What's Roving Yarn | Yarn 101 Lesson 1 | Bag O Day Crochet | Yarn education

[@mariagandres6724]

As usual! The Queen of (Roving) Yarn rises to the occasion. I have known about roving yarn for decades. Funny story that yarn. I truly thought I got a hold to a bad batch like 20 years ago. Anytime me and my amazing husband go to another state I always buy some yarn from my trip. I fell in love with this gorgeous harvest color skein. But when I saw the price I almost passed out. It was a huge skein. I put it back. On our way home my husband asked me if I would get his tackle box out the trunk when we stopped at any of the rest areas, I said yes. So I opened the trunk and to my happy shock I saw all the yarn in a clear bag. He bought me 1 skein of each color she had. All roving and so beautiful. I was blown away by the gesture. He said I buy what I like when I go fishing to special lakes and such. You should be able to do the same even if at times it comes with a cost, It's not like you shop that type of yarn every day. So blessed that's for sure. 💜 Thank you Crystal for always keeping us in the yarny loop.

[@cminor75]

Such a sweet story!

[@lesbiansthatlove7245]

How sweet and awesome!

[@purpleshirtblueskirt9005]

I know what roving yarn is but I'm still watching this because I like hearing you explain things about yarn🙂

[@catherineglasco935]

show me the single crochet

[@marysaleman9760]

CONGRATULATIONS CRYSTAL!!! 🎉🎉🎉 All of your hard work, knowledge, creativity and generousity has paid off. Proof of the pudding...6 K! Love you. Stay safe. Keep 'em coming!!!!

[@briannachapin5156]

I love this type of video with teaching about the yarn itself. I can't wait to watch more.

[@ravennyxttv13]

Crystal I love that you are doing this video. Please please please make more of these. I want to learn as much about yarn as I can. Thank you. Love this.

[@sunneelyn]

I love watching your videos, listening to your voice, and chuckling along with you !!! You explain things so well, and are just SO DANG CUTE !!!

[@robynwilliams5928]

I’m so glad you’re explaining yarn. I have had so many questions about yarn and all the different styles weights etc.

[@RebeccaJuntunenscootersworld]

Crystal....have you ever used Coboo yarn from Lion Brand. Your thoughts?

[@SusanFHeywood]

@@RebeccaJuntunenscootersworld I love Co-boo myself.

[@char8059]

@@SusanFHeywood I almost got some Coboo yarn today online at Joann.... They had a sale plus free shipping! I try to take advantage of the free shipping when they have it. What do you like about Coboo? It's a cotton, right? I have a lot cotton yarn so I skipped it today. But..... I went ahead and got 6 skeins of Red Heart Unforgettable instead (because it's Crystal's all-time favorite yarn!) 😉 Good thing Crystal made this video because Unforgettable is a roving yarn, so I'll see what I bought! I know it's thick and thin and it's Crystal's fav, and that's about it so here goes! Lol 🙂🧶

[@RebeccaJuntunenscootersworld]

@@SusanFHeywood I hated working with it. I had to double the strands. It kept splitting and was very unforgiving. I make mostly blankets for little kids

[@RebeccaJuntunenscootersworld]

I wish I could post a picture of what I made. It was pretty in the end but it was for a 5 year old. I still worry about it coming undone

[@samanthaknudson3084]

I am just random hitting some of your "educational" vs "tutorial" videos. Really appreciate you doing them. I liked this one in particular because I have some of my Grandmother's OLD yarn. Now I know it is roving yarn. I always thought it was just very old style yarn that wasn't up to our tech-advanced methods. 😂 I used up the green, which was varied in color, thickness, and texture and rather course and scratchy. It was perfect for grass I was making for my Easter basket. Again thanks for this one, and thanks for all you do for our crocheting community. 🥰

[@teresaharrell6017]

Thank you Crystal for all the info on roving yarn. I love watching all your videos. You are such a great teacher.

[@stephenie44]

Wooow. That extra bulky rainbow and black roving was amazing….

[@juliem.679]

I shared this on Facebook. What a wonderful idea, to have a series of 101 tutorials!

[@samanthamurdock3752]

Great Learning About Yarns, c this is why we love her so...Truly, Passionately Giving of her Heart and Soul For US! Xoxoxo

[@judywhitlock8038]

Crystal...thanks for the informative and fun “take me to school” video. Enjoyable from beginning to end...you rock.🧶

[@TheWirdbird]

Thank you very much for the yarn lesson. I did not crochet for many, many years because I was not very excited about the ply yarns. Then I discovered roving yarns, other types of yarns, several web sites selling yarn, and patterns, and I am off and running. I really enjoy making various scarves from your tutorials and giving them to family members. Again, thanks so much, Crystal!!

