Tutorial: Easy way to prep Yarn for Yarn wig making | BJD |

The Yarn;
The Yarn used in this video is 100% Acrylic Yarn.
You can usually find it by looking for chunky yarn.
The brand I used in this video is Alisson and Mae.
I buy mine at my local fabric hub/shop.
EDIT:
Thanks to a kind viewer named Janet Shaffer I now know you can easily find this type of yarn with the name Yarn Roving. I hope this helps you all.
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[@janetshaffer423]

Loose yarn like that is called ROVING. Thick and chunky blankets are knitted from rovimg yarn on huge needles......HOWEVER, roving yarn is very weak for garments and throws: great for doll hair!

[@Loony_coony]

Thank you so much for giving it a name. I hope that will make it so much easier for people to find. And for myself included hihi.

[@zoemateorodriguez9862]

Can you use felting yarn?

[@helenletts8049]

Oh thank goodness i found this.. Ive always made the wigs with the tiny wool. God i am NEVER doing that again after this

[@Loony_coony]

Happy to hear this was of help to you :)

[@millnstory]

The thing is, where to find it?

[@helenletts8049]

@@millnstory yeah.. I can't find any thick wool like what she uses either

[@vii896]

@@millnstory Michael's, its a craft store for things like this! :D

[@vii896]

@@helenletts8049 Michael's, its a craft store for things like this! :D

[@pamelaplymale1432]

Also the leftovers from comb out works really well for flocking. Like if you are making a wig with shaved fade. Just cut it up tiny and glue it on . Works great for anthro dolls too for fur.

[@Loony_coony]

That is an amazing idea indeed. I will try that soon.

[@kdcthelioness]

The only thing I'd say is that if you're going to pull the yarn apart, make sure you don't have your hands too close together. Depending on the type of fiber, having your hands together makes it harder to pull the yarn apart. I do love the idea of using giant yarn for wigs, I never thought of that!

[@sea_hedgehog]

Wow! That looks like it works so well! I'm going to have to remember this!

[@debbiesigley2953]

Heading out to my craft room right now to get myself some yarn, I just happen to have a load of yarn like that. Thank goodness I have a yarn stash like any good knitter. !! My dolls will no longer be bald and waiting for wigs to arrive. I can make them hair starting in a few minutes. Thank you ever so much for the super useful tutorial.

[@Loony_coony]

I am so happy to hear this was usefull to you. Happy wigmaking ;)

[@allysonmacklin7854]

What kind of yarn is it ?

[@theawolfe352]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't see the sense in using thinner yarns. I love that you also use the fluff for stuffing too, I now feel not so alone in my technics for wig making. 😊

[@Loony_coony]

You are certainly not alone. It so awesome to hear more people found the benifits of loose wound yarn and hoarding brush out 😉

[@werm3169]

Omg this LITERALLY SAVED MH LIFE. WHY WAS THIS NIT RECOMMENDED TO ME EARLIER????? Thank you!

[@Loony_coony]

I am so happy to hear this video was of help to you! #^.^#

[@v.roswell5058]

You absolute life saver!! THANK you for this video!

[@summmerly]

This is the BEST tutorial I’ve seen!! I will forever be doing this method!

[@AmbrosiasDollhouse]

thank you for this tutorial ive been using natural fibers but im going to try yarn. so glad i found your tutorial.

[@margaritarochin6795]

AMAZING!! YOu have changed my life. Thank you so much

[@EmmaLemmon]

That was like watching close up magic! Will have to try it, thanks!

[@Loony_coony]

Magic? Hihi awesome. 😊😊😊 I hope this method will work for you.

[@Coyo-Tea]

Thank you so much for this tutorial ♥️

[@Staladen_]

WHY IS THERE NO DECENT CHUNKI YARN IN THE WHOLE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA?! I CAN'T BE THE ONLY DOLL LOVER IN THIS DESERTED ISLAND?!

[@Loony_coony]

I am sorry to hear it is not as readily available to you? 😔

[@Staladen_]

@@Loony_coony Its fine!! I managed to get my mits on some!! Its no where near as thick as yours, but it relates to a thinner version of your orange. its a beautiful brown with lighter flecks in it. And it has a beautiful beachwave when wefted!! Perfect for my doll (who's not even here yet but whatever XD)

[@tichaticha]

heading to the yarn store right now!

