Changing My Mind About A Few Yarns...

[@slowcrochet]

Love seeing the yarns you are drawn to these days, Shannon! I appreciate how "curated" your yarn purchases are, and I'm always glad when you share them! You put so much thought and intentionality behind your yarn stash. It's refreshing to see the purpose and the process in your motivation. ❤❤

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I do put a lot into curating my stash, but tbh I’m super jealous of your thrifting opportunities!!! 😃

[@barbarahatfield8027]

Yes I’m interesting on your scarf love all the colours behind you😊

[@cocoscrochet6380]

Hi Shannon 🤗 thank you for sharing your beautiful yarn! 🥰🧶🤩

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@vickicoleman2474]

I really love those tweed minis! And, the Mama In A Stitch scarf is darling.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you!!! I’m excited to show you what I made with the tweeds! Yeah, the scarf is a good pattern, I totally recommend it!

[@jean-jn3nq]

I really enjoyed watching you love the new yarns. Seems like a natural progression for Yarny people to enjoy more specific yarns and colors. Also hand-dyed yarns are super pretty and the notion of being able to spin your own yarn and colors is very alluring. Either way we should be able to love the yarns we choose and use. 😊

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I totally agree! Thank you so much ☺️

[@CathyZced]

I could not agree more about liking the feel of a natural fiber or blend. Spinning looks fun and creative but that’s not an expense in $ and time that I’m willing to commit to yet. You r wonderful!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you Cathy! I know it’s scary to invest so much in a new hobby!!!

[@AmyS-Dreamer28]

Beautiful yarn that you've shared in this video. I love yarn from we crochet/knitpicks. They do have some really good sales.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you! Yeah, I’m really falling in love with a lot of their yarns!

[@debbieolagues5283]

I love watching your videos. There is always so much good information.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Glad you like them!

[@karenbailey3493]

Absolutely understand where you are coming from. The yarns are all beautiful but I especially love the mini pack and the multi colored hank! I’m drooling. Always enjoy your content ❤

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you so much Karen!!! ☺️

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

I am totally into fine yarns. I fell in love with sock yarn right off the bay. ❤❤❤

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Yes, it’s not just for socks! I love it too

[@christineiscrocheting]

Hi, Shannon 😊 Lovely yarns you’ve shared. Isn’t Cyd amazing!! 💜

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you! And yes she is!!! 💯

[@kristencrochets]

I've really grown to love lighter weight yarns also!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Right!?!?

[@stacyhortner8105]

Knit Picks/we crochet is my favorite online store! I love their yarns and absolutely love their knitting needles. Their dots crochet hooks are great too. I'd put teal together with your hand spun yarn, this way the golds will pop.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Ohhhh thanks for the color tip! You know I love teal too! I’ll have to try those hooks out!

[@diamondalexiss]

Ive also grown to love thinner yarn too!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

It seems to really grow on us!

[@Jessd85]

I've enjoyed finer weights more now than I did in the beginning. I really loved chunky yarn in the beginning because it knitted up so fast and I was able to get a lot of projects completed.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I agree the speed and feeling of accomplishment is nice with the chunky weights! I get it! 😃

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

You look good in black ... love that shirt over the tank top. Great idea ... I could see myself making that. Once I finish the couple blankets I'm currently working on I definitely want to try to tackle some wearables. Those little tweed minis sure are cute ... OMG! Love them.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@sherryhooks]

You choose beautifully

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you so much!

[@karenbailey3493]

That yarn is so gorgeous 😮

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you!

[@normaramirez8127]

That scarf is adorable!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you!

[@LyraStitchery]

I am also loving the lighter weight yarns. But yarn hauls are hit or miss for me. So the KZbinrs who solely make amigurumi I don't tend to watch their yarn hauls because 1. They are just restocking (I totally get that you have to do that.) 2. It is almost exclusively that chunky chenille yarn. And I really don't like that yarn. But your mini yarn haul I really enjoyed because face it our local Michael's is going to have their store brand, Red Heart, and sometimes Lion Brand. I really like seeing yarn from other companies and even yarn reviews to see if it is something I want to try. Especially if it is a more expensive yarn.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank for watching and thanks for the feedback! I agree haul are hit or miss for me too. They can be boring lol

[@theyarngoeson]

Awesome hand spun! And, if you want to try spinning your own, you can start slowly to see if you really like it.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I’m getting super close to trying it out!