[@marysusansaballa5317]

That was a ton of educational and eye-opening stuff about roving yarns. Now i can differentiate between ply and roving yarns. Thanks, Crystal!😊

[@jp045522]

Thank you Crystal, I've never tried a roving yarn, just always bought ply.... Will definitely be looking out for a Roving yarn on my next project. Great idea...Yarn 101. Love your channel. Jane 🇬🇧 xx

[@lalagamma4452]

Been crocheting and knitting forever and I never knew. TFS 🐞😘🥰🐝🤗🦋🧶🧶

[@LucretiaVanPelt]

i have come to appreciate and like roving yarns more because of you. Thank you!

[@debbiegsyarnylove8424]

Actually never heard of roving yarn until I started watching your channel! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

[@miasaxour9100]

Thank you for taking the time to teach us about yarns. I appreciate you so much

[@cminor75]

When I started working with yarn I tried to knit. I loved the way that the roving red heart unforgettable looked but because I was so new I was pulling too hard and it kept pulling apart when I was trying to cast on my stitches. I watched this video and it all made sense. Eventually I stopped trying to knit (I could never wrap my head around fixing errors and keeping all the loops on the needles) and started crochet. Now that I’m about six months in, here I am again watching this video because I think I’ve decided I now love roving yarn. Thank you so much for your videos it’s amazing how much I’ve learned. My first completed crochet project was your rainbow baby blanket. I used the same yarn and it turned out beautiful. I’m now the proud owner of five furals streamline swirl crochet hooks with three more on the way so I am all in with this craft!

[@rhondaholloway2121]

Another wonder class with crystal.

[@dittepiaolsen4176]

Thank you so much Crystal for a very very great lesson! I'm from Denmark and I don't think we have any word for roving, but now I have learned a lot about that yarn, thanks to you. 😍😍

[@patriciaburke6788]

Thank You! We all love learning something new!

[@PassioKnitKelsie]

I love roving yarn!! It makes the project look so smooth :)

[@maryannkoptchak6187]

This is great. I always learn something new every time I watch you...which is A LOT!

[@bridgetmansfield9931]

Roving wool yarns are my favorite. I don't have a favorite brand because I love trying new ones. I love the way the wool smells and the texture of the roving. They make beautiful shawls!

[@sandra4395]

Now I know, thank you... Was watching some of your yarnies from the yarn community congratulating you on your 600k... Well, the waterworks were flowing. I was so impressed by the endearing and wonderful comments letting you know just how many people you have mentored and how much you are loved... Congratulations, again... Well deserved... xoxo

[@elaniarkady7351]

My grandmother just called the style a thick and thin. Probably because I was like 6 when I asked originally. 😂 Thank you crystal.

[@stephensemo8237]

Thanks for taking your precious time to educate us

[@NomadBeadz]

I like this kind of video. It helps people who don't know what the deal is. It's also a plus that you are showing us some beautiful yarn. ❤️

[@410cmiller]

Crystal, thank you for all you do. Have a great day.

[@jenidouthit7980]

Crystal this was so helpful !! I have been crocheting for most of my life except for the past 8 yrs, now I only knit. I usually used acrylic yarn. Just the last couple of yrs I learned about wonderful new types of yarn and now love yarn even more so. I thought roving yarn was the great big yarn. I have some of what you have and love it and didn’t realize it was roving! Mandala is one of my favorites and didn’t know it was roving. Thank you so so much for your channel!, because of you I started crocheting again after putting it down because it was hard on my hands , but you gave me a new inspiration to try again after 8 yrs! I taught myself to knit because I love working with yarn and had to do something. I have learned I can still crochet but just slower because of my arthritic hands. THANK YOU again for all you do! 💕

[@SevenUnwokenDreams]

Roving is my favorite too. I just really like the look of it. It is beautiful to me.

[@kimfox85]

Thank you Crystal. This really helped me. I love to jere you explain yarn and talk about yarn. Thank you so much

[@kerlyanno9450]

I love the look of roving yarn when its worked up ❤💛💚💙💜 thats why its my favorite

[@Sonnie0325]

Thank you for doing these types of videos! I had no clue what the difference was until now, lol! I love roving yarns, and always seem to gravitate to them. The thickness/thinness of them make them unique. Each skein/ball is different and I like that. It has a more organic look to it, similar to a hand spun yarn.

