Crystal, you are a gem and I have learned so much from you! I am living proof that you can teach an old dog née tricks. I am 75 now and you are a wonderful teacher! Love from Mississippi❤️🧶
OF ALL THE LADIES THAT GIVE YARN REVIEWS ON YOU TUBE, I LIKE YOURS THE BEST. I ALSO LIKE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN THE STITCHES . I GUESS I JUST LIKE YOU ALL AROUND. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO.
15 years ago I made a twin size bedspread with crochet thread. I no longer remember how many balls I used, but it took me 2 years to complete. It's white, and I use beautifully colored sheets to set off the pattern. I made it to be an heirloom and I have 2 daughters already fighting over who gets it! I like labor-of-love projects! My mother made me a tablecloth for my hope chest 40 years ago (us old ladies remember hope chests). It's in the old fashioned pineapple pattern and every time I look at it, my heart melts that I have something so precious and that too is an heirloom I will pass down, even though no one I know uses them on tables anymore. I am also one of the few that likes Homespun. I've made numerous afghans and pillows. I found the trick is using a hook 2 sizes bigger than recommended. The afghans feel glorious to snuggle under! My favorite colors of yarn are earth tones too.
I have crocheted a pineapple tablecloth with size 30 thread and am working on a full size pineapple bedspread out of white size 10 thread that will go over a solid purple queen size bedspread. It takes 78 balls of thread and I am on my 3rd one. It will take me awhile.
I know exactly what you mean! My mom crochet a white thread bedspread...king size. She would haul it back and forth when she went to visit her ailing father. It took her years to finish also. Those labor - of - love projects are priceless.
They go on, I'm 65 and have a bedspread and tablecloths thread crocheted by my great grandmothers. I display the tablecloths, but I do not actually use them for meals so they stay clean. My mother and grandmother did not do thread crochet (altho Grandma did knit & crochet), but I do. I'm not so ambitions, I only make doilies or occasionally a little bit of lace. I cannot imagine the time to make a bedspread or tablecloth!
Crystal I love how informed about yarns,hooks,techniques,and ESPECIALLY your Tuturiol's are easy to understand and you don't leave us hanging Thank you for everything you do.BTW:Also your Generosity on your giveaways your 💛 of Gold the 👑 Queen of yarn 👑
My fave hooks are Susan Bates. I have tried others and always come back to Bates. I have a Clover H hook that I bought because everyone raves about them and because I always seem to choose H or I hook I choose the H. I don't like the ends. They always slip on me. I miss stitches, drop stitches just a pain for me. I always hear that Bates snag the yarn, but I have never had that problem. Maybe because I started with them. I still have my first Bates blue H8 hook, although it isn't blue all over anymore. It has to be buried with me. ; -)
Alice Carnes I only use bates hooks, I have tried hero, Boye, clover, etc.I always go back to the bates, I have never had a problem with the yarn snagging....
Same here. I have always loved my Bates hooks - I have Boye and Hero and clover, but never use them. Any tapered hook I try to use snags and splits the yarn.
I think it's a matter of what feels good in your hands. I tried Susan Bates hooks but could never get the flow of my stitches. I found that I kept dropping stitches and getting my yarn tangled...maybe its just me but I don't want to think about my hook, I want to think about my yarn and stitch pattern which is why I don't use Susan Bates although I really wanted to like them! Boye regular crotchet hooks work for me. I wiz through my projects with great ease!
Thank you for this review. After a 20 year hiatus, I’m back on the needle again. Taking some time to practice before I tackle any big projects. Bought some Red Heart ❤️ s ombré per your review. Absolutely love 💕 it! I don’t want to practice on pricey yarn 🧶, and this product is perfect.
I love working with threads. My favorite is Aunt Lydias #10. Just finished crocheting my dinning table cloth, placemats and runner. Last year I made large doilies for my end tables/nightstands, coffee table, large runner for my TV stand and window valances. Have a few projects lined up, two bedspreads and some tops for my daughter. Have to wait though *sigh*. On a tight budget. Can't afford buying yarns/threads like I use to anymore. Crocheting is all I do most of the day. Don't know what I'd do if I couldn't crochet anymore.
I feel the same way. I had crocheted for 55 years when my rheumatoid arthritis took my crochet abilities away for awhile. Then I said too myself that I’m not going too let it happen. Now I crochet through the pain. If it gets too bad rest my hands. Oh I love to crochet with size 10 thread too. Before my hands got so bad, I crocheted with sewing thread. How I wish I could still do that! There’s a few doily patterns I love that I want to make in miniature.
I just finished a Red Heart Ombré Coral Baby Blanket and it is beautiful. I’m making a blue one now and then mint. 2 skeins is enough to make a good size blanket and a couple of beanies so as the baby grows. It really softens up in washer/dryer. I loved Boye hooks til I tried Clover. Thanks for sharing, Crystal. 🙏🏻♥️💥🌈🎉
Hi Crystal you are a joy to listen to I've learned a lot from you and I've written down a lot of patterns I'm making them as fast as I can keep doing everything that you're doing your marvelous
I have been crocheting fo 60 years and love it as much today as I did when my grandmother taught me at age 9. I wanted to learn to make beautiful useful things with my hands. I love that crochet never gets boring. I love trying new yarns and stitch patterns. Seeing a project in my mind come together. Or teaching someone how to crochet and seeing the look on their face when they finish their first project. these are why I love crochet.
