Are Ice Yarns Mixed Lots Worth It? Check out haul and unboxing...28 lbs of yarn!

[@FranniesHair]

Just a note, the mixed lots I received were exactly what was pictured in the lot on the website. I wasn't sure if the picture was just representative of the kind of yarn I'd receive or an actual picture of the yarn...it was the latter. I don't know if that is always the case.

[@carolmeinhardt8227]

I really like the mixed lots for my charity boxes. I'm a fan of mystery yarn because I donate to local charities for kids. They love all these yarns. The crazier the yarn the better! Lol I'm taking a box with craft supplies to John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital this week. The staff makes up individual craft bags/boxes for as many patients as they can and distributes them so the kids can have fun making art. Ice yarns has a hub here in the States. That's how it ships so fast sometimes. I didn't know if you knew that. Nice yarn haul. Love it!

[@amybettencourt3404]

My understanding is that yes, the should be as pictured. I could have heard wrong, of course, and it was just a coincidence. Enjoy!

[@FranniesHair]

@@amybettencourt3404 I think you are correct. Thank you for watching!❤

[@bettyboehm436]

It's call ice yarn

[@FranniesHair]

@@bettyboehm436 www.iceyarns.com/

[@stacyhortner8105]

The novelty yarns are typically made from polyester, microfiber, rayon/viscose. The 2 strands with bits of ribbon in between is called ladder yarn. You can strand them with a thicker yarn to get shimmery effects. I use the ribbon yarn in my embroidery as well as the thinner yarns. You can do freeform Irish crochet with the thin shiny yarns. Will show you pictures with examples in a few days.

[@FranniesHair]

Awesome...You are a wealth of knowledge! I saw a video on Irish crochet a little while back and wanted to try it...but haven't gotten to it yet. Have you done it?

[@soul00theeundead]

A lot of the thinner thread yarns that you showed at the end I have seen pictures of lacey shawls, tops, scarfs, dream catchers, amigirumi and key chains. Also the mohair is often mixed with other yarns to add some warmth and fluff.

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, I'm going to have to experiment with it. Great ideas!😊🧶

[@charlottebruce6841]

I LOVE sparkly, glittering, bling yarn! I'm making headbands right now and am using a sparkly yarn for one row of border. I've made a number of scarves using sparkly yarn, and I always put a little bit of bling yarn on the brim and in the pompom of hats. 🙂

[@FranniesHair]

Sounds great, Charlotte!🧶❤️

[@byccrochet32023]

Enjoyed watching your haul Frannie, that is one thing I like about Ice Yarns mixed lots, you get exactly what is pictured on the website.

[@FranniesHair]

Thank you, Brenda! Yes, I was happy to see that. It will help me choose lots in the future.

[@aunti_gen4557]

That's an amazing yarn haul. I would use the yarn with sequins to make shawls, they looked thin enough to turn out lacey with a bit of sparkle. The ribbon yarn works up into baskets nicely with a leather or wooden bottom, I could also see it used to make an evening bag.

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas! Thank you for watching!❤️

[@DeesCreativeHandsCrochet]

Your facial expressions were priceless lol

[@FranniesHair]

Lol...I wear my heart on my sleeve...no hiding what I think.😂

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

I was gifted some “boutique “ yarns once. I thought I would never use them. But I discovered they are great for trimming garments! I used a black and white one to trim a white shawl that was so plain until that trim made it special!

[@FranniesHair]

That's great! I've been thinking about what I can do with these...I have a few ideas. Trim is a great idea!🧶💕

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

Going through this again, this time with my notebook. I love the lighter weight yarns.... When I'm purchased the mixed lots, I got what was pictured. So when I decide to buy again, I'll be looking at either the yarn types (fiber type) or colors. Sometimes I but yarns for their material content, weight, and sometimes it's purely for the colors. 😊 I like the multicolor fancy (mercercized cotton) yarns!!!!! I would definitely make decorative things with those!!! The 2 color brownish tan loose twisty yarn is called tweed. I would make a lace cowl with that. I use a 2 color twisty yarn for lace cowls. I'll send you an email to show you. I used to make macrame plant hangers!! HaHA! Oh, what nostalgic memories! I make lots of embellishments out of the thinner threads/yarns. Peach is my fave color. I'm in love with those threads!!!!!!!!

