Testing More PLUSH Yarns for Amigurumi! Rank and REACT! Premier, Bernat, and more!

[@HoofnIt03]

😂😂😂 The fuzzy blue octo! I love it! Your older videos have been popping up and they make me so happy! Your reviews are epic!

[@godslild3vil]

I love that you frog when testing and you add that to your reviews. Thank you for doing that.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That fluffy furry yarn would be good for trim work. Like the stripe down the back of a Dino or on an axolotl!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

That’s such a good idea! I saw you just did that with your dragon and it looked so good!

[@WindyHillCrochet]

I love how adventurous you are to try to get the yarns to work together. That's so very helpful to everyone! ❤

[@Wipschains]

I'm only on the 1st yarn but I wanted to say how great it is how in depth you go about it! 😊

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you so much for saying that, I love digging into the different yarns!

[@Raediamoon]

estako velvet is my favorite yarn.

[@Natki_Creative_Studio]

Thank you so much for making these videos. Did anyone else notice the chicken move at 0:38? 😂

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I didn’t! I just went back and watched it 😂😂

[@YarnSociety]

I just got my first skein of parfait chunky and I'm excited to try it!!! Thank you for showing all of these, so helpful!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Ohhh, I can’t wait to hear what you make!

[@m.k.1543]

For the one that looks like cookie monster, try adding in an acrylic yarn of similar color , making it a 2yarn crochet which will give you a better way of feeling stitches as well as being able to do blo /flo crochet.

[@Pin_The_World]

Love seeing all the little octos and how they change based on the yarn you are using! Great video. Enjoying this new channel of yours 🤩

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thanks so much Laura! Can’t wait to see your results from the kit you bought!

[@fearlessfawn6804]

That's so great. Thanks❤.😊

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you!!

[@wendif6378]

The more videos I watch, the more I enjoy your channel! You are so down to earth, matter of fact, no pulling punches about all the Yarns you review. So glad I subscribed early on😊

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you so much! That’s the kindest thing. I appreciate you!!!

[@chantaleperron]

Hello!!! I have to say: YOU are my GO-TO when I want to know anything about chenille yarn!!!! You do such a good job, compari g it on certsins point with specific others yarn, etc. We can aee that you make amigurumis so you can talk about CONCRETE ASPECTS of when we make plushies! So I hope you are continue that serie, and maybe compare yours favorite eith concrete exercises or somethibg like that! I trust you're are gonna come with fun/cool ones😉 Thank for persevering with the least fun ones!!!😁 And thank for this smart, usefull and fun to watch serie!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you SOO much! This is the best compliment, I appreciate you!

[@peggybouillon9737]

Merry Christmas and wishing you a wonderful 2024!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

You too Peggy! Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@barbarason2871]

Thanks again for another yarn comparison. You have no idea how this helps me. It also giving me some really good tips on what to look for in a yarn.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

You bet! If I can help, just reach out! Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@findingteresa8524]

Thanks for the review!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@OverYonderCrochet]

Thanks for making this review, it is helpful!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Aww, thanks for watching!

[@courtneyeddie8458]

Thank you love these reviews!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I enjoy making them so much, thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@alexisfrederick2084]

Love love love this series!! I just found some new big twist yarn at Joann that is AMAZING! It’s called big twist posh. It’s similar to the size or parfait but is more of the texture of bernat blanket. It’s so so nice to work with and has some really fun colors. Definitely recommend snagging some if it’s available in your area! It wasn’t even on the shelves yet I just saw it online and it must be waiting to go out.

[@stormyshappyplace]

I need to look for it!!

[@Lorrainebreternitz]

Are you talking about Big Twist Plush? I’m not finding anything under Big Twist called Posh.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

YES!! I just found it last night and posted a spontaneous video today. It’s so good!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

THANK YOU!! Just posted an initially review of this yarn. You were so right, it’s a lot of fun to work with. I’m gonna need more!

