191 Yarn Video - Ice Yarn Haul - Is there a new favourite?

#iceyarns
Hi yarn lovers,
In this episode I showcase new to me yarns from ICE yarns! I may have a new favourite for quality and price point.
Did you have a favourite and have you used this yarn yourself?
If so, please let me know what you made and what pattern you tried with the yarn.
I hope you are staying well and happy.
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel, and as always, I’m so appreciative of everyone here.
Yarn stores and brands mentioned (In no particular order):
ICE Yarns
www.iceyarns.com
Pattern mentioned:
Nightshift Knitted Shawl | Andrea Mowry
www.ravelry.co...
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Filmed on 20230708 | Published on 20230715
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[@amyelizabeth9088]

👋🏻 Hi 👋🏻 Gary, your entro was picture 🏞 POST CARD 🏞 perfect. Beautiful yarns, I can't wait to see what magic you'll create with them.

[@mommakaycrochet]

❤️❤️❤️ the Princess Blue and the Wild Dove! Very pretty… All the yarn is scrumptious and I can’t wait to see what you make with all that beautiful yarn!!!!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Chestnut/Dark Taupe/Wild Dove is a winner. The Dove and the Princess will work too. Thank you for sharing all that lovely Ice Yarn, Gary.❤

[@urbanyarn]

Those mixes are perfect. Thank you!

[@KristinF3246]

I know you will make something beautiful with all that beautiful yarn! ❤️🧶

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you! 😊

[@CreationsbyJax]

Wow I can’t pick just 1 favorite out of all that FIBERLICIOUSNESS!!!! Those greys and the princess blue whaaaaaaat! Grey Skies turn Blue wrap…. 🤩🏆🎉 that pop of blue yaaaaas Stitch!!!

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Jax - No need to pick one yummy, not when you can pick them all... LOL!

[@LoriParsons]

Beautiful yarn Gary! There’s no way I can pick a favourite🥺😄

[@carolynbowen3386]

I love the Chestnut, Taupe and grey. Beautiful! A turquoise or teal would be beautiful as well! I love ice yarn!!

[@katedavy6272]

I love their yarns! They have the best deals but shop carefully. Oh you are right! Those weathered colours are so lovely and pleasing to the eye.

[@urbanyarn]

I have to agree with you about shopping carefully. I do need to read every detail on the yarn (to confirm the correct yarn weight by cross referencing how many grams v's the total length).

[@cynthiaosgood3804]

The rockstar you have Gary is very different than the ones I have. The ones I have are sleek and shiny, and very very soft. Thanks for sharing your lovely yarn, Gary.

[@KYERRN]

I don't think that was Rock Star!

[@joanneannese3433]

Love the blue with the taupe or the gray with blue

[@DanetteSWhite]

Hi Gary. Very nice yarns. I've never had Ice Yarns. Maybe one day. Enjoy. The blue princess was very pretty.

[@urbanyarn]

It is a beautiful blue!

[@denisebentley9275]

They are all gorgeous. My favorite would be chestnut brown. Wow, just wow.

[@GL1FE]

thank you so much for showcasing the handyed merino wool from ice yarns , i really wanted to see what they look like ! love that you likened prince songs to the name of ice yarns!! LOL too funny😄😄😄

[@shirleyspring4905]

Very beautiful new Ice yarns. My favorite is the Princess blue, wow!

[@urbanyarn]

I know Shirley - that colour is a winner!

[@ninasknotscrochet]

Wow that is some blue yarn!! I think you are right in keeping the chestnut taupe and dove together in a project. It will be a stunner !! Thanks for sharing your haul!!

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Lynanne! I love the idea of the fade too. Now, which pattern to choose in my Ravelry favourites?

[@gingerfoxx1476]

The chestnut, taupe and dove colorways look amazing together. I'd love to see them as a fade shawl.