[@FranniesHair]

You are so creative! Thank you for giving me ideas...keep them coming.😁💕

[@thesecretirishyarnivore265]

I have bought several mixed lots. Mostly winter yarns. The pictures on the website was exactly what I got. So it is what you see is what you get. I was very pleased with what I got and was able to make many projects with them including shawls, and hat and scarf sets etc. I had enough of one type of yarn that I was able to crochet an adult sweater. In relation to the kid mohair pearl yarn, I have done a couple of different projects with it. The white I knitted a shawl for my niece’s communion. It was lovely and light, like gossamer. With the black, I combined it with another black yarn and crocheted an evening shrug for my sister. Both came out lovely if I do say so for myself. The kid mohair Pearl is very thin and I found it hard to crochet with on its own, but much easier combining it with another yarn. Love your videos.

[@mistydawncreates]

Agree with combining the mohair.

[@FranniesHair]

Thank you! Was the kid mohair scratchy at all? Maybe when you combine it with other yarns, it feels softer?

[@FranniesHair]

Have you used any of these, Misty?

[@thesecretirishyarnivore265]

The mohair was not scratchy when I knitted it or when I combined it with another yarn

[@mistydawncreates]

@@FranniesHair yes it feels softer mixed and it helps lady down since of the fuzz. I'm not a fan of mohair. As you know I'm very sensitive. It didn't bother me crocheting with it, but I don't think I'd crochet with it for too long. I made shawl for someone else more tolerant. I'm a different case though. I have Fibromyalgia and one of the symptoms is an awful fibro itch, so I'm not the best person to judge softness or wearable. It's gorgeous though worked up. I'm not a knitter, but I can imagine it even better with a tighter knit.

[@maryannemagliocchi4715]

It was so nice to see the unboxing. I would never want all those spools. I would never be able to work with them. Love your videos Frannie.

[@lindawright2975]

You got a variety of nice items and when u break down the price point a very good deal thx for the un boxing I enjoyed❣

[@FranniesHair]

I'm going to give them a shot...I've gotten a lot of great ideas for using them from subscribers. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm so glad you're liking the videos!

[@FranniesHair]

I agree! I thought they were really great deals...and now that I know that the picture is exactly what you get, I'll be better at choosing.

[@Csncelthis1223]

The Macrame I would make a bag out of it. Those mixed lots are gorgeous! They would make a lovely rainbow dress. you're making me want to buy those mixed lots because I love lightweight yarn!!! I love that you got so many of the sane kind with the monaco. lovely!! I'd make a sweater with it.

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas! I'm excited to try the thinner ones.

[@GrannyBlanketSue]

The fancy yarn spools...I've seen yarn like that used for doillies, old fashioned dressing table doillies to put under the items that my grandmother kept on her dressing table. Also for crafting things. Interesting yarns that I'm not sure I would use. The 'normal' yarn skeins all looked really good, very good prices. Thank you for sharing this with us. Really interesting. Thank you.

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure, Sue!😘🧶

[@laurahall7464]

SOOO fun watching you unbox ALL THAT YARN!

[@queenpin75]

I use those last few packs you opened to make jewelry, especially earrings and necklaces

[@FranniesHair]

That seems to be the consensus. Have you made jewelry?

[@queenpin75]

@@FranniesHair yes I make jewelry with thread like those you received

[@cherylestabrook950]

You have a lot of beautiful yarns. It also looks like you have a lot of different weight crochet thread. I hope you like doilies or fine weight shawls. The shiny would be hard to crochet with & very slippery to hold. I had a few ball's of some of the very fine & shiny thread. Someone gave me some of this when they were cleaning out a family's home.

[@FranniesHair]

Were you able to use the shiny, slippery thread for anything?

[@cherylestabrook950]

I did make some doilies. The yarn wasn't easy for me though. It was so slippery in my hands & on the hook. I wouldn't buy any after using the gifted thread. What would it look like using it where you wrap it in a pattern around small nails? I'm not sure of the name of that craft.