[@melissanorth7076]

❤️🧶 love roving yarn!! It makes projects very interesting and adventurous lol. Thank you Crystal you rock.

[@juanitaroher8758]

I just tried roving yarn and now I am also a fan!! Thanks for being so informative with the different types of yarn. I’m finally spreading my wings and trying different types of yarn!!

[@ilenehill8889]

I learn so much from watching you. Thank you

[@carlenebraithwaite8391]

Thanks for this education Crystal. I have learned so much about yarn from your videos. Much appreciated!

[@kimberlymurphy4034]

oohhh I love "yarn" class!!! More of these kind of videos please!! 💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

You are a wonderful teacher. So much knowledge to impart to us. I like roving yarn for the fact it doesn’t split and is great for winter sweaters. Thanks so much.

[@cenelson6484]

You know what, I think I started following Crystal in 2015 when I was pregnant with my twins, trying to get a hobby that’ll pass the time. It’s amazing how much she has improved in her quality of videos and presentation and how this channel has blown up in so many great ways !! You’ve come so far Crystal and I’m very grateful to be part of it all !!! Keep up the great work ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖🤍🤎🖤

[@louloustreasuretrove2122]

I have known about yarn my whole life, but have never delved into the types of yarn and which companies have the best fit for different projects, I have always loved the earth tones, that means that is just about all the colors you can find on the earth LOL, I am just a YARN FREAK LOL... Thanks for teaching us so much!

[@tammycook7549]

Thank you crystal, you taught me how to make a shawl using a roving 3/4 weight yarn I learn so much from you.

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

I love roving yarn. The way it works up and the feel of it. Great information

[@jean-jn3nq]

I love roving and it is the best thing out there. The reason is simple. It’s FUN !!!

[@gailstellar9628]

I love red heart unforgettable and lion brand landscapes for shawls

[@christinavezzi166]

I like roving yarn. I’m working with a loops and threads facet stones yarn right now and I like how the texture changes. I wish Michael’s still had that yarn... I love these kinds of videos! I know you are busy with all different kinds of videos and content you already have planned, but I love learning these lessons too 😊 I’d love to watch more of these kinds of videos too!

[@BAGODAYCROCHET]

Thank you... I loved facet stones, they always get rid of the good stuff

[@jessicacrespin-herrera8269]

Thank you so much Crystal. I learned so much on this video. Haven't tried roving yarn yet. But now I feel so educated in it. Your an amazing teacher.

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

Crystal, I really enjoyed this 😊💝! I absolutely love Roving Yarns also 💝💝💝! Even though they are a tiny bit harder to work with for me, it is so worth it in the end because I just love the look of it more 😊💝! It doesn't matter how many times I crochet the same project using different Roving Yarns they always look a little different & I absolutely love that 💝💝💝! I've always said that "I am a little rough around the edges", lol 😊 so maybe that's the reason. IDK exactly how to explain it. We bought an old house in 1982 & it was built as a hunting lodge by the man who created & owned "Brach Candy 🍬". Even though we live in Florida it looks like a mountain house & I fell in love with it the second I saw it 😊💝! I have always loved old antiques & anything rustic looking as they are when I find them. I just clean them up & it kills me to see someone strip them down & try to make them look new again 🙈😱🙈! Thank You so much & I can't wait for Lesson #2 😊💝!!!

[@linneafristoe3277]

Thank you. Crystal! I'm looking forward to more of these videos. You are a wealth of information!

[@PamperedChefConsultant]

What a helpful video! I’m excited to see what you have in the pipeline for more yarn lessons.

[@tawnyamessmore5150]

Crystal you are awesome and I love all your videos. I love your attitude about life and people! Thank you for all you do to help everyone. You are loved and btw your new dental work looks beautiful!

[@suzanneelliott717]

Thanks that was very informative. I never realized the different spun yarns but a little while back. I have learned so much from your channel. You are a fabulous teacher.

[@tinateague811]

Love roving yarn. The finished product looks great. That Noro yarn is beautiful.

[@TRACrochetandCrafts]

Thank you for the info! One of the reasons you have so many subscribers is because you do not take any information for granted that we would know. I had no idea what roving was. Now I do! 🙂

[@dalerichardson6212]

Crystal, I’d love to see a swatch or garment worked up in roving and a swatch or garment made with the same weight plied yarn! Thanks! So glad you are teaching about yarn! You are greatly appreciated.

