Hi Summer! Thank you so much for your feedback and your review! I'm sorry to hear that you weren't loving your subscription at first- and thank you so much for giving us a second chance! We've grown a lot in the past few years and we hope that we can change your expectations moving forward! It's videos like this that help us keep our a-game when it comes to our yarn and what our customers love! 😍
Lol!! Love your honesty. The color is beautiful and rich. Nice teas. I like your imaginative tea blends. I do the same thing during the summer, only I put the tea through a coffee maker, then put the hot tea over ice . We have a coffee maker specifically for tea. I also started making Kombucha for my teas. I putter in the kitchen a lot. Lol!! Agree with you on the knit vs. crochet socks.
Good morning Summer hope you and your Family are well💕 I always enjoy your reviews and videos keep them coming, I have not ordered any yarn boxes as I like to feel, squeeze and smell the yarn Lol! yes I'm one of those yarny people! Enjoy your day!
Hi Summer, Thank you for your reviews. I get Knitcrate and Darn Good Yarn boxes. I've made some beautiful scarves with the DGY boxes of fingering weight. They area a great little sizr to out in a little baggie and throw in my purse so I always have a project with me. have a great day.
I received some a few years ago from darn good yarns that the smell was horrible. When I called them they said it's because of how far they had to ship. I think they hand it up before it was fully dried. When I untwisted the hank and let it air out for a few days the smell went away. But I never had a use for it. So I did stop my subscription box. But I will say one time they did give me a $75 gift card to use with them. When I did get some yarn I was able to get some nice and useable yarn. So they did try to make it right. And like you said they have really improved over the years. I love reusing my boxes.
Hi Summer! I got the same colour KnitCrate as you. One of the colours this month (the reddish one) was changed to a dark purple. Which I would have loved instead. But, the blue (Sea) is very nice also. I am not sure what I will do with mine yet. I am still on the fence for the Darn Good Yarn box. I might start it up next year. I watched Ross's video & he is not having good luck with his boxes. But, it is nice to see that you really like yours. I hope you are having a great week. God bless
I love my darn good yarn. The yarn is so beautiful. Sometimes I get colors that I'm not crazy about bu, usually I am happy. I have also received yarn with very strong perfumed smells. I had to air it out for months.
I have the regular Darn Good Yarn subscription that was originally $10 and was recently increased to $20. If you already had the subscription you kept the $10 price and you can also get that price if you pay for the whole year. I don't feel like it's worth $20. I also don't always like the patterns, but I feel like it's worth it just because of what they stand for. I also think the yarn from the regular subscription comes from India and helps the people in that area which is amazing. DGY also has a skirt subscription which is really nice wrap skirts that are all one of a kind.
Might ha e to try this box. I to want to try socks but no idea where to start. Love watching you. Youfun creative and give me many ideas to try. Like the sloth
I knit my first pair of socks about a month ago with a Marley Bird UA-cam tutorial. It was in y parts (one each week) and she takes you through each and every step. O can know knit up socks in a couple of days. Give it a go! 🤗
Hello! I have been making videos for almost 2 years. Things have slowed a bit becacuse I have gone back to work full time....but I plan to pick it up in the during the holiday breaks and summer (i am a teacher) I hope you enjoy!
Wow! Might have to try that one! I saw that little box and thought “punch a hole on each end, pull the end through and knit socks magic loop two at a time”! Keeps the yarn separate and clean!😊
I don't do the membership boxes from dgy anymore, but i still buy yarn and products from them all the time. I like to choose the fibers and colors on my own. I like thst they help women with jobs and self sufficiency. I do have a knitcrate subscription too!
You're welcome, Summer! The KnitCrate Betta is not red. Hannah didn't like that it was too much like July's crate, which I got and I agree with her on that, so she had them re-dye, which I'm so glad she did. It's GORGEOUS! It's a beautiful deep purple. I like that Darn Good Yarn provided jobs for people who otherwise would not but I don't like recycled yarn so I'll keep my Knitcrate sock crate. It's the same price as Knitcrate.