[@urbanyarn]

Ginger - you might get your wish (I was thinking the same thing)

[@lyndadennin7471]

Love the yarn, and you know who would love the brown tones! Have a great evening🐾🐾 the paws are for Pixel!

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Lynda - Pixel sends her paws back...LOL! I know who you mean when you write - someone we know would love those brown hanks of yarn!

[@silvershadow013]

Definitely the taupes and grey!!!!! Can't wait for you to do your magic with them!!

[@frozenstone1787]

Princess was my favorite color way😊

[@DianEnglish56]

Very pretty yarns. Can’t wait to see what you make with them.

[@urbanyarn]

It's the exciting time to put yarn into project bags for patterns. I'm seeing some slip stitching with these beauties!

[@terryvoight8514]

Love Ice yarn!

[@gioiacasterline4835]

Such pretty yarn love the colors price is good also

[@urbanyarn]

Agreed - I think I've found a new favourite (the Merino Extra).

[@rosesinpillow1956]

hmmm purples Rose is rubbing off on you LOL ! some real pretty yarns there ! sending smiles to U & Urs hugs too

[@urbanyarn]

I think Rose maybe a great influencer to spread the joy of purple. A collaborative effort of all those purple lovers out there have made me see the way of the purple... Thanks to them! Hugs right back at ya!

[@joanneannese3433]

Lo🧡e the butterscotch colored contest vest!!!!

[@urbanyarn]

Awe thanks so much Joanneannese

[@bunnygaffney2765]

All of it was just gorgeous as usual. I would love to order from ice yarns .but im going to wait till after Christmas so i can use up my stash. Thank you Gary for sharing

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Bunny - Sounds like this will make the Christmas purchase more exciting when the time arrives - and (if you are like me) there are so many lovelies in our stash to use up.

[@CharmedGrammyCrochet]

Great purchases! Hi Gary.

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Lynette! Great to read your comment. Hope Roy and you are going well!

[@DianneMc]

The Chestnut, Dark Taupe and Wild Dove colors are beautiful together! I also like the silk merino. You have some lovely yarn there.

[@urbanyarn]

Thanks Dianne - I was super excited with the many great choices in this purchase. It's so difficult to know exactly whether it's a good product from a thumbnail on the website. I lucked out!

[@TheSablelou]

That blue took my breath away! And then the beautiful Merino that was tonal!

[@urbanyarn]

I hear you on that one! that blue is electric and soft - striking and gentle all at the same time.

[@TheSablelou]

@@urbanyarn So here’s something funny . . .My son just returned from deployment last Thursday and his dear girlfriend asked if I would knit her some socks. Since I’m a sock knitter now I was happy to! When I asked what color she wanted she said purple. . .guess who hard to go shopping for purple! I had no purple in my stash! Rose would be ashamed of me!

[@SigalAlon]

Hi Gary! Love the new color of Rockstar. The alpaca ones you showed at the beginning look interesting. I wonder how they'll work up. I think you'll really enjoy the hand dyed yarns. They're gorgeous.

[@lindapollaerts5168]

I love the yarn you choose

[@urbanyarn]

Thanks so much Linda!

[@ThriftingandShoppingwithJoan]

I love the hand dyed merino ext! You can certainly use the blue for a "pop" but the gray and browns look gorgeous together too! Can't wait to see what they will grow up to be! And I am weird,....I LOVE the crinkle noises! hahahah

[@urbanyarn]

LOL! No you are not weird for liking the crinkle of the plastic. Actually I'm indifferent to the sound.

[@peggiegraham5945]

That rock star yarn is gorgeous! We need to get you a magnifying glass, so you can see the labels, lol

[@urbanyarn]

LOL Peggie - I do have a magnifying glass and it was right there behind me!

