Yarn Haul & Unboxing | Hobbii, Wool Warehouse, Joanne's

[@Me_Ewe_and_Yarn_Cheryl]

My two favourite lines from this unboxing: 1: "So did I just walk out with these two? Of course not." I wouldn't have either 😁 2: "I got four of each colour 'cause I wasn't sure what I wanted to make but I wanted to make sure I had enough to make whatever it was that I was gonna make" 😂 The story of my life 😂 I usually buy 15 just in case I want to make a blanket, lol. When I buy for a specific project like a hat and scarf, I'll buy the correct amount. That was a great saving on the Mandala yarn, normally $8.99 a skein down to $3.99 and then another 20% off brought it down to $3.19 a skein! That's a 64.5% saving. Great score!

[@FranniesHair]

Lol...I'm glad somebody likes my humor😁😂...and it sounds like we have a lot in common!💕

[@Desaundrea]

In general I know if I am making a wearable I get 8 skeins. I too wouldn’t have left with just 2 skeins of yarn 😂

[@lorraine392]

Hi Frannie! Thank you for your wonderful videos; I enjoy them so much! I just wanted to comment on the Cotton King Sultan yarn which you bought from Hobbii. According to their website, this yarn's construction is actually "four thin cotton threads," so it's not really one thread which is splitting. They give a "tip" that "before you start working with the Sultan cake, run all four threads through a small bead to help the threads stay together throughout your project." I myself have never used this type of yarn, but many of the people who left reviews indicated that once you get going, working with the four strands is no problem. Lorraine

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, I've gotten a lot of comments about that. I'm glad to hear that...and very interested to try it. I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel!💕

[@tamarawomack8048]

If you have a Mandala that's missing a color - they call that a Mandalacorn! Lol. Love the mandala yarn colors!

[@FranniesHair]

😂

[@jenreeves7684]

I'm loving the blue mood! You can make something gradient. I loved all the different colors. Thank you for sharing.

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure! Gradient is a good idea!🧶😊

[@Emaankidscrochet1356]

Hi Frannie, I’ve bought quite a bit of the mandala yarn. They always have the same order but just don’t always start at the same place. That Pegasus yarn doesn’t look right though. You will probably find it’s been cut and joined again. I’ve got the gnome yarn to make my 7 year old son a blanket. He picked it out himself.

[@FranniesHair]

The gnome has such great colors! I hope you'll send pics of the blanket when you're done.🧶😊

[@dawnuselto8777]

The Cotton King from Hobbii is great!!! I've used several different colors of them, however you will want to run all 4 strands thru a size 8 seed bead, it will help keep the strands from running away from each other!!! I love the color changing of the Cotton King yarn, and it makes wonderful drapy shawls!!!! I also love Mandala yarn before my granddaughter arrived I made her 14 baby blankets, all of them different and all but one was made with Mandala yarn!

[@FranniesHair]

That's so great to hear, Dawn! I'd love to see your work! I hope you'll consider submitting it for Show & Tell!

[@hannahsideris4353]

@@FranniesHair Yes DAWN USelto is rigth! There are many yarns (cakes) with 3 or 4 strands They are made like this. Please put the yarn through a bead and then it is working up perfekt.

[@FranniesHair]

@@hannahsideris4353 Thank you, Hannah!

[@highlyblessedame]

Thank you for showing us all the gorgeous yarns.

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure, Autumn!💕

[@angelamills2118]

Wow what a wonderful yarn trip,

[@louloustreasuretrove2122]

I have not tried any of the ones you are reviewing but I love watching reviews on new yarns that I have never tried. Thanks so much for sharing! Hope everyone is having a beautiful and happy Columbus Day today!

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure!💕

[@samanthadoe4742]

Huge fan of Hobbii yarn and Lion Brand, especially Mandala!

[@pattyrodriguez1909]

Very nice selection of yarns The carnival is very colorful

[@FranniesHair]

It is...very pretty! (the Carnival).

