come yarn shopping with me! | best + affordable winter yarns at michaels

[@veavillarba27]

I noticed that the impeccable yarns got softer over the years and I also love the avocado green from craftsmart. I just got it and made a beanie and it was soft! I was impressed for the price and quality! I also like Caron simply soft and big twist cotton yarn!

[@itserinb]

I don’t remember them being this soft but recently I went back for them and like 90% of their selection is cozy soft 🤍

[@alexisbayne]

I just made a blanket with the impeccable yarn and it’s so nice!

[@CrysTvsky]

I think both Impeccable and Craftsmart both rebranded and came out with a new texture. Its more obvious with Craftsmart as it used to be worse than Red Heart. Super stiff and scratchy. Impeccable definitely got softer around the time they introduced the new lines.

[@veavillarba27]

@@CrysTvsky yes agreeed and i am so happy about it. even the caron one pound got crazy soft! i bought it last year and it was scratchy and a bit stiff.. i even returned it and this year i got it and it was so soft!! and the drape was beautiful!! i hope they continue to make that kind of blend!

[@lolok6338]

Yes I love craftsmart!!!

[@sunnyraingene]

I was listening to a local crochet podcast and the presenters mentioned that industrial yellow dye is slightly more acidic, so the more yellow dye used, the thinner and less squishy the yarn becomes!

[@jelisamasas1771]

I work at michaels and we get a 30% discount on top of the sale price. It's amazinnnnnng

[@arden563]

i work at michaels and i love the impeccable yarn, also just an FYI michaels typically has a 20% off coupon off all regular priced items and it would work on the yarn, so if you want to save more money, look for that coupon!! :)

[@babynoodle42]

My first yarn that I crocheted with was embroidery thread but I’m grateful for that because everything else is super easy for me now!!

[@TheHarryKnit]

I'm from South East Asia so it's really hard to come across good quality yarn, but I went to the US when I was a teen and went into Michael's for the first time. Just WOW, the collection they have is AMAZING. Wish I could go back just for the yarn 😍

[@cuttypie30]

My advice to all crocheter and knitters. Get more yarn as your needs. So your yarn will not run out fast.

[@seafarer_]

i was at michael’s yesterday and was so shocked by how soft the impeccable yarn was. huge selection and amazing texture. i came home yesterday with one of their “perfect pair” yarns (fingering weight for socks) from the same manufacturer and the color mixes were so pretty. i also got a really soft rayon yarn made from bamboo that they had in earthy and pastel shades. definitely prefer michael’s over joann’s now!

[@monicaallen8593]

Shawl in a ball is my #1 favorite yarn. So much more versatile than you might think, and the FOs are always stunning!

[@itserinb]

So glad to rekindle my love for shawl in a ball. The glitter is actually amazing 💓

[@katie3328]

impeccable yarn was my go-to but i just started using craft smart yarn from michaels and it is SO soft and fills in any missing colors somehow missing from the impeccable line !!!

[@yoyummyor]

Love videos like this, they fulfill my yarn buying needs lol. Also that multi colour yarn is called variegated, not roving. Roving has to do with texture

[@cintiapollock2486]

Roving is actually unspun fiber lol loosely used terminology that is actually wrong somehow became a trendy term.

[@megans2166]

I love the Caron Simply Soft, it’s so incredibly soft! It is a little pricier but if you can catch it on one of these big sales it’s worth it imo.

[@cintiapollock2486]

oh I don't it pills so bad and looks old fast! it is soft but not good for wearables.

[@oliviahatton6726]

the uncontrollable urg to buy yarn when im already drowning in it, also u look so pretty in this video >

[@itserinb]

Thank youuuu 💓

[@cintiapollock2486]

yep softer yarns usually pill easily and are better for things you don't wear hard like ponchos or capes and more durable yarns that don't pill are better for pullovers an hoodies for sure : )

[@charlotteumali3028]

Love yarn shopping where I do not spend money.😂❤️

[@natalihoeg227]

Would you ever consider doing a "dupe yarn" type video? I always see people knitting with Knitting for Olive, Sandnes Garn, Wool in the Gang etc. but I find it to be so expensive! Are there any cheaper yarns that could substitute for the trendy expensive ones?