Hi Summer! I agree with you the knitcrate energize bordeaux would have been beautiful. Unfortunately that category ended up getting a very dark purple color. It is still lovely but lacking when compared to the picture :(.
I love Darn Good Yarn and never had problems with the yarn having an odor and I’ve been a member and affiliate for a good while. I just still need to learn to knit socks! Good to see ya!
The Betta color is not the final shade that was sent out. She changed it because it was too similar to a previous color. It's more purpley, but it's still really pretty. Where it says ch1(2)sp it means either ch1sp or ch2sp.
I also quit my membership for DGY, but have felt guilty because of the women they employ. So that being said, I am going to give it another try. Also I tried another yarn club that was 35.00 a month,I was happy once...then they would show you the lovely lovely yarn you would receive in the next box, then as an after thought she would mention, they MIGHT not have enough for the entire group that she has subscriptions for, soooo here is the gorgeous substitute some of you will be receiving !! Yep, I don't know if it's because my last name starts with a P so I'm dead ass dragging up the rear of the alphabet, but instead of the lovely color I would receive a color that resembled the faded, wash worn John Deere green jackets some of the farmers wore where live, out here in the sticks. Not even in the same color wheel. Enjoyed your podcast girl.
It is, but there don't have to be skipped stitches. It's just the space created by either a ch 1 or a ch 2 between two stitches, whether there are skipped stitches under or not.
Betta is purple knitcrate messed up my knitcrate boxes this month i have 3 subscription and sent me all betta not the colors I was supposed to get energize me and chill out love your review great job I was wandering if you ever dyed the yarn i cant wait to see how it turns out
As someone that knits a lot of socks, 30g each for the yarn cakes is not that much. You will likely need a solid colors or second yarn to add to the toe and heel otherwise it will be a very short sock. I knit a 'medium' women's sock most of the time and use 30+ grams regularly for each sock. I knit short socks too. Crochet tends to use even more yardage. If you don't have some solids or coordinating color in your stash, I would take one of the cakes to hobby lobby and see if any of the yarn bee pigment and fiber colors work well. I have been using them as toes and heels with self striping yarns myself. I would hate for you to run out of yarn in the middle of the sock.
@@SummersTipsandStitches I love to watch your videos, doesn't matter the topic. Thanks. How about doing a review for crochet society monthly subscription, absolutely love the contents.
my phone camera is so fussy...I didn't realize I was talking to it. Then when I watched it back...I felt like I was scolding myself!! haha...Most crocheters and knitters are listening to the videos while working! sheesh I hope no one is upset!!!
I felt like you Summer, I got 2 months of Darn Good Yarn and it smelled and only had one little ball of yarn to not even cover a pair of finger less gloves. So then I went to Knit crate and got 2 months of that and the third book only had the hanks of yarn in the box and nothing else. No tissue to wrap it, no booklet, no treat.......so I canceled them to and have gone with Bella Coco only. At least you get a stitch marker, a hook case, a hook, and a lot of extras.....and some nice yarn.
I did...I need to make a video about it...I haven't even opened it yet! I am super exicited to open it and make a video. I think I will record my video at 10pm this friday and put it out on the weekend. I have just been so busy with work and my own family I have made the video
Summer, I adore you and your videos but as a avid sock knitter i can assure you, you didn't get your money worth of sock yarn . A typical pair of ladies socks will require 100 grams of fingering sock weight yarn. Anyway, thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
I love your videos,,,,i fill like a good friend when i watch your videos,,,,,you make me smile and i love to listen to you talk. Keep up the good work,,🧶💕
Darn good yarn is terrible I’m so disappointed on it have got 2 boxes and canceled it didn’t like it at all terrible smell and small amount off yarn and the pattern are ugly. Quality of the yarn poor.
Darn good yarn is not for me, you get a small amount of yarn, they also help women in another country, not our own. At least knitkrate has nice expensive fibers and come undamaged. I'm sad that you chose to represent a sad yarn subscription dgy..