I am obviously coming late to this video party but I still found it incredible helpful. Having some kind of guide when you are figuring out where to put your money, especially from an expert like yourself who has tried so many of them, is really helpful. THANK YOU! :)
Hi Crystal... you are awesome just as you are and you are so kind to share your knowledge, experience and personal opinions. If someone took the time to watch, they gained insight they did not previously have. What a gift. I genuinely appreciate you, have found Im watching you, Freddie and Steve everyday... and for me thats crazy. So thanks girl. Your down to earth straight shooting attitude works for me!
I did a crochet shawl with the latte stripe for my hip mom. I didn’t particularly like crocheting with it, the yarn felt closer to 3 than a 4. However, I put it in the washing machine on cold water with my other clothes and fabric softener (which I never use). Still wasn’t that soft. Dried it on low heat and wow oh wow oh wow, so so so so soft. Just want people to know. Thank you Crystal so much for all your enthusiasm, great vids, and wonderful tips. ❣️🌷❣️
Ice yarn has a yarn that looks SO much like unforgettable. I haven’t used unforgettable but am going to order some of this because it looks SO similar. It’s called “Rainbow” and they have some beautiful color ways. You should also check out “Baby Twist” beautiful rainbow colors with a grey or white.
I enjoy your videos and your love of yarns!! As a newer crocheter I liked hearing your opinion on the different yarns out there, I found it very helpful.
I love Patons Metallic! I can never find it, though! I got a few from ebay. I agree with most of your dislikes & likes but a lot of the yarns i still haven't had the opportunity to try yet. I appreciate your reviews. Thank you. 👍
I enjoyed this video. I tried to use thread after I got into crocheting, but it's too small for me to enjoy. And strains the eye! Having tried it I have so much respect and awe for those who can. For a gal who doesn't read patterns, you're an amazing teacher! I write down patterns in my own words, but I am so glad to be able to go back to your tutorials for reminders.
Hi Crystal, 38 years ago I made my sister in law a table cloth used#10 crochet thread and took me forever! She loved it and using it as bed cover today!:))Believe it or not I had 6balls left(from 1980) I made me a skirt.
You have a gift. Thanks for being my online tutor. Re yarns, I like trying new things so I check out different brands, weights, colors. I guess that has kept me crocheting almost 60 years.
I like the scrubby yarn. I make dishcloth with it. I don't find it hard to work with at all. I agree with the rest of your opinions. I love your tutorials. I have learned so much from you. Made several of your bags for my granddaughters.
Thank you for this yarn review, I agree with you with most of the yarn you like or dislike. I feel the same way about Mandala. I started running a baby weight or even a #2 white with it sometimes, and that is a gives it a nice affect and weight. Enjoy your visits and tutorials.
You are such a gentle soul thank you for all the yarn shopping and all the reviews it's really awesome and it helps me make choices as well I'm sure it helps others to thank you for being there
I was drawn to this video because it shows Red Heart Unforgettable yarn in the intro. This morning, I finished my first project with this yarn and it is definitely my new favorite! I used the color Dragonfly and made an oversized triangle shawl for my oldest friend (46 years) and it is simply gorgeous! My sister loves it so much that I've ordered the same yarn to make the same shawl for her! The pineapple motif is my favorite pattern! I've used it in many doilies, a couple of shawl and I made myself a beautiful cream worsted weight queen bedspread. I also got about 50" done on a round cotton pineapple table cloth - I don't remember why I set it aside, but have never been able to determine where I was in the pattern! So sad! I love crochet and I love all of your videos Crystal! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
I am like you I love all Yarns. I like how fast the blanket Yarns work up and I have just found that I don't mind working with the smaller crochet threads! But that's because I made a little credit card pouch to wear around my neck that way I never lose my credit cards! Thank you for your opinion I just scored my first hero hook in a bag of yarn I got from Goodwill
I collect crochet hooks as well. My favorite yarn is I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby. I can just make my afghans look better with it and it's so soft. I bought some unforgettable to try but I was having a bit of trouble but wow it's beautiful. I love seeing your background of all the yarn. My husband would faint if I had that much. Lol. But it's such a comfort to have it!
I love your videos and although I have crocheted and knitted for 60 years I look forward to your yarn opinion videos especially. I actually do thread crochet and my favorite is "filet" because following the pattern is like a jigsaw puzzle and a challenge, but I love to make sweaters and shawls with larger yarns too. The downside with the thread crochet is that when I work on something with a .75mm it can pierce my fingertip like a needle and over the years I have calloused them pretty good! I love your patterns and plan to get a baby blanket pattern from you for my baby granddaughter due this coming March! Again thank you for the great videos!
Crystal, Im enjoying watching your older videos. This one really caught my eye, because, I just started crocheting in Oct. 2023. I saw the Unforgettable in the prepucture aka Thumbnail. Well, I saw A Shawl on Mama G made with Gossamer for a Auction she has for Mental Health and Pets. I went to hunting that yafn on Ebay. I was able to find 3 Skiens. I wish i had more to make a Shawlnof your tutorials. I made the Agatha Reading Shawl. It us absolutely Gorgeous. Well, maybe i mislead...I'm still working on the shawl after 3 months Ive out it in the timeout from my frogging several times. I was thrilled that you love this yarn too. I paid much more than $7 a skien though. Thank you for continuing to contribute to the Yarney community. I was taught at age 12 by my Grandmother, but I left crochet behind due to Sports, Volleyball and Boys! Well, im wah past both! 😂Bless you and Thank you.
I just love watching you I've learned so much about yarn and what type of needle to use. I've been crocheting sense I was 18 my mother taught me but you have opened my eyes to so much more thank you so much.
