YARN SNOB REVIEWS WOOL AND THE GANG YARNS [Worth the coins? We'll see... 🤑🤔😳]

[@khadijah.510]

“I wouldn’t even bother recommending a pattern for this yarn since I don’t really want you to use it for anything other than wall decor” 😭😭😭 never will I ever doubt your level of honesty after that

[@aliceboss3134]

Every time I see their ads the Instagram reel "why buy it for 6 dollars when you can make it yourself for 92?" Plays in my head 😂

[@judydennis4381]

My thoughts as well. 😀

[@PunsandPixels]

🤣🤣

[@virginnocence]

Probably because most of the cheap versions use slave labor. But your point still stands; many of these trendy yarn brands are marked up beyond what sustainable products should cost.

[@noelleparris9451]

Ha!

[@hannahschumacher7034]

being the yarn price snob that I am...I added up all of these yarns and BEFORE shipping, $472.65...no ma'am, no...thank you Toni for taking one for the team!!! keep up the honest reviews ❤❤

[@annahill-dombrowski1473]

Think about how much more yarn you can get for that money!

[@suicideshy451]

Taking one for the team 😭😭 she still alive!! Cup caffeine sponsors do matter! No wonder she mentioned the bills,😭😭😭💀

[@fanciflower]

Why is their yarn so ridiculously priced? Do they donate to charities? I don’t get it at all!

[@laurashelton9340]

I can tell you that few yarns from them are worth the extra cost but Feeling Good Yarn IS worth it. She is right; it is a dream but it is not one that we can afford every day. A special project is worth it for this yarn.

[@theresahunter8477]

@@annahill-dombrowski1473 1

[@telfordfibrearts392]

A friend of mine always knits with the crazy sexy wool and everything she makes is GAWJUS but gets ruined by wear! Thank you for the honest review Toni!

[@Nasturtiumsandducks]

If Wool and the Gang are aiming for the younger generation then these youngers have a helluva lot more $$$ than I do!

[@lavenderafterglow]

me in my mid 20s, wondering which younger generation that wool & the gang is marketing to 😭 😂

[@andystowers6033]

me, a 28-yo with a master's degree who can't afford this yarn, wondering when yarn companies marketing sustainable yarn will bother making their products accessible to working-class knitters of any age.

[@skittles3967]

honestly we don’t, i think wool and the gang aims themself at the younger fiber artist influencers and send it to them for free, the rest of us can’t afford them lol

[@fennogan4498]

@@lavenderafterglow just turned 20 and same here!! there is absolutely no way that my two jobs working self is going to buy any of these yarns with my own money 😮‍💨

[@knitsnknacks]

Yeah no. Craftsmart for us 😂😂😂😂😂

[@abirhussein9781]

Personally I look forward to your yarn snob reviews so make them as long and as often as you like 😁

[@MibaCallabus]

Yes, the longer the better!

[@darthlaurel]

This is an expensive line. Definitely not interested unless I find it deeply discounted.

[@jennyg6881]

I did find some of their hats and scarf kits at a Habitat Home Store for a *heavy* discount! I agree it’s way overpriced.

[@darthlaurel]

@@jennyg6881 I really appreciate the review. Even though I can usually tell if someone is flogging something for a company or is completely independent in their review of yarn (like bagoday), it is still helpful to see different takes on these products. We all like different things for different reasons.

[@seanm77654]

Black Friday is pretty good on the site

[@michaellawilson3491]

I use their yarns and either go for a kit excluding accessories or subscribe to their email list. They run sales often. Today they have 25-30% off for Memorial Day.

[@16voyeur]

Same!

[@Alan-zq1og]

id love to see a "budget yarn" review video focusing on synthetic fibers! im unemployed and cant use animal fibers and cotton is either hard to find or a bit pricey. my personal favorite is paintbox but id like to try new brands!

[@geaninastoica9834]

Have you looked into drops from garnstudio? They're reasonably priced, even the natural fibers.

[@smoothie3107]

Id also recomment Toni's video about the drop yarns! They aren't more expensive than synthetic fibers but much better and more sustainable!

[@createmesanity]

If you’re in the US or Canada, I definitely suggest looking into knitpicks yarns. Their acrylic yarns are some of the softest I’ve found and their plant fiber yarns are affordable and high quality. They’re also almost always running a sale on something, whether it be certain yarns or tools.

[@masuganut2082]

If you live in America then sign up for premier brand emails and you will get notifications of sales. They always have free shipping over a certain amount (which they lower at certain times of the year) They do lots of sales. I don’t pay more than 50 cents an ounce for acrylic Also you can go in on an order with someone too ❤️

[@iesika7387]

Online, check out Ice yarns closeout section - they are based in Turkey and have a lot of yarns that are natural fiber blended with acrylic, which brings the price down, and their closeout section sometimes has killer deals - for example they have their winter colors of their 50/50 wool/acrylic worsted at $1.75 for 100g/150m right now I also recommend hitting up the thrift stores. Check if your area has an art/craft supply exchange or a crafters swap meet (or organize one if there isn't one yet! Everyone meets up to swap their stashes). Overstock stores like Big Lots sometimes have yarn as well.

[@heathermelnick6925]

Oh wow. I'm not in a place in life to spend that kind of money on any of their yarns, but I learn so much about the various fibers and their qualities by watching your reviews. Glad to see The Yarn Snob back and hope you've got more reviews coming soon!!

