$100 Yarn Shopping Spree Challenge at Michaels - Let's see how good I done shopping for yarn !!

This video is a fun video where Cody gave me $100 to go on a yarn shopping spree at Michaels. Let me know how you think I made out with the money and what I got. So hard to choose!! If you enjoyed this video, Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Happy Crocheting Everyone!!

[@rochellepizza5802]

I’ve only watched afew minutes of this video, however I’m so glad that you spoke about the price of yarn. I’ve made numerous babies blankets for friends and family. People don’t take into account the price of the yarn & the amount of time this beautiful handmade blanket took to create. Very rarely have I noticed lately any appreciation for our skill. My hands are not what they use to be nor is the price of yarn. Now I am very selective as to whom I will crochet anything for. I’d rather purchase a gift card , and save my hands for someone that will truly appreciate what I have made for them or their family. Has anyone else noticed this?

[@chrisfineart]

Yes!!!! Absolutely. I only make things for people that want to pay me for my skills, or who is a huge appreciator of the needle arts and other realms of art it’s self. I made and sewn quilts for family members and I have never seen any of them used. I always thought that they either did not like the quilts and just thrown them out or gave them away. It hurts tremendously when an artist makes something for someone and then they either don’t appreciate it and did not like it. All in all, I am in complete agreement about only making things for others that we know will appreciate our needle arts work and other modes of artwork.

[@Weatheredstorms1]

I guess it depends on the person but my little sister loved the blanket that was made for her daughter. We always use nice colors and try to match the nursery colors. We also use nice patterns. I also get that some people aren’t appreciative of yarn made blankets

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

Hello Glenda and Cody 🥰🥰❤❤🌻🌻! I just love seeing You two together & Thanks so much for taking us along with Y'all 🥰🥰❤❤🌻🌻!

[@debraallender7444]

What a fun shopping trip! Cody, you are an awesome grandson! Good job in choosing yarn Glenda! I loved the $7 Caron Cotton Cakes!!!!

[@Oceangirl_505]

I love that yarn!

[@terrywallace7882]

Cody is a gem and I so enjoy his sense of humor! Wish they had been having a sale. I’ve always received a 10% discount..early years teacher discount…now a senior discount.

[@laurasmith2223]

You mentioned other crochet channels showing their blankets and trying to find something different for you to show. Please keep in mind you are very good at teaching and easy to follow. Where some of the other channels are not. I always look at yours first when starting a new project. So even if everyone else has done a certain stitch or blanket, a lot of us would like to see you explain it. 🥰 Also, do you prefer one store over the other for yarn shopping? Keep the tutorials coming! 🤗🤗🤗❤

[@debrahypes2130]

I really like yout video when you and Cody are on you did great to get that much for 100 can't wait to see the rainbow Afghan makes me want to go get it stuff and make one have fun

[@naomiacaprio4164]

Cody is an awesome grandson!! You both have a great day together. Beautiful color choices Glenda. 💜🤗

[@hillbillyheavenWV]

Dear Glenda, I agree with you if it’s not machine wash & dry then forget it! Where exactly are we suppose to lay flat a large afghan to dry??? Even if I wanted too…😂 Also as a huge fan of your tutorials I just wanted to let you know that I’m glad you do tutorials even if it’s a stitch or pattern that someone else has already done because you are a great teacher & some are not. Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials, my favorites are your unique & floral dishcloths❣️ Blessings to all 🙋🏻‍♀️🦋💜

[@lindabrown2170]

What a great grandson. I think you got some great yarn. Have a great day.

[@Newfiequeen1]

I always find when you got some money there is never enough of the colour you want when you go to the store to buy it. Best to buy online for me. You did great though. The rainbow colours are just wonderful.

[@KellyAnneCalabrese-si6wb]

👋 Glenda and Corey! What a great idea! The increasing prices of yarn is making it more difficult. I bought a couple Caron cakes on clearance and then matched them up with Loops-n-Threads for blankets for Christmas gifts. Joann Big Twist Value also good deals IF the coupons work. I have better luck in-store with them these days. ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💚

[@oldmomma56]

Boy I wish I had a son who felt like spending yarn money on Mom!

[@Oceangirl_505]

Glenda, please buy that Yarn Carrier that you saw the other day for yourself! ❤

[@Michellemybell53]

I love all yarn 🙂

[@rosemarieg6296]

Cody you’re the best! I love the Caron cakes

[@katiezimmerman8650]

Glenda, you and Cody, make me want to go to the yarn store and purchase more yarn 🤗. Thank you both for a wonderful video. Hope you get your eyes fixed soon

[@berthalutters1615]

I can not wait to see the rainbow blanket.

[@yarning4asmile]

I love that you pointed out there those are two different things, the most yarn vs what you actually will use. In today's economy that is something that really needs to be considered, even if it is on sale.

