YARN SNOB REVIEWS - DROPS Yarns [Champagne Yarns on a Beer Budget!]

[@Yours_sincerely_thedreamer]

Drops is my favourite brand and its quite known in Europe. As I am a student and very much on a budget, but still (if I spend that much time on them) I want to crochet high quality items with little or no acrylic in them, Drops is a great option and it is playing save, because I know I will love the yarn.

[@undomiel466]

Same!

[@or8174]

Have you noticed any smell from drops wool?

[@Yours_sincerely_thedreamer]

@@or8174 yes they do have a distinctive smell. But I don`t mind it. It is a very natural alpaca smell :) So nothing chemical!

[@or8174]

@@Yours_sincerely_thedreamer thank you for reply hehe i just finished sweater with it ❤️

[@BellaStone8609]

I love how you pair a project with the yarns that you like. So often I’ll find great yarn but don’t know what to make with it. Thank you so so much 😊😊😊

[@fabianamezzabotta6397]

Hello from Italy! I absolutely love Drops yarn and I buy many of them so often (I both knit and crochet). Love Flora, Nord and Soft Tweed when I knit socks🤩

[@NominaPark]

I've used Drops for years. I found them while looking for a pattern. By the way their patterns are a free download. There are thousands of them both crochet and knit.

[@rachelv673]

Your yarn reviews always brighten my day. I love that you show off how everything works up and go into so much detail about what the fiber content of each yarn means and how it feels--it gives such a full perspective of each of the yarns and it's like I can feel them myself as I listen and watch!

[@16voyeur]

I've always loved Drops. Inexpensive and excellent quality!

[@freezypeeps8311]

I'm from the U.k, and Drops is my most bought, go-to brand of yarn. Its super affordable, and a joy to work with, when knitting or crocheting. If it wasn't for Drops, I would probably never be able to afford these wonderful luxury fibres. The various merino and alpaca blends are so soft, that the first thing I do when I receive my yarn is spend a half hour rubbing it on my face! lol! You should give Drops Air. Its a blown yarn, is super light and uber soft. I bought it to knit a hat, but it looks like it should crochet up real pretty. Thanks for sharing:)

[@DamarisCruz-eu2sq]

Do you have a Drops yarn that you would indicate for amigurumi crochet?

[@freezypeeps8311]

If you want a cotton yarn, drops have a some lovely and affordable cottons in a large array of colours. Safran is 4 ply (fingering), muskat is 8 ply (dk/ light worsted), Paris is 10 ply (medium/ worsted/ Aran). They also have a selection of other similar cottons in the drops ❤️ range. If you want a wool/ merino, they have a beautiful 5 ply (sport) called Baby Merino, which can be used in both 4 ply/ fingering and 8 ply/ dk patterns by swapping hooks. They have Merino extra fine which is the 8 ply/ dk equivalent, and Big Merino, which is the 10 ply / worsted version. They also have a 4 ply, 8 ply, 10 ply and thicker (super chunky) versions of a 65% wool, 35% alpaca line - flora (4 ply), Lima (8 ply), Nepal (10 ply), and Andes (super chunky). I would suggest that you can knit or crochet any of their yarns. They have some 100% wool yarns like Karisma and Alaska, but I have sensitive skin, so I don’t use them. It’s got a good range… check them out. Legal disclaimer: I am not being sponsored by Drops, lol! 😂

[@fuzzypumpkin7743]

I never knew Drops yarns were so economical. I definitely have used their patterns (my second & third knit projects were a baby sweater and pixie hat from them).

[@raekeashly3928]

So happy to see the Yarn Snob is back, I’ve missed her. Appreciated the in depth review of the yarns, I do agree that some would probably work better for knitting, as I am bistitchual this is not a problem. Was the shipping from the UK costly and how long did it take? By the way, love your hair. Thanks again.

[@lalathebenificent1335]

I was wondering the same-- cheaper yarn but overseas shipping cancel out??