[@chrisstepp5636]

Nice to know what the circular yarn thread is. I like it. Thank you for this tutorial. You are the best teacher.

[@donnaroach73]

You did so well with your explanations Crystal! So super excellent! You’re awesome!

[@icherishcrochetandknit309]

Thanks for the 411! I love learning about yarn and how it behaves when stitched, etc...my fav roving yarn is Premier Spun Colors. I love the weight, the softness and the rich saturated vibrant colors are so beautiful. It is a very unique colorway and looks hand dyed.

[@marlenejanzen1736]

Crystal how do you figure out how to increase and where to increase for a larger size in a pattern? I can follow a pattern no problem, but if you ask me to change the size I’m lost. That’s why I like your videos very informative, I always go away having learned something new. Thank you keep up the good work and congratulations on reaching 600,000 subscribers.

[@BAGODAYCROCHET]

Thank you... learning how and when to decrease will come in time. After so many patterns you'll just know 😊

[@mandyfry9229]

Very clearly explained. I believe I like Roving as well.

[@francesstevens8789]

Thank you so much. I have been crocheting for most of my adult life and have learned so much from your videos. I now know what roving yarn is 😃😃

[@laurathunder4388]

Crystal, I absolutely love that you are doing this yarn 101 series. I try lots of different Yarns but I probably wouldn't be able to tell you chain sponge from anything else. I just know what I like. It will be nice to finally have a bit more knowledge. :-) thank you for doing this.

[@RayleneG679]

That 2nd ball of yarn is so pretty!

[@jeanjohnson5298]

I appreciate your explanation of roving yarn. Now I know. Thank you.

[@wendybell6988]

Oh I love the uniqueness of a roving I have made some matching projects of roving all bought at the same time from the same store and they were so similar and yet so different that I could have made more of the same and still enjoyed them.....I get bored if the projects are the same thing over and over, but the least favorite that can have me pull my hair out is if I make a mistake I have been known to scrap a project if I damage the fiber too much for me to feel comfortable in using, yes yes I know cutting off my nose to spite my face lol. Must be the Irish in me and the snap of temper that comes with all that lol thank you I knew what you were teaching some I knew from you some I knew from personal experience but I just enjoy listening to you talk about yarn. And when you teach you get that same smile as you are getting ready to do a giveaway and I like to see smiles! Have a wonderful week and keep safe!

[@booksnyarn]

Thank you for being such a great teacher. 🙂👍🏽💕

[@lindahuck5995]

Unforgettable is my favorite roving yarn at this time. Thankyou for this educational video. Always interested in learning more about yarn.

[@reginamoore9002]

Crystal I justed wanted to thank you for teaching me what roving yarn is. I often wondered about roving yarn. I felt like I might have been stupid for not knowing about different types of yarn since I have been crocheting off and on for 42 years. Thank you again.

[@tommyebravo8878]

I enjoyed the lesson. Now I understand it better. Thanks,stay safe.

[@cherylmccall9391]

You are the best teacher! Just saying! I love roving yarn because it looks more like old fashioned, hand spun yarns of the 17th & 18th century; both yarn and finished product. I'm a sucker for nostalgia! I will be making your pocket shawl from roving...not sure which one yet! Thanks for the yarn lesson.

[@mariaboschelli4368]

Thank you for a master class. I didn't have any idea why the yarn look like that, I thought something was wrong, like you said. TODAY I learned why the yarn is like that . Thanks again

[@terrillrogers9983]

Thank you Crystal for this tutorial...look forward to many more. I love roving style yarn too...gives project character and special texture.

[@pb5619]

Roving yarn is one of my favorites

[@alissagonzales735]

I remember when eight years old and learning to crochet from my mother a simple little blanket. She gave me some roving yarn. I had to frock and kept getting angry in the beginning but I learned to be extra careful because I didn't want to take it apart. After I finished I ask her when she was going to let me use her good yarn instead of her bad yarn. She laughed and said I was teaching you to be patient and careful. The yarn you used is one of my the best.

[@nightowl4137]

I really like Roving Yarns they feel so soft in my hands and on my skin. Fuzzy doesn't bother me it reminds me of soft cuddly puppy.

[@samanthamurdock3752]

Puppies rule!

[@pattiweller4553]

Thanks for explaining roving. Finally! I get it.

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

I do like the roving for the amazing color blends and softness. I haven’t worked with very many, but I did like it 😊! Thanks for helping us, take care 💗🤗!