[@cindydriver9112]

Thank you for taking me shopping with you. I have trouble standing for long periods of time so I like shopping with you and Cody.

[@katrinamalcolm8727]

Wow that Michaels is pretty stocked. Mine has been slacking.

[@JoyceN818]

Really liked watching this video. Cody’s challenge made yarn buying very interesting. I thought you were very wise in your choices of yarn.🥰

[@karenjsp1]

I always like to touch yarn, as similar content can have a different twist/durability/drapey even differing in same line with different colors.

[@floief]

What a nice grandson. He should have a chat with my granddaughters about how much fun it is to give Grandma a shopping spree :) You picked some really pretty, and practical yarn. All set for hours for crochet fun. So funny...my Michaels is hundreds of miles from yours but I have the same problem. I find a yarn I get so excited about but....there will be only 3 skeins.

[@Lsheckells]

Your Michael's has way more yarn than mine. I do love the way they organize their yarn.

[@mhaen7539]

Fun challenge. I’m a touchy-feely person when it comes to yarn softness.

[@peggiegraham5945]

Love the cotton yarn!

[@sandylawler6104]

Love Cody how sweet he’s such a good young man

[@pupsandcrochet57]

Glenda and Cody you go. I do agree the prices are crazy anymore. Loops and threads is my go to brand. It’s soft and colorful plus you can get coupons for them. You go granny!!!

[@mommamimaashouse9511]

One of my favourite yarns to use is Loops & Threads Soft Classic. I’ve made so many great blankets at a reasonable cost. 😊

[@monicabaker5456]

Glenda, you have such a wonderful grandson! I can't wait to see what you make with your new yarns. 💜💜

[@cindymorgan7295]

A couple of months ago I received a $250 gift card to JoAnne & trust me I had a blast!!!

[@therealnancysteele]

Good job! I love Caron Cotton Cakes!

[@kimberlymendenhall4449]

Hi Glenda and Cody. I've used all of those yarns you've purchased. I use the Loops and threads soft classic for my dolls. I use the cotton cakes for market bags. I've used the other loops and thread color way you purchased for a baby blanket. I like their yarn. Decent price. I go when they have sales as well. This was fun. My turn Cody!! 😂 I'll go when they have a sale too. 😂 ❤ Take care

[@reneeriley6629]

How Fun!! I am making a cotton tank top out of the cotton you picked up.❤it. I also have enjoyed working Loops and Threads (great price).

[@judithbrown4229]

That was fun, I really enjoy seeing you with Cody shopping as well as you and your sister checking out thift store finds relating to crochet.

[@wandataylor6266]

The loops and threads was a good value. Can’t wait to see how that washes and dries. I’ve never used it but a lot of people do and seem to like it. I liked the Caron cotton cakes. I’d like to try it some day. ❤

[@TheLoveOfYarn]

I wish I lived in the us so I could shop att joanns mickels and so on. So much yarn to choose from. In the regulare store in sweden we almost never find yarn. Lycky you!!

[@ChristinesCraftTable]

😲I can't believe you didn't use up the $100! LOL I would have used up the rest with Loops & Threads 100% cottons if they had any, or more of the soft classic. I love that yarn. 😊

[@Justalittetattered]

Lucky you to have a Micheal’s to be able to shop at. Not one in my area. Can’t wait to see your rainbow 🌈 blanket

[@barbarahatfield8027]

Love the yards you took . The one I like is the cakes the one were on special . We don’t have big sales like that at Walmart we’re I live . I livi Canada Québec

[@soulfulessence7733]

Well done Glenda & enjoyed the your process you went through (much like mine) & thank you Cody

[@tiffanyjack6095]

I have some of those cotton cakes, I have so many ideas, but just haven't found "the" perfect one. Everything else that you have in there, I haven't tried before and I can't wait to see that rainbow blanket!

[@RuthieHernan]

What fun!!

[@Innerbeauty328_22]

Yes true, 12.98 for one yarn is above my budget

[@CeeceeWhip]

I was screaming for Cody to make an Amigurumi teddy bear with those Caron cakes!!!! The brown colors would be so adorable showing up in a big bear. SHOOT. Go back Cody and get them

[@ivettepassiglia4971]

Not into rainbow yarns but I do like the Caron Cotton Cakes and that colorway was pretty.

[@paulamaslow4298]

Ask for your senior discount! And get in on their rewards club will send you vouchers based on what you buy for free yarn!

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

Thanks Cody for the shopping spree🎉! Glenda, great job picking out the yarns you know you’re going to use 😊! I’ve never used the loops and threads yarns, so I’m curious about how they’ll work up😊. I’ve not been to a Michael’s in a long time(it’s 40mins away from me)! Thanks for sharing your shopping trip! Take care 🙏🏻🤗💕!

