What happens if you tumble dry Big Twist value yarn?

Is the label accurate that you shouldn't tumble it dry? It's only 100% acrylic, so what's the big deal? Let's do a test and find out!!!

[@hooksknotslove1528]

Love Big Twist. It is good to know that it is a good quality yarn. Thanks for sharing your view. I am now solely in love with this yarn. I got mine in Joann's Fabric and I mainly only use this brand now.

[@angelagarverick3386]

With my experience, crochet blankets of all varieties can be easily washed on cold. No harm there. But fair warning, acrylic yarn that is regularly washed and dried on low/medium heat over long periods of time becomes fragile. The fibers become weak and eventually break apart. So I suggest only drying it to the point of damp and then hang dry it to completion. This ensures longevity.

[@jacqueline1505]

you seem so kind hearted ❤ thank you for this video!

[@Jennyshobbies]

you're welcome!

[@MarilynCampbell-k5l]

I bought 4 different colors of Big Twist, but didn't realize it was no dryer. The colors I got are really awesome. I almost returned them until I saw this video. Thank you so much!

[@swepea6602]

When I wash anything I crochet I always use the gentle cycle option on both my washer and dryer. Never had any problems.

[@pattymartin8000]

I just found your video. I bought A LOT of Big Twist Value during a recent sale ($1.99/skein). Panicked when I actually read the label. Thank you sooooo much for doing this experiment for us 😃☺️💕

[@Jennyshobbies]

You’re welcome!

[@DaisyDreamingSims]

This makes me so happy! Thank you for this experiment! I had JUST bought ten skeins of this to make a blanket for my husband and made the mistake of reading reviews after purchasing instead of before. I find drying them is what softens them, so the thought of not being able to dry his blanket had me worried. Again, thanks so much!

[@Jackson-bb4cz]

This was so helpful to not have to test myself! Thank you for sharing :)

[@Jennyshobbies]

You're welcome Enjoy the Big Twist yarn!!!

[@valferguson8322]

Hi !!! This test was EXTREMELY helpful to me… I have some of that yarn n now know it CAN be put in the dryer for a bit!!! Great to know!! Thanks!!!🌺

[@Jennyshobbies]

You are most welcome!

[@kimmorris4583]

Thank you so much for sharing. I was nervous about drying my project after reading the instructions. Now I know it's safe to go ahead and do so. Thank you again

[@Jennyshobbies]

Glad I could help!

[@florencecathcart9588]

You are such a dear for posting this. I bought some yarn to make my granddaughter an afghan and didn't realize until I got it that it said not to put in in the dryer! Thank you!

[@Jennyshobbies]

You are most welcome!

[@guineapigmom4100]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m in the process of making a loom knit sweater with Big Twist and just realized it said “no tumble drying”. What a relief to know I can dry it.

[@sarap6862]

Very good to know. My son put his blanket I made him in the dryer on high and it came out crunchy. Lol! It was acrylic.

[@DanasWanderlustCrochet]

Oh my goodness you are such a rebel! Haha! Thank-you for taking the chance. 😁

[@kimhenderson9186]

Thank you for showing the dryer test on this yarn. I just purchased tons of this yarn and the big twist premium for accents on the crochet blankets I'm making for grand kids. I purchase the premium because of the colors I wanted but I am going to assume that it will come out the same. I totally agree with kids blankets and special laundry needs. No thank you. Haahaa. I couldn't figure out how it was ok to Iron on low or dry clean but not tumble dry. Your current project is gorgeous.

[@Jennyshobbies]

Definitely totally washable!

[@sugardiamond.]

Thank you so much for testing your Afghan. Because like you I use the same yarn, and reach have way before I realize they say don’t dry.

[@Jennyshobbies]

You are so welcome!

[@nanaslg]

Thank you for sharing this !!! I ordered this for a large project, like you did not notice the "di not tumble dry" and could not understand why if it is Acrylic. I will go ahead with my project now.

[@chronicallycrocheting]

Good to know. I replied to the comment about it melting. I was surprised. Very kind of you to make Afghans for the elderly. That is a goal of mine someday. 💜

[@Jennyshobbies]

Hello and welcome to my channel! The elderly always appreciate afghans!