I began crocheting with thread. I quickly moved away. I began crocheting with Boye hooks and move to Bates because I found myself crocheting so tightly with Boye. I have one Aero hook made in England. I do use the ergonomic hooks now due to arthritis ( may you never have arthritis🙏) and am back to Boye though I still use my Bates. I have my mothers hooks made in England and they are all Aero put out by Bernat about 50 years ago. I'm thankful the Mainstays brand is now of better quality since you made this video. It's about all I can afford. God bless y'all 😇💙.
I agree on all your Love/Hate list. You seemed to be in my head as you were explaining your thoughts on each! I used Walmart Mainstays for quick crochet placemats for a small party and I've used it for making blankets for the homeless. I guess it has its uses, but I personally hate the plastic-cheap feel. Definitely subscribing to your channel and thumbs up the whole way!
Hi Chrystal, I have been watching you now for about a year and I am 71 years old and I have learned alot from you. I have been a knitting and crocheting for a long tine. I crochet alot for my 5 adult children and 9 grandchildren. I also love to crochets alot for the others. I work with My Counseling on Age, who give to the needed, specialty the kids and the elderly. So alot of your territorial has help me alot to do new projects. I also saw your territorial on the Big Knitting Machine, so I bought one and now I am going to teach myself to use it. I found in my the big book of stitchs that they are about 90 different ones. I was hoping you good someday have a territorial on some different ones. I find it so easy to follow you and learn faster then trying to read it! Lastly I was hoping you could do more things for Men! I am making one of your men sweater right now. Your husband is very handsome and models them so well! I had to adjust some of the measurements because my hubby has a medium size belly. Lol When ending I would like to tell you that I love your Territorial and your easy way of teaching them. One last funny thing to tell you that I can definitely relate to you about loving yarn. I have become addicted to buying yarn on SALE! I do alot of shopping on many sites too. I don't enter your giveaway because I have alot and I think that some one else in need could used it, besides my chances of winning are very slim with all your followers. I hope you have a Fantastic New Year and that you reach your goal of One Million followers, you deserve it. Well take care and be safe. A royal follower. Christine Jackson from Norton, Massachusetts
Thanks for your time to do this video. I have often wondered what the difference is in some of the yarn names - not the brand names but the collection names. 🙂
After you mentioned HERO was your favorite hook brand, I looked through my stash of gifted hooks from, past relatives, I have one H size hook, by HERO! Now I’m going to pay attention to this, at future flea markets ! thanks Crystal.
I know this was posted years ago but just wanted to say I enjoyed watching this and had never heard of the Hopscotch one from Red Heart. I hope they still sell it! Glad you focus on all yarns, not just high priced ones. I won't watch yarn snobs. Thx again, love the channel.
I love that you take time away from your family to help those of us that haven’t had a lot of experience with different harms and hooks and sharing your knowledge. Thank you. #yarnnerdforlife
When I was little, my mom made me a couple of Barbie dresses in crochet thread & I remember absolutely loving them. I think they might be in storage somewhere, I know they were important to me.
Thanks Crystal for a great review. I used to love pound of love . Not the same anymore. I bought some to make an Afghan for a sick friend. Ended up using impeccable instead. I have a boye hook I bought in my teens. Paid 29 cents, it’s stamped on the hook. I’m now 71. Love your channel.
I don't really have a favourite .I have never crocheted with a thread , maybe it's time I gave it a try. Love your tutorials reviews ,and everything you do. You explain everything so it's so easy to follow .
Great video. O have to agree with much of what you said. I have made beautiful scarves and hats with the homespun yarn, but it extremely hard to work with! Currently I am making shawls with the shawl in a ball yarn and love it! It's been taking me 1 1/2 skeins to make a full shawl for my girls. As for hooks, most of mine are aluminum, passed down from my grandma. I tried bamboo and didn't like it as much. The yarn did not slide as smoothly while crocheting. Thanks for the video and keep up the great work!
Watched this because I recognized Unforgettable in the thumbnail. I recently bought a bunch of wool sock yarn and bought that Unforgettable on impulse for the color blend and softness. The socks came out so soft and cushy and colorful!
25+ years ago a came into quite a quandary when I came across beautiful layette set patterns with directions for both yarn and thread. The thread patterns were far more beautiful but they worked up more quickly with yarn. I went ahead and made it in thread because it was so pretty but it felt like it took forever and a day. Definitely need other WIPs nearby when working on thread projects and keep the thread projects nearby because it's not something one is itching to get back to. Another issue with thread is the hook size needed is so small I ended up wrapping the handle in duct tape to make it easier to grasp.
I like a red Heart with Love. It is very soft, good size skein for cfc the money, although I try and use coupons or buy from Walmart. It comes In many luscious colors snd so durable.
I'm a novice and yours were the first videos I could follow, so thank you for the spark that kept me going :) I 100% agree about the Mandala!! It was one of the first yarns I bought because in the beginning I bought what made my eyes twinkle, before I knew about weights, etc. I LOVE the colors but often struggle to figure out what to make with it. And I just bought Unforgettable yesterday!! The scrubby yarns I love because I make a back scrubber, washcloth, face scrubbie bath set with them and to under compensate for the harsh scrub and make it easier to work with, I double it up with a softer cotton yarn. It makes it SO much easier to handle and the scrub less abrasive :)
I love Caron One Pound for afghans because it is so thick and squishy, and I love Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn for scarves and baby blankets because it is so soft, with so many beautiful colors. I feel the same way about Mandala yarn--I so wish It was a 4 weight!!!