[@denisejf]

That sure was fun! It was really nice of Cody to give you the money to shop for yarn.🥰

[@judymckinstry8130]

I like cotton cakes. I bought that color a couple years ago so hopefully it's around for a while.

[@cynthiaslater7445]

$100 - to buy a yarn I like AND I will use - I lose!! i agree with Glenda. I like to touch the yarn to know how soft it is. Then I can buy more online if there is a good sale. For those who qualify, don't forget your senior discount.

[@barbaraking9966]

I think you did great love the colors you picked

[@katelintressler8468]

Hey Glenda I just started crocheting again but I ran into your mom and sister when I had to lab work back in April when I was working on my baby first baby blanket. I live in the Jersey shore area

[@marciagross4985]

Fun ❤.

[@kathey-joduxbury2002]

My favorite are the 10.5 oz cakes🎉🎉

[@imogenetodd42]

And make just one more , I think you very much😊

[@DanetteSWhite]

Hi Glenda. It really doesn't matter how many bucket hat or ripple patterns there are, we as crocheters have our favorites. I do plenty of your Stitch of the Week. BOD is another constant in my WIPs. I only buy on SALE!!! Loops & threads is very nice and the cotton cakes.

[@debroahkayross4367]

I have found what I use. If they have variegated. I get all and then a solid color. Just depends how many and depends on how many rows of each color.

[@marysharp6366]

In New Zealand you would pay about 3 times that for your wool. I am also a quilter and the price of fabric is also 3 times as what you pay in the U.S.A. Hope you get plenty of wool for your $100.00. Lots of luck.

[@deborahmorton3830]

I'm working on a happily stained crochet blanket using mandala ombre yarn in Happy and black. The black really makes the colors pop. Can't wait to see how your rainbow afghan looks.

[@judybs1]

Good job❤

[@kathymiller9956]

HI GLENDA & CODY. SUCH BEAUTIFUL COLORS YOU PICKED OUT. THANK YOU FOR SHARING 💞☺️💓

[@kegman30]

The yarn you bought out of the clearance bin, High Tide, I’m making an afghan for my step mother, using the “Up Down” Stitch. Wish I could show you, it I don’t know how to add a pic to my comment

[@oldmomma56]

I love to touch the yarn too! I saw a few Caron cakes I need to finish a project here, but the Michaels here is out (sigh)!

[@cherylheming1714]

I like the Cotton Cakes you got at the end Glenda, to me they were the prettiest. You did get a lot of yarn for the money!.

[@sinat7055]

What a great video. Thanks so much for doing this. Great yarn comparisons. Fun with Cody. Love his input.

[@jwt629]

Look at the yardage for the price. Color changing isn't much different than variegated it changes in weird places

[@saraschwering4267]

Love you and Cody working on this together! I hope you visit the fairs again this year to look at finished projects! So fun to see! I also would love videos on attaching satin binding around a crochet baby blanket or fabric to the back of a crochet blanket. Maybe these are silly ideas but I'm thinking how much babies like that satin edging on blankets! I know I have seen a blanket finished that way but would love a step by step! Keep up the good work! You guys are fun to watch!

[@deb2075]

Definitely would have gotten more for your money if you would waited for a sale! I like Michaels, but I seem to get more bang for my buck at JoAnn's or Hobby Lobby. Michaels is just too expensive to me. Overall great video.. I love your thought process when selecting your yarn!

[@cynthiaosgood3804]

What a wonderful grandson! Beautiful yarn.

[@theresawooten6455]

Cody is a cool grandson! What a tight bond you two have! How old is he?? I won't ask your age Glenda...cuz I love you too.

[@kathywelch8722]

I like the yarns you chose. I love the rainbow colors. I can’t wait to see what pattern you use for them. The cotton cakes are pretty too. 🧶💜🙏🏻

[@whoknows7834]

You can look on the floor and you’ll see black and if you pull it out it will have yarn in it that didn’t fit on shelves when they filled shelves and if you see what you need a someone working there can take it out for you .

[@shirleywhitt8740]

I practically zone out when I go to a yarn store like the one you are at. I can't make a decision when there are so many awesome options.

[@Ness.33.3]

I haven’t seen Loops & Threads in Australia yet. I have seen a few people make projects with this yarn. I love Carron yarn ❤ Nice effort for $100. So hard to choose.

[@JeanneJohnson-fc8dd]

How fun!! Beautiful yarn!! Show us what you make with it please

[@judyinmichigan3418]

I loved your video. This was a fun video. It's not as easy to shop for yarn.

[@shanaboyd1448]

I like your yarn selections. Very pretty and you got a lot of yarn for your buck. I don't have a hobby lobby or Michaels close to me so I have not tried the pod cakes.

[@roseydiva1183]

Great challenge! Your Michael's has a larger selection than the one in my town. Even my Hobby Lobby has shrunk down to an aisle and a half with end caps. Seems like before long we'll be purchasing everything on line which will be a bummer!

