🥰🧶
They have a pretty good selection of yarns and at 30% off they are pretty affordable! I had so much fun testing them all!! And the colors were sooooo beautiful! Thank you so much for watching! 💗
Hi Elissa. Love what you are doing. Please give us more on which is the best yarn for crocheting crops and light soft dresses. I'm in SA, and it's difficult to get good supplies since Covid-19.
Hmmmm, I don't think I can really help with that. I don't really crochet those types of projects. I'm sure there are good recommendations elsewhere from people who know what works best. Good luck! ❤️
This is so funny that you posted this video becuase yesterday I went to hobby lobby and got a bunch of skiens of "I love this yarn"! after trying a lot of acrylic yarns, the "I love this yarn" is hands down my favorite for amigurumi :) You should do a video comparing differnt value acrylic yarns like red heart super saver, Joann's big twist value, Premier basix, and I love this yarn. I try to stay away from specialty yarns when it comes to amigurumi because my comfort zone is acrylic and plush velvet yarn.
"I Love This Yarn" has a great hand feel that I enjoy. A bit stretchy, almost. Works up wonderful, larger amigurumi. I don't care at all for JoAnn Big Twist value though.
Hi Elise, I buy HL yarns often. I really like several for amigurumis. 1. I love this yarn it's a basic acrylic and very affordable, lots of colors and feels a little thicker than 4 I've worked with but it blends those fibers so will within the stitch. B if that makes sense. There's tons of colors. They are strong. And the wash will. I can say the same thing about I love this cotton. I love this yarn. If you like real tight stitch definition. It's sleek. Got tons of colors. It's a thinner four. The fresh Haven I've made rabbits with. You may end upvl liking it lmk
I really appreciated your thoughts on this yarn. I got hooked (har har) on Debbie Cashmerino and Berroco Vintage because of your video so I was really interested to see what your thoughts were. I'm bummed out that many of these didn't quite fit the bill. The range of colors were so impressive that I was really hoping for more success! I have a Michaels closer to me and there isn't a huge range of color choices at mine. I would have been willing to make the drive for some of these at Hobby Lobby if they had worked better for you. I am pleased that the 100% polyester ones were positive though! I might grab some because that's what I always buy from Michaels and absolutely love them. So kind to the hands and joints! Thank you for doing this, Elise!xx
Thanks so much, Roz! I really need to work more with the Hobby Lobby yarns I liked and actually make a toy. I love how those polyester yarns feel!!! 💗💗💗
Great reviews! Thank you for sharing. A long while back, Yarn Bee had a yarn with 20% alpaca and I made two knit sweaters with it. I still have them and they are soft and warm. Perfect sweaters for winter.
Great video! I love the Hobby Lobby “I Love this Yarn” ~ I would have loved to hear your thoughts on that one. Also, I love Big Twist at Joann. They are basic and inexpensive but work well for me.
This is good information especially since Hobby Lobby is where I do the bulk of my yarn shopping. I actually crocheted my daughter in law’s friend a baby blanket out of the Yarn bee in blush.
I've had this video in my que for a while. It's been a crazy few months and now that things are settled i'm ready to get my crochet on again. My beef with Hobby Lobby is that they have totally done away with almost every other brand and all you can find is that Yarn Bee. I remember back in the day they would stock many different brands. Now i drive about 65 miles to get to one of the last remaining independent yarn shops in the Houston area. That shop has so much diversity. So many brands. It's a bit overwhelming but the selection is phenomenal. I'm really glad you did this video because i wouldn't mind using their yarn but up until now i just didn't have any idea about performance. I'll definitely be trying a few of your recommendations 🙂
I actually just did a new video and reviewed their Comfy Classic yarn. I like it but the color options are very limited. It also has some issues so I don't know that everyone would like it. And I love a good LYS they have so many options!! 🧶🧶🧶
I literally just went to hobby lobby yesterday for my amigurumi project and picked up two of the brands you tested!!What great timing for this video! 😄 I got yarn ID for the first time( love the colors; they need more) and another new one was the soft and sleek. I normally get “I love this yarn” for amigurumi. It works up great, strong, doesn’t feel much like budget yarn (I hate plastic feeling yarn), it’s 355 yarns for just over $3 every other week with the 30% off yarn sale, comes in 65 colors, and easy on the joints. Best thing about it is that it’s easily accessible right down the road. Anyway, thanks so much for this video because I considered most of these yarns you tested and now I have a better idea of what I’ll be willing to try. Forgot to mention: hobby lobby does have a sport weight with solid colors called yarn bee yarntopia. It only comes in 16 colors but they are pretty. They also have yarn bee cozy toes (but the colors are not solid and yarn bee authentic hand dyed alpaca yarn (more expensive and not many color options). Hope that helps.
They also have I Love This Yarn sport weight, and Baby Bee yarns that are sport weight. I have used both of these for amigurumi and they are great. I love the tried and true I Love This Yarn worsted, and I use it all the time.
Thank you so much for this yarn review Elise. I have never used any of these Hobby Lobby yarns but I think I will give some of your top choices a try. I have only used the I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby. I like it because of all the color choices and it is a great price and so soft. I have made several Amigurumi toys with it and find it to be easy in my hands and not splitty. I love the stitch definition and how strong it is when sewing the pieces together. One of the light yarns you mentioned 44th street might be good for knitting socks. My husband can't tolerate wool socks which I love to knit. So I might try that for his socks. I hope you follow up this video with a Part 2 after you have made some animals and clothes for them with these yarns. If you do please rate them 1-2-3 in order of your favorites. Again, thanks so much for this very informative video. :)
I was surprised at some of your responses 🙂. I use the sweet minis for amigurumi a lot and love it. I make smaller amigurumi than you do and I only crochet ( I can only handle one tool at a time 😄). I use the Yarn Bee Romantique for wearable. It is so so soft! Thank you for this tutorial! It is frustrating that more of their yarns don't come in more colors. I do like the muted pastels they have 🙂
I'm really glad to know that you like the Sweet Minis. Makes me think I need to give it another shot! Their colors really are gorgeous, just wish they had more of them! 🧶🧶🧶
I live in a small town where Hobby Lobby is the closest yarn store. I absolutely agree about Studio 72. I was disappointed because the linen color is perfect and I haven’t found a match elsewhere. However, I use Soft & Sleek regularly for crocheted toys and like the finished products quite a bit. As mentioned, the color selection is strong and it is not at all “splitty.” It has a good structure and stitch definition and doesn’t hurt my hands like cotton.
Loved this video idea! I’m still trying to use up the Red Heart yarn my grandma gave me years ago but I’ve been eager to find new quality yarns to phase into.
Very good info about good amigurumi yarn. I love most of the Hobby Lobby yarn, and I have not had a problem finding the yarn weights o the labels. I do wish they would carry more solid colors in sock yarn, but their color choices are usually great in orhers. I dont make many amigurumi, but use their I Love This Yarn and I Love This Cotton yarns for shawls and afghans. Love your amigurumis!
Hi Elise! I love watching your videos! Thank you! I love this review on these yarns I have yet to try. I don't know if anyone else commented but there is one #2 weight yarn from Hobby Lobby. I haven't tried it but it's an acrylic in 16 colors called Yarn Bee Yarntopia Yarn.