Crystal, I know what you mean. I have been crocheting for 48 years. It's a passion. Some people think if you love to crochet, you'll love to crochet everything using every medium. Not so ! Not for me, at least. I do enjoy using crochet thread & the little steel hooks....& I love using yarn & aluminum hooks. But I do not enjoy making amigurumi. I don't enjoy making anything that requires making little pieces & then putting them together. I don't enjoy making flowers, for example, that require making little petals, little leaves, little stems & then piecing them together. I think amigurumis are cute but I don't want to make them. There are yarns that aren't fun to use. I made someone a scarf in a super fuzzy yarn once. I couldn't see any of my stitches ! I'll never use that yarn again. I have a C Hero hook. I didn't realize they were hard to come by until I heard you talk about them! I've had mine for decades...can't remember where I got it. I appreciate your honesty....you do it w/ a sweetness. I always enjoy your podcasts ...including your tutorials which you do very well.
I love Unforgettable too. I'm crocheting a scarf with some right now. I actually love the lighter weight yarns especially because I knit mittens and socks on size 1 needles.
We all have favorites and dislikes, but we also have a common thread.....we all love yarn!! I have a suggestion for a video Crystal so I hope you see this. I'd like to see one on how many wips others have going. I'd like to think I'm not the only one with MANY going.☺ I have a hard time not starting a new project when I make a yarn haul.
I was given a collection of Hero hooks, I was a phlebotomist for 45 years, I would knit or crochet at work, and one of my patients gave them too me along with some very old and scratchy acrylic yarn.
Love the color of the Mandela yarn. But you are right Crystal, you have to adjust your hook size etc to use it. I use a G hook with this. The Walmarts here in AZ have discontinued the majority on there craft sections. Made us very sad. There are only 1 aisle of yarn now, selection is not good! Sure wish they would bring back their fully stocked shelves. The only places we have for yarn is Michaels, JoAnns and Hobby Lobby. JoAnns has really gone down hill and the prices of their yarns have gone sky high.. You don't get what you are paying for at all!
I used Mandala cakes for the first time and loved it for the baby blanket I was making. I wasn’t sure at first but grew to like it. I have a set of Susan Bates hooks that I purchased from Etsy that have colorful wood handles that they turned on a lathe. Absolutely in love with them.
Love your tutorials as always totally agree with you about homespun and chrochet thread hard to work with. I never heard about your favorite hooks until I started following you. I don't nobody would ever hate on you. This is your opinion and you have the right to your own opinion. Thanks for the video.
Hi, I love love the Unforgettable as well... I just stocked up on some more last night when I went to Jo-Ann. So you *can* still get it there at least. I forget what I paid for each skein. Oh they are so entirely beautiful though! 🥰🧡💯💛 Thanks for this video.. I know it's 3 yrs old but still just as helpful. 💟🧶
I collect crochet hooks and knitting needles too! My favorite crochet hooks are Susan Bates but I think it's because of how I hold my hook. As far as yarn goes, I'm one of the strange ones that likes to use mostly cotton. I started crocheting and knitting with peaches and cream when I was in my teens.
Wow this popped up on my ytube feed. I'll just play it again. 😊 I wish yarns were retro prices. I have erased my history many times to help all you wonderful creators get credit more than once. ❤🤗
I thought Caron cakes might be one of your favorite yarns. I love them. Thank you for your great videos. I just watched them one on color control and loved it. I am often torn whether to color control a cake or not.
I love to crochet but have arthritis in my fingers, I can relate to not wanting to use yarn that is difficult to work with. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, take care and God bless.
watching your older videos again, so much fun
Crystal, you are a gem and I have learned so much from you! I am living proof that you can teach an old dog née tricks. I am 75 now and you are a wonderful teacher! Love from Mississippi❤️🧶
I’ve watched this before but I’m letting your videos play today. You’re always so kind and giving that I thought I’d try to give back to you 💚
Thank you 😊
OF ALL THE LADIES THAT GIVE YARN REVIEWS ON YOU TUBE, I LIKE YOURS THE BEST. I ALSO LIKE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN THE STITCHES . I GUESS I JUST LIKE YOU ALL AROUND. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO.
15 years ago I made a twin size bedspread with crochet thread. I no longer remember how many balls I used, but it took me 2 years to complete. It's white, and I use beautifully colored sheets to set off the pattern. I made it to be an heirloom and I have 2 daughters already fighting over who gets it! I like labor-of-love projects! My mother made me a tablecloth for my hope chest 40 years ago (us old ladies remember hope chests). It's in the old fashioned pineapple pattern and every time I look at it, my heart melts that I have something so precious and that too is an heirloom I will pass down, even though no one I know uses them on tables anymore. I am also one of the few that likes Homespun. I've made numerous afghans and pillows. I found the trick is using a hook 2 sizes bigger than recommended. The afghans feel glorious to snuggle under! My favorite colors of yarn are earth tones too.
I have crocheted a pineapple tablecloth with size 30 thread and am working on a full size pineapple bedspread out of white size 10 thread that will go over a solid purple queen size bedspread. It takes 78 balls of thread and I am on my 3rd one. It will take me awhile.
WOW Geri, good for you! You've started a labor of love for sure!
I know exactly what you mean! My mom crochet a white thread bedspread...king size. She would haul it back and forth when she went to visit her ailing father. It took her years to finish also. Those labor - of - love projects are priceless.
I fell asleep on part of it,, but 60 ball you both are too funny ,, lots of beatuiful wool, Leslie love your show
They go on, I'm 65 and have a bedspread and tablecloths thread crocheted by my great grandmothers. I display the tablecloths, but I do not actually use them for meals so they stay clean. My mother and grandmother did not do thread crochet (altho Grandma did knit & crochet), but I do. I'm not so ambitions, I only make doilies or occasionally a little bit of lace. I cannot imagine the time to make a bedspread or tablecloth!