[@loricraft32]

Beautiful yarns Gary, my favourite would be the very first yarn the feliz purple tones ( gorgeous), the taupes & grey go well together but I think the princess blue would pop among the taupes also, loved the scenery at the start of this video real serene looking, the orange lilies remind me of the ones my husband bought me years ago, I had them for many years loved the colour ❤❤❤❤

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Lori - Thank you for commenting on the intro and exit video clips. Strangely I get such a kick out of those additional memories. The intro was a beach called Miracle Beach - a really sweet little boat launch and small boating habour.

[@heatherdiditknitandcrochet]

I have a wedding to plan for - still 2 months to go so no yarn for me lol :) All Beautiful of course Gary. Have a great day.

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

Oooh what mouthwatering yarns! I'm definitely going to check out their website. Thank you for that helpful info - their prices are pretty good!

[@urbanyarn]

Hello there - ICE Yarns' website can be a bit difficult to navigate. After a few minutes (20mins) you get a better understanding of how to use it and read the cost prices (per unit v's per package).

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

@@urbanyarn Thanks Gary! It did take me a while to get used to it...I spent a lot of happy time there! So many to choose from!

[@h.w.a.batterink1027]

Hello Gary, thank you for this nice videos. Loved all the hand dyed Merino. I would mix them all thogheter and here and there i would make a view rows of that beautifull bleu. I hope you are fine? I was happy to see all you show. thank you, blessings, love . See you on the next!

[@urbanyarn]

So great you were watching and thank you for always supporting the channel! Wishing you a great week and many blessings!

[@mpskds]

😊🤗💞

[@nancyfink4828]

Hi Gary! 🙋 Nice yarn haul! I've been saving to order from Ice, hopefully soon. I really like the last hanks of the neutral colors, extra fine merino. Can't wait to see what you make with it! I know it'll be gorgeous! 🤗

[@urbanyarn]

Awe - thanks Nancy for that sweet comment - and for watching the video.

[@alicia.cooper]

Really pretty but super expensive shipping! Ouch! Love the browns and greys together. They remind me of the Festive Dragon shawl i made. 😊

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Alicia - They do!

[@manfasmakes-sam]

Hi Gary 😊 I have yet to order from ice but I have been gifted with some lovely ice yarns 😍 enjoy your new squishies ❤

[@urbanyarn]

Would love to see what you pick in your 1st yarn purchase from ICE Yarns. I'd be curious what the shipping would be from Turkey to the UK (you're from the UK aren't you?)

[@manfasmakes-sam]

@@urbanyarn hi Gary! Yes I’m in the UK 😊 when I do purchase KZbin will be the first to know 😉♥️

[@QEDOma]

Hi Gary! I’m not too far away in Kent Washington right outside of Seattle! We went to Issaquah today to a wonderful little yarn shop called The Nifty Knitter! Yesterday I went to one in Auburn WA called The Little Knitter! I’m going to downtown Seattle on Monday for more yarn shopping! 💗🧶 I’m loving the chestnut, taupe and wild dove! Just gorgeous! Very rich looking!

[@urbanyarn]

I love reading about all the yarn store adventures and I'm thrilled you got to some of them in a recent outing! You'll have to tell me what you got when you write next time.

[@QEDOma]

@@urbanyarn I’ll email you and tell you all about it after I get back home!

[@yarnmotivated-joyceswensso9744]

Oh, I like the Princess Blue, I may just have to order some...

[@urbanyarn]

It's such a beautiful blue!

[@judyscreationsincrochet2710]

Those browns look good with Princess Blue but the brown & grey are also great but I like the blue & grey together also. Looks like those yarns & wish I was making an Ice Yarn order but have to wait for now. Your shipping & brokerage fees were lower than I remember paying. Good deal.

[@urbanyarn]

Hi Judy - perhaps the secret for the brokerage fees is to make it worth it by purchasing enough yarn in the one go. One of the last videos I watched you were going on a yarn *diet* and I think I might have to do the same too. Just for a little while - as I have around 50 yarns I have queued up to use!