I try to buy yarn from Hobby lobby before and you are so right the colors are beautiful but they do not have the weight on there and the numbers and I two drives me crazy so I really don’t go to Hobby lobby anymore and to buy yarn but I love your reviews and I was paying close attention to what you like and what you didn’t like since you already did the work I might give it a try again Thank you for your video
Wooooowwww! So much yarn! I live in Spain and I’ve never ever been into a shop or a mall with that amount of yarn! In fact, malls do not sell yarn! Now I envy you! 😂
I just had a few of the ones you didn't like in my cart this week!! 👀I was so indecisive that I didn't buy any, I'm so glad I just watched this so I know what to not pick when I go back! haha You picked the best colors!
If you like Breathe Deep also try Bernat Bundle Up and Lion Brand Feels Like Butta. I love using them for amigurumi. Also Hobby Lobby does include their yarn weights in MICRO on the labels. It is below the box of info and inside a drawing of a microscopic skein of yarn. If you have a magnifying glass (lol) you can see it.
Thanks for this video. I need direction as to what yarns to use as I am new to Amigurumi, and your Three Little Pigs and Not So Big bad Wolf patterns are the first patterns I've ever purchased. I went to my local Hobby Lobby and was overwhelmed by the yarn choices. I did not get any of the ones you tried, but I did get the Yarn Bee Nature's Nook. I loved the colors although not many to choose from. The Bare Blush is 3.5 oz, 180 yds and is 54% Acrylic, 28% Lyocell and 18% Flax. I like using it (with my 3.5mm hook) but it is a little splitty and has texture that has some pokey bits of what I assume is the flax. Not so sure it would be a good toy to be played with by a tiny tot. I look forward to trying your recommendations in the future.
Thank you so much for all your bright, uplifting (and informative) videos. You always manage to brighten my day and I always look forward to new ones. Also rewatch older ones often too. Hope your Easter is happy and peace filled. 🐑🐣🐇
I picked soft and sleek weight 4 for my next project. I am making a bat for my daughter from animal friends of pica pau book (also you recommendation) . I will try the alpaca yarn next. Thank you for this video. I really love to buy yarn at a store. I love to touch the yarn I buy.
So I’m confused….which yarn did you like the best? I just picked up “Yarntopia” because of the colors (bought 12 of the 16 shades) and it’s sheen. It’s 100% acrylic and a #2 weight but is thicker than some of Yarn Bee’s #3 weights. (Wanted something finer to make radishes and carrots for the Bernat Velvet bunnies I made.). The yarn is soft but is bulky looking when worked up. A #3 yarn (but looks like a #2) that made a beautiful and fine beet (in oxblood) was “Soft & Sleek DK Low - Pill fiber”, it’s 100% acrylic. 16 colors in this line. I’m still trying to find my favorite Hobby Lobby yarn too!
I'm not sure I had a favorite. I liked many of them, but to choose one favorite I would have to make a full toy I think. They do have some beautiful colors!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi Elise, the only yarn in your demo that I've used for amigurumi is the "Warm and Cozy" like you I LOVED the colors and thought "Parment" would make a really cute Easter Bunny; however, Iran into the same problems with it that you mentioned. I had to work with it only during daylight because it was so hard to see the stitches. I do own some of the other yarns in your review but haven't used them yet.
Elise, the wreath behind your head makes you look kind of like Freya with a Yule circlet. I think its beautiful. I hope you don't find this comment offensive, I love your decorations.
They do label all their yarn for the size. All the yarn I've ever bought from hobby lobby the size is on there. It is right below the little graph telling about the fiber. It's next to the washing instructions. You have to hunt for a little bit, but it's there
Sooo very helpful! I bought a hank of their alpaca and man was it tough to frog. I had even made the pattern before but was making it larger...was a pixie hat for my grandaughter. THANKS for sharing! ang, WA State 👩🦳🇺🇸
Yes, it is very tough to frog. I use a lot of mohair so I'm used to picking out the stitches, but it can be a bugger at times! But boy is it pretty though! 🧶🧶🧶
I have made hundreds of amigurumi over the past few years, and I've always used I Love This Yarn. I've never had a problem with it. I tried the alpaca type yarns and found that it causes allergic reactions. My hands were so swollen it was painful.
I prefer to run to Hobby Lobby for my yarn. I have ordered different yarns online from different companies. Shipping costs can quickly become a problem. Plus, you can't touch the yarn. That's a problem for me. I am currently using I Love This Cotton for my toys. I am presently making the birds from A Partridge In A Pear Tree by Kerry Lord. This yarn is working well. I really look forward to your videos. Shoot, I keep rewatching all your videos. Thanks
Thank you!! I've heard a lot of people like the cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby! I just can't use cotton because of my old creaky joints but Cotton sure does look pretty for amigurumi! Thanks so much for watching the videos!! 🧶🧶🧶
Another great video! 💕 Thanks for the info on Comfy Classic…I was actually going to pick some up today for a tank top…I think I’ll use something else now. I’ve never had a problem finding the yarn weight on Hobby Lobby yarn. I DO have to wear my glasses when I go because I can’t read that tiny print.🤣
Oh, I want a pool of yarn to fall into! I really don't know what I would do with myself in a store like Hobby Lobby, a dream yet to come true. Those yarns are gorgeous and i loved the colors, but what I really loved more was ... seeing again your adorable knitted bunny! Have you given her a name? She is the reason I started knitting again after ages... and, guess what, it's a bunny. 😊 BTW, those thicker yarns you didn't like crocheting, you can use as doll hair. Looks lovely! For the fluffy yarns you can't see the stitches, try using a slightly bigger hook and reserve it for toys you don't have to stuff tightly. Just some things I picked up on the way. 💕
I so appreciate this video! I love Hobby Lobby, love all the decor and love the multiple craft offerings, but when they transitioned from mainstream yarn brands to mostly their brand, I had trouble shopping there. I make to gift and make to last, and never really found a HL yarn that didn't pill, even the low-pill line. When I make an heirloom quality baby blanket, I don't want to have to include a lint shaver in the gift bag. I make swatches and "live with them", carrying them in my pocket to see how long they stay pretty. I was very interested in seeing your take on HL yarns. We now live an hour from our closest HL, but I may pick up the ones you're willing to give a chance next time I'm there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I can't wait to see how your experiment turns out.
I'm interested to see how these last as well! That's such a great idea to keep a swatch in your pocket to see how it reacts to use!!! Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi, the weight of the yarn is a little yarn skein symbol on the label that has a number of the weight in the middle. :) hopes this helps. I actually saw it on the label in one of your shots, it’s pretty small so I can see how you missed it. Great video!
Elise, I've wanted to do a video liked this for a while. So glad you did. I love several of Hobby Lobby yarns. I always wait for them to go on 30% off, they are usually well stocked and most are made in Turkey. I actually prefer I Love this Yarn for amigurumis. Sometimes I add mohair. But it has washed well for my granddaughter's toy I've made. If I want a crisper stitch definition I'll use I Love This Cotton. I love the range of colors, it's soft yet sturdy. I have been trying to find the DMC you like. Remind me where you get it.