[@pinkopal1195]

That’s a lot of yarn! When in doubt I use the yarn to make baskets. Pretty sparkly thin yarn can be held together with plain thicker yarn to make shawls. Sparkly yarn can be used to make seasonal decor. Thank you for the video.

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas...I'm really excited to try the sparkly yarns out.😊💕

[@samanthak5831]

I believe you came out ahead. Thank you for all the break downs. Blessings

[@FranniesHair]

I think so too, Samantha. And now that I know that the pictures are the actual yarns, I'll be better at choosing what I want.😊🧶

[@samanthajefferson8712]

Frannie I would make a rug w the macramé yarn

[@mistydawncreates]

Agreed. I was thinking the same. It's all cotton and if you make it to where it just did in your washer machine, you'll be fine. Pretty colors. Ive been wanting to make a few throw rugs.

[@FranniesHair]

Great idea, Samantha. I'll need more of it...oh well...I guess I'll need to do more shopping.😂

[@cherylashley6228]

I had a lot of the special yarns. I worked most of it into scarves. I used my ribbon yarn in ponchos. A lot of the time I would pair the fancy yarn with regular worsted. The effect was quite pretty

[@FranniesHair]

It sounds like you made some beautiful projects, Cheryl. I'd love to see them. I hope you'll consider sending pics for 'Crochet & Tell'.💕

[@susanmansell5081]

I love Ice Yarn it's my favourite, I've bought lots of ice yarn from Turkey and never been disappointed, I'm in Australia and received my order within about 5 days so they really are efficient, love your yarn haul Frannie, we crafters must all be the same the only time we are not waiting for a delivery is the time we are opening one, thanks for sharing your haul with us and keep well.

[@FranniesHair]

So true, Susan! My husband sees a package coming and he says, 'you need more yarn?' 😂 Stay well❤️.

[@charleen5871]

Put the ribbon thin yarn with a 3 or 4 weight yarn to make scarves, hats or shawls.

[@FranniesHair]

That's a great idea...it would really dress up the plain-ness of the ribbon yarn.😊💕

[@crochetcutiesbyjools]

Just wow, all that cotton. I was planning amigurumi projects as you were unpacking it. Good haul.

[@FranniesHair]

Lol! I should take up amigurumi!😂

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

I think I'm in love with Ice Yarns. Wow.

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, they have such a great selection...and great prices! People get scared off from the price of shipping. That's why I figure the price/skein including shipping.😊🧶

[@DebraWomack]

The mixed lots look like fun! I would have no use for the threads, but everything else would end up in a project for something. I rarely buy yarn with a specific project in mind.

[@classykimscrochet1424]

You will Love your Ice Yarn....My Favorite is Lorena Worsted which is a Cotton Blend. Thank you for sharing 🙂🧶❤

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, I like Lorena also. I used it in my bucket hat tutorial. It is such a nice yarn for stitch definition!💕

[@aprilm3848]

I just found and subscribed to your channel. I had such fun watching your unboxing. That’s a lot of yarn for the money and talk about quick shipping! Wow! I received similar yarns in a few mystery boxes I ordered. Like you, I had no idea what to do with that super fuzzy mohair! I coupled it with another yarn (same color) and made a shawl. I’d love to have that ribbon yarn with the sequins for a market bag. I’m going to look on Ice’s web site to see if they still carry it. Love the bling! Like you said, and I do agree, it’s a good deal if you can use the yarn you’ll receive. I sort through what I will use and donate the rest. Trying so hard (and failing 😳) not to hoard. I find the Lion Brand mystery boxes to be a good value but lately those dang Hobbii sales have gotten me every week. Still waiting to get my hands on a Bag-O -Day Mystery Box. Thanks for sharing your unboxing with us. It was fun!

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure! It sounds like you have a nice collection of yarn...it's an addiction for me.😳 I haven't tried the mystery boxes...yet.😂

[@katibere1966]

I’ve never gotten mixed lots but your order is amazing!!! WOW!!

[@FranniesHair]

I was pretty impressed with it...the amount of yarn for the price was great! I'll be buying more. And now that I know that the pictures of the lots are what you get, I'll be better at choosing what I want.

