Honest Review of Joann Big Twist Posh Amigurumi Plush Yarn for your Crochet projects

[@sadielunn9587]

I just tried this yarn and OMG I went back to buy more. It was so easy to use and for a beginner it looks so good. I love watching your videos and seeing all the cute things you make. You have inspired me to make new patterns that other people have not for example the hedgehog and walrus.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Oh fun!! Did you make the hedgehog or walrus yet? Love them both!

[@sadielunn9587]

Yes I have and now I’m making the manatee for someone.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

@@sadielunn9587 yes!!! I love manatees!

[@KamisCorner]

Karen! I literally have NEVER cared about yarn ever. And now you have me obsessed with these videos and your yarn creations! I don’t think I’m creative savvy enough to do this but you are really inspiring me to want to try it out!!❤❤❤ they look so good!!! Love the little octos.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Do it!!! It’s so fun!

[@b4sedcoder]

I absolutely loooove that chicken on the top shelf behind you! So adorable 🐔🤍

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I can’t resist making them in that big velvet yarn! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jadisgrace5383]

I’m sold! I was just looking at this online and wishing I could get a better look at it. This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I hope you love it!!

[@Jenisparkles]

Story time: It just so happens that last night I was at the Joanns that is 40 minutes from my house...I went with my Christmas gift cards excited to get some bernat blanket frosting and the pink and white big twist plush(never have it at my local Joanns). I filled my cart with everything I went for and on my way to the registers noticed Posh! I instantly returned everything I went for to the shelves and loaded up on every color they had in stock! I was sooo excited and now after watching ur video I am even more excited!! Guess what my birthday is 1week away and guess what my request will be...more Joanns gift cards to buy more Big Twist Posh! The only color I could not find was the light pink...hopefully next time! Thanks for the video Karen love ur channel so much been with you from the very 1st video and I'm so happy to see how far you have come!! 💖🧶🤗

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Happy Early Birthday! I hope you love it as much as I do, I think you made the right decision 😂😂 I appreciate your support so much!

[@omb57]

Happy Early Birthday!

[@sgeee]

I love it!!! I love that it doesn’t shed

[@chelseawales4884]

*Goes and adds to Joann's cart* Thanks for spreading the word!! Can't wait to try it, too!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Yes! I hope you try it out, and let me know how it goes! Thanks so much for watching!

[@VillainsandVice]

I literally know nothing about yarn, but I weirdly love hearing you talk about it. This is my new obsession.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

You’re so sweet! Come to the yarn side with me

[@melauman5497]

So happy you fix this!!! I can’t wait to try this yarn! Love your Chanel! You are so sweet !!!!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you!!

[@michellechappon4796]

I’m down for ANY yarn hauls! Look at how cute those octo’s are!!! The colors are vibrant. ❤️

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you!!

[@christinehoffman1825]

Your channel is so absolutely fantastic. I just watched every single video you made while I’m crocheting a blanket. Thank you for keeping me such good company 😀😀😀

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Awww, thank you! So happy we can be yarn friends!!

[@alexisfrederick2084]

So glad you got your hands on this!! It is my new favorite :)

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Me too! It’s such a pleasure to work with!

[@PurpleCatCrochets]

Joann’s employees here! I’ve been crocheting for almost 3 years now! Seeing the posh yarn ,lite up my eyes up! Like I seeing those at my store, I went a little crazy and bought 8 skeins 😅 got 3 more coming in soon! 10/10 my most favorite yarn every!!!! 🤍🖤🩷💛💚🩵💜 DONT WALK BUT RUN TO YOU JOANNS!!!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

YES!!! I’m really loving working with it!

[@lindadunham286]

Thanks for your review. Went out and bought one skein of each color I could find at JoAnns since they have their holiday sale going on plus 20% off coupon.

[@lindas918]

Thanks for the update on this yarn! I just started hearing about it in the fb groups the past few days but no one had tried it yet. I did notice from photos, it wasn't the shiny type like Chunky Parfait. I do have a love/hate relationship with Chunky Parfait. Love the look, hate how temperamental it is. I do want to try the Estako Velvet yarn you mentioned in your last video. I found it straight from the company. 26 colors. $4.49 each. Delivered in 3-5 business days from turkey. The only drawback is the shipping $16-$22. It's worth it if you are buying a bunch. Thanks again for all your yarn reviews! I love how you made an octo with each yarn. It's so helpful to see an actual comparison! Happy New Year! 🎉🎉🎉

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

That’s an exciting! Did you order the Estako? I’m going to look into that!