[@suzannewlaschin7900]

Bistitchual!

[@beedlejeedle]

I get it from wool warehouse and shipping is only ~$5 untracked and a bit more for tracked. So still a steal!

[@raekeashly3928]

@@beedlejeedle good to know, thanks.

[@suebanham9848]

​@@beedlejeedleI live in Spain and available here, also can order from wool Warehouse UK and various other UK companies without import duty. Check with the companies, many have depots in Europe and Ireland, again avoiding import duties 😊

[@shaniwade9534]

I thoroughly enjoy your review videos! You are very relatable and come through as quite authentic. It is a blessing to see such thoughtful intentionality within KZbin and extra special paired with your gender and cultural background. As a Black woman, I adore seeing my culture celebrated in your style. Thank you and much continued success. So glad you're a part of this community.

[@barijade]

First time ever hearing of this brand since I've only really bought yarn from local stores, but those prices are SHOCKING and the quality seems incredible. I expect myself to be ordering some soon!

[@tmwoltz226]

Always love your reviews! You're so open and honest. You don't fault the yarn if it doesn't meet your project needs, you suggest a different use! Much love and Blessings! Tiff

[@margotchurchill5593]

Oh yes!!! A Toni video at last! Haven’t even seen it yet but I’m so happy! I’m curious about your frequent references to knitting… are you doing more of that these days? I don’t knit, and would love a video on different yarns that work best for knit vs crochet project… such as patterned and variegated yarns that, depending on a stitch can either look gorgeous or ghastly! Loved learning about all these fun and economical options! Thank you🥰🥰

[@VictoriaKarol]

I love your crochet and yarn review videos so much. You're a great teacher and also offer us a little fun too. ty!!

[@sunburnedpanda]

Toniiii! Glad to have you back! 🥰🥰🥰

[@scarletnerded8517]

I love how thoughtful you are in your reviews of these yarns. This was the perfect video to watch over a morning coffee and a project!

[@FruityPeachie]

You should try out another norwegian based brand I’m quite fond of, “Viking Garn”! My personal favorite of theirs is Alpaca Bris, but they have a huge collection of wonderful yarns, similar to Drops!

[@lista2308]

Nordlys is also amazing to crochet with, I alway go one hook size up because it is a knitting yarn

[@ItsTimeforYarn]

I love yarn reviews. Looking at the different yarns options is so interesting to me.

[@ne7894]

Thank you for a really good video.I love love love Drops yarns. Excellent quality, great prices and chic colours - though I'd like more. I'm mainly a knitter and some of the yarns are better suited to that craft as you said. One BIG TIP - steam pressing or blocking works MUCH better than soaking with the more delicate natural yarns. Only a light touch is needed. Watch out for regular seasonal sales where there's a 30% discount on a particular fibre for a month or so each year. Wool warehouse - great service on this. Also love Drops patterns though some need a bit of figuring out as they assume the depth of knowledge that Norwegians have as they teach woolcraft in schools. How good is that? Keep up the great work.

[@erinstinson5735]

I've never watched these Yarn Snob videos, before...but I think I will, now. I love how honest you are about the different yarns. ❤

[@Wildflowers70]

Hi Toni! I’m so happy I found your videos. I just wanted to say you have such a wonderful, warm and fun personality. Thank you for sharing your time with us ❤

[@Anikanoteven]

What a knowledgeable review! Linking the yarn to projects is a bonus!

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Thanks so much. I didn't know Drops was so affordable. I tend to compare everything to the typical US 3.5 oz, so if I see a yarn for $3.99, it looks wonderful, until I see that it is 1.75 oz/skein. Since I have to buy mostly on line, I very much appreciate your reviews. I'm currently on a sweater making run and need to know if a yarn is hand wash only since arthritis and very poor hand strength makes this impossible. I look for your videos bc of the content, the fun, the professionalism and your wonderful speaking voice. Cheers.☮❤

[@mhfreeman4061]

Another EXCELLENT REVIEW! This maker produces the BEST reviews, thus she will be my fire stop when searching for reliable information. Thank you so much! BT - I totally agree on Drops pattern offerings. So many free & beautiful patterns for every skill level. Thanks very much for giving us such useful information!