Hi Summer!
Thank you so much for your feedback and your review!
I'm sorry to hear that you weren't loving your subscription at first- and thank you so much for giving us a second chance! We've grown a lot in the past few years and we hope that we can change your expectations moving forward!
It's videos like this that help us keep our a-game when it comes to our yarn and what our customers love! 😍
You do a fantastic job. Definitely a multitasker!😃
Thanks for the look at knit crate and the sock box from darn good yarn. 🥰🧶🐑🦙🐫🐐🧶🥰
I was SOOOOOOOO excited to get the box you sent to me!! Purple is one of my favorite colors. Plus I never get happy mail. You are awesome, my friend!
Both has beautiful yarns. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾😘❤️
Summer, you are so darn cute! You always make me smile. Don't be afraid of crocheting socks. They're like anything else.
Lol!! Love your honesty. The color is beautiful and rich. Nice teas. I like your imaginative tea blends. I do the same thing during the summer, only I put the tea through a coffee maker, then put the hot tea over ice . We have a coffee maker specifically for tea. I also started making Kombucha for my teas. I putter in the kitchen a lot. Lol!! Agree with you on the knit vs. crochet socks.
Good morning Summer hope you and your Family are well💕 I always enjoy your reviews and videos keep them coming, I have not ordered any yarn boxes as I like to feel, squeeze and smell the yarn Lol! yes I'm one of those yarny people! Enjoy your day!
Hi Summer, Thank you for your reviews. I get Knitcrate and Darn Good Yarn boxes. I've made some beautiful scarves with the DGY boxes of fingering weight. They area a great little sizr to out in a little baggie and throw in my purse so I always have a project with me. have a great day.
I really think you'd enjoy the Mary Maxum Monthly Crochet Club☮❤🙂
Lovely colour yarn in the knitcrate, would love to see how your socks come out. Hugzxx
Hi Summer, great unboxing and gifts
I didn’t realize they had a Sox box! Thanks for reviewing
I received some a few years ago from darn good yarns that the smell was horrible. When I called them they said it's because of how far they had to ship. I think they hand it up before it was fully dried. When I untwisted the hank and let it air out for a few days the smell went away. But I never had a use for it. So I did stop my subscription box. But I will say one time they did give me a $75 gift card to use with them. When I did get some yarn I was able to get some nice and useable yarn. So they did try to make it right. And like you said they have really improved over the years.
I love reusing my boxes.
Hi Summer! I got the same colour KnitCrate as you. One of the colours this month (the reddish one) was changed to a dark purple. Which I would have loved instead. But, the blue (Sea) is very nice also. I am not sure what I will do with mine yet. I am still on the fence for the Darn Good Yarn box. I might start it up next year. I watched Ross's video & he is not having good luck with his boxes. But, it is nice to see that you really like yours. I hope you are having a great week. God bless
I love my darn good yarn. The yarn is so beautiful. Sometimes I get colors that I'm not crazy about bu, usually I am happy. I have also received yarn with very strong perfumed smells. I had to air it out for months.
Oh now I have to get some darn good yarn thank you for the info on the company
I have the regular Darn Good Yarn subscription that was originally $10 and was recently increased to $20. If you already had the subscription you kept the $10 price and you can also get that price if you pay for the whole year. I don't feel like it's worth $20. I also don't always like the patterns, but I feel like it's worth it just because of what they stand for. I also think the yarn from the regular subscription comes from India and helps the people in that area which is amazing. DGY also has a skirt subscription which is really nice wrap skirts that are all one of a kind.
I restarted their box of the month this past month. I heard it has gotten better. :) Love the color you got in your knitcrate!
Might ha e to try this box. I to want to try socks but no idea where to start. Love watching you. Youfun creative and give me many ideas to try. Like the sloth
I knit my first pair of socks about a month ago with a Marley Bird UA-cam tutorial. It was in y parts (one each week) and she takes you through each and every step. O can know knit up socks in a couple of days.