Be proud of your opinion. I appreciate your honesty and directness. Thanks🌸
If I were queen of the world, yarn would be free!!
I' vote for you! 😊
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Thank you, Queen Horton!! We truly appreciate you!! 🎁❤😂
I love the mainstay it is so soft. I found that the newer colors that came out this year aren’t nearly as soft
Crystal I love how informed about yarns,hooks,techniques,and ESPECIALLY your Tuturiol's are easy to understand and you don't leave us hanging Thank you for everything you do.BTW:Also your Generosity on your giveaways your 💛 of Gold
the 👑 Queen of yarn 👑
My fave hooks are Susan Bates. I have tried others and always come back to Bates. I have a Clover H hook that I bought because everyone raves about them and because I always seem to choose H or I hook I choose the H. I don't like the ends. They always slip on me. I miss stitches, drop stitches just a pain for me. I always hear that Bates snag the yarn, but I have never had that problem. Maybe because I started with them. I still have my first Bates blue H8 hook, although it isn't blue all over anymore. It has to be buried with me. ; -)
Alice Carnes I love Susan Bates to, I have one from my childhood that's made in the US, I treasure it.
Alice Carnes I’ve mistakenly bought Susan Bates, then go on the hunt for Boye. Yes, they snag my yarn.
Alice Carnes I only use bates hooks, I have tried hero, Boye, clover, etc.I always go back to the bates, I have never had a problem with the yarn snagging....
Same here. I have always loved my Bates hooks - I have Boye and Hero and clover, but never use them. Any tapered hook I try to use snags and splits the yarn.
I think it's a matter of what feels good in your hands. I tried Susan Bates hooks but could never get the flow of my stitches. I found that I kept dropping stitches and getting my yarn tangled...maybe its just me but I don't want to think about my hook, I want to think about my yarn and stitch pattern which is why I don't use Susan Bates although I really wanted to like them! Boye regular crotchet hooks work for me. I wiz through my projects with great ease!
Thank you for this review. After a 20 year hiatus, I’m back on the needle again. Taking some time to practice before I tackle any big projects. Bought some Red Heart ❤️ s ombré per your review. Absolutely love 💕 it! I don’t want to practice on pricey yarn 🧶, and this product is perfect.
I love working with threads. My favorite is Aunt Lydias #10. Just finished crocheting my dinning table cloth, placemats and runner. Last year I made large doilies for my end tables/nightstands, coffee table, large runner for my TV stand and window valances. Have a few projects lined up, two bedspreads and some tops for my daughter. Have to wait though *sigh*. On a tight budget. Can't afford buying yarns/threads like I use to anymore. Crocheting is all I do most of the day. Don't know what I'd do if I couldn't crochet anymore.
I feel the same way. I had crocheted for 55 years when my rheumatoid arthritis took my crochet abilities away for awhile. Then I said too myself that I’m not going too let it happen. Now I crochet through the pain. If it gets too bad rest my hands.
Oh I love to crochet with size 10 thread too. Before my hands got so bad, I crocheted with sewing thread. How I wish I could still do that! There’s a few doily patterns I love that I want to make in miniature.
I just finished a Red Heart Ombré Coral Baby Blanket and it is beautiful. I’m making a blue one now and then mint. 2 skeins is enough to make a good size blanket and a couple of beanies so as the baby grows. It really softens up in washer/dryer. I loved Boye hooks til I tried Clover. Thanks for sharing, Crystal. 🙏🏻♥️💥🌈🎉
I' m literally curled up in my blanket binge-watching crochet vids on my bed
That's the best!! I do that all the time with a cup of hot tea!! 😄❤🍵
Same. I'm pretty sure its mandatory.
Thank you for your insight and thoughts. I'm very new to anything crochet so I'm learning but i absolutely love your videos
Hi Crystal you are a joy to listen to I've learned a lot from you and I've written down a lot of patterns I'm making them as fast as I can keep doing everything that you're doing your marvelous
I have been crocheting fo 60 years and love it as much today as I did when my grandmother taught me at age 9. I wanted to learn to make beautiful useful things with my hands. I love that crochet never gets boring. I love trying new yarns and stitch patterns. Seeing a project in my mind come together. Or teaching someone how to crochet and seeing the look on their face when they finish their first project. these are why I love crochet.
I am obviously coming late to this video party but I still found it incredible helpful. Having some kind of guide when you are figuring out where to put your money, especially from an expert like yourself who has tried so many of them, is really helpful. THANK YOU! :)
Hi Crystal... you are awesome just as you are and you are so kind to share your knowledge, experience and personal opinions. If someone took the time to watch, they gained insight they did not previously have. What a gift. I genuinely appreciate you, have found Im watching you, Freddie and Steve everyday... and for me thats crazy. So thanks girl. Your down to earth straight shooting attitude works for me!
I did a crochet shawl with the latte stripe for my hip mom. I didn’t particularly like crocheting with it, the yarn felt closer to 3 than a 4. However, I put it in the washing machine on cold water with my other clothes and fabric softener (which I never use). Still wasn’t that soft. Dried it on low heat and wow oh wow oh wow, so so so so soft. Just want people to know. Thank you Crystal so much for all your enthusiasm, great vids, and wonderful tips. ❣️🌷❣️
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on yarns. 🧶🧶🧶I learn something each time I watch you👍🧶
Ice yarn has a yarn that looks SO much like unforgettable. I haven’t used unforgettable but am going to order some of this because it looks SO similar. It’s called “Rainbow” and they have some beautiful color ways. You should also check out “Baby Twist” beautiful rainbow colors with a grey or white.