[@hebulanebula]

The last ICE yarn I purchased was the Picasso pastel rainbow, as Crystal has shown many times , on Bag O Day crochet. I used it In my submission project challenge event, as a pinwheel accent . Today In Your video, I love the taupe and gray best ❤

[@urbanyarn]

Thanks for letting me know what you got in your last ICE yarn order. I've never tried Picasso, but it has intrigued me. Great choices for your favourites - they are also my new favourites as well.

[@kathleenrobson1803]

Such lovely yarn 😁 makes me want to order from ice again 😁

[@urbanyarn]

LOL - So many yarns, so little time!

[@pattigolden1]

I've never purchased from "ice", you got some really nice choices. 🥰 I can't help but wonder if that "rock star" is mislabeled, I'm used to it looking like a shiny almost metallic. That merino/silk could be overdyed too!! Not to mention an amazing price! It's not fair that you get hit with shipping/tariff twice. I've been on an Indy yarn kick.... I keep telling myself "don't do it, don't do it...". I do it. 🙄 It's HOT here in central California, bugs sooooooooooo I also ordered some little cedar blocks (sticks? Planks? Whatever).. Gotta save that wool!! 🤣😂 I've never had a problem, but I'm not taking chances with my investments. I've been in a dark/moody/earthy kind of yarn mood. I think I'm ready for summer to be over.

[@urbanyarn]

LOL! Patti I loved the part where you tell yourself - "Don't do it" - that's very much like me. I have this little habit to fill a cart up and then strip it back to nothing, wait a few days and fill it up again. Sometimes I escape the "Purchase" button and other times I don't... LOL! I know what you are meaning about the cedar blocks. I found a place where I purchased cedar scented pouches and they smell divine!

[@romaynecarlin1249]

hiya gary! nice haul you have. i received my ice order yesterday and im going to start the secret yarnery's (christa) frankly circles this weekend. so excited! i chose a similar color way to hers. yes, choose another 2wt to go with the neutral - i love doing that. the blue and brown hanks are spectacular together. hugs to you and chad!

[@urbanyarn]

Hello there! Yay, you have new yarn to put into The Secret Yarnery's latest blanket! What a wonderful blanket it is too. I would love to see the blanket as you work on it.

[@ninjatabby25]

nice yarns, lol first time i ever herd of ice yarn i thought the yarn was made out of ice, it would melt after winter was over

[@urbanyarn]

LOL - I can see that happening if ICE Yarns is something you've never heard of before.

[@nokesbob2256]

I've bought from Ice Yarns, and I found that same thing. The fingering is like a lace weight.

[@urbanyarn]

It's a mystery with how ICE Yarns grades their yarn weight at times.

[@joanneannese3433]

Well I took the plunge, I ordered ice ....between you and Crystal saying hey its good, I'm trying 🤞✌️🥰

[@urbanyarn]

Hi Joanneannese - Please let me know how you get on with your order when it arrives! How exciting that you'll be getting your first pack from ICE.

[@joanneannese3433]

@@urbanyarn well sad story,, I contacted ice because it seemed to be taking quite long to arrive and they said they Canceled it. Said they didn't receive payment, yet I get a confirmation saying I'd ordered. I must be getting senior brain lol. So now I have to re order and the sale is over they say. 🫣😒😒I'm still going to try again at best sale

[@jodyc8887]

Great colour ways!! I got the alpaca blend in black and pink. Still haven’t decided what to make yet lol

[@urbanyarn]

You'll have to let me know when you grab for the alpaca blend what you decide to make with it.

[@MarySiddell]

I received a shipment from Ice this week. I couldn't believe the prices. I love the yarn, but I started a new project and I did notice the varying thickness. Sometimes very thin. I do love the colors and will finish the project. Will definitely order from them again.

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Mary. Thanks for letting me know that you have tried ICE Yarns and are willing to purchase from them again in the future. I can see myself going back for the Merino Extra Fine hand-dyed (and seeing when the other collection is back up for purchasing). I found a great pairing yarn I can use with the Alpaca/Wool/Acrylic blend and that's Rosetto yarn...Hmmm!