[@shaynejoycebaliwag2357]

I'm a "yarn lot/destash/clearance"-buyer person, nit just because it's more way cheaper but because it's challenges me what project would I make from it, like a puzzle lol. Sipping a hot coffee while watching this haul and just enjoying listening to you. Waiting for your next CAL.

[@FranniesHair]

That's a great way to look at it! I will consider it a challenge.😁 Thanks so much for joining me!💕

[@mariab.1997]

All the flat/ribbon items can be used in all kinds of crafts and gift wrapping. The person that sent you the beautiful 3D cards would use them in making the cards. Scrapbookers would use it too. They can be crocheted into market bags and netted Beach bags, perfect for toting the sand toys kids would use or a smaller mesh for sea shell collecting. Anything you need to shake the sand out of. Thin sparkly can be added to any crochet project for a little zing.. one or two strands can be paired with any weight yarn. You can do that with the ladder yarn too. Think table runners and placemats and even a table cloth on a larger scale (would take forever) or cross stitch/embroidery embellishments for crocheted pieces or existing items like pillow cases, purses, pockets and shoes also table clothes and runners. Thin and sparlky make good jewelry too, granny square earrings for example.

[@FranniesHair]

Excellent ideas, Maria!💕🧶

[@liap1293]

Wow! Lots of pretty yarn! Absolutely love the salmon yarn. That said, I'd be really ticked off if I received a bunch of unraveled, unlabeled yarn.

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, I agree. I'll be taking a day to re-wind and organize.😊

[@beyondswatches4665]

That salmon and light blue looks like the Favorite style. I buy from them often and have loved all items. A few were not what I was expecting but still usable.

[@FranniesHair]

Do you like the favorite?

[@CuriousPurplePig]

Quite the haul! I use spool/thread yarn for crochet jewelry mostly. I would match up some of them (like the blacks & silver) and make a large drapey shawl using a larger than called for hook (5-6 mm) using a simple granny or Vst. I've made few & put a little beading on the fringe for weight. Love them. Doubled, crochet threads make a great clutch. The ladder yarn makes lovely statement necklaces with several strands strung through large beads. I've also seen it knotted & strung for purse handles. For crazy wild yarn, crochet gift bags, scrunchies, and package wrapping. You are very creative & I'm sure you will make some fantastic items 😊

[@FranniesHair]

Wow! Great ideas! Just reading them got me excited!😁 I'd love to see the jewelry and shawls you made!

[@CuriousPurplePig]

@@FranniesHair I just saw all that yarn & my head went crazy. There is never enough time for all the projects.

[@ballnstitch2383]

Thank you for sharing. I always wondered about these.

[@FranniesHair]

What did you think? Would you order mixed lots, or do you prefer to get just what you need?

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

Love the macrame. They are all gorgeous 😍

[@FranniesHair]

I'm excited to try the macrame. Trying to decide what to make with it.😊

[@queenoftheworld1]

I love the lot of cotton. So beautiful.

[@sharakirkby2744]

You can make a shawl with finger weight, the pink ribbon as a weave in on a scarf or blanket etc.

[@FranniesHair]

Great idea, Shara!🧶❤️

[@samanthadoe4742]

Franny, I looked at the page and if you click on show more, the prices vary. One lot was originally $49.99 and is now $29.99, but one was $69.99 and is now $19.99.....but some of the lots are $14.99 and lower

[@FranniesHair]

That's a great way to see the best deals! Thank you for sharing that, Samantha!

[@h.w.a.batterink1027]

Nice review, thanks. You can make a bag from your macrame yarn. You can use the fingering for filet crochet ❤️🤗

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas! Thank you, Wilma!

[@lisakeefer4258]

Wow that is a lot of yarn and a lot of beautiful things to be made. I would probably put the very thin yarn with a thicker yarn for a garment or baskets or stuffed animals 🧸❤️

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas...my mind is going crazy with all the suggestions and ideas...lol.😁

[@egoreknits]

Oh! I was looking at the same color of the macrame cotton. Please share what you make. I've knitted up the Denim and I love it!