I've used Breathe Deep and I actually have a hard time finding my stitches in the lighter colors and I feel I need to go with a smaller hook to keep the stitches closer. I have however made clothes with this for my bunnies and bears to change up the texture. It'll be interesting to see your follow up on it. I have never even thought of alpaca twist. I will now. I think it would be lovely. Also, keep trying the soft and sleek. I love this yarn even better than Premiers no pill because of it's price point, yardage and it fills in better. They've added more colors over the years because I do think it's a best seller. I've used it on my amigurumis with a 3.75-4mm and I've also added mohair. Maybe that would help they way it feels in your hands? I'm not sure. To me it's easy to work with but it may not be for everyone. Honestly what I love best is how well it holds up to play and washing. I try to spot clean as best as I can, but sometimes they just need the gentle cycle. I use a laundry bag, gentle soap but they come out great.
Have a wonderful weekend and loved this video so much.
Thank you so much for sharing all that information, especially about washing!!! So good to know! 🧶🧶🧶
@Misty Dawn thank you for some additional ideas. When you add mohair for texture, do you do so as an add-on or incorporate it as you go? I love Soft & Sleek but would like a different look occasionally. Thanks!
@@elizabethhorstman3480 I hold two strands and use it as 1 if I want the overall texture for the full amigurumi. For example, I wanted a larger chick so used a bright yellow #4 I Love This Yarn and Hobbii Diablo with a 3.75mm hook and got a really nice fuzz. I used just the mohair on the top for added look of feathers. So it depends where you want that texture. Interestingly enough, I had a hard time deciding whether I liked the right side of the fabric or inside. The inside stitching actually shows off the mohair better so I've done that too for basic animals. I hope I'm articulating this well. Happy to answer more.
@@mistydawncreates thank you so much-that is perfect! I’m going to try the method soon. ☺️
Their 30% off sales are every other week! ❤❤❤
I just want to add that I love the "I Love This Yarn" Cotton as well! I've tried other cotton yarns and have always felt that it was hard on my hands and joints as well, but I don't seem to have a problem with the "I Love This Yarn" Cotton. It's a lot softer than other cotton yarns!
That is so good to know! Thank you for sharing that! It seems to be very popular! 🧶🧶🧶
yea I was surprised she didn't try cotton but she has trouble with cotton yarn :)
@Eileen, I appreciate the recommendation. Like her, I dislike the tightness of cotton but now trying this style I am very pleased with it!
I agree, im not sure how their cotton is so soft?! it feels much more like a soft acrylic.
I really like that one as well! I am crocheting a cardigan out of it at the moment!
Wow! This is such a helpful video. I used a yarn from hobby lobby on my first Amigurumi project because it’s what I had on hand and it wasn’t great. Looking back, after using some really nice yarns I dislike it even more. I noticed they had beautiful colors recently but I was too scared to try them so I really appreciate you testing out so many different yarns! I hate that there aren’t any nice yarn shops where I live because I really enjoy going and looking in person, feeling the yarns, holding them against each other to see what looks nice together. I pretty much always order online. 😊
It's too bad we can't test drive yarns in the shops to see how they work up before we buy them!! 😂😂😂
Hi Elise! I love most of Hobby Lobby yarn, but the one that looks like chenille was terrible when I made some soft booties for my boss' wife who has kidney cancer. Her chemo was causing the bottom of her feet to become raw. As I worked with the yarn, the soft tufts would fall out and leave just a thin thread. I returned the unused skeins and tossed the one I used. I love the "I Love This Yarn" and "I Love This Cotton." I enjoy walking through Hobby Lobby even if I don't need anything! Wishing you a blessed and Happy Easter 🐣 !
Oh goodness!! That's terrible!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hobby Lobby does have the yarn weight on the label, it's just not exactly large or where we may be used to finding it. It is under the fiber content at the start of the row with the washing instructions symbols.
Lol!! A few others mentioned that!! Can't believe I never noticed it before!!! 🙈🙈🙈
It took me a long time to figure it. Lol
I love Hobby Lobby’s yarns! I have not tried any amigurumi with them yet (i usually use Sugar N Cream cotton yarn, especially for pet toys). I made a really gorgeous granny square cardigan using the 44th Street. I doubled up the strands, which gave it a bit more strength and brought it to a “not quite medium, but heavier than light” yarn feel. I also really love the Soft & Sleek collection - using it for my temperature blanket this year!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!! You're the second person to recommend doubling the 44th St yarn! Thank you!! 🧶🧶🧶
I used the HobbyLobby Yarn Bee Sugarwheel 100% cotton with great results on Amigurumi bunnies & chicks for Easter. It’s a 3 weight & comes in some nice colors. Surprisingly I also usedI Love this Cotton (it’s a 4 weight) with very good results too.
Thank you so very much for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I have been binge watching your videos from 2 to 3 years ago so you can imagine how excited I was to find this current video. I love your videos so much. You're the tops on amigurumi. You have taught me so much. Thank you!!!!!!
Same here! Elise is amazing 🥰
Awww! Thank you so very much! 🧶🧶🧶
Awwww!!! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
If you don't mind the tonal variation of the colors, I absolutely love the way that Yarn Bee Sweet Divinity works up. It is soft, strong, and has great stitch definition. 80% acrylic, 20% nylon, 3.5 oz, 243 yards. During their 30% off sale, it costs $3.84. great review!
Thanks so much for sharing!! I will definitely check it out!! 🧶🧶🧶
Sweet Divinity I've never used. Thanks for that suggestion. I'll pick it up next time. I've always walked past it.
I really loved this video…. thanks very much for taking the time to do it all:). I have a wee tip for you and maybe viewers will like it too. I always have two bags at hand, one with an easy crotchet project….. at the moment it’s daisy granny squares …. The second bag has a knitting project….. baby blanket for eg. So, if I’m deeply engrossed in whatever happens to be my ‘important’ project and my hands become a bit ‘cranky’, I can change it out. I find this helps my hands a lot and also further up my arms. The benefit is also that you have 2 on-going projects that will be finished before you can say ‘knitted blanket’🥰.
Thank you so much for sharing!!! Great advice!! 🧶🧶🧶
I use the yarn bee comfy “pantyhose” yarn on some toys but LOVE it for sewing toys together and embroidery! It’s the perfect thickness!
I ended up making an amigurumi toy with it and really liked it! ❤️ I'm currently using it for a totally different project this time and am loving it even more!! 🧶🧶🧶
Im going to also give a vote for the I Love This Cotton. I have a hard time with cotton because of arthritis, but have no fatigue issues at all with this. It has beautfiul stitch definition and so many colors.
Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I’m making a top with the 44th Street yarn. I mostly chose it because I love the colors and it is so soft. It’s a granny stitch and I love how it’s coming out.
That's so good to know! Thank you for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I LOVED this video! When I was first learning to crochet, and to be honest, still today, I was and am often overwhelmed by all of the beautiful yarn options and when I discovered amigurumi, I was always looking for advice on the 'right' yarn to use! I think this topic is so relevant to most of us fiber fiends out here in terms of useful consumer information and, let's be honest, most of us LOVE yarn so this is not only helpful but fun to watch! I for one would love to watch more videos of you testing yarns specifically for amigurumi! Thanks for this topic!!!
Oh great!! Thank you!! I'm so glad you liked it!! I literally had so much fun testing these yarns I would gladly do it again!! 🧶🧶🧶
This is a great video, I’ve actually been cramming many of your videos. I am wanting to start doing more amigurumi (there is only so many shawls and tops and hats and scarves to make). I am in love with your background shelves in your videos with those beautiful toys. I’m about to try your hamster kitty ball 😆, I can’t remember what it’s called. I’m not really new to making toys, just thought the yarn stash would be better for garments and all, but my thought pattern is changing because of your videos and those beautiful toys. I also subscribed to your email so I’m excited to begin this journey. Thank you!