[@pamelahunter987]

You got some gorgeous yarn! That Rio from Hobbii is my favorite. The colors are beautiful!

[@FranniesHair]

They are beautiful!🧶💕

[@michellegafur7486]

Some beautiful yarns Frannie. Thanks you for sharing! 😊🧶

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure!💕

[@LKBearfly]

I am a big fan of the cozy yarn by Hobbii. I had made a tank top out of it (the deep mustard color). It’s fuzzy in the best way, and working with it was very calming to the touch. And I love their colors! I think you’ll love the process of making your sweater. I think I used a 5 or a 5.5 mm hook with it.

[@FranniesHair]

You're getting me even more excited about working with it!❤️

[@willworkforyarn4893]

The Ice Cream yarn is so pretty and feels nice and is really nice to work with!!

[@FranniesHair]

I haven't bought it yet, but your comment makes me want to head right over and buy it...doing that now. I'll tell my husband to thank you.😂😂😂

[@KristinF3246]

I have you used the mandala yarn and love it! It is especially beautiful for a shawl. I made the Virus Meets Granny using Fiber Spider’s tutorial. It came out gorgeous. The color runs are perfect for that shawl pattern. I have also used it to make a C2C blanket. Worked beautifully for that pattern also. Sirin’s Crochet has a pattern you can use with that twister yarn. Simple and Elegant Beginner Shawl tutorial. Worked up really fast and came out beautiful. I was a little hesitant to work with that weight and the fact it has separate strands. It had no problem. ❤️🧶

[@FranniesHair]

I'd love to see those projects. I hope you'll consider sending pics for Show & Tell!

[@katibere1966]

All gorgeous yarn … one of my favorite is the Stylecraft Mustard! 😬, Hobbii Carnival in Rio and Cotton King in Turquoise! Can’t wait to see your winter sweater in that gorgeous red!! Only yarn I’ve used from the ones you showed is the Lion Brand Mandala and I really like using it!

[@FranniesHair]

I'd love to see your projects with Mandala!❤️

[@francesdurietz750]

The Hobbii yarn is not splitting that is how it is for the colour changes you use a bead with the yarn to keep it together and it is lovely to crochet with the colour changes are beautiful and subtle

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, thank you, Frances. I had a few subscribers tell me that. I can't wait to try it!

[@tamarawomack8048]

If you read the whole description of the Twister yarn on the site - it says it's 3 or 4 loosely together strands and suggests that you run them through a bead to help keep it together. This is why I haven't done anything with my Twister yet!

[@FranniesHair]

I definitely should read...lol! Thank you...a bead, I've never done that before.😊

[@boxerdogsmom]

I love the Mandala Warlock and Griffin colour-way💜

[@crochetqueen6118]

Love the colors of the Special DK yarn. I've never used it before.

[@FranniesHair]

I really like it. It gives nice, clean stitch definition.😊🧶

[@lilibethromagueracrochet5684]

Wow lots of yarn , LOVE yarns.

[@FranniesHair]

Me too! It's an addiction!😂

[@DanetteSWhite]

Very pretty yarns. I like the Style Craft yarns the best. I get Mandala cakes each time Joann's has it on sale. It makes pretty shawls.

[@FranniesHair]

I'd love to see some of your work. I hope you'll consider sending it for the Show & Tell series.🧶💕

[@tammieingram4289]

Beautiful yarn. Can't wait to see what you make with them.

[@FranniesHair]

Me too...😂

[@vickiwelsh]

I made a granny square baby bkanket out of the Spirit Mandala. It was really pretty. They yarn is easy to work with and very soft.

[@FranniesHair]

I'd love to see it! I hope you'll consider sending pics for Show & Tell!

[@wendyltwice4156]

Drops yarn is amazing. My favourite of their range is Drops Fabel, but it's not suitable for sensitive skin. Take a look at Drops Delight, it's soft and the colours are stunning. Drops Baby Alpaca Silk is to die for!