[@lindas918]

I had just received an order from Premier when I saw your video. It may be a bit before I order it but I definitely want to try it. Some colors on the chunky parfait were awful and some were great. It drives me crazy. It would be amazing to buy a brand that was consistent.@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns

[@ladybugonapug-jamie2596]

The other day someone posted a still photo on IG about comparing this to parfait chunky and basically that they liked it...I went and looked online at Joann's but was leery to try more than a skein. Fast forward to THIS video and you enabled me by showing the rainbow of colors you made for your plushes😂 Thank you for making these videos and sharing what is available! Ordering now!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Yay!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! 🤞🏻

[@craftlover9702]

Hi Karen, Just purchased some of the Posh yarn and the only one I could not get was the lighter green which I really wanted.... oh well... Anyway, I love it!! It doesn't shed like parfait chunky, if you make a mistake it doesn't deteriorate if you frog it out. I hope they keep adding to their colors but what they already have are beautiful and vibrant. Big Twist really came up with a winner! Better price, larger skein and easier to work with, you can't lose with this yarn. They better mass produce it because everyone that has done a review on it seems to love it... On a side note, do you mind sharing what pattern you use for your octo's they are adorable!!!

[@pattybennett2085]

Thanks for your review. Filling my cart on Joanns now!

[@debramitchell5019]

I am definiately going to my local Joanns tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed they have this yarn. Thank you for the tip. Wish me luck.👍

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Have fun! Hope you found some!

[@cottontailcrafts1719]

Aggg! Being in Canada is a bummer for us yarn enthusiasts! Lol

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Awww, I’m sorry Heather!

[@wendif6378]

Hey Karen, just shared your channel in a fb group so I hope it brings you lots of subscribers!!!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you SO MUCH!!

[@YarnSociety]

Oh my gosh, buy more!!! Those colors are amazing. I added it to my JoAnns list!! In love🥰

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I’m really loving working with it! Did you get some?

[@YarnSociety]

@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns I didn't get the JoAnn one yet, but I did order Parfait Chunky, thanks to you!!!!🥰I love it!!!! It's so easy to work with and I never would've ordered it if it weren't for your video🙌🏻🧶🧶🧶🧶 Hugs!!

[@acraftyseason1007]

I'm excited to try this yarn, thank you for the review. I'm smitten with premier basix chenille yarn and loveys right now. I bet this yarn makes fabulous loveys as well! Thank you❤

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I like the chenille basix too! I think you’ll really like this posh yarn!

[@Connie.the.Crocheter]

I just ordered some! Thanks! Excited to try it.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Yay! I’d love to know how you like it! Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@stormyshappyplace]

I cannot deal! I want to get in to my posh yarn so bad now! And I'm so busy today ahhhhhhhhhh hahahaha

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

The struggle is real!

[@DebraNewland-p3h]

LOVE THOSE COLORS!!!

[@miss.eillys.bazaar]

I usually use bernat blanket yarn or big twist plush. I love the new big twist posh yarn! I will definitely use it for my crochet class I'm teaching soon!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Ohh, I bet it would be great for a crochet class! Do you teach amigurumi?

[@miss.eillys.bazaar]

@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns I will be starting to in Feburary. I'm very nervous because it'll be my first time teaching amigurumi.

[@brdxracer]

OMGosh! I may have just ordered almost two of every color! ❤ Super excited to try this new yarn, and with my teacher discount, it was even cheaper!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I hope you’re loving it!!

[@elizabethestrada1104]

Beautiful colors of the yarns

[@ny2nc1969]

I just bought some today I have been working with it, even though I’m new to this I love the feel of it I bought every color my Joanns had, now to start making stuff!!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Yay! So excited to hear you like it too! It’s so fun, and the yardage in one skein goes a long way!

[@kathytincler2446]

Those colors are awesome. I'm trying to learn amigurumi and it's slow going for me. So a 5.5 hook with the big twist posh is good? I struggle with hand/arm issues and making things with tiny hooks is out for me! I see that you don't have any tutorials. That's ok...I've been searching for super simple and so many assume I know more about crochet than I do! lol. Thank you and thanks for sharing....I've liked and sub'd your channel.

[@handmadebysophia]

this is such a helpful video, thank you!! i am super excited to try out this yarn when i get the chance to buy it ❤

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I hope you have fun with it!