[@FranniesHair]

I absolutely will...I may need to get a few more skeins. The denim looks like it will be beautiful.🧶💕

[@jencrochetingradtech5913]

Definitely something I’d be into getting as far as the yarn lots. I can picture a groovy blankets made out of those multiple colors. Thank you for the price breakdown at the end too!!

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure, Jennifer! I love the idea!🧶❤️

[@ravenscrochet1352]

Many of the thinner yarns you can work together or even triple up on its own to make great projects. You can use the atlas bulky cream color with the pearl sparkle fingering weight yarn and make a beautiful basket! It even would look gorgeous with the black pearl sparkle fingering weight!

[@FranniesHair]

Great idea! Thank you! Have you bought the mixed lots?

[@ravenscrochet1352]

@@FranniesHair The only mixed lots I bought were the leftover Harmony yarns a few months ago. I bought several packs of the pearl sparkle yarn to work in with other yarns to add sparkle to whatever I want.

[@jennsnow9704]

The kid mo hair I believe is one of those yarns that is more than one stran? Sometimes work as a shawl. Could be worked with a four worst to provide a halo to a sweater. Crystal from Bag of day usually has more ideas on what to work with a thinner yarn?

[@jennsnow9704]

Spell check change a word. It should be Bag O Day.

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas!💕

[@aliciabuchanan7080]

That last set of yarn you had questions about works great for scrunchies

[@FranniesHair]

Great idea!

[@sandranokes7443]

I've seen a lot of people using the mohair, held with another yarn to makes shawls.

[@stephaniegill8392]

Thank you for this. I go to ice yarns frequently and was wondering about the lots. I think I’ll stay away from the fancy lots as like you I have no idea what to do with such thin and unusual yarns.

[@FranniesHair]

That's what I thought after I got them, but so many subscribers had great ideas...now I'm excited to try them.😁

[@sharakirkby2744]

Bulky you can make baskets spray with starch or hairspray so it’ll stand up or pillow covers or blankets.

[@pamelagamblin981]

Never ordered from Ice but it looks really nice 👌. Alot of yarn for the money spent but it would but me out to have yarn all tangled like that.

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, I think I'm going to spend an afternoon re-winding and organizing the spools.

[@evcim02]

The Last package with threads are generally used for summer tops or fancy dresses

[@FranniesHair]

I'm going to try a project with it...there are some really pretty ones. Have you used threads?

[@evcim02]

You add that thin and textured yarns to your main(solid) yarn and it gives a one of a kind effect to the garments. Really popular among turkish knitters

[@evcim02]

@@FranniesHair yes, i crocheted a summer top with a 1.75mm hook, using thread. It took a little bit of time to finish unfortunately

[@FranniesHair]

@@evcim02 I imagine that would take time!

[@ellahenry6895]

with a lot of the thinner funky yarns i like to either hold double either with a thicker base or with another thin funky strand! it can create some really fun fabric:) another thing i do with them would be pretty much anything mesh!

[@FranniesHair]

I've heard people say they combine it with other yarns, but I hadn't considered mesh...great idea!❤️🧶

[@ourcreativebeehive]

Magic Light is one of the yarns I want to try from ICE. The colors are wonderful.

[@FranniesHair]

It really is pretty! I can't wait to use it.😊🧶

[@amybettencourt3404]

Magic Light is beautiful, but do not expect it to be self striping. It looks like it is when in the skein, but the color is actually pretty random. But yes, it is gorgeous and SO soft!

[@satsumamoon]

The Pearl mohair. I got a packet of that . ive always used it mixed with something else (knitting 2 strands together) . It gives a nice irridencence to things. F you hold it together with a soft wool like alpaca then it doesnt scratch.

[@FranniesHair]

Great tip! Thank you! I'd love to see your work. I hope you'll consider submitting some of it for Show & Tell!😊❤️

[@maurafisher2774]

Those fancy yarns would make lovely shawls

[@FranniesHair]

I agree, Maura! Thank you for watching!❤️

[@dragonbcrochet445]

Oh I couldn't wait to open a parcel either!! I was wondering what they termed as fancy yarn. I have been waiting for this opening since I watched show and tell 😁😊

[@FranniesHair]

I don't understand people with self-control who can let packages sit unopened...😂

[@mistydawncreates]

I have lots of ideas! Oh this was fun to watch and I would have loved to have touched all of them lol. I order a lot of these specialty yarns because I crochet so many things for girls, dolls and decor. But I mostly love to use them with a value yarn #3 weight or even a thin #4. The black lot would make beautiful shawls. Also, I see doilies and lacework. There are a couple yarns you got I've been dying to try so as you start to parse everything and organize, I'll be anxious to see them worked up.