[@FranniesHair]

I will definitely check those out. My first impression of Drops is excellent! I should have bought it sooner!💕

[@highlyblessedame]

I would love to see a side by side comparison of big twist, red heart, premier basix, ice yarns Saver, craftsmart, I love this yarn and any other simple acrylic.

[@FranniesHair]

Excellent idea...I'm on it! Thank you for the suggestion, Autumn!🧶💕

[@francesdurietz750]

The four stand cotton Kings yarn is ment to be that way because of the gradient changes and before you start thread a bead on and it keeps the four strands together and it crocheted up beautifully

[@FranniesHair]

Thank you, Frances!💕

[@roxirossetti6250]

Those cotton kings cakes look like the Scheepjes Whirl (but they are a much lower price!), which are also not twisted but they are surprisingly easy to work with. And the resulting product is so pretty - i really should send you pictures of some projects. I have used a few different Drops yarns and enjoyed each one. But I have not tried the ones you showed here. I made a snuggly cocoon cardigan from Air which is a blown alpaca blend - really it's like being wrapped in a cloud (only it's peacock coloured). I did a buttoned poncho in navy Nepal - not the softest yarn, but nice to work with. Now I have a long-term project on the go in Safran cotton - it's a bedspread in many colours of stripes. The yarn group method is a very old way of sorting yarn weights. Drops is Norwegian I think; European yarn is not weighted the same as in North America nor Australia, but Drops' system is different from the ply method you see more often. And Stylecraft DK is a number 3 by American standards - DK or "double knit" is considered a 3. I think that red will make a lovely cardigan for winter! Thanks for sharing, Frannie!

[@FranniesHair]

I would love to see those projects! Please send pics. I bet they are beautiful. I have to look up the Drops Air...it sounds wonderful!❤️

[@mechellemcdavid1551]

Those sure are some beautiful colors of yarn. Mandala cakes are 1 of my favorite yarns. I have used it many times making wearables. I will send some pics to your email. My all time favorite Mandala cake is called Groot. Love the color way.

[@FranniesHair]

Thank you! I can't wait to see the pics! I didn't see Groot...it must have been sold out at my Joanne's.

[@flowers-9876]

Lovely selection. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure 😊

[@christydore2524]

Hi Frannie, what an amazing haul! I have made a mandala prayer shawl in the virus meets granny. I really liked the resilts! 😊

[@FranniesHair]

That's great! I'd love to see it! I hope you'll consider sending pics for the Show & Tell series!😊💕

[@CuriousPurplePig]

Impressive haul! Yarn stores love me too.

[@FranniesHair]

I bet they do! You probably have a big stash too. Can you ever have too much yarn?😂

[@simonemaffey5553]

Hi Frannie🙋‍♀️Ooooooo delish yarns I love Stylecraft Special DK and bought the Moreland Blanket kit from Attic 24 that’s turned into a long term project for me The ball bands are annoying and always seem to break unless I sticky tape them but the yarn itself is excellent and so many colour choices I’ve never had any problems working with the Hobbii Twister Enjoy your beautiful haul 💜🐨

[@FranniesHair]

Thanks, Simone! I'm looking forward to tryin the Twister.💕

[@louisesanto]

Great buys!! I just did some online shopping for more Mandala. I couldn't find the color I wanted at any of the stores so I went online and ordered. I love the yarn and decided to make a cardigan for myself since I prefer the 3 weight yarns for wearables. I love Stylecraft Special DK. Made the Dunes blanket by Attic24 and loved the yarn from that moment. I've also used Drops Paris but can't remember what I made with it. Lastly, I put the Hobbii Summer cake in my cart but decided I better use the stash I already have. Thanks for sharing your new acquisitions.