[@loreliemiller628]

I’m loving drops yarns and really appreciated your reviews on some I haven’t tried!

[@SenoritaSevilla]

And now I’m filling up a cart and dreaming of my next crafts!! Thank you!!

[@MagicMissD]

Hurray! Great video, you had me cracking up over the Peruvian wool and its telltale signs….And of course I learned lots, too! So, bring on Yarn Snob 2022!

[@janmatias6877]

This is a real informative lesson. I think Safran cotton would be crocheted well for a baby blanket...the ones used in the summer. It's great for them, because baby skin is really delicate during summer heat waves. It will prevent heat rashes.

[@bonesandbiology]

I made a superwarm sweater with snow a few years ago. For spring or autumn it works great as a comfy jacket!

[@martyjangles]

I just found your channel last week and I’m absolutely loving your Yarn Snob reviews!! So informative (and fun!) ❤❤

[@avigold3622]

I love how thorough your yarn reviews are .also love your hair!

[@bradkinnaird8714]

I love your videos, I’ve recently jumped back into crocheting and glad you and your channel are here,!!!!! Thank you hunn

[@dammithoppie1]

I adore Drops yarn, have been using it for several years. I live in the states and purchase from a seller on Etsy. I love the Safran and Muskat lines - both are 100% cotton and make absolutely beautiful baby blankets. Thanks for the excellent review of their other options in their line.

[@monicabertamueller]

You also need a good glass for a perfect wine!

[@sarahbruehl6894]

Yes! My favorite series from your channel!

[@anzaforbes8819]

I love these snob yarn reviews🧡! I’m definitely going to check Drops out especially with such great prices.

[@Jessesmom12]

Very nice, comprehensive review! I love how you gave a project for each. Thanks 🌸💕

[@valabjorgvalsdottir5340]

I actually made my first adult crochet sweater with drops alpaca silk 🙈 but only because my boyfriend got it and was going to knit a sweater for me but he never did haha so I just decided to use it for my first chrochet sweater project… actually turned out pretty good, but will not use it again anytime soon for a sweater.

[@cynthiaescamilla2649]

Years ago, I made a summer top from Saffron and it turned out beautifully. Very high quality and easy to wear.

[@catherinecunningham7126]

I love the look of the Nord and the stitch you did. I would love to make a blanket with that and knit socks! Soooooo gorgeous!!!!

[@Pukeko5]

So glad you reviewed Safran, I bought a bunch a few years ago and haven't yet started on the project meant for it. Glad to see some good feedback! I am currently knitting with Drops Kid-Silk, a pattern that requires 4 strands so that has made it manageable but its super soft looooove it

[@estefuchs8564]

Great video! I've always been insecure ordering yarn. Watching this video gave me the confidence to order from this company. Thank you! For educating me on the different types of yarn because I neverhad a full understanding on yarns.

[@boxerdogsmom]

Yes!!!!!! 💜I love these Yarn Snob videos💜. I discover so many yarns I want to experience, Thank you 🍷

[@MichelleM0704]

Perfect day to post about wine: national drink wine day! Cheers 🍷

[@sophievanderbilt1325]

Love reviews like this, they are so helpful! Also, I didn’t know about the Drop brand and I thought your title was a play on “mike drop!” Like BOOM YARN DROP haha

[@aliciasmith9777]

Their patterns are so much fun to work up!