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas! Which ones have you been wanting to try?

[@mistydawncreates]

@@FranniesHair Giza cotton and the Magic light. As for the cotton, I've wanted to test both the Giza and Alara against the Camilla. I love my Camilla.

[@mistydawncreates]

@@FranniesHair oh and forgot the biggest thing I do with fancy yarn/ thread... Christmas ornaments, stars, snowflakes, etc. Use the bling to outline.

[@FranniesHair]

@@mistydawncreates Great idea!

[@AmiFriendsStudio]

You can make some gorgeous scarves (for charity or for sale) with those novelty yarns. Try working two different strands together and you will get some beautiful and exciting combinations. I love the surprise of mixing different yarns together.

[@FranniesHair]

I love that idea…I’m going to play with them this week😃🧶.

[@broella6493]

Nice ice yarn haul…I have to tell you.. A little while ago I asked you about some Clover hooks that I saw on Amazon. You gave me your opinion which I was thankful for. So on watching your crochet hook review again, I ordered 2 single Clover hooks to try them out and a “Pony” crochet hook set. I have received them and here’s what I thought about them. The Clover hooks I found that I had to hold them a little differently or the yarn would slip easily off the hook. Just something I’d have to get used to. But I found the Pony hooks were absolutely perfect for me! Nice point on the end, yarn slid along the hook without slipping off and they felt great in my hand. So I’m quite happy with my hooks and thank you again for your recommendation!!! ❤️

[@FranniesHair]

I'm so glad to hear that...and thank you for getting back to me with your feedback. I always like to learn about what works for people and why.😊💕

[@DeesCreativeHandsCrochet]

I would use the thinner spools paired with yarn in shawls. To give them sparkle ect.

[@FranniesHair]

Great idea...you are a quick learner! It's hard to believe you've only been crocheting for less than 8 months!

[@brendamccomas7882]

A lot of thatthin sparkly yarn would be excellent for necklaces with beads added to it. Some of those would be beautiful added to other yarnsfor sparkle

[@FranniesHair]

Great idea...a lot of people have mentioned jewelry. I haven't tried that yet, but I will.🧶😊

[@bessiegilliland3245]

Wow I love the first mixed lot. The cotton was so pretty with a sheen to it. Looks like a really good bargain.

[@FranniesHair]

I agree, Bessie. I'm excited to try so many of them.😁🧶

[@broella6493]

I love the last few groups of yarns you showed, especially the shiny ones with the beads and sequins. Not sure what I’d make with them, but it would be fun to try for something unique….But whoa..such a high shipping rate, tho financially I guess it works out in the end.

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, in the end, the price was still well below $2 per skein/spool...and that was including the shipping charge.

[@starbrown940]

The black mohair screams make me a spider web Halloween decoration! I have seen all the spool yarns used randomly together to make accent scarves and fabric necklaces. Basically you grab 5 to 7 spools, a 9mm+ hook and go for it. All the black will makes excellent base colors! You can use some of the thinner skeins as well. Think India.

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas!!! 🧶💕

[@tammyk.stresslessjoy1524]

Excellent unboxing educational will check it out

[@FranniesHair]

I'm glad you liked it, Tammy!

[@michellegafur7486]

That’s a lot of yarn! Very nice selection!

[@FranniesHair]

I'm looking forward to trying a lot of it!😁

[@s.wilson5199]

*The cord would make nice market bags. *The Cotton Air is great for summer hats because it breathes well because it's chain spun. The mohair could be slip stitched on the outside of a garment (long sleeved so it wouldn't scratch your arms). I imagine the black on black would be nice wife the mohair in wide stripes. * I've seen scarves and wraps made with the thin yarn with the nubs. A simple, extremely large stitch was used resulting in a very interesting overall texture. The ladder yarn would work similarly. *The yarn on the spools could be worked together to increase the weight. If you're feeling really adventurous, put multiple ends into the head of a drill and twist them! I have also seen a project where several colors were simply carried within a single crochet (black). The colors really popped and resulted in an interesting striping effect.