[@louloustreasuretrove2122]

Hi Jenny, nice to hear how your experience turned out with the wash and dry with Big Twist. I have some of that yarn and wondered how it would turn out, thanks for sharing.

[@Jennyshobbies]

It turns out great! Thanks for stopping by!

[@CarolinaOmaSteph]

Thank you for your review. It was very helpful. I am currently making a project with a little bit of big twist and mostly red heart.

[@Jennyshobbies]

Thank you for watching!

[@BlackRibbonStitchStudio]

Thank you so much for this video! I really enjoy when a podcaster goes above and beyond and brings back the results! Kudos! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Jennyshobbies]

Thank you!

[@Cindy-ng6sx]

Thank you for doing this test ❤

[@Jennyshobbies]

@@Cindy-ng6sx thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Cindy-ng6sx]

@@Jennyshobbies I forgot to say that blanket you showed is so beautiful, Do you have a tutorial on it? Or a link to where you got it? What a beautiful job.

[@Jennyshobbies]

@@Cindy-ng6sx that afghan is the back panel of the @JaydaInStitches KZbin tutorial of the 2019 folk art blanket. There are lots of appliqués for it.

[@RandeT73]

I rarely put any blanket in the dryer, always hang dry. Its energy saving for me. But on the rare occasion I do tumble dry, I always do low heat. But knowing I can toss them in the dryer or one of the kids don't catch it and toss it in, gives me comfort to know

[@not2old2bcrafty]

I would say, if it only needs 15 min., always do it for only 15 minutes. Maybe even 10 minutes could be enough. I think it is a good idea to find the shortest drying cycle. I have found some pilling when I dried it for 40 minutes.

[@Rozalyn508]

Thank you for this video I bought some big twist value yarn and was wondering about the not putting the blanket in the dryer. Now that I know nothing is going to happen I feel less stressed now.

[@Jennyshobbies]

Definitely nothing to worry about! So glad you found my video helpful!

[@RockyRacoon123]

Making a sweater with Big Twist...good to know! Thanks!

[@Jennyshobbies]

Yay! I'm so glad to hear that this lovely yarn is being used!

[@retirednlovinit]

AWESOME! I have been making 8" squares for a program called Love-Squared. When I saw that the labels on Big Twist says not to tumble dry it I about cried. Google brought me to your video. What good news! Thank you, thank you!

[@NannaLannaCrochet]

Thank you for the review

[@marywanamaker2700]

Thank you for this experiment.

[@Jennyshobbies]

I sort of had to do it after not reading the label!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Good to know, because I just bought a bunch of Big Twist yarn… It’s so soft…

[@teresapatton2921]

Thanks for letting us know

[@Jennyshobbies]

It's a very nice yarn. I recommend it!

[@lindajustacrochetsister4659]

Love the colors of that panel 💜

[@mamabear3191]

I heard someone makes lap blankets for the nursing homes too. That might be a little easier on u. Also Joann has a box u can put chrochet or knitting or sewing blankets u can put in the box for people in need from baby and up to teenagers. I do that too I do a shawl once and awhile as well to put in it I love to chrochet but can't do it as much as I would like. 😊

[@kellymorris3322]

Thank you! I just bought some to make a blanket for my son and saw the same bag o day video and it made me nervous. Thanks again!!

[@8SmileyLady]

Oh Jenny, that Garden Rock blanket is beautiful. You have such a big heart for others. I think is wise for no special requests because that is stressful. Thank you for testing the Big Twist in the dryer! I love ' visiting with you.

[@Jennyshobbies]

Hello Smiley! Good to see you as always! You should check out the amazing designs by Debi Dearest on YT. I am tempted to do another!!! (different one)

[@5877user]

Nursing homes aren’t going to care about how they dry a blanket. Probably everything is dried on a high temperature.

[@luannsmith1694]

Good to know. Thank you.

[@normacruz2069]

Thank you for the experiment. I will go ahead and buy it because of your test.👍👏

[@francesalexander1076]

Thank you, greatly appreciated. Now i will buy it, kept me away from it because of the not dring it in a dryer

[@Jennyshobbies]

I use it all the time in my afghans, and there is no worry! Glad you found my video helpful!

