I had subbed to their knit box and cancelled after three boxes. The first box I got had no needles in it, the yarn was just meh, and the pattern they sent with the third was written wrong and impossible to make. I even took it to my local yarn store and even those ladies said it was wrong. Not worth it, in my opinion. Go with the one from Mary Maxim...great yarns, good patterns and it's only $18.99 a month.
Thank you for checking out Hooks and Needles! You said you are getting another box, did you do an unveiling of that box? I couldn’t find it in your list.
My opinion? NO! Not worth it!!!! I received my first box in the beginning of October and didn't receive enough yarn to complete the advanced project. I'm in Canada and it cost me over $60 (doesn't include the additional $15 USD I paid for 2 extra skeins of yarn). I decided to use the yarn to crochet the woven storage basket. The instructions say to “work the 4-row basket stitch pattern 6 times or until work measures 8”. I was only able to complete the 4-row stitch pattern 3 times, measuring 6” with the 3 balls of yarn provided. Not only is the basket 2" short, I don’t have any yarn to crochet the handles. I'm very disappointed with this kit. I don’t want to buy another skein because the kit instructions claim the 3 skeins is enough to complete the basket. I ordered the 2 extra skeins of yarn thinking they would be the same yarn as in the kit. I had been hoping to crochet all 3 projects in the book, but instead I was sent 2 extremely small skeins of pink cotton yarn which I have no use for. I wasted my time crocheting a project that I can’t complete. I've reached out to customer support four times asking them to send me another skein so I can finish the basket, (as other companies will do if the yarn is short) and have not received a response. I also submitted a review to their website which has not appeared. This is very disappointing from a company that has very good reviews and is endorsed by some of my favourite UA-cam creators. I wish I had known this before I subscribed to the Hooks & Needles crochet box, so I'm commenting here hoping to save someone else the frustration I have experienced.
I'm not overly impressed so far. I'll let it finish out this year and will probably cancel. My crochet society is more worth it. My 1st box seemed promising (same one you received minus 1 zipper), after that, not so much 🙄
Thank you for making this! The other videos were sponsored so I appreciate your honest review!
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!
That is beautiful! I just received a knitting box.
Hope you enjoy it!
I had subbed to their knit box and cancelled after three boxes. The first box I got had no needles in it, the yarn was just meh, and the pattern they sent with the third was written wrong and impossible to make. I even took it to my local yarn store and even those ladies said it was wrong. Not worth it, in my opinion. Go with the one from Mary Maxim...great yarns, good patterns and it's only $18.99 a month.
Yea after actually a while I realized I will not be purchasing another box it is just not for me.
What is the Mary maxim box called? I'm surprised it is much of anything for less than 20 dollars
Sounds good for new crocheters!!
Yea I think for beginners its a cool kit to dip your toes in. Personally I cut off my subscription.
Thank you for checking out Hooks and Needles! You said you are getting another box, did you do an unveiling of that box? I couldn’t find it in your list.
Hello. I ended up canceling my subscription because I felt like there wasn't anything speical or exceiting about the box in my option.
@@cozicrochetco ok, thanks!
My opinion? NO! Not worth it!!!! I received my first box in the beginning of October and didn't receive enough yarn to complete the advanced project. I'm in Canada and it cost me over $60 (doesn't include the additional $15 USD I paid for 2 extra skeins of yarn). I decided to use the yarn to crochet the woven storage basket. The instructions say to “work the 4-row basket stitch pattern 6 times or until work measures 8”. I was only able to complete the 4-row stitch pattern 3 times, measuring 6” with the 3 balls of yarn provided. Not only is the basket 2" short, I don’t have any yarn to crochet the handles. I'm very disappointed with this kit. I don’t want to buy another skein because the kit instructions claim the 3 skeins is enough to complete the basket. I ordered the 2 extra skeins of yarn thinking they would be the same yarn as in the kit. I had been hoping to crochet all 3 projects in the book, but instead I was sent 2 extremely small skeins of pink cotton yarn which I have no use for. I wasted my time crocheting a project that I can’t complete. I've reached out to customer support four times asking them to send me another skein so I can finish the basket, (as other companies will do if the yarn is short) and have not received a response. I also submitted a review to their website which has not appeared. This is very disappointing from a company that has very good reviews and is endorsed by some of my favourite UA-cam creators. I wish I had known this before I subscribed to the Hooks & Needles crochet box, so I'm commenting here hoping to save someone else the frustration I have experienced.
Oh man That sucks!!!! Yea I ended up canceling my subscription before my next box came.
Oh…and how much was shipping for the box? Someone said it was from overseas…
I think when I ordered mine they were doing a free shipping deal it took like 4 days to get to me through.
Thank you for the review. I decided not to purchase it.
Although, the yarn seemed worth the price you paid for $33.00. Excellent review.
You're welcome! I'm happy the review helped you make a decision. I ended up canceling my subscription as well.
How much is it?
I think it's $40 a month. Go with the one from Mary Maxim..it's far better and less than half the price.
$35 and some change.
My second box came with nice scissors
LUCKY!
I would rather have the price lower or have more good stuff than have hooks that I'm just going to toss.
EXACTLY
I'm not overly impressed so far. I'll let it finish out this year and will probably cancel. My crochet society is more worth it. My 1st box seemed promising (same one you received minus 1 zipper), after that, not so much 🙄
@@kimberlymurphy4034 yea I canceled it too but I am interested in the crochet society one! Do you like it?!