[@chelseawales4884]

I love this series!! I'm a veteran crocheter but new to amigurumi AND blanket yarns! You have no idea how much it has helped me figure out what yarns I really want to try 😊

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I’m so glad! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment ❤️

[@julieann5196]

Thank you Karen for the reviews of the yarns. Makes it a little easier in choosing yarns. Hope you had a great Holiday too.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I just love doing them, I really appreciate everyone going down this rabbit hole with me!! Happy New Year!

[@danielm.8266]

nice video like always! i could watch you talking about yarn for hours, it's so relaxing!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you so much! I always appreciate your kind comments 😁

[@jodimars1]

Hi Karen, thank you for this plush yarn comparison series, it's been so helpful. The visual octos are super and I appreciate hearing your experience with the yarns. Happy Holidays to you! 🐙😃

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year!

[@colleenlyon4010]

Love and appreciate all your videos...and will watch whatever you come up with ❤

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you so much, your support means the world!

[@KamisCorner]

Great reviews on these yarn karen! I bet this is so helpful for fellow crafters!!😊 I love your background so much! That premier bunny one made me chuckle 😂😂😂 yes make Cookie Monster!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I really enjoy playing with all the different yarns 😂

[@Monique_Monigurumi_designs]

I’m absolutely rolling on the floor at the Bunny yarn segment. You crack me up! For the little bunny, maybe try with a carrier thread (size 60 crochet thread). Worked for me with similar yarn in the past

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

OMG! That bunny yarn almost broke me 🤣🤣 Thank you for laughing with me!!

[@N_Tx_Fiber_Finatic]

The “Cookie Monster” yarn would work great on a show poodle pattern I have!! Thank you!!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I would love to see how it turns out for you!

[@rysa6268]

Hi Karen, thank you for the great information. I love your shirt! And you are just an inspiration to me. ❤

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you so much!! I have so many Disney shirts 😂😂 I’m sure there will be more coming! Lol Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@simmershonna]

Have you tried the Baby Bee Soft & Snuggly? I love it for my mini loaf cats. I have no shedding and it's thin almost like a worsted weight but has the texture of a plush yarn.

[@lisapettit7403]

This was an interesting and informative video. I wish that we could get some of those yarns more easily in Canada. I made a giant spider using the Bernat Extra and my students loved it!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I am obsessed with making spiders, that’s a great idea. Thanks so much!

[@lisapettit7403]

I made the Giant Spider Pillow by Nessas Knots. It was so fun and easy to make - I only started to crochet this summer. My students named her Tarry (as in tarantula!).

[@lisapavlis7173]

Such an informative video! Thank you. The only store I have close to me for yarn is hobby lobby so I have pretty much only worked with their yarn bees, but I enjoy them. I really need to get you some of my spun yarn if I can get back into the process. lol have a great new year! Tell the kids hi

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

You know I would love that! I need an update on what you’ve been making!!

[@tiffaniredford5077]

Loool I should have watched reviews for the premier bunny and baby bunny 😂 I ordered some for a teddy bear lolol

[@tiffaniredford5077]

also for the info for us to access maybe do a printable pdf?

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Good idea!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

It’s slowly growing on me 😂😂

[@Lorrainebreternitz]

Once again, thank you for all of this super helpful ‘research’. Nothing is a fail while researching! That blue Bunny yarn octo is the perfect dog toy for your new sweetheart!! Just curious if you have used Premier Basix Chenille Brights? I want to try it to make some loveys out of the Mama Made Minis book, but of course they have been OOS since the book dropped. It’s maddening how long it takes them to restock! They must have really blown up fast and don’t have the manufacturing capacity to meet demand? Anyway, I really appreciate all of your research and cannot wait for the yarn combination leg of this project. It’s all super interesting!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I have used the Chenille Basix, and I really like it! It comes out fuzzy (like the bunny yarns) but much more manageable! I think it would be fabulous for mama made minis patterns! I keep meaning to try it out too. Good luck finding it in stock soon!

[@MystLily]

Love this series and makes me think that I should give some different yarns here in Australia a try but like all things I just want the range you have in the US as always

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Shoot, I wish it was more accessible for you. Hoping that starts to change as the popularity of plush yarn keeps increasing. Fingers crossed!