I love hobby lobby yarn, I use baby bee sweet delight for my amigurumi it's very soft and workable too.
Oh nice!! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I too love the baby bee sweet delight! Use it for amigurumi often.
I agree-very soft and pretty. It does work up very small, though, being mostly a 3.
@@elizabethhorstman3480 I also love ,,I love this yarn sport weight. Works well too.
Oh ok haha another one I must try then.
Thank you for this! I have been thinking about trying the Yarn ID because of the colors it comes in. My go to is "I Love This Cotton". It is so soft! My girls love their dolls made with it☺
The Yarn ID colors are gorgeous!!! Beautiful heathered tones!! 🧶🧶🧶
I enjoy using I Love this Cotton as well! What size hook do you use with yours? I’ve always used a 3.5 but find that I wish my stitches were tighter. But I’ve tried a 3.25 and it just seems impossible. 😅
@@DanielleRoy23 Hi! I usually use a 3.25 mm Clover Amour with I Love This Cotton and it really does make my stitches perfect for dolls. ☺ The Clover hook makes it a lot easier
@@DanielleRoy23 my go-to has always been 3.25 for worsted yarns but I was convinced to try a 4.0 with cotton yarns. Because they don't stretch as much when stuffing, the larger hook does not leave gaps and is a bit easier to work with.
Hello-I was in HobLob today and noticed that the weight category of the yarns can be found on the labels. There is a line of boxes of info like machine wash, and other stuff. The very left most box on that line has a skein graphic with the weight in it. I hope you can find it based on this description 😃!
Thank you!! Yes!! Others pointed it out!! Don't know how I missed it!! Lol! 😂😂😂
"I Love This Yarn" is one of my go-tos for amigurumi. You can't beat the color range and price! I haven't tried the alpaca twist but have drooled over it several times. I might have to pick some up and give it a go. I made a shawl with the Warm and Cozy and it's divine! I don't think I've ever seen Breathe Deep in my local stores (there are five near me), but I might have just missed it. 44th Street is SO soft, but I definitely think it's better suited to a shawl or wrap than anything else. I'll have to pick up some Soft & Sleek, as well. I love that they have their yarn at 30% off every other week and now they've started having their crochet hooks and knitting needles at 50% off every other week. I think it's just the Yarnology ones, but still! At the moment I'm making the Anna Lucia shawl and using Lion Brand Mandala in Niffler..the colorway is so pretty! Happy Easter! Oh, if you look at the row of boxes that has the care instructions, the weight of the yarn is in the first box.
Thank you so much for sharing!!! I will definitely need to try the I love this Yarn brand too!! And silly me never noticed the weight of the yarn on the label before!! 🙈🙈🙈
Yup, it's a very tiny label. I have a hard time reading it.
Thank you for doing this video! I love that you took the guess work out of what yarn I need for my next toy if I get it from Hobby Lobby. We have a one of those stores close by so I can just pick it up real quick or order it with confidence. I especially appreciate that you mentioned which yarns make your hand tired as I have pain in my hand when I use certain yarns. That info is especially valuable to me. It would be nice if you were hired to test yarns for a yarn company. 💕💕
Oh I'm so glad!! The way the yarn feels in my hand is super important to me. I'm glad it was helpful! ❤️
I’m new to Amigurumi and this video was so helpful. I love Hobby Lobby and use their “I Love This Yarn” for many projects, but didn’t have a direction for other yarns for toy making. So, I’ve made my list and checked it twice for my next yarn haul. I just have to get through the next long week waiting for the sale ☹️ Thank you Elise for your time so I can get right to crocheting 🧶
That's great!!! I'm so glad you liked the video!! Have fun shopping! 🧶🧶🧶
I really enjoyed this type of video! I knit instead of crochet and haven’t taken the plunge into amigurumi quite yet but I’ve been frustrated with the past few skeins of yarn I’ve used for various reasons, and since I get 95% of my yarn from Hobby Lobby I felt this was very relevant haha! I’d love to see this as a series where you test out some from Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, other craft stores, the most popular lines from online yarn stores, etc.
I would love to try different yarns!! It was the most fun I've had in a long time!! 🧶🤣
Just tried I Love This Cotton to make an amigurumi bunny with cute droopy drawers im designing and it's absolutely my new favorite yarn. One of the best results ive ever achieved! Im making another one and will no doubt use this yarn almost exclusively in future!! (Its not stretchy but it is soft.) Wish it came in more colors, but the range is pretty decent.
I've heard a lot of great things about that yarn!! 🧶🧶🧶
Wow. I learned so much from this video. I had no idea that different yarns could add to my hand fatigue.
I'm so glad you liked the video! 🧶🧶🧶
I find it interesting that the type of yarn can add to your discomfort. I was trying a new pattern using big twist and my shoulder was hurting. I felt like I had to pull my stitches through and I couldn’t keep a good posture or keep my elbow in. But working with I love this yarn or a chenille yarn, is like cake! Same pattern but no pain! So maybe some yarns aren’t for everyone. I think that adds to the uniqueness of your creations though. Helps you find your look even faster.
I'm really surprised that you didn't try I love this yarn since there's almost an entire aisle worth of colors. I really like Hobby Lobby yarns. Their hand dyed superwash merino is so nice and affordable too especially when you shop sale weeks. Also, Hobby Lobby definitely has #2 weight yarns.
I don't know how I missed that one!! Going to have to try it! 🧶
I used lost loft for amigurumi butterfly and I loved that you couldn't see the stitches and had a halo. t did not hold up though like the shape its very flexible. I adore yarn id in my hands it feels amazing to m,e. I used it for a bpusheen cat ami and it came out fabulous!
That's good information to know! The lush loft felt so good in my hands! And thank you for sharing about the Yarn ID! 🧶
Thank you so much for this yarn review!!! I appreciate someone reviewing at a local store with affordable prices!!!! You go girl shopping sale week!!! I don’t just talk to my pup…I take her with me 🐾🥰. She’s my sweet 13 year old rescue 🥰🥰
Awwwww!!! I love that you take your dog with you!!! How fun!!! 🐶
Yarns are always 30% off at HL. If you are still falling for HL discounts, you need to think through the specifics. They raise the price by 30% and then put it on sale!! They also have really decreased the name brands they carry (all throughout the store). Yes they have some good yarns, prices 18:12 and really nice colors. I like the cottons. But don’t be fooled by the ‘sales’. I also have a problem with the political and religious beliefs and monetary donations. For me I will be very judicious in my choices and purchases!
@@bconsilio3764lmfao they do not raise the prices. I'm there every other week for their 30% off sales.
Thank you for this awesome video. I buy my yarn at Hobby Lobby as often as I can get there. I like the stork struck and soft and sleek baby yarns. By the way a girl I know that works at Hobby Lobby told me the yarn goes on sale every other week and the fabric goes on sale the opposite week. Love your posts.
Thanks so much for sharing all that information!!! So good to know!! 🧶🧶🧶
I tried the pearl spun by yarn bee, the other day for the head only and really liked it.