[@randomrandomness8369]

I love that sweater you’re wearing! Also, your kitty is adorable.❤

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbarahatfield8027]

Love love all your Shaw and want to have the same colour

[@kalenreichert]

Gorgeous yarns and colors! I too bought some Knit Picks Palette and mini skeins for a sampler blanket when they were on sale but it’s so hot in my area, I’ve only been working on wearables lately. Looking forward to a cool down (hopefully) next week. I agree, the lighter weight yarns have a lovely drape and you get more yardage for your money. Win, win!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I couldn’t have said it better! And I’m glad you got some good deals too 😃

[@joannunemaker6332]

You've found some really pretty yarn. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you! I’m really enjoying working with them! And I appreciate you watching!

[@Leilonni]

Pretty yarn. I think you do such a great job with your makes . I think everything you make looks good on you. Your cat wants to be in the video too😂. Looking forward to the video where you use the pretty yarn you got today, especially the tweeds.😊

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kindness ❤️ I hope you’re doing well!

[@wildflower-spirit-creations]

I love the fact that you're sharing your journey honestly. Knit picks has nice fingering yarns at reasonable prices. I find that it may be a little more grabby than more expensive yarns but still well within the garment worthy softness scale and they have great sales.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you! Yeah, they are really growing on me! I think they are perfect for people like me in that intermediate area where you want to experiment with “nicer” yarns but not quite ready to dive in!

[@kittycat2167]

Totally off topic but thank you for showing us the cat!!! I recently started spinning yarn on a drop spindle and I absolutely love it! It's a lengthy process but it is so rewarding to be involved in the production process of a garment from fiber to yarn to wearable item. Spinning on a drop spindle is very affordable, the tools (spindle and niddy noddy) are very easy to make yourself and I have found that fiber/roving is sometimes cheaper than yarn in luxury fiber such as merino and alpaca.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I’m very interested in getting a drop spindle too! And YW, his name is Little Dude ❤️

[@ATeacozyIsASometimes]

Yay little dude tail cameo! 🐈‍⬛ haha. Those mini hanks are so cute, and the hand spun yarn is so pretty! I weave in addition to crochet, and it seems like many spinners become weavers and vice versa and enjoy it. I haven’t been tempted because the sound of carding wool makes my skin crawl 😅 haha

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Hahaha so that’s not an asmr thing for you then!?!?!? My aunt gave me her antique weaving loom. It’s amazing but it’s about 8’ long so I don’t have it set up yet. I need a room dedicated for it. But someday I’ll start weaving!

[@ATeacozyIsASometimes]

@@ShannonTalksYarn Eeee that is soooo cool about the loom! I inherited a table loom and large tapestry loom from my dad - he bought them at an auction, never used them, but had them in his shop when he passed - and I’m so glad I tuned them up! They were a bit difficult to figure out at first but after learning to warp them the creative possibilities are endless. Have you heard of Saori weaving? It’s very free form and creative - the KZbin Andrea Alexander I think her name is always gets me excited to weave! 🧶 🤓

[@amrose250]

I’ve been migrating to thinner yarn too. But Shannon, it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind! ❤

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

It sure is!!! 😃

[@annecintron4762]

I'm leaning into thinner yarns also. 😊

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

It’s been fun for me so far!

[@CrochetKrisMI]

It took me a long time to enjoy finer weight yarn. I mean, decades. Like you I started with afghans and hats, but this summer, after 30 years crocheting I finally gained the confidence to make a wearable. It took me completing a top for myself in fingering weight yarn to finally be comfortable working with the fingering weight, and now I have invested in a hank of lace weight yarn. I found that if I use a really nice fiber when I work with the lighter weight yarns I WANT to work on them so I can experience the pleasure of working with the yarn to begin with, which gets me accustomed to the lighter weights. I don't think I will go further than the lace weight though. Thread crochet is not for me - it is too hard for these older eyes to see the stitches. 😂😂

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I love hearing about your crochet journey, thank you for sharing! PS, you won't find me working with thread either!

[@Christena1601]

I totally agree. Now that ive started making wearables and shawls, i really enjoy the lighter weight yarns.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Me too!