[@tiggermiss]

Gosh! I am only 2 minutes and 21 seconds into your video AND --- I Luv you already!!!! THanks so much for the video and the notty humour.

[@LieraWhiteLotus]

Omg this way looks so much easier!! I tried the other way and didn't like it so thank you!

[@RYUUsballpit]

This tactic is so smart! I always shit bricks before I make yarn wefts-- the process is so frustrating. Especially since I make larger scale projects with yarn! I never thought to use this loosely-wound stuff. You are a lifesaver.

[@gaylescovel7308]

Brilliant n Funny❣ lol

[@darkfiling123]

Thanks for explain , i never try this one, but i definitly will

[@darlenemurphy1511]

Oh my gosh!!!! You are so much fun!!!!!!

[@NerdsterStein]

Oh my gosh thank you! I’m so excited to finally start making my own doll!

[@dannasinnott603]

Love your programs!!!!

[@Loony_coony]

Thank you so much. That really makes me happy to hear

[@gildelily]

You're a genuis!

[@emilywilliamson7914]

Oh my goodness what an amazing and helpful video Thank you so much for your advice as a aspiring doll maker!

[@ampifoster3103]

Oh my God, it does makes sense lol thank you xxx

[@paulchavez5951]

Thankyou you helped me out a lot !!!

[@theoriginalmilji]

Wow! You’re adorable. I like you so much. Also, thank you for saving me so much time. I was literally about to go to the craft store and buy the wrong yarn. 😱

[@annadoll7950]

Amazing

[@liav4102]

I like it, work smarter not harder

[@camarillasmith]

Brilliant

[@Delnyque]

You're a genius, this should be on top in the results, i'm glad to find it before wasting any more time and money trying to make a medium size wig

[@lynnbritton8782]

thank you very informative and amusing in a good way.

[@nisar6339]

Thank you so much! I purchased the other small yarn last week and finally gave up. I actually have some of the large yarn. 😁

[@tiffanybank5485]

You helped out a lot thanks

[@nataliapedraza6394]

Thank u so much ... greetings from McAllen Tx.

[@Loony_coony]

No problem 😉

[@lisashattuck2003]

wow your video was great, thank you so much. I hope you have more great ideas

[@chelss2924]

Handig! 😍

[@Urushi12kitty]

guess who just bought loose rainbow yarn lol im glad i stumbled upon ur tutorial now i can make a rainbow wig

[@eternal8song]

You have changed my life

[@emanresu3683]

I don't know why I never thought of using that stuff. Let's be honest, probably because I saw other tutorials using the tiny stuff haha. So glad I came across your video.

[@Loony_coony]

They do show you a lot of tutorials on the small yarn. I am glad this vid was of help to you in future wig making adventures. Hope it makes it easier for you ;)

[@margaritarochin6795]

How did you discover this idea? Truly amazing and life-changing. Thank you so much.

[@Loony_coony]

I actually thought of this idea whilest trying to knit with this type of yarn and it kept pulling apart. Don't remember how exactly my brain brought me the idea, but that is where it started 😊

[@manuelconnor126]

Omg just thank you SO much! I’m a cosplayer and u legit saved so much of my time. This Technic is so beautiful and thank you very very much 🥺

[@vii896]

Omg!! Hello fellow cosplayerrr!

[@paulchavez5951]

Ting wool is a headache , Thankyou I’m great full for your knowledge !

[@soulsacrificeee]

This was the best one yet! I was making one with thin wool for cosplay and it made me so mad and I gave up. But this video really helped thank you so much ❤

[@Loony_coony]

Glad I could nee of help to you with this video 😊

[@acaring2440]

Thanks !!!

[@littlerabbits4852]

Thanks god i found you 😭♥️ love you

[@Loony_coony]

Thank you 😊😊

[@KateB555]

I'd love to see you do a tutorial on how you make your wig caps and apply the yarn 😁

[@Loony_coony]

I have a video in the making about that 😄 it should be up soon-ish. Depens on how fast I can finish it. But, it's in the planning for this fall 😊

[@KateB555]

@@Loony_coony Fab, thanks so much 😁

[@MrGandallo]

That is brilliant thank you so much for sharing., I've used the thin yarn up until now and it is such a long winded process, your method looks so much easier and the weft looks better too. Could you tell me if the yarn you use is still acrylic or something different?