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I love Joann’s. I order my yarn 🧶 online the then pick up the same day. Most of the time I can get 15% when I do that. When I pick it up it is ready for me.
That's wonderful! We don't have a Joann's anymore. 😢 There's one not super far away, but Hobby Lobby is my closest craft store. It was fun testing everything! 🧶🧶🧶
This was so entertaining!!! However, up here in Canada, we unfortunately do not have a Hobby Lobby 😢. Would you consider doing a video testing Michaels yarns for Amigurumi??? Love your content ❤️
Thank you so much for the suggestion!! Sounds like that would be a great video!! 🧶🧶🧶
I just made a big order for yarn from Hobby Lobby. I’m so sorry I didn’t know about the frequent 30% off sales. I’m making mittens for Mittens for Detroit. I won’t need more yarn for mittens for a while. However, I think you’ve convinced me to try amigurumi. They look like fun. These reviews will be helpful as I get into the sport of amigurumi.
Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Their 30% off sales are every other week!
I love this video! So helpful! I have used the Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and I Love This Cotton for a while now, and they are great too! Also, they have a few other ones like Coton Et Lin which is nice, and a Touch of Silk (I think it's called), which is pretty. I'm always surprised at the amount and colors they have too. Always a good go to place for yarn!
I recently tried I Love This Cotton and can see why it's so popular!! So glad you enjoyed the video! 🧶
I tell everyone this, but every other week is their 30% off sales!
Thank you Elise.. This podcast was very helpful because we have a Hobby Lobby here for yarns and this will be helpful when I pick out yarns. FYI. I have put my cotton bunny together. working on trousers and sweater. Mine has a lot of mistakes, but that OK. This was my 1st amigrumi. I will be making another one.
Mistakes are how we learn!! Congratulations!!!! 👏👏👏
I’ve made 15-20 amigurumi animals with the Soft and Sleek yarn and I love working with it. I have discovered, though, that the tighter my tension, the stiffer the animal, so I’m constantly keeping myself in check! 😁
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi Elise! I love your videos. You turned me on to the Pica Pau amigurumi and I made 18 of them over the course of the last year all in Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton. It made very tight crisp toys. But you are right, cotton is hard on the joints!
Oh how wonderful!!! That's amazing!!! I've heard a lot of good things about that yarn, but I have to stay clear due to my old creaky joints!! I'm so impressed with how many Pica Pau you've made! She's coming out with her new book this fall!!!! 🧶🐰🦊
@@EliseRoseCrochet I did not know that. I just pre-ordered on Amazon!!
I use I Love This Yarn.
I made a ballerina mouse and a Koala, it turned out good. Thay have a lot of colors. It strong. I pull hard on the to close the ring.
I'm makeing a popcorn flower blanket.,now.
With 16 popcorn stitches you must pull hard.
I've heard a lot of good things about that yarn! Thanks so much for sharing! 🌻
I just got done using the comfy classics to make some ballerinas and they turned out so cute! I love the stretch to that yarn and I think it works up beautifully! Love your review of these yarns, I’m excited to try the alpaca twist and yarn ID
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! I really enjoy using that yarn as well, just wish it came in more colors!! 🧶🧶🧶
Great video! My number one complaint about HL yarns in general is the color selection, rarely you see more than one shade of a color, for example the “I love this cotton” has one shade of pink which is not my favorite shade.
I wish we had more yarn selection here in the US. Although you can always order pretty much anything online, it’s good to know that if you need something you can simply go to a store to buy it. I personally like to see and feel before buying.
Love your channel! 🧶 💕
That's true. Although they had some really pretty colors at Hobby Lobby I wish there were more color options! 🧶🧶🧶
As someone with access to Hobby Lobby and not much else, I don't love most Yarn Bee stuff. Their acrylic hurts my hands really bad, and I'm not impressed with the quality. I Love This Yarn (the basic acrylic) feels much nicer to me and doesn't hurt my hands, and I Love This Cotton is a great cotton yarn (though I prefer mercerized cotton for amigurumi). It's always so interesting to see how different crafters feel about yarns that don't work for me and ones that do!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! 🧶🧶🧶
Bamboo-tiful is soft and good stitch definition! And I like Urban Chic! ( both s.3) 😊 Only wish Urban Chic offered more colorways as well as solid colors. 😕 Glad you tried some Hobby Lobby yarns. Thanks, Elise!
Thanks for sharing!! Is it stiff like cotton? Or does it have some stretch? 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet Bambootiful is smooth and kind of slippery so it seems to make it easier for me than cotton, but I wouldn't say it has any stretch, so it might not be for you. Also there's no halo. Urban Chic is more like cotton, but again it's easier for me to work than cotton, it feels more like acrylic on my hooks and needles. The most scrumptous bamboo yarn for me (I use s.3, DK or light weight) is Sirdar Snuggly baby bamboo which contains 20% wool -- but it runs lighter being a baby weight DK, and it's pricey. I got most of mine at a yarn shop close out sale, thankfully! It also tea- dyes beautifully and I love to soften bright colors by tea dying for a more vintage/antique look.
Actually, Elise, the skeins usually do have a yarn weight indicator symbol, but it is SO teeny tiny it's easy to miss! 🕵
Thank you! Thank you, for this! I just traveled over 5000 miles & excitingly visited a Hobby Lobby (None in Alaska😢)and absolutely drooled over the yarn selections, BUT, “right” no #’s on the yarn labels, I was SO frustrated. This helped immensely!! ❤
I really don't understand why they don't include the yarn weight on the label!! Every other yarn manufacturer I know does!! This was a fun test and I'm so glad it was helpful!! 🧶🧶🧶
I loved this video! Thank you so much for reviewing these yarns and specifically testing them for Amigurumi. Your opinion is valued and much appreciated. Happy Easter! 🐇🐰🐣🐥
Thank you so very much! 🧶🧶🧶
The Yarn Bee yarn "Baby Bee" is really good for crochet clothes. I don't knit, so I don't know how it would do for knitted clothes. It's stretchy, soft, and comes in super pretty colors!
Thank you so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello Elise, Thank you for the video on Hobby Lobby yarn samples. I so enjoy and have learned so much from your videos. Recently I have ventured from amigurumi (I made your pigs and wolf) to blankets and just recently finished a blanket by Eleonora at Coastal Crochet.. I did the CAL from last year and just worked on my own for the last 8 weeks. I so loved the blanket journey.. She has You Tube videos to help and this was very enjoyable and my cup of tea. Eleonora lives in the UK. For the pattern Picnic on the Beach the yarn was Stylecraft Special DK. This now is my go to yarn. I always used worsted weight but now I enjoy DK for the easy weight feel. .Never thought I would use acrylic yarn but now I'm home. Blessed Easter
Thank you so much!!! I hope you enjoyed making your piggies and wolf! I have seen the gorgeous designs from Coastal Crochet! They are gorgeous!! And the Stylecraft Special DK is my favorite blanket yarn too!! 🧶🧶🧶
I really like the 'I Love This Yarn' acrylics for amigurumi, I'm sure their cottons could be good for it as well!
Thank you so much for sharing! 💙
It’s my favorite too.
What size hook would you use with this yarn?