[@MarySiddell]

@@urbanyarn I've been working on an afghan and using the Picasso yarn. The more I work with this the more disenchanted I am. Thickness variance is really bad and it splits easily. Many places where the strands have been joined there is a large lump in the strand. I love the colors but not certain I would buy this again. I hope the other types I purchased are not the same. I would love to do something in cashmere. What can you tell me about it? Is it easy to work with, etc. Is the Rosetto from Ice?

[@KevinMontreal]

Hey Gary, nice haul! I like the hanks as I am moving away from acrylic. As for the fees, I can’t get around them either. When I order from Hobbii it comes regular Canada Post and I usually have to pay around $30 in customs fees so basically when I decide to buy in Europe, I get a lot of yarn and it needs to be a great sale. I have family in the USA that I can ship to if I do Little Knits and pick it up there when I go visit and bring it back myself…

[@urbanyarn]

I hear you on buying from Europe when it comes to customs (or added brokerage fees). You're so lucky to have family you regularly visit in the States to collect all those US yummy yarns they sell. I agree with you that one of my go-to US stores would be Little Knits!

[@Christena1601]

Wonderful haul. I have bought a sample of ice yarn from the yarn snob, just to see if I want take the plunge.

[@urbanyarn]

This is a fantastic way to sample before purchasing a pack. Is the Yarn Snob Gia? I think I did the same thing for my 2nd purchase of ICE Yarns.

[@Christena1601]

@@urbanyarn Yes I think her name is Gia.

[@MadMimisCrochetandFarming]

I like the dove and blue together better.

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Laura! Gotcha - I can see them together!

[@karaoverman7818]

Makes me want to buy more yarn. I have avoided Ice for awhile because of shipping, but that lace weight merino/silk is calling to me. And the other merino ex find.

[@urbanyarn]

The merino/silk is one of my new favourites from ICE Yarns, but I understand the shipping make is difficult to hit that button.

[@joanneannese3433]

Still have yet to take the ice yarn plunge

[@romaynecarlin1249]

hi. try it. read carefully and take your time. its best for me to shop with a project in mind otherwise i'd go broke. the shipping is high but you amortize it for the skeins you get and its not terribly expensive at all. most often still cheaper than american stores.

[@urbanyarn]

That is some great advice and a good way to in corporate the shipping into the discounted yarn price.

[@roserenik6375]

Loved the first yarn you pulled out the purple pink one and the princess Blue on. You need to speak with Angela from "My precious yarnery " She is from Canada and has been getting Ice yarns for awhile, she may be able to help you with getting the yarn shipped a different way? It would not hurt to ask her. Love your Videos.

[@urbanyarn]

That's a great tip - thanks so much.

[@sandrapalmer5642]

All I can say to myself is "you can't buy yarn" "you can't buy yarn"

[@urbanyarn]

LOL! When you are ready, it'll happen so naturally.

[@sandrapalmer5642]

@@urbanyarn I am always ready to buy yarn but my checking account is not. If it would just keep up with my want to buy I would have no problem.

[@CynthiaErcanbrack-kv9qe]

I bought yarn but I need yarn to go with the new yarn 🧶😆

[@sandrapalmer5642]

AMEN

[@louiselegacy9985]

I also wish these companies would ship via the postal service.

[@egoreknits]

I made the mistake of looking at the Hand Dyed Merino... I love the greens. I really shouldn't buy any more yarn, but those greens. 😍 I'm not a fan of FedEx either.

[@urbanyarn]

Oh no! It's very much like what I do when I go "window shopping"! We like greens... LOL!

[@EmmePhillips-HookinEmme]

You should try yarn nut. She carries ice and is in the US

[@urbanyarn]

Hi Emme - is that Gia? If so, I've used Yarn Nut for my second purchase and she helped me get some samples. Actually, got me confident to go for the full packs.