[@Loony_coony]

I am so happy to hear this was helpfull. I use acrylic yarn for my wigs.

[@xXIronPeachesXx]

@@Loony_coony is there a better thickness?

[@Loony_coony]

@@xXIronPeachesXx I am not quite sure I understand the question. So please let me know if the following answer is not what you were looking for. But there is not really a better thickness of yarn as long as it is loosely wound, it will work. 😄

[@xXIronPeachesXx]

@@Loony_coony as far as i could tell the thicker, and i might be using the wrong term here, the yarn is the more fibres it has or at least the looser they are wound. I believe super bulky was the style of yarn i needed. "Thick" was naively in reference to that. Yarns that are more wound tend to have shorter fibres and dont do as well as bukier yarns. I found my answer through several hours of yarn videos l

[@afiqahkamarul7837]

You EARNNNNN a subscriber!!!!!!! U save my ass ive been so frustrated oh godddsd

[@Mindrol.Lhakyi]

Hello. Great tutorial!! Curious can u do this for longer hairs? Say 8 inches?

[@Loony_coony]

That totally depends on the length of the fiber used to make the yarn. If the fiber used it long enough, then yes it can. :)

[@64BitLife]

Would this method let you make longer wefts as well? I noticed with tiny yarn it seems like no matter how long your original strands were, they always seem to end up the same size at the end.

[@Loony_coony]

Most of the time I found that I did get longer wefts. But it does also depend on the length of the fiber used to make the yarn. But it won't give you like a 5 cm difference. Most fibers are around and about the same length. But because you are not cuting them in half, then folding them in half again to brush it out and cut it again, yes you will see a difference. :)

[@bunni1270]

Not only is it a tin easier ba its also looks so much nicer

[@Loony_coony]

I agree with you 100% ;)

[@erosgaeloanjo350]

Wondefol learn with you ( Sorry my inglês) I'am fron Brasil 💕💕💕🙏

[@cupidslair]

I was using thin yarn before. Never again-

[@Loony_coony]

I am happy to hear I was able to show you an easy way ;)

[@GreyHavenn]

Cool video, very interesting,i always wanted to try making yarn wig but the works on prepping the weft is to much for me lol. A lil question, are you using 100% acrylic? I tried googling chunky acrylic yarn and only found some yarn with 80% acrylic or something, does that work too?

[@Loony_coony]

I am not quite sure about all of them but I know most of them are 100% acrylic.

[@GreyHavenn]

@@Loony_coony got it. Def gonna try this one out ^^ thanks

[@robynnbryar1977]

Is that the longest you can make the hair in the first step? Is it possible to make long hair for 15 " dolls this way? Or do the yarn strands automatically basically pull apart in the first step at this length ?

[@Loony_coony]

That soley depends on how long the fiber is that is used to make the yarn. The technique is not stretching the yarn or breaking it it is just pulling it out of the roving and make all the ends meet up.

[@veronicalo7732]

Hi. I am excited to start my wig making. How much chunky yarn I need for a 1/3 doll? I saw a 250 g chunky yarn on sale. But I don't want to buy too much or too little.

[@Loony_coony]

That all depends on the style and size of head. But usually one skein of yarn will give you multiple wigs as you have little fiber loss.

[@dahlisamontanez9845]

Hi, thanksfor sharing. Can you make a "Start to finish" video on wig making from yarn prepping to finished product? You could string together your mininvideos if that works. Do you do any wigs with mohair, alpaca or sheeps wool? Id like to reroot my dolls hair with long lasting natural looking hair fibers. wig for my dolls

[@Loony_coony]

I don't know if I can make a video like that. That would be a very very long video. I am not the fastest wig maker alive. But I will make a series and put that in a Playlist so you can watch them back to back in the right order. 😄

[@lauraleecreations3217]

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[@estellasreborncreations6411]

What's the name of wool or type of wool ...I'll have to look online in uk ...is it chunky wool ...thick wool ...mega thick wool lol 😆....and is it 100 per cent acrylic wool ...Great video ...thanks

[@Loony_coony]

I always find it under chunky wool. And it is indeed 100% acrylic 😄

[@estellasreborncreations6411]

@@Loony_coony thank you 😊

[@sallymookmook9002]

Hi is that acrylic yarn you used in this video, if so where can i get it , ican only find this style of yarn in wool...Thank You

[@Loony_coony]

I have put the details about the type of Yarn in the descriptionbox for you. It is indeed acrylic Yarn 😊

[@lisa.jalangaang]

🖐️

[@Loony_coony]

🖐

[@l0lY1000]

What is its name? Also acrylic yarn or diffirent name? And can i use it if i want to make longer hair?