Give it a go! 🤗
I just started KnitCrate this month. Very excited for it. Thanks for your review of both companies and boxes. Appreciate your time and input 😊
I got that yarn this month. Love it! I can't wait to try the tea. I forget to bring It to work. I think I am going to make the cowl!
Hi just found your channel.Ive only been crocheting for a year.
Hello! I have been making videos for almost 2 years. Things have slowed a bit becacuse I have gone back to work full time....but I plan to pick it up in the during the holiday breaks and summer (i am a teacher) I hope you enjoy!
ok, I got hooked after I saw your video on subscription boxes.
Thanks for the reviews on both the Knitcrate and Darn Good Yarn subscriptions!
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Summer the hats on the corner background are so cute!!!
Wow! Might have to try that one! I saw that little box and thought “punch a hole on each end, pull the end through and knit socks magic loop two at a time”! Keeps the yarn separate and clean!😊
I don't do the membership boxes from dgy anymore, but i still buy yarn and products from them all the time. I like to choose the fibers and colors on my own. I like thst they help women with jobs and self sufficiency. I do have a knitcrate subscription too!
You're welcome, Summer! The KnitCrate Betta is not red. Hannah didn't like that it was too much like July's crate, which I got and I agree with her on that, so she had them re-dye, which I'm so glad she did. It's GORGEOUS! It's a beautiful deep purple. I like that Darn Good Yarn provided jobs for people who otherwise would not but I don't like recycled yarn so I'll keep my Knitcrate sock crate. It's the same price as Knitcrate.
Hi Summer! I agree with you the knitcrate energize bordeaux would have been beautiful. Unfortunately that category ended up getting a very dark purple color. It is still lovely but lacking when compared to the picture :(.
Thanks for your review!!
Blessings 💕
I think I'll keep checking out your DGY boxes for a few months and see.
I love Darn Good Yarn and never had problems with the yarn having an odor and I’ve been a member and affiliate for a good while. I just still need to learn to knit socks! Good to see ya!
The Betta color is not the final shade that was sent out. She changed it because it was too similar to a previous color. It's more purpley, but it's still really pretty. Where it says ch1(2)sp it means either ch1sp or ch2sp.
Thanks Summer. Great review as always!
I also quit my membership for DGY, but have felt guilty because of the women they employ. So that being said, I am going to give it another try. Also I tried another yarn club that was 35.00 a month,I was happy once...then they would show you the lovely lovely yarn you would receive in the next box, then as an after thought she would mention, they MIGHT not have enough for the entire group that she has subscriptions for, soooo here is the gorgeous substitute some of you will be receiving !! Yep, I don't know if it's because my last name starts with a P so I'm dead ass dragging up the rear of the alphabet, but instead of the lovely color I would receive a color that resembled the faded, wash worn John Deere green jackets some of the farmers wore where live, out here in the sticks. Not even in the same color wheel. Enjoyed your podcast girl.
The yarn is beautiful thanks for sharing
Thank you for the review Summer.
Awesome yarn! Thanks for sharing!
I'd love to see what you think of Mary maxim crochet club
Woo me too. I am up to 3 subscriptions...should I do 4!!!
I love thst you smell the yarn because sometimes I have found that yarn smells like a moldy basement.
Try peach tea or mint tea with your unsweetened black tea. It’s delish!
I got the same blue yarn. I was in love the moment I saw it. And so soft.
Summer, I encourage you to check out Marly Birds videos on how to knit Socks. She did a knit along last year an it is a great way to learn.
I believe that ch1 (2) space is just a chain 1 or chain 2, skip stitches, making a space?
It is, but there don't have to be skipped stitches. It's just the space created by either a ch 1 or a ch 2 between two stitches, whether there are skipped stitches under or not.
Hi Summer
Betta is purple knitcrate messed up my knitcrate boxes this month i have 3 subscription and sent me all betta not the colors I was supposed to get energize me and chill out love your review great job I was wandering if you ever dyed the yarn i cant wait to see how it turns out
Thank you for your honest review😊
Darn good yarn used to be 10 dollars and it was odd type yarns. I didn't like the smell either.