[@KrissD.]

At least your Michaels has 1 and a half aisles of yarn plus some clearance bins. I went into mine last week and it was just completely sad. 😔 I literally walked out. They had nothing. Had only barely one aisle of yarn and not one bin of clearance yarn. And what yarn they did have was not great. 😢 It just really made me sad and mad at same time. You know you don’t have to get yarn only to make blankets with.. like those cotton cakes you got.. or others you could make a great summer top or something like that too.😜 Cody giving you his grandma $100 to shop for yarn is just the sweetest thing ever! Maybe you should’ve made the challenge for either Joanne’s or hobby lobby. 😜 💜🥰💜

[@charlotte-pn4mm]

YOU SHOULD HAVE SHOPPED AT HOBBY LOBBY 30% OFF THIS WEEK! I ALSO PURCHASED THE BABY RAINBOW YARN AND LOVED IT. CANT WAIT TO SEE YOUR VIDEO!

[@jaegabbard71]

I would do online bulk shopping with it .

[@conniehalloran5066]

What fun !

[@marytilstra4151]

I love the texture of some of the plush and fuzzy type yarns you were looking at but, for some reason, I just can't work with them. They don't glide across my hand and/or hook like they should. And frogging is very challenging.

[@lisacain35]

I agree that it’s very frustrating to go in person to stores and their stock is so low that you can’t get enough to complete a project with one dye lot. I prefer to see and touch the yarn before I buy. Online shopping just doesn’t do it for me.

[@kathyw141]

I remember 10 cents an ounce, on a cardboard scone. If it was the end of his skein I could get the whole thing without charging me for the extra yarn. THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND!!!

[@Sabby899-qp1dw]

Australia is expensive. Yarn cakes $24- .... if i buy yarn from overseas , it would cost approx $60- for a blanket.

[@eileencarlson4276]

You’re lucky that your Michael’s has so much yarn. It would be very difficult for me to buy $100 of yarn in my Michael’s. They have one and a half aisles of yarn and half of that is the blanket yarn and a quarter is empty bins. Not much there at all.

[@margeburns2590]

Your Michaels has double or more what mine has.

[@darkdest6664]

drives me crazy bec it seems like most craft stores are either downsizing their yarns or just not stocking them. Like, why SHOULDN'T we just buy from Herrschners or Mary Maxim then? at least they have MOST of their yarn in stock and very rarely run out of stock completely. I think my longest backorder from Herrschners was 2 months but that was when the Neon lights collection was BRAND new. Big box stores are losing my wallet to the online storessssss!

[@user-pu1fr4rw2n]

YOU COULD ALWAYS JUST MAKE DECORATIVE POTHOLDERS FOR THE KITCHEN .

[@marielucas9186]

I was given $50 at Christmas for yarn. I did really well I waited for sales and bought probably 12 skeins of several different yarns. I felt I got a lot of bang for my buck 😂😂

[@bfvargas8]

thanks 🙏 ❤❤💙

[@Lisa..4]

This was a neat challenge. I’m not complaining but, I think you could have gotten more for your money at Hobby Lobby. Maybe, maybe not? The prices are getting very high. Thank you for taking us with you. ☺️

[@peggiegraham5945]

Maybe start to do some easy amigurimi?

[@jwt629]

Isn't there coupons? Or sales? Also Joann's has great sales. The Caron Cakes are a great price.

[@cherylelinsmith743]

I don’t like the red with that group. The Lion Brand Mandela Sparkle is better than Caron Cakes. I will admit as a knitter I work with wool, alpaca, and silk wool. Most of the stuff I buy at Michael’s is art supplies, as I’m an Artist. One time though I tried one of the Caron cakes to make a knitted cowl. Ugg, it was awful looking and not very soft. I’m left handed and every time I’ve learned to crochet it’s a mess. When I went to the yarn store in Brooklyn where I buy their own hand dyed wool, I noticed they had some Mandela cakes up front. They don’t really sell acrylic yarn but some can’t wear wool. I saw the Mandela Sparkle yarn cakes in the color Crux that Crystal showed us. I just loved the color combination, and was so soft. At 9.50 I decided to try it. I’m knitting a Brioche scarf on size 5 needles. It is coming out so nice. I’m going to check out our local JoAnns to see what they have in Mandela. Sad to say our Michaels only has one aisle of yarn.

[@debbiecarroll5672]

Hint on cakes..try to matches colors from the center out when buying more then one..I miss A.C. Moore

[@cynthiawicklow5942]

There are seven colors in a rainbow, I think you may have missed one or two❤️

[@Weatheredstorms1]

Michaels is my least favorite for yarn. I never see it on sale. Joann’s, Hobby lobby or walmart for me.

[@peggiegraham5945]

Use your Michael coupon