[@savannah7699]

I just love looking at yarn 😂 thank you for posting this!

[@soul00theeundead]

Craft smart and impeccable have changed where the yarn is made from so it is now softer. So check if it is from turkey because those are softer. I think it went from china, India and turkey. I usually find turkey yarn soft and plump depending on what yarn companies want from a specific yarn.

[@itserinb]

Not 100% sure but I think they said turkey!! I have honestly fallen in love with Craftsmart and impeccable yarns. Same quality as Lion brand for cheaper prices 💓

[@MicahRion]

Seeing Homespun brings me back! I also loved that yarn as a kid. I remembering buying that exact orange, and a red also.

[@courtneyspiers256]

Love watching these videos and looking at all the yarn! I recently tried the Caron Latte Cakes yarn and made a pair of fingerless gloves. I couldn't believe how soft it was and how pretty the colours were. You should definitely try it out :) It sheds a little bit but it's not too bad

[@justmedidi]

be sure that if you're making potholders or any make that will come into contact with high heat, please PLEASE use a natural fiber yarn like cotton or wool do not use acrylic or acrylic blends. not safe for items that come into direct contact with high heat!

[@rebeccaleah7706]

I'm currently using the craft smart yarn (literally crocheting with it as I watch) I find the softness can change based on the dye lot. I'm making a sweater (mens medium) and its taken me 5 balls - one of which is from a different dye lot and it is noticeably softer than the other dye lot I used. Also definitely try a sample square first! I'm using a 5.5 crochet hook and a moss stitch and it is very stiff. I should have used a bigger hook

[@itserinb]

Yes always a good idea to buy all the yarn at once, I hate the changes in dye lots

[@Strawberrylover_98]

I love it how you tell people about your yarn haul and I like your videos.

[@hello-CL]

hi!! not sure if anyone's commented this yet, but please don't make potholders with acrylic -- it can burn and cause problemssss

[@rishinanthan1086]

Omg I was binge watching all your videos while working on the scrap yarn cropped sweater…love ur videos 🥺💕

[@itserinb]

Ahhh I appreciate you 💓

[@sadkookie]

Your hair look so ✨beautiful✨ in this omg

[@itserinb]

so sweeet 🤍

[@Desaundrea]

CraftSmart is Michael’s name brand. They stopped getting their yarn made in China and switched to Turkey. Big Twists is JoAnn’s name brand.I bought Big Twist Living, which is supposed to be anti-pilling but it still pulled…badly 😔

[@susannewilliams5809]

After I make a Top or whatever I wash it and I use a Softner and it always comes out Super soft even the Red Heart super savers and to me there are scratchy

[@md_jashim]

Man I really wish we had a Michaels or a hobby lobby where i live

[@elizabeths1117]

I don’t care for impeccable yarn very much. It works up stiff and scratchy. I much prefer I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby and Big Twist at Joanne’s. If I want to spend a tiny bit more, I’ll choose Lion Brand Heartland. Needless to say, I feel like most everything is better than Impeccable. Just my opinion…

[@sweaterlucknexttime]

This was a fun vid! Just wanted to clarify though that roving is regarding the ply on it, like if it’s not really twisted at all. Not to do with color.

[@Epiphannie1]

2:40 - I think Roving is more about the twist or structure of the yarn. It's like the untwisted wool that people felt with. :)

[@TheVanessamclean]

I love all your videos! This one was so chill and informative :D

[@nivedhaaaa908]

hey Erin! I'm sorry I've been barely active 😭 it's exam week so I've been studying like there's no tomorrow I'm having a marathon of all the vids I missed missed you girl!

[@Sammiwuzhere]

For some reason the craft smart skein you picked up the bluish teal like colour all of the ones I grabbed were extra silky and thinning in a way

[@melisamarquez8583]

Question: Which yarn do you recommend for Purse making?