[@stacyhortner8105]

Would it be cheaper to have someone in the US to purchase it for you then send it via US post and send it to Canada? Great yarn!!!

[@urbanyarn]

Hi Stacy - I'm not sure if the US would also get *Dinged* for brokerage fees when an ICE Yarns pack come into the States via FedEx? Then there would be the expense of shipping it through the postal service across into Canada. It may work out to be more expensive. However, that would be a work around.

[@valeriehowden471]

That's the smallest ICE yarn haul I've seen on KZbin! 😂 The shipping and brokerage fees weren't too bad, Gary. I recently bought 2 items from the US, worth about $250 Canadian and i paid over$50US on shipping and $65Cdn on brokerage and duties. Thanks!

[@urbanyarn]

Hi Valerie - I am so sad when it comes to brokerage fees from private third party couriers. I only do it once in a while if it's yarn I know for sure I cannot get anywhere else. There are some resellers of ICE Yarns in Canada to made it easier to purchase.

[@valeriehowden471]

@@urbanyarn my last purchase was non-yarny however I couldn't get it (a gift for our daughter) here in Canada. I was thrilled with many of my US purchases from Little Knits and Love Crafts however I can't justify it anymore even with their amazing sale prices. It takes a while longer to find some deals here in Canada and I've found quite a few indy dyers that really appeal to me. I guess FOMO can get the better of us some time. Thanks.

[@rosemarieg6296]

Anthracite is a kind of coal CO AL. So the color is probably the color of Coal The only reason I notice I was raised with coal heat.

[@urbanyarn]

Hello there! This is a big help on honing in on what colour Anthracite is. Thank you kindly!

[@lorettavogel5114]

Love that sweater behind you . Can u do it in crochet I know you like to knit more than crochet.

[@urbanyarn]

Hi Loretta - You're going to be super happy to learn on this occasion that sweater in the background was a crocheted piece! You can find out more about it in my last update video - I think it was the last one.

[@kraftingkitty101]

She wore a dark taupe beret. The kind you found in the chestnut drawer. She wore a dark taupe beret that the wild dove didn’t want any more. 😂😂 I don’t claim any talent in dong writing 😂😂

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Erin - Now those are some Prince lyrics if I ever did read them. That needs to go directly to record - it'll be a yarn sensation!

[@valackerman7519]

Anthracite like in a type of coal? The wool in the blend might be unprocessed so it's crunchy? How can you pick a fave!?

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you on helping me out with the colour Anthracite and what it is. Aha - that's probably why that wool blend was a bit crunchy.

[@sharondensmore5052]

Hi Gary have you ordered anything from Hobbii lately? I'm having trouble putting an order in. When I get to the shipping it won't let me put Canada in. Have you had that problem?

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Sharon - I've not experienced that problem before with Hobbii. I haven't ordered anything for a while from them. Perhaps it might be the site is set on "what country you are from" might be set to USA?

[@sharondensmore5052]

@@urbanyarn hi Gary got it figured out at the very bottom there is a thing that looks like a flag I clicked on that and it came up Lithuania so I clicked on it and clicked on Canada and everything was okay. I have never had that problem. I wrote them before and they couldn't figure it out either. Thanks for answering me anyway. Have a good one. Be safe.

[@gracejohnston2692]

Gary, u need more yarn! Jk 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paulaarmstrong3036]

So happy I found you through Bag-O-Day. Grateful for your comprehensive explanation of the yarn usage and fabrication!

[@urbanyarn]

Hello and welcome Paula. Thank you for introducing yourself and letting me know how you heard of me. Crystal is such a sweet and generous soul.

[@barbjarvi6543]

Hi

[@urbanyarn]

Hello!

[@sayyadahmariamfatemah1134]

It's hard for me to buy ice yarns because of the payment method.. and customs here are a rip off. I don't like fedex

[@urbanyarn]

I feel that same pain!