[@Dillwinkle]

Thank you Crystal. You’re the best!💕🤗😘

[@terriclark3150]

Yes all the answers I need. Thank you Crystal! You rock.

[@leesal9862]

Thank you Crystal. I really did not know the difference. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much.

[@carolynstiltz5161]

Thank you for your explanation,. I now know the term roving. Showing the difference with actual yarns really helped. Thank you Crystal. Carolyn S

[@sherylthreet1165]

Thank You for this tutorial! I am so glad to understand Roving a bit better now. I have recently been trying different yarns thanks to you. Stay Safe and Healthy!

[@barbd9887]

I love this idea. To learn new things about yarns and crochet is awesome! Keep up the good work you do.❤️

[@cyanl1]

Like dreadlocks! That's what I think when I see those 😊 And now I see I have lots of them on 'wall'. Can't wait to try them

[@annetteacquard4267]

It was great that you did this video. It was very informative and we all continue to learn from you. 🙏🏻💗🧶🌈

[@1time4younme]

I like Yarn 101. Informative... helpful. Thanks

[@loribauer4695]

Thank you Crystal I have learns so much I have even become a lover of roving yarns they make a project interesting

[@anitaashley8946]

I like roving yarn. It has a unique quality to it. No 2 skeins or cakes of it will be exactly alike. I get some kind of pleasure or satisfaction from it when it goes from thin to thick and I think ‘how beautiful is that?!?!’ It is all about how unique it is to me. Beautiful!! Different! Unique!

[@Sophira1]

I love the Noro yarn. Amazing to work with and the colours and fibre combos are beautiful. At times when I work with Noro I twist the yarn a bit to strengthen the ply factor a bit. I didn't realise there were so many other types and brands of roving out there.Thanks for the lesson Crystal xx

[@moniqueprouten9109]

Crystal you are awesome! Love listening to your ramblings as well as your great knowledge. You make my day better just from having listened to one of your videos. I didnt even know I was using roving yarn until you started describing it. I and making an afghan out of your granny square with the bpd center. Im using loops & threads, swirl shawl, Raspberry. It is going to be soft, light, warm and gorgeous!!

[@judysangregorio2787]

I’m learning so much! Thank you for sharing your expert info! Best teacher ever! 🍎 💛🧡💜🧶

[@oakstrong1]

This is the most wanted video by me! I'm a newbie and in a bad need to learn about yarns. This information will be so helpful when buying yarn for a project. I picked up a couple of balls of chunky yarn that, black and teal with a thin thread running through it. On the outside the yarn looked just "normal". Even the suggested needle size didn’t say anything as I often use smaller hooks. Then the yarn got thicker, as if it had "exploded". At first I thought it was a mistake as the yarn would go from something beyond super chunky (bulky 7?) of "acrylic stuffing" to just the size 2 thread. It was only watching so many of your videos that I had heard the word "rowing" that it eventually dawned on me what I was probably holding in my hands. I'm not ready for such a yarn. Rather than giving up making a scarf with from it, I cut off the thickest and thinnest parts because the thick ones wouldn't go through the loop, and thin parts with only the black thread made the scarf look, well, threadbare. I don't mind if the yarn is rowing a little bit but that variation was too much: I didn't know how to handle the tension and the scarf became narrower on the thinner black stripes and wider on the blue stripes (but it wasn't regular enough to become a feature) and like I said, I had to cut off the thickest parts. Had I not liked the colours so much or the yarn so soft or the gradient yarn making such even, gradient stripes, I most likely would have given up. As it was, I made the first scarf short and kept it myself (nobody will see the utter failure once it's around the neck and the rest tucked inside a coat) and I used the rest of the 600 to make a longer scarf for my son very slowly and still frogging large parts (b****y difficult at times) trying to make it more even. Would I buy rowing style yarn again in the future? Yes, once I have much more experience, but only those ones Crystal tells don't vary in thickness too much.

[@suelou56]

Thank you for this. I've been wondering for years and wondered what I was missing. Especially since it's your favorite. Now I know. Thank you!

[@kimmasters9408]

Thank you Crystal for this information about roving yarn. I have used it before and I like the way it works up. Can't wait for more educational tips about yarn. Have a great evening 😀

[@dianedorrance6381]

Hello I just made your Indian corn.thank you this is why I with you .we learn a lot from you

[@maureenyoungblood5047]

I have wondered what the difference was. I grew up on Red Heart and thought that was all there was. You have helped me to branch out tremendously. My family sure thanks you!!! 😘

[@stacycharles9234]

Thank you for this! I love learning about different types of yarn