[@theoddballersfamily875]

I just went today and bought 7 skeins 😬 so exciting

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

How are you liking it? I love it!

[@bonnieocker7349]

I just placed an order for colors to make bees. I was so tempted to order all the colors, but I used some self control. If I had seen your review before I ordered I probably would have had no self control. I love the stitch definition. Thank you.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Self control with yarn is underrated 😂😂 thank you!!

[@daisytm]

I’m sooo glad you reviewed this yarn. I just found out about it and another crocheter said it was much thinner in person/didn’t compare.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

When I saw it in store, I thought the same thing. It looks a lot thinner on the skein! But when I worked with it, I was surprised at how well it worked up! I think it’s the structure of the yarn, it doesn’t compress as much as a parfait chunky type yarn when you work with it. I really hope it works for you too! Let me know!

[@michellebowlds691]

Hi Karen! Love your videos and always look forward to seeing new ones pop up. As a newby to crochet I have learned a lot! Sorry if this is information you have in another video and I’ve just forgotten, but can you tell me what octo pattern you use? Thank you!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you so much! You bet, I should add it to the description 🤦🏻‍♀️ It’s the free tiny octo pattern from AllFromJade www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/squishy-baby-octopus

[@michellebowlds691]

@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns Thank you so much! I got some of the new posh yarn today so I think I’ll have to try it out on the octos!

[@RowanFey]

Yesss I love this new yarn, I really hope they keep it around. I like it better than premier and bernat blanket yarn

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Me too, and more colors please! ❤️

[@janiceflores8988]

I heard you say "Joanns new yarn" and i was on the website like lightning! :) Love your vidoes!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you! Hope you got yours!

[@mamadotscreations]

Great Karen...I bought 12 today...lmao. YOU made me do it!!!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I’m innocent! (Sort of) 😂😂

[@julieann5196]

I hope my Joann's has this yarn. I may have to get all the colors, they are all so pretty.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

It really is a good color selection! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Pocketsnuggies]

Where can I find your octo pattern please? Mine is leggier and I’d like to try these little knubbies. Thanks for the tip. Will go check Joann’s today!!

[@stephaniecordova5218]

Can't wait to see what you make with it ❤

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Me too! For some reason I really wanna make a big mama Octo! 😂

[@Lorrainebreternitz]

Great review!! I couldn’t find it on my app last night because I had my store selected and of course they don’t carry it. I live by one of the smallest stores EVER, lol. I will definitely be trying to find this and trying it out!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

My Joann is tiny too, the one I drove to last night is twice the size, I should really go there more often!!

[@courtneyeddie8458]

I need to try this yarn!! Parfait is one of my go tos but lately it's been shedding alot especially the white. I make such a mess! Thanks for the review!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Yes!!! Try it, and let me know what you think!

[@stephaniescrochetcorner]

I am currently working with parfait chunky and i dont like how it sheds. Love that yarn! Would love to try it and wish they had as many colors as premier!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I love it too! I went back to parfait this week for a project and it was so frustrating!

[@audraforbes]

You cut your hair - it looks CUTE!!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

THANK YOU! You’re the best for noticing ❤️

[@shauntelle_09]

Love you girl!!! ❤ thanks for being such a great person and excited about yarn as much as the rest of us are 😂

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

You are the best, thank you!! ❤️

[@erikahalverson5205]

I only had a few colors at my work (I work at joann's). We only had white, black, and I think the light purple color. Some lady bought ALL of what we had, but I did get to feel it before it was all gone.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Oh wow, and I thought I had a yarn problem. 😂 Hopefully it’ll be back in stock soon! If we buy all of it, maybe they will expand the color line 🤞🏻

[@cdhuehn1]

Do you have a place where you list every yarn your octos are made with and the hook size?

[@margoj2840]

OMG. So sad. It is SO hard to get Parfait Chunky & now the Big Twist Posh has been discontinued??? I read somewhere that someone said it would be re-stocked later in the Spring, but I've read a lot more comments that it is discontinued. I am so sad. I need an alternative!

[@LaurenLovesColor]

I have been enabled and purchased 1 of every color for pickup tomorrow. Yarn at Joann’s right now is on sale 🎉!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Yay!!! Let me know what you think. It’s taking all of my willpower to not order more 😂

[@LaurenLovesColor]

@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns I just made a mini Axolotl tonight and I am in love. I used a 5mm hook and it is a breeze to work with. I may like it better than parfait chunky. The color palette, though limited, is so bright and vivid. It has the plus of no shedding but the softness and bright colors that I like from parfait.