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure, Louise! I prefer 3 weight for wearables also.🧶💕

[@suelupfer5741]

You will love the Mandala yarn! One of my most favs! Also the Nacala Bebe is soooo soft! Made several baby blankets and hat & scarf sets

[@FranniesHair]

I haven't heard of Nacala Bebe...I'll have to look that up. Thanks, Sue!

[@suelupfer5741]

@@FranniesHair sorry should read mandala Bebe ( it’s baby yarn) very soft

[@suelupfer5741]

@@FranniesHair sorry should read mandala Bebe ( that’s the baby yarn) they spell it that way on the ball band

[@brendamccomas7882]

Very pretty yarns!

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

Beautiful colors!!

[@michelepreece6017]

Wow what beautiful yarn! You must be in yarny heaven :)

[@FranniesHair]

I am! You can never have too much yarn...😁🧶

[@michelepreece6017]

@@FranniesHair totally agree, but sad news... We are fixing to move back to the states, and I can only carry what my suv can hold... I have 2 closets full :(

[@egoreknits]

I made a blanket with the yarn held double of the Mandala yarn in the color Gnome. My kids use the blanket all the time. Love that carnival yarn. May have to try that.

[@FranniesHair]

I'd love to see the Gnome blanket! If you still have it, consider sending pics and a description for Show & Tell.😁

[@egoreknits]

@@FranniesHair It was one of my first blankets. It's in rough shape now but I can probably send photos from when I finished it.

[@egoreknits]

@@FranniesHair I sent you en email with photos last night. The only info I left out was that it is a simple garter stitch (knitting). I started the blanket while I was pregnant with my last baby and finished it after he was born. He is now 5 years old and all of my kids (4) have used the blanket at one time or another. I had to do some color control to keep both strands on the same colors.

[@claudiafromgermany1674]

I love working with Mandala cakes. Great baby blankets and my Addi Express Kingsize likes it also. Thanks for the review. I wish I could shop in the US again. Love to go to the craft stores which we do not have in Germany.

[@FranniesHair]

I'd love to see any of the blankets you've made. Feel free to send pics for Show & Tell!

[@maribelishooked4378]

Awesome haul.

[@suegaines3714]

Beautiful yarns!!

[@DebraWomack]

So much pretty yarn!❤️

[@FranniesHair]

There's never enough...lol.

[@kerryalfieri]

The twisters haven't been a problem for me, but i heard if you do have an issue you can thread a pony bead and have it sit on the center pull. I love it and don't have issues with them.

[@FranniesHair]

That's good to hear!

[@Emaankidscrochet1356]

I’m using the stylecraft special DK now for the first time. Making a blanket as part of a CAL with Ophelia talks. It’s been nice to work with.

[@susans5096]

I’m doing the cal too. Disagree with you on yarn. Won’t buy it again

[@FranniesHair]

I'll have to look up that CAL. I hope you'll send it in for Show & Tell when you're done.😊

[@stacyhortner8105]

I find the twister yarns, solid and multi color to be the same weight as sock yarn or size 1. The yardage works out that way too, approx 430 yds/100g. Haven't tried the Stylecraft special DK. It is a favorite of Anya's on "Ophelia Talks" you tube channel. Her projects are beautiful.

[@FranniesHair]

Do you use the Twister a lot?

[@stacyhortner8105]

@@FranniesHair I'm using it in a mystery knit along with Stephen West. The drape is incredible. I love this yarn. Will send a picture soon.

[@carpediem.9]

Sultans at hobbii it's not that they're splitting, the yarn itself is just not twisted to start with, it's just 4 strands held together. I have several cakes as well, and have bought 2 of that Ocean Jasper I found very pretty too, but haven't worked with it yet. People say it's not that bad once you work with it, I wonder if you have made anything with it specifically with that Ocean Jasper colour :) would love to see. 🥰

[@FranniesHair]

Hi Sophie, many subscribers have told me this...they said to use a bead to hold the strands together. I have not yet used it. So many projects I want to do...if you do use it, I'd love to see what you make. When I use it, I will definitely do a review of it.