I enjoy your videos and your love of yarns!! As a newer crocheter I liked hearing your opinion on the different yarns out there, I found it very helpful.
Really loved watching. I learn from everyone and you are one of my favorite online video instructors. Thanks Again
I love Patons Metallic! I can never find it, though! I got a few from ebay. I agree with most of your dislikes & likes but a lot of the yarns i still haven't had the opportunity to try yet. I appreciate your reviews. Thank you. 👍
I enjoyed this video. I tried to use thread after I got into crocheting, but it's too small for me to enjoy. And strains the eye! Having tried it I have so much respect and awe for those who can. For a gal who doesn't read patterns, you're an amazing teacher! I write down patterns in my own words, but I am so glad to be able to go back to your tutorials for reminders.
Hi Crystal, 38 years ago I made my sister in law a table cloth used#10 crochet thread and took me forever! She loved it and using it as bed cover today!:))Believe it or not I had 6balls left(from 1980) I made me a skirt.
You have a gift. Thanks for being my online tutor. Re yarns, I like trying new things so I check out different brands, weights, colors. I guess that has kept me crocheting almost 60 years.
Thank you for your honest opinions Crystal. I agree with you on everything earth tone colors are my favorite.
I like the scrubby yarn. I make dishcloth with it. I don't find it hard to work with at all. I agree with the rest of your opinions. I love your tutorials. I have learned so much from you. Made several of your bags for my granddaughters.
Thank you for this yarn review, I agree with you with most of the yarn you like or dislike. I feel the same way about Mandala. I started running a baby weight or even a #2 white with it sometimes, and that is a gives it a nice affect and weight. Enjoy your visits and tutorials.
I agree with you on all the yarns you dislike, especially the homespun. Thanks for all your videos!
Your opinion matters to me and I appreciated this video..Thanks Crystal
As always, valuable info for a novice who doesn’t know too much about the various yarns. Nice to know which ones you prefer. Thanks!
You are such a gentle soul thank you for all the yarn shopping and all the reviews it's really awesome and it helps me make choices as well I'm sure it helps others to thank you for being there
I was drawn to this video because it shows Red Heart Unforgettable yarn in the intro. This morning, I finished my first project with this yarn and it is definitely my new favorite! I used the color Dragonfly and made an oversized triangle shawl for my oldest friend (46 years) and it is simply gorgeous! My sister loves it so much that I've ordered the same yarn to make the same shawl for her!
The pineapple motif is my favorite pattern! I've used it in many doilies, a couple of shawl and I made myself a beautiful cream worsted weight queen bedspread. I also got about 50" done on a round cotton pineapple table cloth - I don't remember why I set it aside, but have never been able to determine where I was in the pattern! So sad!
I love crochet and I love all of your videos Crystal! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
I am like you I love all Yarns. I like how fast the blanket Yarns work up and I have just found that I don't mind working with the smaller crochet threads! But that's because I made a little credit card pouch to wear around my neck that way I never lose my credit cards! Thank you for your opinion I just scored my first hero hook in a bag of yarn I got from Goodwill
I learned so much about yarn from you. I can order on line with confidence.
I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on yarn & hooks.
I LOVE making doilies. One of my favorite things to make. Heirloom quality doilies and tablecloths/bedspreads make a GREAT wedding gift.
I collect crochet hooks as well. My favorite yarn is I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby. I can just make my afghans look better with it and it's so soft. I bought some unforgettable to try but I was having a bit of trouble but wow it's beautiful. I love seeing your background of all the yarn. My husband would faint if I had that much. Lol. But it's such a comfort to have it!
I just bought that yarn for a baby blanket thank you was wondering if it was good.
I love your videos and although I have crocheted and knitted for 60 years I look forward to your yarn opinion videos especially.
I actually do thread crochet and my favorite is "filet" because following the pattern is like a jigsaw puzzle and a challenge, but I love to make sweaters and shawls with larger yarns too. The downside with the thread crochet is that when I work on something with a .75mm it can pierce my fingertip like a needle and over the years I have calloused them pretty good!
I love your patterns and plan to get a baby blanket pattern from you for my baby granddaughter due this coming March! Again thank you for the great videos!
Crystal, Im enjoying watching your older videos. This one really caught my eye, because, I just started crocheting in Oct. 2023. I saw the Unforgettable in the prepucture aka Thumbnail. Well, I saw A Shawl on Mama G made with Gossamer for a Auction she has for Mental Health and Pets. I went to hunting that yafn on Ebay. I was able to find 3 Skiens. I wish i had more to make a Shawlnof your tutorials. I made the Agatha Reading Shawl. It us absolutely Gorgeous. Well, maybe i mislead...I'm still working on the shawl after 3 months
Ive out it in the timeout from my frogging several times. I was thrilled that you love this yarn too. I paid much more than $7 a skien though. Thank you for continuing to contribute to the Yarney community. I was taught at age 12 by my Grandmother, but I left crochet behind due to Sports, Volleyball and Boys! Well, im wah past both! 😂Bless you and Thank you.
I just love watching you I've learned so much about yarn and what type of needle to use. I've been crocheting sense I was 18 my mother taught me but you have opened my eyes to so much more thank you so much.
I began crocheting with thread. I quickly moved away. I began crocheting with Boye hooks and move to Bates because I found myself crocheting so tightly with Boye. I have one Aero hook made in England. I do use the ergonomic hooks now due to arthritis ( may you never have arthritis🙏) and am back to Boye though I still use my Bates. I have my mothers hooks made in England and they are all Aero put out by Bernat about 50 years ago.
I'm thankful the Mainstays brand is now of better quality since you made this video. It's about all I can afford. God bless y'all 😇💙.