[@paulalherrera7586]

Love all your videos, there are so easy to follow and your voice is so soothing, my husband and I are starting a yarn business selling Drops, I am very anxious and this video help me a lot, by the way it would be an online store for Spain 😊

[@sharks2571]

Thanks for the great video. Ironically I've been making a peoject with Karisma for the past few months. For me it is working perfectly- I'm a knitter and doing a big colourwork patchwork cardiagain. The number of colours and stitch definition makes it work really well for me

[@joandmary0815]

I Love your vid! First time for me - I love yarn and all things yarny. You added wine and coffe and...MAGIC! THANK YOU!♥️

[@emilymiller40]

I really enjoy the projects you share that you think would be a good fit for these yarns!

[@LesileNeidig]

I don't even yarn, but KZbin suggested your channel and now I have a cart full of Snow and Safron. I guess I need to find one of your hook reviews. LOL

[@KeiWeiCreations]

I love the 3 Safran colors that you have there. I'm learning so much watching you views but I realize that I have a lot to learn still....gauge, how to know what the best hook size for the yarn when the recommended size doesn't seem to work, all the different stitches...wow. Glad that I stumbled upon your review on the Dreambox.

[@lavleeable]

Fantastic review! So glad I came across this video. Thank you for your thoroughness!

[@sammyjryve3448]

i love the the shirt you are wearing?? its amazing!!

[@starla.]

Wonderful video! Every Drops pattern I’ve ever looked at assumes that there is no one out there over a size 16 or so. I was glad to see you pairing their yarns with your patterns. 👍

[@lizzieburgess674]

Drops patterns go up to XXXL - and all patterns have a schematic so you can easily check the garment's finished measurements. Bear in mind that Drops is a Norwegian brand, made primarily for the European market, and us Europeans are, on average, taller and weigh less than Americans.

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

You do the best yarn reviews-real content! I have not used Drops yarn but will try it. Probably because I tried their patterns once and found them EXTREMELY confusing. Still can’t figure them out. 😮😢

[@RemedyFibers]

I recently moved to a hot climate and I’m excited to learn more about the cotton yarns! I liked the colors of Safran! Such a great video with great prices!!

[@bionance]

your reviews were most excellent - i enjoyed watching your hands works through all the different yarns - very nice job, thank you. i haven't tried drops yet but hope to soon -

[@ultravioletshade9071]

Wonderful video! I mainly knit and so many knitting content makers mention Drops but I had assumed they'd be too expensive.

[@lalaleelou1]

Fantastic review (as always). I’ve never worked with any of their yarn but I see it recommended often. This makes me want to give it a try.

[@Micaela-zi7gn]

If you are getting in to wine, you should check out some local wineries when you are out this way for Stitches West in a few weeks. We have some good stuff here near Sacramento. Looking forward to your class!

[@JaybirdOnYouTube]

I feel the brushed alpaca silk could be used with a smaller hook by itself if one doesn't want to combine it with another yarn to bulk it up, although maybe not with the giant halo catching itself.

[@KnitwithJess]

I’m currently knitting a slipover with using the brushed alpaca silk along with erika knight wool local and it’s so dreamy. It’s a wonderful alternative to mohair and it’s not itchy in the slightest

[@maribelyoung6445]

Girl this video was awesome!!😁

[@laruedouglas7972]

Hello from Iowa. Thank you for your review on the different yarns. That helps alot.

[@imthatgirl9935]

norway is the yarn capital of the world! I was so sad when I moved back home 😭

[@SusanRitchie]

Drops is a fabulous brand, it's great to see you review it 😊 I've just used Snow to knit a cowl and use Paris to crochet market bags with.

[@Smithmomma1989]

YASS So looking forward to another yarn snob review!!

[@kop-uv2dx]

the title!!!!! my fav acapella group ever (Home Free) has a song with that title (Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget) that's hilarious!

[@tooreentooreen8524]

Yesss a new yarn snobs reviews!!!

[@debbieperea95]

Love your honest reviews. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@knitwit2871]

I’m so excited to see a new video especially a review!

[@silveravynmoon73]

I like the colors of the cotton yarns , It a nice video too, lots of information Thank you😊.