[@Elfa32]

This Hobbii cakes have 4 thread of Cotton . I have made a Beautiful shawl with it :) Goergeus yarn haul 🍂🍁🧶🧶🧡💖

[@FranniesHair]

I'd love to see the shawl...I hope you'll send pics for Show & Tell!💕

[@Elfa32]

@@FranniesHair i will try. I have pictures on hobbiii side. Where can i find your e mail ?

[@sandygrogg1203]

May, 2020.. The LB Ice Cream Cotyon Blrnd was discontinued… a big mistake. I bought as much as I could afford.. it’s so ptryyu, and very nice to work with.

[@linda11640]

I try not to watch haul videos, they always make me want more yarn and I have plenty! I love Stylecraft dk too. I am currently making a poncho for my granddaughter with Mandala Liger. Great minds think alike :)

[@FranniesHair]

I hope you'll send pics of the poncho for Show & Tell!

[@francesdurietz750]

You should try yarns from Bendigo Woollen Mills here in Australia they make the most amazing yarns .Merino and bamboo mix ,Cotton in 400 meter ball all plys .Pure merino wool so soft.Crystal from BOD has featured it . Beautiful sock yarns they are in Bendigo Victoria Australia

[@FranniesHair]

Heading over to check it out now...thank you for the tip! I love learning about new places to buy yarn!❤️🧶

[@DeesCreativeHandsCrochet]

I buy from hobbi all the time. Love their colors ect

[@FranniesHair]

Which are your favorite yarns there?

[@DeesCreativeHandsCrochet]

@@FranniesHair I love the rainbow cotton, I make my ponchos out of it. I love the cotton king twirls, sultan and flowers in moonlight for shawls. Carnival reminds me of lion brand unforgettable which is my favorite big box store yarn. Several others I can't think of right off hand.

[@Emaankidscrochet1356]

The cotton kings yarn doesn’t come plyed. They have 4 strands, which is normal. The twister yarn is plyed and costs more.

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, I didn't know that...then I got some comments from people who have used it...very interesting. I can't wait to try it. I've heard that people use a bead to keep the strands together.

[@charlenerenee7751]

That Sultan yarn suppose to be that way. It’s just 4 strands. It not hard to work with. I purchased 5 of them, and made a beautiful shawl with one of them.

[@FranniesHair]

That's so good to hear! I'd love to see the shawl! I hope you'll consider sending pics for Show & Tell.

[@christineprice5463]

That looks like strands of yarn. I think I have some but haven't used it yet.

[@FranniesHair]

It does...I'm going to see how it works up...I'll let you know.

[@muisescro-knitdesignswanda615]

Hi Frannie, thank you for sharing what you purchased. The only yarn I tried is the Mandala yarn and I love it. I would send you pics but everything is gone. I haven't tried all the colours because some were not sold in Canada.. You all in the US get way more variety than we do. Take care!

[@FranniesHair]

I've heard that it's much more difficult to get yarn in Canada. We are lucky here!

[@muisescro-knitdesignswanda615]

@@FranniesHair we are lucky in a sense because we get to live vicariously through you all in the US without the expense...lol

[@FranniesHair]

@@muisescro-knitdesignswanda615 Lol...true.😊

[@claritawoods1099]

I have used Mandala Spirt and made shell stitch baby blanket.

[@FranniesHair]

That sounds pretty! Did you like working with it?

[@claritawoods1099]

@@FranniesHair yes I did

[@brendamcchristy6044]

Hi Francine. What did you get? Exciting

[@evelinalundstrom203]

I have used the drops yarn. I like the baby merino but I would like it ro be more soft I feel it is a bit sctatchy but easy to work with. I like hobbiis cotton more than drops. :)

[@FranniesHair]

Interesting! I didn't feel the scratchiness yet, but I won't know until I work with it. Thank you for your feedback!🧶💕

[@susanmansell5081]

Frnnie I bet the shop assistants in the yarn section wish they were on commission when they serve you, was there any yarn left when you had finished shopping? I love all the yarn you purchased some really gorgeous colours there, thanks for sharing your yarn haul keep safe and stay well.