I agree on all your Love/Hate list. You seemed to be in my head as you were explaining your thoughts on each!
I used Walmart Mainstays for quick crochet placemats for a small party and I've used it for making blankets for the homeless. I guess it has its uses, but I personally hate the plastic-cheap feel.
Definitely subscribing to your channel and thumbs up the whole way!
I had a hero hook that was given to me by my grandmother. I lost it in a move. It was my favorite hook. Thanks for the video ☺️
Love your informative opinions and channel. I'm a beginner going into 6mths now. I love it. You're a great teacher.
I love making your Flowers you make out of crochet thread! Try are gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing this - I love the whys that you provided in this video! I’ve never tried the mainstay, going to give it a go.
Hi Chrystal, I have been watching you now for about a year and I am 71 years old and I have learned alot from you. I have been a knitting and crocheting for a long tine. I crochet alot for my 5 adult children and 9 grandchildren. I also love to crochets alot for the others. I work with My Counseling on Age, who give to the needed, specialty the kids and the elderly. So alot of your territorial has help me alot to do new projects.
I also saw your territorial on the Big Knitting Machine, so I bought one and now I am going to teach myself to use it. I found in my the big book of stitchs that they are about 90 different ones. I was hoping you good someday have a territorial on some different ones. I find it so easy to follow you and learn faster then trying to read it!
Lastly I was hoping you could do more things for Men! I am making one of your men sweater right now. Your husband is very handsome and models them so well!
I had to adjust some of the measurements because my hubby has a medium size belly. Lol
When ending I would like to tell you that I love your Territorial and your easy way of teaching them.
One last funny thing to tell you that I can definitely relate to you about loving yarn. I have become addicted to buying yarn on SALE! I do alot of shopping on many sites too. I don't enter your giveaway because I have alot and I think that some one else in need could used it, besides my chances of winning are very slim with all your followers.
I hope you have a Fantastic New Year and that you reach your goal of One Million followers, you deserve it.
Well take care and be safe.
A royal follower.
Christine Jackson from Norton, Massachusetts
Thank you Crystal for your yarn review. You teach us so much. Your opinion should be used as a guide. I do know that you have been spot on with me.
Thanks for your time to do this video. I have often wondered what the difference is in some of the yarn names - not the brand names but the collection names. 🙂
I found hopscotch when I first started, absolutely love it. So soft and easy ti work with.
I agree Crystal I love Unforgetable yarn. I have made many thing with it. I love the way it feels while I am working with it. .
It's so funny how different we all are! I love Susan Bates and won't use any others! Loved your review.
After you mentioned HERO was your favorite hook brand, I looked through my stash of gifted hooks from, past relatives, I have one H size hook, by HERO! Now I’m going to pay attention to this, at future flea markets ! thanks Crystal.
I know this was posted years ago but just wanted to say I enjoyed watching this and had never heard of the Hopscotch one from Red Heart. I hope they still sell it! Glad you focus on all yarns, not just high priced ones. I won't watch yarn snobs. Thx again, love the channel.
I love that you take time away from your family to help those of us that haven’t had a lot of experience with different harms and hooks and sharing your knowledge. Thank you. #yarnnerdforlife
When I was little, my mom made me a couple of Barbie dresses in crochet thread & I remember absolutely loving them. I think they might be in storage somewhere, I know they were important to me.
Thanks for the review, I am pretty new to your channel and you have really helped me with my choices.
Thanks for your favorite s. You helped me choose my next project.
I’ve been using Patton’s Metallic for hair scrunchies! So pretty! Love RH Ombré also! I adore wool also!
Love your honesty and Appreciate your opinion thank you Crystal for sharing your views
Thanks Crystal for a great review. I used to love pound of love . Not the same anymore. I bought some to make an Afghan for a sick friend. Ended up using impeccable instead. I have a boye hook I bought in my teens. Paid 29 cents, it’s stamped on the hook. I’m now 71. Love your channel.
I love thread crochet. I made a christening dress for my nephew s new baby, and I crochet doilies. I guess everyone's different.
Yes we all like something different. A personal opinion and that is okay. Happy crocheting. 😍
Thank you for the preview. I agree the old fashion hooks work best.
That metallic yarn looks AMAZING, will need to look for it.
I don't really have a favourite .I have never crocheted with a thread , maybe it's time I gave it a try. Love your tutorials reviews ,and everything you do. You explain everything so it's so easy to follow .
Thank you for your honesty! I sure agree with you about Homespun! Oh it’s hard to work with!🧶🧶🧶❤️🐾🐾
Great video. O have to agree with much of what you said. I have made beautiful scarves and hats with the homespun yarn, but it extremely hard to work with! Currently I am making shawls with the shawl in a ball yarn and love it! It's been taking me 1 1/2 skeins to make a full shawl for my girls. As for hooks, most of mine are aluminum, passed down from my grandma. I tried bamboo and didn't like it as much. The yarn did not slide as smoothly while crocheting. Thanks for the video and keep up the great work!
You like what you like and I like you for saying it!!! Plus you helped me to know what to look for.
Watched this because I recognized Unforgettable in the thumbnail. I recently bought a bunch of wool sock yarn and bought that Unforgettable on impulse for the color blend and softness. The socks came out so soft and cushy and colorful!
25+ years ago a came into quite a quandary when I came across beautiful layette set patterns with directions for both yarn and thread. The thread patterns were far more beautiful but they worked up more quickly with yarn. I went ahead and made it in thread because it was so pretty but it felt like it took forever and a day. Definitely need other WIPs nearby when working on thread projects and keep the thread projects nearby because it's not something one is itching to get back to. Another issue with thread is the hook size needed is so small I ended up wrapping the handle in duct tape to make it easier to grasp.