[@fromthemoonandmybed]

I’m so jealous my Michaels doesn’t have nearly as many craft smart yarn, it’s literally my favorite brand!

[@helencastillo5305]

OH M G!!!!!! I LOVE TO GO THERE!!!!!!

[@karenbenton3921]

Thanks for the review I will be going to Michaels for some craft smart and impeccable to knit a sweater, love your channel.

[@itserinb]

Yes yes super cheap, like 2 dollars a skein rn! 💓

[@knitwit2871]

Yes my favorite videos

[@itserinb]

🤍🤍🤍

[@JingoCrochet]

i also noticed the craftsmart yarn can be pretty unpredictable aha i stocked up about a month ago for making christmas gifts and i got red, white, black, green and a beige and i noticed the red was a lot scratchier than the other colours, it was a lot stiffer when i made amigurumi as well, but I don't really mind since its so cheap and its doesn't affect my creations, I probably just wouldn't use it to make any clothes.

[@KayleeTheCoolWizardd]

If you haven’t already maybe a video on best blanket yarn? Thin, medium and bulky

[@hailey1273]

I love the cotton crème from michaels too. It’s soooo soft for a cotton yarn.

[@cpark9609]

Hey there! I was just wondering if you recommended using the brand Truboo for sweaters? I know you mentioned it in another video, just curious if it's good for sweaters.

[@slepz9900]

omg im early, i love your videos!! is it possible to maybe do an online yarn recommendation video especially those with international shipping? where i live, it’s always so difficult to get nice yarn 😭

[@itserinb]

Ooooh this is such a great idea!! I could definitely pull up some fav online yarn recs 🤍

[@TheMassagequeen001]

Webs, Premiere and Herrschners are all great for yarn online.

[@lolok6338]

16:42 LMAO I’m literally using a number 4 yarn to crochet and watch right now. Definitely a number 1 or 2 💀💀

[@annahoj6801]

Do you ever by yarn from otter countrys, there is no selection here in Iceland and I am thinking of buying “big twist” from Joann’s but I think the shipping is expensive?

[@itserinb]

I’ve bought yarn from Denmark/European countries and some South American countries as well! I limit how much I buy international due to shipping prices 💓

[@annahoj6801]

@@itserinb okay thanks, I’m going to try it but if the shipping is the same as yarn price I will literally cry🥰

[@babynoodle42]

@@annahoj6801 I know people really like Hobbii they’re based in Denmark. If you can afford to spend $75 then it’s free shipping. I just bought a bunch from there I’m excited to get my goodies

[@annahoj6801]

@@babynoodle42 here in Iceland you have to pay when it comes to the country acording to weight, so sometimes the fee for it to come into the country is often more than the actual cost of the product, but I will check it out thanks!🙏

[@babynoodle42]

@@annahoj6801 ahh that makes a lot of sense, it seems customs fees can be much more. I would look into though, they have really good quality I just got my first order and I’m very impressed.

[@meckmagto9424]

can you try milk cotton yarn. It is a yarn that I use because that is the only yarn that is available in my country 😆(other than other local yarns) . It is very soft, it is also a mix of acrylic and cotton (if I am not mistaken)

[@mminh6565]

Fav type of vids

[@toefungus85241]

my biggest dream is to travel/live in america, so i can buy and choose from so many options of yarn

[@itserinb]

It’s like the best thing about the us LMAO

[@knitwit2871]

Also, I have a question I started making sweaters instead of just cardigans & I find with the acrylic they’re very soft but I have issues with it being kind of bulky & not fitting how I want it exactly . Have you ever washed or soaked them & if so do you know if that loosens them up a bit? Thanks! ♥️

[@katita46]

Look up “killing acrylic yarn” - because acrylic is just plastic, washing it won’t help but killing it with heat will!

[@knitwit2871]

@@katita46 thank you!

[@fatimakabli169]

The homespun yarn reminded me of the yarn I had (used it all) it was big twist (waterfall) and I found it in some old stuff after I got into crochet it was soo nice because I was running out of yarn

[@Craftyjaz0]

What does peeling mean? On yarn She mentions on the beginning on the video ?