[@FranniesHair]

Lol...I left a little bit of yarn.😂

[@joycenewton9765]

You made me get in trouble! I bought 9 skeins of the Mandala yarns! Not really in trouble!

[@FranniesHair]

Lol...Joyce! Which colors?

[@joycenewton9765]

@@FranniesHair Two of the colors I ordered, they sent an email that they didn’t have them. The one I am getting is Arendelle. It is probably a good thing they were out of the others! I have a lot of yarn to knit and crochet now. Thank you so much for your tutorials and other offerings. I really enjoy your channel. Have a great week!

[@FranniesHair]

@@joycenewton9765 I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel!❤️

[@denisehoffmann5006]

The only Hobbii yarn I have used was Le Mia Diamond . I am curious about the Drops yarn , I see it advertised in magazines.

[@FranniesHair]

What did you use the Le Mia Diamond for? I have some, but it's not that soft. The Drops seems like it's going to be very nice. Once I work with it, I'll let you know.

[@denisehoffmann5006]

@@FranniesHair I didn't care for the twist and texture. I tried it for a hat but it just kept twisting up on it self so I ended up frogging it and using it for a bunny instead . I gave the rest to my cousin to try knitting it . It was lovely when knit and did soften some with a wash . Great thing about yarn is that even if you don't care for it someone else might .

[@lindacornelius3451]

So which store did you ask for assistance in because they really helped you and I love all the yarn you got it makes me want to go by exactly the colors your style is my style to the tea I love all of your colors and I’m normally not a orange person but I’m finding orange in things just makes it pop so beautifully like the blankets that is behind you

[@FranniesHair]

I wouldn't say I asked for assistance, but I went to the Joanne's in Queensbury, NY. I know my way around that store...probably a little too well...lol. I was like you when it came to orange, but I agree, it does make things pop. I've come to like it. I don't like it with black, though...too Halloween-y. I'd love to see some of your work. I hope you'll send pics for Show & Tell.💕

[@samanthajefferson8712]

Can we do the sweater w u I would love to follow along

[@FranniesHair]

Absolutely! Once I figure out what I'm doing, I will make a tutorial or CAL.❤️

[@susans5096]

DK means 3 weight. I don’t like style craft it’s barely a step up from red heart, pound of love etc., some of the colors are better than others. Even with my Furls hook it’s stubborn.

[@FranniesHair]

That's interesting. Which is your favorite acrylic? What I like about Stylecraft is that it has great stitch definition and doesn't pill. Which Furls hooks do.you use?

[@deniser3670]

💕💕

[@ellenlowery6497]

Where did you get the Stylecraft yarn. You didn’t specify yarn from where

[@FranniesHair]

Sorry, Ellen. I got it from Wool Warehouse. I usually put links under the video (in the description)...I'll make sure I put it there if I forgot. Thanks!

[@lindacornelius3451]

Which pattern kit did you get from Tinas mosaic which one did you do I’m really thinking about doing the queen so I’m curious to see which one you did since I love all your style would love to hear thank you

[@FranniesHair]

I actually did two of hers. The first one I did was the Havana, and the second one (I have yet to finish) is the Queen CAL in Tequila Sunrise...the colors are stunning together! Thank you for the compliment!❤️

[@joycenewton9765]

Where did you end up getting your blocking pads? I got mine from Joann Fabric before your channel talking about it.

[@FranniesHair]

I got them on amazon. Here is the link: amzn.to/3mDSprg. They are thickr than the ones I got at Joanne's...and didn't smell...lol.