@@claremorgan6033 that really depends on your tension, I’m a tight crocheter so I use a 4.00mm but if you’re a looser crocheter I’d recommend 3.5mm or 3.00mm
I always say bye to my kitty before leaving and when I come home I let her know I’m back along with some kisses 😂 she’s aloof throughout it all 😂
Haha!! Silly kitty cat! ❤️
your voice is so relaxing when i was watching this on my bed i instantly fell asleep
I'm glad it helped! 🧶
I used to make teddy bears and the best fabric is alpaca, it gives the warmth right back to you. 100% cuddle + time. I'll have to try that yarn :))
I loved the Alpaca yarn, it was tough to frog but otherwise was beautiful! 🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet Soft but tough. Kind of like small but mighty lol
Great video! Besides cotton, I have used Patons Classic Wool to make Pica Pau Murray the Sea Otter. Alan Dart used an acrylic yarn for his creations. After I use up my cotton, I will look into acrylics to help with my trigger fingers. Would love to see your thoughts on the yarns Michaels and Joann sells. Caron Simply Soft my go to for blankets and hats, but is probably too soft for Amigurumi.
Thank you!! I am looking forward to testing new yarns in the future!!! 🧶🧶🧶
My favorite Hobby Lobby yarn is the Alpaca Twist. It’s so beautiful. I’ve only knitted the Little Cotton Rabbits bunnies with it & they are so precious 😍 I’ve used the Lace Doilies, Silver & Charcoal. I love them all 🥰 Also, I knitted some clothes for them with the 44th street yarn and yes, it’s a little tedious to use, but the clothes are lovely. I used a single strand, so it’s very fine, but worth the patience. The size of the yarn is on each label, but it’s super tiny, but it’s there. These eyes need reading glasses to see it 😂🤓 Hobby Lobby yarns are my favorite. Thanks for sharing! I also have a video about Amigurumi on my channel. You’ve inspired me! Happy Easter and God bless you and your family 🥰🙏🏻🌸💖✝️
What’s the name of your channel?!
@@audraforbes Sparkly One 🌸
@@SparklyOne yay! I’ll go subscribe right now. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing!! The Alpaca Twist was such a wonderful surprise!! And thank you for the info about the 44th St yarn! Someone else mentioned that you can hold it double and it works wonderfully! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you for this video! I’ve used a couple of these and agree with you. I’m afraid I have become a yarn snob.! I love Berroco and Debbie Bliss baby cashmarino thanks to you!
I must say those two are my favorite. I am never disappointed and they feel sooooo good! 🧶🧶🧶
Me too!
My favorite HL yarn for amigurumi is their I Love This Cotton! It’s a medium 4. It moves through my hook so smoothly and it’s a super sturdy yarn. They stand up to kiddos playing really well!
It's a great cotton yarn!! 🧶🧶🧶
I enjoy making doll with DK weight yarn and/or light weight yarns with 2 5.mm hook and surprisingly my favorite yarn is Yarntopia. It's labeled as a #2 BUT it works up more like a #3 DK weight. It's glides across the hook. It has a wonderful shine and smooth, soft feel but sturdy to work with. Try it as least once. $3.49 on sale, 100% Acrylic, 312 yards, 4 oz, labeled as a #2 fine. Yes it's fine but a thicker fine more like a light #3.
I have evey color and some 2 of that color. I love it!!!!
Oooh! Thank you so much for sharing that!!! I'll have to check it out next time I'm there!! 🧶🧶🧶
My first time watching you. I just started back crocheting and I am looking for someone that I will love on You Tube, enjoying their style. You fit perfectly so about to binge. Thanks
Awww! Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the yarn crafts binge!!! 🧶🧶🧶
This was super fun 🤩! I live in the UK Elise, and we don’t have any hobby lobby stores - but this was super interesting to see the different yarns from hobby lobby and how unique they are ! The colours are just gorgeous!! 🥰🧶
They have a pretty good selection of yarns and at 30% off they are pretty affordable! I had so much fun testing them all!! And the colors were sooooo beautiful! Thank you so much for watching! 💗
Hi Elissa. Love what you are doing. Please give us more on which is the best yarn for crocheting crops and light soft dresses. I'm in SA, and it's difficult to get good supplies since Covid-19.
Hmmmm, I don't think I can really help with that. I don't really crochet those types of projects. I'm sure there are good recommendations elsewhere from people who know what works best. Good luck! ❤️
Thank you for this video. I have a lot of these yarns, and have not tried them for Amigurumi. Great information 👍🏻
That's great! Glad you found the video helpful! 🧶🧶🧶
Hey new friend plz stay connected dear mam 😘😘
This is so funny that you posted this video becuase yesterday I went to hobby lobby and got a bunch of skiens of "I love this yarn"! after trying a lot of acrylic yarns, the "I love this yarn" is hands down my favorite for amigurumi :) You should do a video comparing differnt value acrylic yarns like red heart super saver, Joann's big twist value, Premier basix, and I love this yarn. I try to stay away from specialty yarns when it comes to amigurumi because my comfort zone is acrylic and plush velvet yarn.
Now that is a fantastic idea!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your idea!! 🧶🧶🧶
"I Love This Yarn" has a great hand feel that I enjoy. A bit stretchy, almost. Works up wonderful, larger amigurumi. I don't care at all for JoAnn Big Twist value though.
ive snapped so many types of yarn. aunt Lydia thread is pretty strong.
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi Elise, I buy HL yarns often. I really like several for amigurumis. 1. I love this yarn it's a basic acrylic and very affordable, lots of colors and feels a little thicker than 4 I've worked with but it blends those fibers so will within the stitch. B if that makes sense. There's tons of colors. They are strong. And the wash will. I can say the same thing about I love this cotton. I love this yarn. If you like real tight stitch definition. It's sleek. Got tons of colors. It's a thinner four. The fresh Haven I've made rabbits with. You may end upvl liking it lmk
Thank you so much for sharing!! 🧶
I really appreciated your thoughts on this yarn. I got hooked (har har) on Debbie Cashmerino and Berroco Vintage because of your video so I was really interested to see what your thoughts were. I'm bummed out that many of these didn't quite fit the bill. The range of colors were so impressive that I was really hoping for more success! I have a Michaels closer to me and there isn't a huge range of color choices at mine. I would have been willing to make the drive for some of these at Hobby Lobby if they had worked better for you. I am pleased that the 100% polyester ones were positive though! I might grab some because that's what I always buy from Michaels and absolutely love them. So kind to the hands and joints!
Thank you for doing this, Elise!xx
Thanks so much, Roz! I really need to work more with the Hobby Lobby yarns I liked and actually make a toy. I love how those polyester yarns feel!!! 💗💗💗
Great reviews! Thank you for sharing. A long while back, Yarn Bee had a yarn with 20% alpaca and I made two knit sweaters with it. I still have them and they are soft and warm. Perfect sweaters for winter.
Oh how wonderful! That yarn sounds lovely! 🧶🧶🧶
Great video! I love the Hobby Lobby “I Love this Yarn” ~ I would have loved to hear your thoughts on that one. Also, I love Big Twist at Joann. They are basic and inexpensive but work well for me.
I will just have to go back and do a review on that one!! 🤣🤣 Thanks for the suggestion!! 🧶🧶🧶
This is good information especially since Hobby Lobby is where I do the bulk of my yarn shopping. I actually crocheted my daughter in law’s friend a baby blanket out of the Yarn bee in blush.