[@barbaracabrera207]

Great video!!! I've made 2 afghans with it, one is for a child. The other is huge. So I was hoping I could wash & dry in a machine!! Plus they are gifts. 🎁 SO I know they wouldn't hand wash & dry!!! Thanks for the info!!! Austin TX USA

[@Jennyshobbies]

You're most welcome!

[@Anita3kidsS.]

Hi...I'm a newbie here. I just was looking at this yarn online the other day & wondered myself "WHY"? Especially since it is Acrylic. Being one to take a chance like you did...I would've just put it on Air Dry or a low temp since there are do many different types of dryers nowadays. Mine is an older one. Now if I ever get a chance to purchase some, I won't be afraid to ruin my project. Thanks. Glad to be here. ~ Anita from NJ

[@Jennyshobbies]

Hi Anita! It's a lovely, soft yarn to work with and I hope you get an opportunity to get some someday. Thanks for stopping by!

[@EvelynSands-i5m]

Thank you for i am now making a sweater for my son in big twist.

[@Jennyshobbies]

You’re welcome!

[@dawnbrumbaugh5]

Thank you for your experiment & video on it!!

[@donnacooper3838]

Thank you for your review. I have been afraid to try it. I will stop being stopped by what others say. ❤ New Subscriber.

[@Jennyshobbies]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

[@StrawberryBonnieCrochet]

Hi Jenny! I wash & dry things I'm not supposed to all the time...sometimes even on purpose. lol

[@Jennyshobbies]

LOL!!

[@brendascuccimarri8138]

Thank you for the test, I saw that too, I suppose you could always set your dryer for air dry also

[@Jennyshobbies]

I think the key is low heat and not over drying, which should be true of all knitted or crocheted items.

[@deedeeknight725]

Thanks so much for this video!! I wanted to try Big Twist on hats, afghans, etc-- but was afraid! Now, I feel confident enough to try it out! Thx again!!

[@Jennyshobbies]

Hi Dee! Yes, there's no problem at all! Thanks for watching!

[@mamabear3191]

Very beautiful thanks for sharing. I wanted to know about this big twist yarn. I do like the price of it. I usually use red heart or caron yarn

[@debbiegsyarnylove8424]

Thank you so much!

[@karliewilhelmi1596]

yay! thank you :) will be making a baby blanket with this yarn ( and didn't want to really experiment)

[@Jennyshobbies]

Blessings to you on your baby blanket project! Thanks for watching!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Thanks! Now I will try that beautuful good I saw!

[@Jennyshobbies]

It's a great yarn! I use it all the time!

[@tinafinly4793]

🌺 TY!!! 💖

[@Jennyshobbies]

You're welcome!

[@skayc1]

Wow beautiful garden rock Blanket!

[@sandibozarth3965]

Hi Jenny, I was just watching Dina's Podcast, She showed all the things you made her to help her out with her Jayda blanket.(That was so sweet of you.) You really did inspire her to get back to working on her blanket. She also showed the ballerina mouse you made and I loved it!!! It was so adorable. Thanks for the information on drying Big Twist to help us all out about that kind of yarn. Glad your blanket turned out okay. I like hearing your birds in the back ground. :-)

[@Jennyshobbies]

Thank you for your kind comments. As for the birds...a few folks have complained, but I just let them chirp away. They're happy!

[@barbaraculwell4812]

Thanks for the info.

[@TrippNBalz]

Thank you for the demonstration!

[@Jennyshobbies]

I just wanted to show that there is no reason to be put off of buying this lovely, soft yarn.

[@TrippNBalz]

@@Jennyshobbies I really appreciate it. I am wanting to try the yarn but saw Crystals review. Have you ever used ACMoore acrylic yarn, the stitch studio by Nicole brand?

[@Jennyshobbies]

@@TrippNBalz No, I live on the west coast and we don't have AC Moore, but if you ever want to do a trade of Stitch Studio for Big Twist Value, let me know!

[@TrippNBalz]

@@Jennyshobbies I'd love to send you some to try. Do you have a P.O. box? I will definitely be trying big twist now and I'll keep you posted!

[@Jennyshobbies]

Lynda Steinbrecher I am just going to bed now but my email is [e-mail]. Email me and we'll coordinate details. I don't have a PO.

[@barbaraexume]

Thank you. I was going to do that to see good

[@deefrazier3539]

Love your blanket....great job.