[@Loony_coony]

The brand I use is Allison and Mae Tremblant. It's acrylic yarn. Usually this methode will give you longer hair. But it does depend on the length of the fiber used in the yarn.

[@l0lY1000]

@@Loony_coony thanks soo much 😊

[@artemfios]

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[@masonallred5569]

I saw a similar way that involves straightening the yarn before pulling it apart so you don't have to straighten your wefts.

[@Loony_coony]

That sounds very interesting. Do you remember where you saw that? I'd love to see it. 😊😊

[@masonallred5569]

@@Loony_coony I saw it on @hikihiki_ksu page on Instagram.

[@kyokocastillo2826]

Can you share the brand of the yarn that you are using..? Where we can buy it?

[@Loony_coony]

I am not sure where to buy it world wide. But I use allison and mae tremblant. I think it's called that.

[@sherryhable]

What is this thicker type of yarn 🧶 called and where do you get it?

[@Loony_coony]

It doesn't really have a name. Chunky yarn is what is we call it. The brand I used in the video doesn't make it anymore. ButI get similar yarn at my local wool supplier. I think every wool shop will have something similar. And I think Aliexpress or sites like that will have it too.

[@kristyleedolls]

Do you use hot glue to attach it onto the doll??

[@Loony_coony]

No, I use craft glue for is. You can do it with hot glue if you want. But I like the craft glue better. Less messy for me 😅

[@kristyleedolls]

@@Loony_coony yea haha, hot glue is so quick but so messy! Thanks for the reply ☺️☺️

[@mariannagarcia5839]

Hello , I was wondering what is the name of the yarn you use so I know exactly what to get , thank you

[@Loony_coony]

I don't know if fhere is a specific name for this kind of yarn. I know the brand I use is called alison and mae.

[@mariannagarcia5839]

@@Loony_coony thank you

[@EmDragon]

what kind of yarn is the big ones? Is it 100% acrylic? if it is, it seems that I cant find it here in Sweden.

[@Loony_coony]

It is indeed 100% acrylic yarn. I am so sorry to hear you can't find it. You could also look for wool roving. It is basically the same as what I am using. 😊

[@EmDragon]

@@Loony_coony Thank you for your answer. I hope I ask an other one? If you remember the name of the yarn. That maybe can help me find it. Thank you in advance.

[@Loony_coony]

I believe the brand is Alison and mae. I get it from my local Action.

[@EllyseaAndDolls]

I just bought 8 rolls of acrylic yarn and tried to make whefts out of it.... Of course it was a thin yarn (but it was the only 100% acrylic I found here !) and OF COURSE it completely broke down when I brushed it with pet brush. So now I'm stuck with 8 rolls which I have no use of because I don't knit, and no idea where I can buy the good stuff. 1st world problems. Is your yarn 100% acrylic, or something else ? Because I can find chunky yarn here, but never acrylic one. It's always merinos or alpaca... Does it matter ?

[@Loony_coony]

Ow that sucks. Maybe you can find someone who can use the yarn. But my yarn is acrylic. But you can definitely use alpacca if it is suri alpacca.

[@EllyseaAndDolls]

@@Loony_coony thanks. I found a few colors on Aliexpress, so I ordered 1 roll of each. And for the other ones, I'll tube them to my mother in law, she knits.

[@mitchcruz1390]

what type of yarn is this? is it a chunky wool yarn?

[@Loony_coony]

This is a chunky acrylic wool. It's the super cheap version of the chunky wool but it's perfect for wigs. I hope this was helpful.