[@itserinb]

“Pilling” is kind of when the yarn starts to ball up and create little chunks and lose its durability ✨

[@lavandare]

Love the video!!!💖💖💖 I'm hoping I can get to Michael's sometime soon, but I have finals next week. If anyone knows, when does the sale end? Also, unrelated to Michaels, but if anyone wants to make a blanket Joann's has Lion Brand Cover Story. It's one ball of yarn that can make a whole blanket!!! My friend actually told me about it, and unfortunately I haven't gotten my hands on any yet. However, I really want to make a blanket out of some, the colorways are awesome!! Again, love the video!!! I'm really looking forward to picking up more yarn (even though I have plenty in my stash😂)

[@stephanievandervorst4971]

If I were to want to crochet a sweater do you thing impeccable or craftsmart would be better?

[@rumination608]

Does acrylic yarn like red heart yarn soften after blocking?

[@sarangcrochets9583]

I love videos like this

[@sweetweeby]

i LOVE ECOLUXE YARN

[@HobbiCROCHET]

I can watch about yarn the whole day! Love it so so much! Thank you!

[@littleyorkcrochetvegano]

Me gustan los ovillos que enseñas en el minuto 6:20 es algodon??es que no entiendo muy bien el ingles😅

[@makeasplash8149]

Son 100% acrílicos 🙃

[@littleyorkcrochetvegano]

@@makeasplash8149 muchas gracias!!!

[@sbsbsbnsjks]

Very cool video, but I am knitting 🧶 a bag now 🎀

[@kokeh5574]

Why is yarn so rare in my country ??? That's soo much yarn that side and it's beautiful I wish we had that much

[@sadkookie]

💗💗✨

[@m1a-511]

We can’t get half of that stuff in England :(

[@sangyeonlove7691]

Is impeccable yarn thinner than big twist?

[@KnottyDeer]

I would say they're about the same from my experience. Impeccable might be a touch thicker though.

[@julypatchouli9719]

English is not my first language. What is "pilling"?

[@itserinb]

Best way to describe it is when the yarn starts to ball up and create those little chunks and get super fluffy 💓

[@faridadundas418]

I was there today and the cost nearly $5.

[@itserinb]

Yes probably cause this video is a year old

[@noavalen]

cries in *living in europe* ugh

[@Elter-ni6jp]

Yesseim a❤❤💋👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏

[@hankcunnington2455]

michaels needs to sponsor you LOL

[@itserinb]

Lol yes PLEASE 😂💓

[@akwesiachempong8666]

Please I want some am at obuasi

[@crochetdethuongsaigon2989]

💐💐💐🇻🇳

[@julianaschimmel7914]

Did anyone else notice the title says "winter yarn" but the thumbnail says "fall yarn?" Still, I'm so excited to watch this video

[@itserinb]

Lol to me fall/winter just means “colder months”. Seasons are the same where I live 😭

[@babynoodle42]

@@itserinb I used to live in Huntington Beach and then LA. I grew up in San Diego so I feel that. Just SoCal things lol

[@bobux1140]

tHeReS nO wAy YoU cAn BeAt ThAt AnYwHeRe! *me laughing in British with wool for £2*

[@jamiek4421]

Disclose your sponsorship/affiliation whatever it is. This is unbelievable

[@veavillarba27]

I’ve been watching her and I feel like Erin would have stated that if she was affiliated- she’s very honest and she can correct me if I’m wrong, but she is just giving us her opinions while she is shopping.

[@itserinb]

Lmao this video isn’t sponsored or affiliated with anything

[@itserinb]

Thank you Vea! I appreciate you 💓 these are just my fav cheapy yarns I’ve found over the years 🤍🤍🤍

[@hangbronsink2131]

Haha wow no need to get so angry sheesh

[@veavillarba27]

@@hangbronsink2131 no one is angry. just clarifying. no need to get defensive.