[@SweetpeaCydsInspirations]

Those are all soo lovely. I really like the mini hanks! I can’t wait to see what you are making with them. And I am soo EXCITED to hear that you are even more eager about spinning and honored that my hands pun spiked more of your interest. Curious how that yarn works up. Thank you for sharing Shannon!☺️💛

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

You are such an inspiration for me Cyd! ❤️

[@SweetpeaCydsInspirations]

@@ShannonTalksYarn you don’t what it means to hear that🥹 because you inspire me a lot as well! I think that’s what makes our friendship special💛

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Me too! I’m so thankful for you 🥰

[@PamelasCrochetKnitCorner1]

I have fallen into the fingering weight rabbit hole from 4 and 3 weight!!!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Right!?!?!? Me too!

[@LyddPlant]

I picked up crochet lace whilst on my crochet journey, was watching crochet videos and sat making lace whilst people talked about disliking fine weight yarn… I was working with DMC petra 5 like ‘huh??’ Haha Fine weight crochet is so much nicer on my hands, as i have to do a lot of ‘feeling’ what I’m doing due to visual disability, and my hands are hypermobile and possibly arthritic. Fine weight takes ages which can suck, but surprisingly less long when doing a pretty lace pattern with it

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

You are so right, it is actually easier on the hands! I think you’re also right and it scares people away because they think it will take ages to complete. But you make a really good point about the pattern choice! Thanks for posting 😃

[@ASquareGranny]

Kitty Counter: 3 ( I think 😂). Your projects are beautiful as always and that vest is spectacular! I would buy it from you, tbh. It’s interesting, I’m the same now…tried lighter weight yarns and I LOVE THEM! Finishing a hexacardi now that’s all dk and sport minis and scraps & it’s great; lightweight - hot flashes - and the fit and drape are chefs kiss! Thank you for another terrific video! Stay cool and gimme my two dollars! ☺️🫶🏻🧶🧡

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Lisa I think you’re the only one who got that lol!!! I’ve seen better off dead probably 100 times when I was younger 😂

[@funniful]

I’ve been thinking about spinning as well. I have a lady who said she would teach me…I just need to find a spinning wheel!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

That’s what’s hard for me to start, it’s the investment! Cydney at Sweetpea Cyd’s Inspirations has a short series on intro to spinning where she talks about equipment like e-spinners and drop spindles too!

[@funniful]

@@ShannonTalksYarn The way my mind works: First I need to build a fence. Then I need to buy alpacas and sheep. Then I need to learn to sheer them. Then I need to process the wools, then I need to get a spinning wheel. Then I need to learn dying. Then… I’m worn out and say never mind. Lol 😆

[@sonja-ilovecrochet4198]

I liked using a few of the lighter weight yarns but I ge hooks hurt my hands. Now that I have some smaller ergonomic hooks, I plan to use my smaller weight yarns again.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I really need small lightweight hooks too!

[@showandtellmeg]

Once again it seems like you and I are on the same trajectory lol. I think its kind of a natural progression though. When I started, I used worsted weight because thats what was easily available in places like Walmart, and I used mostly that for years, but I've accepted that I just prefer fingering weight yarns in general. I find them more versatile - you can make socks or sweaters or hats, etc, but you can also hokd it double for DK weight. I also love the drape and its just more practical of Florida because its not as hot. Also Stroll is my favoritr Knit Picks yarn and im excited to see what you make with the minis :) I got the Timberline pack with tears and blues and the Deep Blue set that is totals from blue to black. Im still trying to figure out what to make with them - I feel compelled to keep them together since they look so nice, but the great thing is they also work for things like sock heels and toes. Yay for fingering weight! Lol

[@showandtellmeg]

Oh! I also could not understand people wanting to spin yarn for like ... 10 years. But now I find it fascinating and I got a spinning wheel last Christmas (which i still have yet to sit down and use since this year has been so crazy). I used to think I'd never want to make my own yarn when I love buying yarns already made, but again I think its just the natural progression of yarn related hobbies.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Yes we are!! 💯

[@Miwako_vklolita]

im not crazy anymore. i hear people always liking 4 and there's many i like because of the endless palettes i find but thinner yarn makes me more happier and satisfied. i do japanese crochet patterns and they mainly use 1 and 2 and its hard for me to find? i know knitpicks have them but i have only tried cotton from hobbii. im new to crochet but i dont know how to pick yarns :(. i started selling all my thicker yarns because of it

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I can totally recommend knit picks Comfy if you like 1 weight cotton! There’s tons of colors and it super soft. You’re smart to sell off what you won’t use!

[@shellyaubey7347]

Welcome to the finer weight fan club, so glad you're here! 😊

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Yay! Thank you! 😊

[@LyraStitchery]

@shellyaubey7347 yes I am enjoying the finer weights and even crochet thread.