[@lil_T-rex]

Would you use the same steps if you wanted to make a long haired wig? Could you make a video on how to make a long haired wig and how to glue it all together? I’m trying to make my own yarn wig for my jinx (arcane tv show on Netflix) cosplay (and as we all know jinx has long braids) and I bought the thin yarn because it was on sale but I gave up on it because I only get little pieces😢

[@Loony_coony]

I am sorry. I am not a gamer so I have no clue who Jinx is. By BF said it was from a game. But you can only make a wig so long using yarn. The wig can only be as long as the fiber which the yarn is made with. So really long wigs like bum long hair is impossible with yarn I am afraid. You would really have to look into synthetic fiber

[@lil_T-rex]

@@Loony_coony thank you for responding anyway ☺️

[@Mystixforest]

Where do you buy your yarn?

[@Loony_coony]

I buy my yarn at the Action or at the local fabric store.

[@Chriss2010]

We’re did you buy that yarn?

[@Loony_coony]

I bought it at my local yarn shop. But look for yarn roving or chunky knit wool 😊

[@Blazewren]

Is this a good tutorial for head sized wigs?

[@Loony_coony]

I am sorry, I am not quite sure what you mean? Do you mean human head size?

[@Blazewren]

@@Loony_coony rather than doll sized wigs I want to make a wig to fit my head :£

[@Loony_coony]

No, I don't think yarn and this tutorial would be a good option for a human wig. But I am certainly no expert in making human wigs, so I would not take my word for it.

[@Blazewren]

@@Loony_coony oh okay!!

[@aidasadovnik2508]

How do you make the rest of the wig?

[@Loony_coony]

I am working on making a wig making series. The first episode of hoe to make 's wig cap idd already live. The rest of the process will follow soon

[@sage_1033]

Which brand do you use?

[@Loony_coony]

The one I would recommend the most is Alison and Mae Tremblant It's the same brand as the blue one I showed in the video.

[@ryeee_9562]

Kyanara Thank you!

[@rjshue849]

What kind of yarn is it called

[@Loony_coony]

It doesn't really have a specific name that I know of unfortunately. Just chunky yarn. But I the use allison and mae brand

[@annesofiegrumsen105]

What brand of yarn do you use here?

[@Loony_coony]

I am not sure of the brands anymore. I have thrown away the wrappers a long time ago. But I have worked with many brands of loose woven yarn and they all work. Just whatever I can get my hands on

[@annesofiegrumsen105]

@@Loony_coony I haven't been able to find anything like that in my country. If you have any brands you could recommend I'd love to know! Thanks for the reply!

[@Loony_coony]

I did some googling, as I honestly could not remember. But one of the brands is I believe "Made by me" which is sold at the action here. The other one I could not track down. But honestly, I usually prefer the action ones anyways as it is cheaper. But if you google "Chunky acrylic yarn" You get loads of other brands that sell suitable option. I hope this helps in your search

[@annesofiegrumsen105]

@@Loony_coony Thank you! I will try looking into that! Also, thank you for all these cool informational videos!

[@lolitarivers4080]

What about yarn wig making for cosplay costumes?

[@Loony_coony]

Sorry, I don't know anything about cosplay wigs for humans. I don't cosplay ☺.

[@marta_na_moto]

OMFG... "So I have this strand ready and it took me.." - and Im thinking in my head u gonna say like 30 minutes or 1h - cuz it takes me around 2. And then u say it... WHAT THE ACTUAL FLYING FUDGE :O I have like 10 acrylic bundles of the tiny cheap yarn and all I want it to put it straight to the bin.. OMG so much time of my life wasted on untangling that shooot... Thanks so much for ruining my life with that hack ;DDD

[@Loony_coony]

🤣🤣🤣 It was my pleasure.😋 reading this made me laugh so hard. The whole restaurant thinks I have lost my mind right now. But please, don't waste any more of your precious time or hurt your hands any more. This will make wigmaking so much more fun 😉😉

[@marta_na_moto]

@@Loony_coony I'm glad my misery made you laugh ;) - I'd do the same lol. Subscribed ( but no pressure :D)

[@bethvandergriff2295]

I adore you! I shit you not!

[@tiffanyleistudio]

He is not happy to be looking at the camera.

[@Loony_coony]

No, he is a true rebel ;)

[@agnesvanderveen1582]

Why do Dutch people think that it is cool to swear in English? (Something I’ve noticed in my visits to the Netherlands)