The blush color is soooo pretty!! Thank you so much! 💗
I crocheted a hat for my grand daughter from the mini set. It turned out great and she loved it!
That's good to know! Thank you!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you for doing HL yarn. They only have their own yarns how. I never found a problem finding the weight in the labels. Thank you again.
I eventually found the weight listed on the labels, lol! 🤣
Elise, thank you for doing this yarn review. It was nice to hear your thoughts on the different yarn.
You're so welcome! I had a lot of fun with it!! 🧶🧶🧶
I've had this video in my que for a while. It's been a crazy few months and now that things are settled i'm ready to get my crochet on again. My beef with Hobby Lobby is that they have totally done away with almost every other brand and all you can find is that Yarn Bee. I remember back in the day they would stock many different brands. Now i drive about 65 miles to get to one of the last remaining independent yarn shops in the Houston area. That shop has so much diversity. So many brands. It's a bit overwhelming but the selection is phenomenal. I'm really glad you did this video because i wouldn't mind using their yarn but up until now i just didn't have any idea about performance. I'll definitely be trying a few of your recommendations 🙂
I actually just did a new video and reviewed their Comfy Classic yarn. I like it but the color options are very limited. It also has some issues so I don't know that everyone would like it. And I love a good LYS they have so many options!! 🧶🧶🧶
I literally just went to hobby lobby yesterday for my amigurumi project and picked up two of the brands you tested!!What great timing for this video! 😄 I got yarn ID for the first time( love the colors; they need more) and another new one was the soft and sleek. I normally get “I love this yarn” for amigurumi. It works up great, strong, doesn’t feel much like budget yarn (I hate plastic feeling yarn), it’s 355 yarns for just over $3 every other week with the 30% off yarn sale, comes in 65 colors, and easy on the joints. Best thing about it is that it’s easily accessible right down the road. Anyway, thanks so much for this video because I considered most of these yarns you tested and now I have a better idea of what I’ll be willing to try.
Forgot to mention: hobby lobby does have a sport weight with solid colors called yarn bee yarntopia. It only comes in 16 colors but they are pretty. They also have yarn bee cozy toes (but the colors are not solid and yarn bee authentic hand dyed alpaca yarn (more expensive and not many color options). Hope that helps.
Thanks so much for sharing that information!! Super helpful!! 🧶🧶🧶
They also have I Love This Yarn sport weight, and Baby Bee yarns that are sport weight. I have used both of these for amigurumi and they are great. I love the tried and true I Love This Yarn worsted, and I use it all the time.
Try the I Love This Yarn at Hobby Lobby. Lots of colors and great for crocheting and knitting. It’s my go to for crocheting baby blankets
Looks like that's a very popular yarn!! Thank you! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you so much for this yarn review Elise. I have never used any of these Hobby Lobby yarns but I think I will give some of your top choices a try. I have only used the I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby. I like it because of all the color choices and it is a great price and so soft. I have made several Amigurumi toys with it and find it to be easy in my hands and not splitty. I love the stitch definition and how strong it is when sewing the pieces together. One of the light yarns you mentioned 44th street might be good for knitting socks. My husband can't tolerate wool socks which I love to knit. So I might try that for his socks. I hope you follow up this video with a Part 2 after you have made some animals and clothes for them with these yarns. If you do please rate them 1-2-3 in order of your favorites. Again, thanks so much for this very informative video. :)
Thank you so much! And that is a great idea to make a Part 2! And once I make some toys I think I will be able to rank them in order! 😊
I was surprised at some of your responses 🙂. I use the sweet minis for amigurumi a lot and love it. I make smaller amigurumi than you do and I only crochet ( I can only handle one tool at a time 😄). I use the Yarn Bee Romantique for wearable. It is so so soft! Thank you for this tutorial! It is frustrating that more of their yarns don't come in more colors. I do like the muted pastels they have 🙂
I'm really glad to know that you like the Sweet Minis. Makes me think I need to give it another shot! Their colors really are gorgeous, just wish they had more of them! 🧶🧶🧶
I live in a small town where Hobby Lobby is the closest yarn store. I absolutely agree about Studio 72. I was disappointed because the linen color is perfect and I haven’t found a match elsewhere. However, I use Soft & Sleek regularly for crocheted toys and like the finished products quite a bit. As mentioned, the color selection is strong and it is not at all “splitty.” It has a good structure and stitch definition and doesn’t hurt my hands like cotton.
Thank you so much for sharing!! You really have to try the yarn to see if it works for you! ❤️❤️❤️
Loved this video idea! I’m still trying to use up the Red Heart yarn my grandma gave me years ago but I’ve been eager to find new quality yarns to phase into.
That's great!! Glad you enjoyed the info! 🧶
Very good info about good amigurumi yarn. I love most of the Hobby Lobby yarn, and I have not had a problem finding the yarn weights o the labels. I do wish they would carry more solid colors in sock yarn, but their color choices are usually great in orhers. I dont make many amigurumi, but use their I Love This Yarn and I Love This Cotton yarns for shawls and afghans. Love your amigurumis!
Thank you!! Someone else commented about the yarn weights being on the label! I never knew that!! It is quite small but it definitely is there!! 🤣
Hi Elise! I love watching your videos! Thank you! I love this review on these yarns I have yet to try. I don't know if anyone else commented but there is one #2 weight yarn from Hobby Lobby. I haven't tried it but it's an acrylic in 16 colors called Yarn Bee Yarntopia Yarn.
Thank you! I haven't tried that one! I'm
Really liking the Comfy Classic. I've used it more and there's a lot about it I like. 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet I am anxious to give it a try!
I try to buy yarn from Hobby lobby before and you are so right the colors are beautiful but they do not have the weight on there and the numbers and I two drives me crazy so I really don’t go to Hobby lobby anymore and to buy yarn but I love your reviews and I was paying close attention to what you like and what you didn’t like since you already did the work I might give it a try again Thank you for your video
I really don't understand why they don't put the yarn weight on the labels! It just doesn't make sense!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!! 🧶🧶🧶
Wooooowwww! So much yarn! I live in Spain and I’ve never ever been into a shop or a mall with that amount of yarn! In fact, malls do not sell yarn!
Now I envy you! 😂
Thank you for sharing! We take it for granted where I live in the US! 🧶🧶🧶
I appreciate this information very much. I will be making a list to carry for shopping trips. You have saved me money and frustration. Thank you.
I'm so glad it helped! 💙
I just had a few of the ones you didn't like in my cart this week!! 👀I was so indecisive that I didn't buy any, I'm so glad I just watched this so I know what to not pick when I go back! haha You picked the best colors!
I'm so glad it was helpful, Katie!! I had the best time trying these yarns!!! 💙
If you like Breathe Deep also try Bernat Bundle Up and Lion Brand Feels Like Butta. I love using them for amigurumi.
Also Hobby Lobby does include their yarn weights in MICRO on the labels. It is below the box of info and inside a drawing of a microscopic skein of yarn. If you have a magnifying glass (lol) you can see it.
Yes, mine is marked albeit hard to see!
Thank you for sharing!! And so many people have shared about the yarn label!! Can't believe I never saw it before!! 🙈
I love the sugarwheel cotton and wish it came in more colors!