[@jackieschneider7354]

Premier Bunny would make a good Grover too 😂.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

It would be a fabulous Grover! I love him ❤️

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

An excellent review of plushy yarn. I prefer the Yarn Bee from Hobby Lobby, if only they had more colors. 😆 I used it alongside Premier Parfait Chunky, and it works up great! 🤟🏻

[@crochetbabes2023]

Me too! I love Yarn Bees dark orange for foxes.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I was so pleasantly surprised with the yarn bee yarns for this video! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@lisajones918]

Spreadsheet or graph table would be great

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Great idea!

[@cottontailcrafts1719]

Love these videos. Being in Canada I am limited so I feel like it would cost me too much to buy all these different yarns. I love seeing all the differences! Happy New Year! Hope your new addition is bringing you much joy!

[@YarnSociety]

Hi, I'm also in canada. 🙌🏻 If you were interested in ordering from Premiere Yarns, I reached out to them to see about customs and this is what they wrote, "Thank you for reaching out to Premier Yarns. We now ship with DHL for all of our Canada and international shipments. The program we use now has all duty and taxes included in the shipping cost. So therefore, that should be the only cost you would have to pay. If by chance they did try and send you a new bill or try to make you pay something else when the package gets in customs, then you should let us know so that we can figure out why. So far, we have had no customers saying they owed more. Hope that helps if you want to order!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@cottontailcrafts1719]

@@YarnSociety I did place an order it will be here on the 4th!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Happy New Year! Thanks so much Heather!

[@YarnSociety]

@@cottontailcrafts1719 Yay!! That's exciting!! Please let me know if you get any sneaky customs from them, I'm a newbie to Canada so trying to figure it out.😂

[@cottontailcrafts1719]

@@YarnSociety I'll let ya know

[@orsolyagarami4471]

Hello! Here in Hungary we don't really have the chance to buy Premier parfait yarns. There are Himalaya Dolphin Baby and Wolans Baby Bunny everywhere. At least these two types are matching ;)🎉

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Hmm, I wonder if I can find that Wolans over here. I’ll look for it! Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@margaretmmg]

In my opinion, when the companies give a recommended hook size that would be for a non-amigurumi project. Thanks for the reviews.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I agree! I wonder what would happen if I tried the recommended size with a scarf or something! Thanks so much for watching!

[@acraftyseason1007]

You are kind of going from plush yarn entering into fur yarn. Have you tried to pair a smaller say a dk weight yarn in a similar color with your furry yarns it really makes a difference. I can Definitely see monsters in the furry yarn. Have you tried bernat sparkle. I liked it a lot. And i know that they have changed the formula to make bernat blanket softer as well. Which is exciting since i love how it works up. Thank you for this indepth review it is so appreciated. 🤗🥰

[@zbornak00]

I bought the estako velvet the other day and I agree it does not shed, appears to be better quality in general than parfait chunky,I even sewed the hair cap on with it. It worked great

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

It worked great for me too! I might keep ordering the white, since premier is so hit and miss. Are you having luck with the glitz?

[@zbornak00]

@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns I mean I finished my project but, it's definitely not my favorite. Will probably not buy it again.

[@zbornak00]

@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns definitely gonna try the new JoAnn comparable to parfait chunky though

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

It’s not my favorite either. I’ll use it if I want the glittery look, but it’s not as much fun!

[@Raediamoon]

have you tried walmart mainstays velvet? its sooooo soft and easy

[@kathleenanderson2990]

Love the video and observations. I have no knowledge of crochet terms. What is “ frogging”? Looking forward to part 4. Love you.

[@Lorrainebreternitz]

Frogging is the term that is used to rip out stitches when you make a mistake and need to back up and fix it. The name came from ‘rip it” which sounded like ‘ribbit’ which is the sound a frog makes. 😂

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thanks Lorraine! That’s Mama Whimsy you’re responding too… you’re the best! ❤️

[@human_samantha]

Merry Christmas. Just curious I see Manny is still on the shelf? Love your Channel.😊

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Manny is now officially at his new home! I added a little update in today’s video! Thanks so much!!