As someone that knits a lot of socks, 30g each for the yarn cakes is not that much. You will likely need a solid colors or second yarn to add to the toe and heel otherwise it will be a very short sock. I knit a 'medium' women's sock most of the time and use 30+ grams regularly for each sock. I knit short socks too. Crochet tends to use even more yardage. If you don't have some solids or coordinating color in your stash, I would take one of the cakes to hobby lobby and see if any of the yarn bee pigment and fiber colors work well. I have been using them as toes and heels with self striping yarns myself. I would hate for you to run out of yarn in the middle of the sock.
The burgundy color is more purple in the KnitCrate.
How was the box containing the yarn damaged "in the mail" when that box was inside of the larger, undamaged box?
Hmm right.
Maybe it was damaged in packing department then put in the box
@@SummersTipsandStitches I love to watch your videos, doesn't matter the topic. Thanks. How about doing a review for crochet society monthly subscription, absolutely love the contents.
I was in DGY club, but found that there wasn't enough yarn to finish the project. Might try the sock club though.
That was a good video as usual but every time you said" please focus " I would put down my hook and look at you lol
my phone camera is so fussy...I didn't realize I was talking to it. Then when I watched it back...I felt like I was scolding myself!! haha...Most crocheters and knitters are listening to the videos while working! sheesh I hope no one is upset!!!
Nice video Summer ❤️🇳🇱
Thanks for the review.
Its not a colorway. It’s just a color. A Color way would be a variegated yarn.
I received the purple Knitcrate this month. I love how DGY supports women in third world countries.
I felt like you Summer, I got 2 months of Darn Good Yarn and it smelled and only had one little ball of yarn to not even cover a pair of finger less gloves. So then I went to Knit crate and got 2 months of that and the third book only had the hanks of yarn in the box and nothing else. No tissue to wrap it, no booklet, no treat.......so I canceled them to and have gone with Bella Coco only. At least you get a stitch marker, a hook case, a hook, and a lot of extras.....and some nice yarn.
Thank you for sharing!!!!
INteresting box. Good cause.
Never tried it would love to
Hi Summer, I'm curious: did you order the box from Sarah-Jane, the crochet society box?
I did...I need to make a video about it...I haven't even opened it yet! I am super exicited to open it and make a video.
I think I will record my video at 10pm this friday and put it out on the weekend. I have just been so busy with work and my own family I have made the video
I wasn’t impressed with the sock box. It was my first month and took almost a month to get. I ended up cancelling
Knit crate and darn good yarn are not the same knit crate is awesome darn good yarn sucks.
Enjoyed the reviews, camera was a little fuzzy.
Summer, I adore you and your videos but as a avid sock knitter i can assure you, you didn't get your money worth of sock yarn .
A typical pair of ladies socks will require 100 grams of fingering sock weight yarn.
Anyway, thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Doesn't (2) mean two more times? That was my understanding.
I love your videos,,,,i fill like a good friend when i watch your videos,,,,,you make me smile and i love to listen to you talk. Keep up the good work,,🧶💕
Pretty yarn. I dont wear socks.
I hate the iPhone. It changes my words.
Darn good yarn is terrible I’m so disappointed on it have got 2 boxes and canceled it didn’t like it at all terrible smell and small amount off yarn and the pattern are ugly. Quality of the yarn poor.
I love your reviews. And your honest opinions
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I think you are good at all you do. Don’t sale yourself short,,,😝🤪Squeek aka Pamela Barrett
Darn good yarn is not for me, you get a small amount of yarn, they also help women in another country, not our own. At least knitkrate has nice expensive fibers and come undamaged. I'm sad that you chose to represent a sad yarn subscription dgy..
I agree! It might cost less per month but it's garbage yarn in small quantities that you can't do anything with! Waste of money! Best of luck!
@@those_eyes yes, that's for sure.
You’re funny.
Thanks for the review.