[@Jennyshobbies]

Thank you! 😊

[@bethrobbins4733]

Just out of curiosity was the big twist the old tan label or the new white? I ask because the old label says you can dry it where the white like crystal had said you cant.

[@Jennyshobbies]

It's the new white label. Their Big Twist Sincerely has no problem with the dryer. I've written to JoAnn's with a link to my video and Bag-o-Day's, and we'll see what they have to say.

[@marielouisemeneses6024]

Thank you thank you for sharing 😊

[@Jennyshobbies]

Thank you for watching!

[@geraldinegilbert1816]

Thank you thank you thank you. One yarn out of 6 colors chosen and it said dry flat! 😬

[@Jennyshobbies]

Dryer works fine!

[@camillefoote5678]

I'd love to know what make & model your washer & dryer are. Very nice video & Big Twist drying review.

[@Jennyshobbies]

I think they were Samsung, bought in either 2017 or 2019. I don't live there anymore, and they were for the tennants, so I can't be more specific. Sorry.

[@camillefoote5678]

Thank you!!!

[@mamabear3191]

I do a small amount of chrocheting a day of possible. Do to a permanent hand injury I am 62. So it tends to flair if I over do chrocheting. But it's one of my passions. And it helps keep my hand a little exercised. I thought of giving it up. But I just can't bring myself too. 😊

[@5877user]

A little is the best way for longevity.

[@micheleschlieper6460]

thank you for testing the yarn.

[@Jennyshobbies]

It's NICE yarn.

[@micheleschlieper6460]

I just made a hat with it so I can wash and dry it thank you

[@Jennyshobbies]

@@micheleschlieper6460 yes you can!

[@monicabuch3827]

Thank you for sharing😊

[@mewho8714]

Thank you thank you thank you! I want to make a shell baby blanket in light blue big twist value (the color is soooo perfect) so I made a swatch to stick in the dryer but your video beat me to it. :)

[@Jennyshobbies]

There's definitely no problem!

[@mrs.k5094]

Thank you!!!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Good job!

[@lindajustacrochetsister4659]

Thanks for your Experiment

[@Jennyshobbies]

The blue blanket I showed in my last video had some Big Twist value - dried it for 25 minutes. No prob.

[@jeanniescrochetcreations4978]

Great information!!

[@Jennyshobbies]

Thanks, Jeannie!

[@DanetteSWhite]

Very pretty Blanket. Laundermat dryers are hotter than a house dryer. Remember that also.

[@Jennyshobbies]

Make a test granny square and try it.

[@jackielubeck]

I put all my acrylic makes into the wash and they were maybe 20 pieces. They came out almost dry (even with spin) and exactly as they went in.

[@Jennyshobbies]

I think though that Crystal put a lot of people off from buying it because of that when the yarn needed an actual test. It is actually a very good yarn, soft too. No problem with tumble drying.

[@mamabear3191]

Fantastic test. Thanks but I would be careful and do low Gentle cycle and careful mixing it with other items. That's just me.

[@marshanotmarcia7433]

I find that an agitation washer does more damage than a front loader, so there’s that. But I’ve always put my stuff in a dtryer. There’s NO TIME for AIR dry when your toddler is screaming for this ‘fuzzy blankie’....

[@o0oTyPow]

It's the small amount of viscose that's in it is why they said don't tumble dry. For those who don't know, viscose is rayon and we all know what happens when you put rayon in the dryer!

[@Jennyshobbies]

The label says 100% acrylic.

[@o0oTyPow]

@@Jennyshobbies Mine says there's 3% viscose

[@joanncampos8675]

Hello my name is JoAnn I'm a new subscriber nice to meet you ❤

[@Jennyshobbies]

Hi JoAnn! Welcome and thanks for subscribing!

[@lindarandles2106]

Did it soften it up any?

[@Jennyshobbies]

Very soft

[@teresapatton2921]

What was the name of the blanket?

[@Jennyshobbies]

The Garden Romp blanket?

[@ymar4404]

Did it get softer after the wash and dry?

[@Jennyshobbies]

Big Twist is soft as it is, but yes, always even softer after a wash.

[@melissamcfarlin6840]

I’d avoid commercial dryers. They get much hotter.

[@dianelawrence6624]

Thank you!!!