[@stormyshappyplace]

So interesting, I haven't had any issues making the magic circle with the glitz! But I definitely can see that being a thing. I wish the estako was cheaper, it would be so nice to have an affordable prime option! Gonna say, I do not love giving money to Hobby Lobby, but I actually really love the plush yarn bee yarns!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Same, but the yarn bee yarns have been a pleasant surprise!

[@HopeForUs5]

I've bought some Etsy patterns but haven't tried amigurumi yet, although I've done traditional simple crochet projects thru the years. I appreciate your videos so much!! So much helpful information - THANK YOU for the time you put into these. Do you have a recommendation for a project and a yarn for a first amigurumi? I'm most nervous about seeing stitches.... and the "yarn over or yarn under" I keep seeing. Not sure my hands could change the routine after all these years! Lol! ❤ Merry Christmas and praying your new year is full of joy, fun projects....and yarn! 🧶🧶🧶😉

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I just did a review tonight for a new yarn from Joann that I think would be perfect for a beginner. You can see the stitches clearly, and it’s a very stable yarn! I would start with a simple no sew octo pattern! I started with the one from crochet by genna, here on KZbin! Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@HopeForUs5]

@YarnandWhimsyDesigns I'm watching the new video right now! Lol! Love those colors and so excited to try this new yarn out! Thanks so much!

[@ScrltFox]

Have you had the chance to work with Premier Retro Velvet yarn? Its super plush and works up well. I used it to make a scarf for my SIL. I've not worked with amigurumi patterns yet, so I'd love to hear your opinions on the yarn for this use. I love your excitement and explanations on why you like/don't like certain yarns.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I haven’t tried it, but it’s on my list, I’m gonna order it now!

[@kathleenanderson2990]

Very clever. Rip it!! Thank you for the info

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Rip it!!

[@christymcwisty2325]

Happy holidays! Have you done the Juicy Couture velvet yet? I've been mixing it in with Parfait Chunky lately

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

I actually just got to skeins for Christmas, my Joann didn’t carry them. I can’t wait to start a project! Thanks for sharing!

[@BirdandCruCreations]

Have you ordered from ICE yarns yet? I got a few from there a while back and I’m currently working up an elephant with the Velvet Chenille. I like it a lot. Thickness reminds me of parfait chunky, but it’s… bouncier; with a matte finish, and actually has a bit of a stretch. Magic circle 👍 frogging 👍 good on hook, no shed (except right at the end of the yarn tail). Not a ton of colors, but pretty inexpensive. I saw another KZbin channel use primarily ICE’s chenille baby which I hear is a tiny bit smaller. I’d be curious to see which options you pick!! Ps my favorite velvet yarn (the ice one is not actually velvet) is premier retro velvet.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

No! But I keep meaning to. Thanks for the reminder. Now I get to shop for yarn again 😂

[@WovenWilderness]

It would be fun to compare bernet and bernet extra by weighing skeins and seeing how much bigger of a product you get to price of yarn

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

That’s a great idea! I’m going to look for a project to try. Let me know if you do it too!

[@GrumpysCrochetCorner]

❤

[@ksabat9]

I never get yarn at Hobby Lobby just because they really don't have colors and whenever I go, they never have any plus yarn in stock.

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Isn’t that frustrating? My Michaels is like that. I feel like I’ve won the lottery when they actually have something in stock!

[@nancywilliams798]

So the bunny yarn looks like a Pom Pom for a hat lol

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Ha! It certainly doesn’t look like an Octo, right?

[@nancywilliams798]

@@YarnandWhimsyDesigns no I had to laugh when you showed it, cause Cookie Monster was my first thought too

[@thinkcoolbutdrunk]

Great video ♡ Love the in depth reviews!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thanks so much, it’s fun for me too!!

[@VillainsandVice]

I keep giggling because I have zero Idea what you are talking about, but I'm RIVETED. Tell me more about yarn. I'm entranced by the colors and the names and the squishy octos. "That is aggressive." Haha!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Who knew yarn could be aggressive, right? Love you, thanks for taking the time to watch ❤️

[@JOSWEBCROCHET]

😊💕🧶

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Thank you!!