I like a red Heart with Love. It is very soft, good size skein for cfc the money, although I try and use coupons or buy from Walmart. It comes In many luscious colors snd so durable.
I'm a novice and yours were the first videos I could follow, so thank you for the spark that kept me going :) I 100% agree about the Mandala!! It was one of the first yarns I bought because in the beginning I bought what made my eyes twinkle, before I knew about weights, etc. I LOVE the colors but often struggle to figure out what to make with it. And I just bought Unforgettable yesterday!! The scrubby yarns I love because I make a back scrubber, washcloth, face scrubbie bath set with them and to under compensate for the harsh scrub and make it easier to work with, I double it up with a softer cotton yarn. It makes it SO much easier to handle and the scrub less abrasive :)
I love Caron One Pound for afghans because it is so thick and squishy, and I love Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn for scarves and baby blankets because it is so soft, with so many beautiful colors. I feel the same way about Mandala yarn--I so wish It was a 4 weight!!!
Crystal, I know what you mean. I have been crocheting for 48 years. It's a passion. Some people think if you love to crochet, you'll love to crochet everything using every medium. Not so ! Not for me, at least. I do enjoy using crochet thread & the little steel hooks....& I love using yarn & aluminum hooks. But I do not enjoy making amigurumi. I don't enjoy making anything that requires making little pieces & then putting them together. I don't enjoy making flowers, for example, that require making little petals, little leaves, little stems & then piecing them together. I think amigurumis are cute but I don't want to make them.
There are yarns that aren't fun to use. I made someone a scarf in a super fuzzy yarn once. I couldn't see any of my stitches !
I'll never use that yarn again.
I have a C Hero hook. I didn't realize they were hard to come by until I heard you talk about them! I've had mine for decades...can't remember where I got it.
I appreciate your honesty....you do it w/ a sweetness. I always enjoy your podcasts ...including your tutorials which you do very well.
Needle tatting looks awesome in #10 crochet thread.
Thanks Crystal . I like to hear the opinions of others and get their perspective . Love watching your tutorials.
I love Unforgettable too.
I'm crocheting a scarf with some right now.
I actually love the lighter weight yarns especially because I knit mittens and socks on size 1 needles.
We all have favorites and dislikes, but we also have a common thread.....we all love yarn!! I have a suggestion for a video Crystal so I hope you see this. I'd like to see one on how many wips others have going. I'd like to think I'm not the only one with MANY going.☺ I have a hard time not starting a new project when I make a yarn haul.
I was given a collection of Hero hooks, I was a phlebotomist for 45 years, I would knit or crochet at work, and one of my patients gave them too me along with some very old and scratchy acrylic yarn.
Thanks for the info. Learned much here. Never knew of that Hero hooks. Now I’m on the lookout for them. 👍🏻❤️😊
Love the color of the Mandela yarn. But you are right Crystal, you have to adjust your hook size etc to use it. I use a G hook with this. The Walmarts here in AZ have discontinued the majority on there craft sections. Made us very sad. There are only 1 aisle of yarn now, selection is not good! Sure wish they would bring back their fully stocked shelves. The only places we have for yarn is Michaels, JoAnns and Hobby Lobby. JoAnns has really gone down hill and the prices of their yarns have gone sky high.. You don't get what you are paying for at all!
I used Mandala cakes for the first time and loved it for the baby blanket I was making. I wasn’t sure at first but grew to like it. I have a set of Susan Bates hooks that I purchased from Etsy that have colorful wood handles that they turned on a lathe. Absolutely in love with them.
Love your tutorials as always totally agree with you about homespun and chrochet thread hard to work with. I never heard about your favorite hooks until I started following you. I don't nobody would ever hate on you. This is your opinion and you have the right to your own opinion. Thanks for the video.
Hi, I love love the Unforgettable as well... I just stocked up on some more last night when I went to Jo-Ann. So you *can* still get it there at least.
I forget what I paid for each skein.
Oh they are so entirely beautiful though! 🥰🧡💯💛
Thanks for this video.. I know it's 3 yrs old but still just as helpful. 💟🧶
My favorite right now is the red heart ombré. Love the color changes on them.
Ordered some unforgettable.
Thank you.
always look to see your wonderful videos, my fave hooks are susan bates, and now I am using organimics hooks.... thank you
I collect crochet hooks and knitting needles too! My favorite crochet hooks are Susan Bates but I think it's because of how I hold my hook. As far as yarn goes, I'm one of the strange ones that likes to use mostly cotton. I started crocheting and knitting with peaches and cream when I was in my teens.
Thank you. This is great for people like me that are beginners!
Wow this popped up on my ytube feed. I'll just play it again. 😊 I wish yarns were retro prices. I have erased my history many times to help all you wonderful creators get credit more than once. ❤🤗
Awesome..so great...I love your opinions. Been loving them for 5 years.
I thought Caron cakes might be one of your favorite yarns. I love them. Thank you for your great videos. I just watched them one on color control and loved it. I am often torn whether to color control a cake or not.
I love to crochet but have arthritis in my fingers, I can relate to not wanting to use yarn that is difficult to work with. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, take care and God bless.
I work the scrubby yarn up with a different color of the peaches and cream cotton yarn for my dish scrubbies and it makes the yarn much easier to work
I love the blue in Red Heart Ormbre. Made a beautiful shawl. It was $7 something at Wal-Mart.
Great video Crystal. Thank you for all your time and effort for all that you post. Is very appreciated.
I love watching you, I’m about to make a head band by one of your patterns now.