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas! Thank you so much, Shellene!🧶😊

[@brendamcchristy6044]

Nice to see you agan. That is a fast shipment from Turkey!!

[@FranniesHair]

Thank you, Brenda...it was fast...took me completely by surprise!

[@chinadoll402]

Never tried ice yarns but they all look lovely.

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, I'm excited to try so many of these! Where to begin?!😂

[@MaricrisOfficial]

Wow it's great 👍

[@lisaduffy6792]

Wow what a fascinating selection they sent you. I could see maybe having a few of those threads to play with but i think for me most of it They would have just sat in a container or shelf not really getting used. The yarns in the other hand I would have found ways to use most of them if not all. Thank you for this as I had no idea that Ice yarns even had this option as I have only recently come to find out they exist. I think my next order for yarn will be from here but I do have to consider the shipping. It seems you really have to do the math to see how much each ball comes out to overall to justify the shipping costs but it seems as though it works out really well. Thank you again that was fun! Wish I had some of those to play with myself. One day!☺️

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, the shipping can seem hefty, but when figured in, the price is still great. I do have a video on the calculation.💕

[@flowers-9876]

Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure, Ursula! 😊

[@CharmedGrammyCrochet]

I just found your channel. Really enjoyed this video

[@FranniesHair]

Welcome! I'm so glad you found me and that you liked the video!🧶❤️

[@paulyscrochetedcreationsby8065]

Thank you for sharing 😊☺ 😊 ☺

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure!💕

[@cherylherrera6917]

Mixed yarn are not they should not send yarn falling apart like that that's not cool But you did get some beautiful yarns that you ordered is very pretty Thanks for sharing

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure, Cheryl! Yes, that is not great...I'll need to spend a day getting the spools rewound.

[@Frenchiesfiberfiles]

that light maccrame yarn would be great for a wall feature

[@FranniesHair]

Good idea!💕

[@nikki_1672]

I love watching your videos :)) and youre getting closer and closer to 2k subscribers every day. im happy for you and i hope you reach it soon!!

[@FranniesHair]

Thank you, Nikki! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!😊💕

[@bootsieardito1816]

Wow, I wish lion brand would take shipping lessons from ice. That was really fast!! That was a ton of yarn!!

[@FranniesHair]

I know...I couldn't believe it!😊🧶

[@dawnjanz]

yes, but it is $70 for shipping

[@suelupfer5741]

I can see some doll clothes out of some of that specialty yarn. Or maybe some fancy hair bows or scrunches? How would they expect you to order more if they didn’t tell you the name of it. Also maybe a basket or a bowl. The price was great though!

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas, Sue! I don't know if they are discontinued, so they don't expect you to order more...not sure. I agree, the price was amazing!

[@megangosiak1489]

Mini simple scarves/ cowl, hair bows, things like that are a BRILLIANT idea!

[@christineprice5463]

The soft odd yarn could be fringe or crocheted necklaces.

[@FranniesHair]

Good ideas!

[@sharondensmore5052]

That it quite the assortment of weights and colors per package. I havent heard anything bad about Ice Yarns, have never tried it but would love to.

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, and I know people in Canada order from them. 😊

[@sylviamaxwell504]

That silky, shiny.. make fringe for a velvet shawl..the kind that is knotted into a pattern..love what you got... BTW your hair is so cute! Liked and new subbie 🎉😍

[@FranniesHair]

Welcome, Sylvia! I'm so glad you've joined me. 💕 Great idea for using the silky, shiny yarn! Do you use these types of yarn often?

[@katrinkarlsdottir]

There was loads of nice yarn, but you also got quite a bit I'd have no idea what to do with. Many of the metallic would make good trim on garments. Thank you for sharing. Overall I'd say you got a good yarn haul for the money spent.

[@FranniesHair]

I agree...and I'm considering it a challenge to learn how to use the yarns I never would have considered buying.😁

[@tonimcguire8588]

The macrame yarns would be good for market bags. Could you use the thin soft yarns in shawls?