[@Katerinacrochets]

I had no idea until yesterday when I went to Joann I noticed they had new yarn I wish I saw your video before I went I would have gotten more colors lol

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I hope you’re having fun with it!

[@QuiltedCupcake]

Eek. I had to stop your video five minutes in and place an order. This is exactly the yarn I want! Great price and 233 yards. Bonus. Tfs ❤🧁

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I’m loving working with it! I hope you are too!

[@jackieschneider7354]

Those colours are beautiful! Very sad…I live in Canada and don’t have a Joannes store. 😫

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Aww, Canada needs some love!

[@jenniferjasso5947]

I can’t wait to try it! I like parfait chunky but I hate having to order it all the time and wait. Thank you 😊

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Same!! And there is no telling how long it will take Premier to ship it 😂 thanks so much for watching!

[@lisapavlis7173]

Wow I am going to have to look into these

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

You should, I really like it!

[@MarketMakesByTricia]

Just found your channel! Love it so much!! I have been crocheting for years, I just started in the world of amigurumi and I’m obsessed!!! I love all the octopus you have, can you tell me which one he is? I’m looking on KZbin but I’m not sure if I have the right one, again love your channel it’s giving me even more inspiration, thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@ayanadixon4763]

All the posh yarn is sold out at my Joann Fabric except 2 skeins of bright yellow. I hope they restock soon.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Mine just started restocking a few colors, fingers crossed for you!

[@TheYarnGiraffe]

What a fun new yarn to try 😍 I've pretty much only used parfait or sweet snuggles so this sounds like a (good) different texture of softness! So excited to go to joanns now! 😮😍

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Shopping time!!! Can’t wait to see what you make!

[@therumimillcrochet]

Woman! My goal for the year is to buy less yarn…. You aren’t helping my plight!😂🤣 Great info, thank you so much! Wishing you a happy new year!❤🎉🎉❤

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Girl, you have 3 days to buy ALL THE YARN before 2024 gets here. I have faith in you!!!

[@therumimillcrochet]

@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns 😂🤣😂obviously a friend after my own heart. ♥️🧶😂☺️

[@maritzascraft]

Thanks for the great review. Need to buy some 🧶 and try my first amigurumi

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Yes!!! Do it! It’s really a blast

[@RCollins19]

Thank you for sharing about this yarn!!!! How does this yarn compare with Bernat Blanket or Bernat Baby Blanket? (Could never seem to catch Parfait Chunky in stock so I have only been using the Bernat for plushies.)

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I think it’s a little easier to use than Bernat blanket!

[@craftysue519]

Oh nooo Karen! I’ve never seen this at Joanns, but now I’ll have to check it out! Girl, you’re going to cost me$$$, lol!! ❤️🦋❤️🦋

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Yeah, it’s true, but to be fair, it’s only a matter of time before you cost me money too 😂😂

[@craftysue519]

@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns … Ouch…. But oh so true, lol!!

[@findingteresa8524]

And now I need to buy them all.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Do it!!! lol, I am a terrible influence, I know! But if you do, let me know how you like them!

[@BeeBeeimonotfact]

Is Joanns having a new years day sale ? I seem to rememeber them having one for the last 2 years , I wonder it this will be on sale? Thank you for this video .

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I’m sure they will! These are $9.99 full price, I was able to stack discounts and got them for $5.99 each. I didn’t think that was bad at all! Thanks so much for watching!

[@GraficDesignco]

I just was at Joanns today and saw this yarn. I didnt get it because I thought I have enough already. Im going to pick some up tomorrow....

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Famous last words… I have enough yarn. 😂😂 I hope you have fun with it! Thanks for watching!

[@mandiconnell3311]

Well I know what I’m doing after work tomorrow 😂

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Sorry! (Not sorry) 😂😂 I hope you like it!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Girl you are such a bad influence 😂now I need to try it!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

It’s all part of my master plan to convince Joann to make it in even more colors and more widely available! Go buy all the yarn!!! (Forget that silly little yarn basket 😂😂)

[@RaisingADisneyPrincess]

Okay, now I want an octo in every color!😂🤣

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Shoot, I still owe you a spider I haven’t shipped! I’ll get that out this week 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@carmenvegas8387]

I wanted to go to the Joann’s by my house. I live in Miami. It is out of stock from all stores from Miami. I can only ordered online. I really wanted to tried it. Well I guess I have to ordered online

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I hope you were able to get it! I’m still loving it

[@itskaitlyndanger]

I squealed so loud when I saw this video pop up because I was SO excited to grab my Big Twist Posh but haven't been able to try it yet!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you!! Are you loving it?