Thank you so much for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thanks for this video. I need direction as to what yarns to use as I am new to Amigurumi, and your Three Little Pigs and Not So Big bad Wolf patterns are the first patterns I've ever purchased. I went to my local Hobby Lobby and was overwhelmed by the yarn choices. I did not get any of the ones you tried, but I did get the Yarn Bee Nature's Nook. I loved the colors although not many to choose from. The Bare Blush is 3.5 oz, 180 yds and is 54% Acrylic, 28% Lyocell and 18% Flax. I like using it (with my 3.5mm hook) but it is a little splitty and has texture that has some pokey bits of what I assume is the flax. Not so sure it would be a good toy to be played with by a tiny tot. I look forward to trying your recommendations in the future.
Thanks so very much!! Hope you enjoy the pattern! And thank you for sharing your thoughts about the yarn you chose!! 🧶🧶🧶
Great presentation. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! ❤️
Thank you so much for all your bright, uplifting (and informative) videos. You always manage to brighten my day and I always look forward to new ones. Also rewatch older ones often too. Hope your Easter is happy and peace filled. 🐑🐣🐇
Thank you so very much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 🧶🧶🧶
I picked soft and sleek weight 4 for my next project. I am making a bat for my daughter from animal friends of pica pau book (also you recommendation) .
I will try the alpaca yarn next. Thank you for this video. I really love to buy yarn at a store. I love to touch the yarn I buy.
It's so nice to touch it first!! 🧶🧶🧶 Have fun stitching up the bat! Such a cute pattern! 🦇
So I’m confused….which yarn did you like the best?
I just picked up “Yarntopia” because of the colors (bought 12 of the 16 shades) and it’s sheen. It’s 100% acrylic and a #2 weight but is thicker than some of Yarn Bee’s #3 weights. (Wanted something finer to make radishes and carrots for the Bernat Velvet bunnies I made.). The yarn is soft but is bulky looking when worked up. A #3 yarn (but looks like a #2) that made a beautiful and fine beet (in oxblood) was “Soft & Sleek DK Low - Pill fiber”, it’s 100% acrylic. 16 colors in this line. I’m still trying to find my favorite Hobby Lobby yarn too!
I'm not sure I had a favorite. I liked many of them, but to choose one favorite I would have to make a full toy I think. They do have some beautiful colors!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi Elise, the only yarn in your demo that I've used for amigurumi is the "Warm and Cozy" like you I LOVED the colors and thought "Parment" would make a really cute Easter Bunny; however, Iran into the same problems with it that you mentioned. I had to work with it only during daylight because it was so hard to see the stitches. I do own some of the other yarns in your review but haven't used them yet.
I wish we could try yarn before we purchased it, sort of a like a test drive for cars! 💗
I'm a cotton sort of gal when it comes to amigurumi. I have some of their I Love This Cotton that I need to try out still, I have heard good things!
Cotton looks so good for amigurumi! I just wish it didn't hurt my hands so much! ❤️🧶
Elise, the wreath behind your head makes you look kind of like Freya with a Yule circlet. I think its beautiful. I hope you don't find this comment offensive, I love your decorations.
Awww! Thank you!!! Not offensive at all! ❤️
They do label all their yarn for the size. All the yarn I've ever bought from hobby lobby the size is on there. It is right below the little graph telling about the fiber. It's next to the washing instructions. You have to hunt for a little bit, but it's there
Thank you for sharing!! I never noticed it before!!! But you're right, it's right there!! 🧶🧶🧶
Sooo very helpful! I bought a hank of their alpaca and man was it tough to frog. I had even made the pattern before but was making it larger...was a pixie hat for my grandaughter.
THANKS for sharing!
ang, WA State 👩🦳🇺🇸
Yes, it is very tough to frog. I use a lot of mohair so I'm used to picking out the stitches, but it can be a bugger at times! But boy is it pretty though! 🧶🧶🧶
This is one of my favorite videos. Your testing is saving me much time and headaches!! Love it!🙋♀️💗🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Oh great!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 🧶🧶🧶
I have made hundreds of amigurumi over the past few years, and I've always used I Love This Yarn. I've never had a problem with it. I tried the alpaca type yarns and found that it causes allergic reactions. My hands were so swollen it was painful.
Thanks for sharing!! So many people love that yarn! 🧶🧶🧶
oh, how i miss Hobby Lobby. We don't have them here in Denmark, but i would love to come back and shop to my hearts contend
They have a lot of great things!! 🧶🧶🧶
I prefer to run to Hobby Lobby for my yarn. I have ordered different yarns online from different companies. Shipping costs can quickly become a problem. Plus, you can't touch the yarn. That's a problem for me. I am currently using I Love This Cotton for my toys. I am presently making the birds from A Partridge In A Pear Tree by Kerry Lord. This yarn is working well. I really look forward to your videos. Shoot, I keep rewatching all your videos. Thanks
Thank you!! I've heard a lot of people like the cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby! I just can't use cotton because of my old creaky joints but Cotton sure does look pretty for amigurumi! Thanks so much for watching the videos!! 🧶🧶🧶
Another great video! 💕 Thanks for the info on Comfy Classic…I was actually going to pick some up today for a tank top…I think I’ll use something else now. I’ve never had a problem finding the yarn weight on Hobby Lobby yarn. I DO have to wear my glasses when I go because I can’t read that tiny print.🤣
Lol!! I never noticed it before!!! Someone else mentioned that it was on there and I had to look really hard!! 🤣🤣🤣
Oh, I want a pool of yarn to fall into! I really don't know what I would do with myself in a store like Hobby Lobby, a dream yet to come true. Those yarns are gorgeous and i loved the colors, but what I really loved more was ... seeing again your adorable knitted bunny! Have you given her a name? She is the reason I started knitting again after ages... and, guess what, it's a bunny. 😊 BTW, those thicker yarns you didn't like crocheting, you can use as doll hair. Looks lovely! For the fluffy yarns you can't see the stitches, try using a slightly bigger hook and reserve it for toys you don't have to stuff tightly. Just some things I picked up on the way. 💕
Thank you so much for sharing that information!! And yes, I did name her Clover!!! She's one of my favorites!!! Happy knitting!!! 🐰🐰🐰
@@EliseRoseCrochet Clover is adorable! Happy knitting to you too! Can't wait to see all 3 little piggies dressed up cosy.
I so appreciate this video! I love Hobby Lobby, love all the decor and love the multiple craft offerings, but when they transitioned from mainstream yarn brands to mostly their brand, I had trouble shopping there. I make to gift and make to last, and never really found a HL yarn that didn't pill, even the low-pill line. When I make an heirloom quality baby blanket, I don't want to have to include a lint shaver in the gift bag. I make swatches and "live with them", carrying them in my pocket to see how long they stay pretty. I was very interested in seeing your take on HL yarns. We now live an hour from our closest HL, but I may pick up the ones you're willing to give a chance next time I'm there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I can't wait to see how your experiment turns out.
I'm interested to see how these last as well! That's such a great idea to keep a swatch in your pocket to see how it reacts to use!!! Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi, the weight of the yarn is a little yarn skein symbol on the label that has a number of the weight in the middle. :) hopes this helps. I actually saw it on the label in one of your shots, it’s pretty small so I can see how you missed it. Great video!
Thank you!! Yes! So many people have shared that it's there!! Can't believe I missed it!! 😂😂😂 But you're right, it is pretty small!! 🧶🧶🧶