[@FranniesHair]

I agree...macrame would be great and strong for market bags! Yes, I could definitely use the thin yarns in shawls...even crocheted together with another yarn.😁💕

[@oldmomma56]

With the black sparkly material, is there enough for an evening shawl? It looks like it would have a nice drape!

[@FranniesHair]

It's hard to say...they sent many duplicates. I'm not sure it would be enough for a whole shawl, but maybe used as a decorative element...edging...Thanks so much for watching!❤️😘

[@KarinMurati]

That was a good deal for all these yarns. Great. ♥♥♥

[@FranniesHair]

I agree!🧶😊

[@louiseheerschap4580]

Kid mohair is often held together with another yarn.

[@juliemorris1833]

Hi ,I think slippers with the big chunky🙂

[@FranniesHair]

Great idea, Julie!🧶💕

[@deehermione943]

I like ice yarn macrame for bags and home decor items.

[@FranniesHair]

Great ideas, Dee!...I think I would like a macrame bag.🧶💕

[@nataliecrochets]

Loved seeing this haul!

[@Me_Ewe_and_Yarn_Cheryl]

The macrame yarn would make great market/shopping bags.

[@FranniesHair]

I agree...they would be strong...and pretty!🧶😊

[@mariab.1997]

Untwisted yarn yields(sp?) a softer feeling and looking fabric I learned how to crochet on red heart, but most of my crochet, once I learned the stitches, was done with untwisted custom blends. So multi stra do don't bother me. Yarn that is twisted that splits can bug me tho. Primarily that turns our to be some bamboo yarns which is sad because I really like bamboo yarn, love the fabric it turns out too.

[@FranniesHair]

Agree about the bamboo!😊

[@edwardbambico7247]

Shipping was outrageous. Not to bad per skein but not sure if I would use most of them. Thanks for sharing.

[@FranniesHair]

Yes, but you're right...the per skein price is good. I still find them to be the best deals around...even with the shipping factored in. Where do you get your yarn?

[@CharmedCreations]

I have never considered ordering the mix lot yarn. I've always been afraid of getting eyelash yarn. For the ribbon yarn hug shrugs are a good make even some of the other thin yarn that you have plenty of (it will use it up quickly). some of the spools/thinner yarns (tops, doilies or baby dresses). I think wearable would be fine (time consuming and a very small hook). Now, I may order some of the mixed lots yarns.

[@FranniesHair]

What I learned is that the picture of the mixed lot is what you will receive, so you can choose lots with no eyelash.😊

[@sabine-ca9621]

I would crochet a blanket out of all these yarns that have about the same thickness. always the same size diamonds and then put them together like cubes. If you use 3 similar colors you get a nice 3D pattern. I also did it once with very fine yarn that I got cheap. the blanket was just finished and then my son grabbed it and didn't give it back. If you then still make 3 diamonds and sew them together and fill them before you sew them together to form cubes, the 3D effect is even better and the blanket is warmer.

[@FranniesHair]

Great idea! I'd love to see that blanket. Are you allowed to take a picture of it😊?

[@knittingnana2939]

I buy the mixed lots all the time. Especially if its a saver one. I haven't been disappounted but the shipping is a lot.

[@FranniesHair]

Does it still work out to be a good deal even with the shipping?

[@knittingnana2939]

@@FranniesHair it depends on how much you order, the more you order, the more reasonable the shipping costs .

[@ritahanigan7896]

Besides using thefancy yarns with otheryarns, they could be woven as well - say on a small loom.

[@FranniesHair]

Great idea, Rita!💕

[@willenacrochets1354]

I enjoyed the unboxing

[@FranniesHair]

Thank you, Willena. Have you ever purchased yarn from Ice?

[@glendahumphrey4412]

Love your videos!

[@FranniesHair]

I’m so glad you like them, Glenda!💕🧶

[@satsumamoon]

You forgot to factor in the 1-2 days needed to get those unlabeled balls wound properly ready for use. Those yarns will end up being "just the ticket" in various unexpected places. Fun!

[@FranniesHair]

So true!🧶💕

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

Sage is beautiful.