[@itskaitlyndanger]

I LOVE it! It's so smooth to work with, the stitch definition is great and the lack of shedding!? Chefs kiss!

[@TheJoyfulWeirdo]

The minute you said it doesn't shed I was SOLD. I love parfait chunky but the shed is frustrating.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Seriously, the shedding gets so frustrating, right? Thanks so much for watching!

[@thinkcoolbutdrunk]

Those Octos are adorable and are a great way to show the new yarn!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thanks so much you can find the free pattern here instagram.com/allfromjade?igsh=NDV3MHI2OTZwZDZm

[@o0oTyPow]

....but no red still. I need the posh in red and no luck still.

[@Value1lady]

Beautiful yarn! I have never tried amigurumi. Afraid I may not be able to make a plushie! 😢

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

You can totally do it! It’s not nearly as difficult as it looks. Thanks so much for watching!

[@shyashcypert5783]

I am wanting to try this yarn, but it has been out of stock for months. Hope it comes back after their reorg from bankruptcy.

[@TheSisketEars]

Yay for new yarn!!! Very pretty colors- mari

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I love them!

[@amia0618]

Where can I get your octo patterns?! 🤗

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Those are all from Jade patterns! instagram.com/allfromjade?igsh=NDV3MHI2OTZwZDZm

[@wendif6378]

Karen, have you tried the premier Basix Chenille brights? The hybrid you mentioned at the end of the video makes me think it would be the same as the basix chenille

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I have! I like it, it’s a lot fuzzier than this yarn, but that’s part of its charm I think!

[@danielm.8266]

this colors are really nice! too bad that i probably can't find that here in europe. i tried ordering it from the store website but they won't ship it, but really great colors.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

That’s such a shame, hoping it finds its way to you sooner than later!

[@Dr_DYJG]

Yarn discussion begins at 6:25

[@bboopkaren]

I wish you would do tutorials, I like the stuff you make. I don’t know how to read patterns, so I only make things with video tutorials.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I’m working on it, I promise!

[@CraftyNerdyKitchen]

I definitely know what I'm doing payday lol I need to get more yarn(she said as she looks at her stash of yarn that's overgrown the Craft area) 😅

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Oh my gosh, whatever you do, don’t look at the existing yarn pile while shopping for more yarn 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@BexterRocks]

I’m dying for red

[@HollywoodCrochetCreations]

Girl I just spent $105 on my order rn because of you 😂 lol

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I’m sorry! (Not sorry!) 😂😂 I’m really loving working with it!

[@VillainsandVice]

THEY CANCELED IT?! BOOOO!! They second store didn't do it either?! Whew. I'm glad you got some! Karen! You went right to work?! Do you sleep? (I really love that coral octo)

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

lol, I have a yarn addiction, I can admit it

[@GingerSnaps502]

I wouldn't consider it a "dupe". Similar, but i think its closer to a blanket yarn than a true chenille. (That being said, Posh is WAY easier to use than Parfait Chunky.)

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I agree! Either way, I really enjoy it! Thanks so much for watching

[@Knitilda]

Love your excitement for this yarn😊 I live in UK and I don’t think we have easy access to the Big Twist but I wonder if it’s not very similar to the Hobbii Honey Bunny Big which is 300g/120m (131 yds)? Great video - you’ve inspired me to make some octos now! 😊

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I’ve been having such fun, here’s hoping it’s available to you soon!

[@tinglee8]

FYI… I feel like Joann is lame with curbside pickup. They have stock but orders are always always cancelled. Better to go to the store.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Yes! It seems to be low on their priority list. But I really love using the 20-25% off coupon for pickup 😬

[@Monique_Monigurumi_designs]

Wow another video?! Yay! “Not available in Canada” 😢🤨😒 go figure

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Nooooo!! So sorry to hear that 😢

[@megletisageek]

What sorcery does thou speak of!? A new yarn magically appearing! Must be witchcraft!!! Witchcraft!!! (Love you)

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

But it’s good witchcraft!