[@laureljeanr-boltz3321]

Totally injoying watching you!

[@mariebrink7825]

Loved the yarn and project suggestions

[@cherolynwolf5913]

I sure wish you lived neck-door to me, I just love your personality!

[@valeriebishop561]

Have often wondered about Drops and haven't tried anything. Am hoping the Flora will soften after washing! Love your product reviews!

[@KatrienWoestad]

I’m a knitter and I like to use drops air and a strand op alpaca or baby silk

[@tanjapo81]

Thanks for the review. I love Drops Cotton yarns. Havent really tried other ones yet.

[@VioletPapillon]

Ah, as a lover of Paris cotton my heart aches a bit... Paris is such a great yarn, especially for baby items and wearables like summer tops. It is durable, soft, easy to work with, feels so good on skin, looks good even after 20 rounds in the washing machine (and more, but that is just how much i have washed my shawl) and did i mention durable? My little niece drags behind her blanket everywhere she goes for 2 years now. Still looking good! And clumsy me got her shawl caught up in the velcro of my jacket way more often than i would like to admit. I made baby dresses out of it, a summer top for a friend, summer shawls, baby blankets, baby shoes, adult and baby summer hats, even toys. And a frisbee for my dogs. Just 2 little things would be better: Bigger skeins and more colors, especially variegated ones. That would be awesome!

[@keithscrochetandmore1520]

Thanks Toni for your review

[@kimplumer2122]

Very good review.

[@satsumamoon]

The thinner delight is different , it has nylon in it and it feels like acrylic, horrid for feet. Good mixed with other yarns for other garments though. Also, its nigh on impossible to frog.

[@juliamagnall8087]

Loved the review,

[@linneaanderson5941]

i really hope to try some drops yarn soon !

[@GagaKnits]

A viewer on my channel recommended your yarn review videos as I was asking for cotton yarn recommendations. I want to make a crocheted baby blanket with a non splitty yarn. Also Drops is readily available in the Uk, although as with most things, it is dearer! I love a good bottle of Merlot. Drinking and knitting doesn't work for me. I make too many mistakes. X

[@karenhardinge1177]

There is Holst Garn yarn that is very affordable. And another one is Sandness, I think that is the name. Very affordable.

[@mwendapoleee]

I love this drop yarns!

[@bloopityboop8434]

I was working on a beach cover up recently using Safran, and I felt kind of meh about it. However, I was using black, and I'm learning that I just hate crocheting in black, so I think I may have been a little unfair. XD

[@louavulky]

I love your book! Just got it yesterday!

[@metangiebeads]

where the wine glass don't do that lol

[@dragonkat1868]

The Paris yarn has great stitch definition, from what I could see. Big delight is so beautiful what was the stitch you used for the review?

[@blanketmonster429]

This was such an amazing review as usual! I am so excited for you to review more of the Drops line :) Thank you so much!

[@emilyp4237]

You look absolutely stunning in this video!

[@denisefaust1290]

Great video! Love all the info!

[@locolotus7716]

Lol, we must not be very alike. You love love love wools of all kinds but even if i love making things i just don’t want any fuss when i need to clean something. I also recall you saying flatly that you don’t like cottons or maybe just plant fibers altogether as they make your skin dry while you work(?) but to me cotton, and some synthetic fibers, just mean machine washer/dryer safe. Oh well, whatever. Maybe one day you’ll convince me to take the leap. Lol, i am a sucker for variety after all.

[@iamkristensmith]

I'm loving the yellow glitter hook. Where can I find one?

[@kaiju8482]

has there ever been a yarn thats 10/10 for you? :D would love to see a video just on those, maybe best ever and worst ever that you've tried?

[@ginabena1803]

I love Drops yarn but some of their patterns aren't perfectly written and need a bit of thought but lovely stuff.

[@thebigcanoftuna]

I've been curious about Drops so this was super helpful How'd you know 😳