[@carolinawolf7708]

I’m actually excited about this! I don’t get the expensive price of these yarns. I got their tape yarn in a kit to crochet a bag a year or two ago and was really disappointed by the pattern and the yarn. I hated working with this yarn, and the bag ended up super heavy and unusable. I know they’re really popular amongst younger trendy knitters because they make that super bulky yarn, but oh god the price. I could always find great equivalents for much cheaper. They have amazing colors tho, for someone like me who loves bright colored yarn, it’s hard to find good dupes.

[@PunsandPixels]

I find sometimes things are popular not because they’re good products but because of the social push

[@TenaciousP]

I think a lot of the attraction of WATG is their aesthetic - it appeals past the yarn itself - the font, the logo, the packaging, the social media. I do feel that is where this brand appeals - but probably not to somebody like me who just doesn't feel that they can justify the price. Some of your swatches were a delight to look at. Thanks for these videos you save us crafters ££!

[@ana-alyciajuarez5958]

As I was walking through Joann’s yesterday seeing new yarns, I thought to myself “I hope Toni is doing a yarn snob video soon.” And lo and behold, YOU DID! This was perfect for my car ride. I hope to try shiny happy cotton this summer!

[@mollymollie6048]

I liked several of the yarns, and appreciate that this company works to make their yarn more environmentally safe (and yes, this costs money, I get that) but have been an avid knitter for years and I know my yarn. This yarn, like you mentioned on quite a few of them, were very nice yarns, but can also be found at equal quality for a much, much better price, even from high end yarn companies. There was nothing so unique or special about them that I couldn’t easily substitute a less expensive/same quality/same fiber yarn for. For this reason, I wouldn’t purchase their yarns. I tend to make sweaters and socks…the sweaters especially are a big time and money investment for a quality merino, for example, and when I’m buying a sweater quantity of yarn, spending 20 to 25% more becomes a very significant price difference, for essentially the same product. That being said, I wanted to thank you for your great and honest reviews, and all of your videos that I enjoy watching. You may say, “you said you were a knitter, I’m a crochet channel,” and that’s true. I do know how to crochet, but prefer knitting, to each their own. But, I still love to see what can be made, and reviews on yarn. Also, I have never done Tunisian crochet…and you have me sold on it. I’m going to get some hooks and give it a try. I absolutely love how the Tunisian stitches look, as well as the fabric they produce…looking forward to learning something new! Thanks, Toni!

[@kayjeanne8346]

Don't feel bad about being a knitter enjoying crochet videos. I'm a crocheter who loves the Fruity Knitting podcast. I've learned so much about fiber, garment construction, design, and fiber careers and resources. They also feature crochet designers occasionally. We can all learn from each other.

[@mollymollie6048]

@@kayjeanne8346 Absolutely!!! I do crochet a few things from time to time (no matter what hooks I use, it gives me tendinitis in my forearm) but prefer knitting. It think being a yarn enthusiast is perhaps a better term for watching videos doing a craft you don’t always do! You are so correct in the importance of learning about the fiber construction, how the yarn will work up, last, lay and hang. How to substitute yarns and understand how to do this well. How to know how to pick yarns that will work for different projects, and, like great reviews from Toni, just how good or bad the yarn is. Toni also gives me tons of ideas for how to put colors together. She has such a great sense for color combinations (I have no skills in this area) and she comes up with beautiful combinations that I never would have considered! Thanks, Toni!! From a “Yarn Enthusiast” 😁

[@SharonCodyCowgirlCreations]

I received some Shiny Happy Cotton as a gift along with a pattern for the Rose Cardigan. I loved working with this cotton. As you stated it is very soft and easy to work with. The cardigan has nice drape and is comfortable to wear. Overall very happy with this yarn! I do wish their yarn was not so expensive however. Great review!

[@BlueberryBubbly]

I truly appreciate this review, I've always been curious about these guys and why their prices were so high. This review definitely helped me decide that these prices just don't add up. $12.50 for cotton yarn that has just a little more than Sugarn 'n Cream is absurdly high. That cotton would have to wash my dishes by itself for me to consider making dishcloths or the like out of it! XD

[@KM-hw1rt]

They’re high because they’re mainly sustainable wools.

[@KnitwithJess]

I’m always eyeing up this brand but with drops offering so many similar alternatives for a fraction of the cost, I can’t justify it. Would love to see you review knitting for olive yarns! They’re currently super popular within the knitting community but I’d love to hear your thoughts on in for crochet

[@robynwhite9226]

I have a balloon business and when I saw the ra-ra-raffia that reminded me the time I took a spool of balloon ribbon and crocheted with it. It looks just like it!

[@mollyfritz369]

binge-watching yarn snob reviews while crocheting is one of my favorite past times. Though it does tempt my credit card

[@WORMYandFRIENDS]

i don't like wool and the gang because they market their most expensive and hard to handle yarn as "for beginners". yes, it's helpful to have thicker yarn to learn knitting, but they leave out that blankets or clothes made from this yarn will become destroyed very quickly and if you have a pet that sheds...... it's a nightmare. not very beginner friendly!

[@user-ci6oo1uv2k]

also very expensive for beginners to splurge on before they even know if they like the hobby 😭

[@janetisabella224]

I do love the cotton yarn 🧶..you are so on the money with that one …however yes very very pricey…I so wanted to try others but I had sticker shock ..thank Toni ..love you !!!

[@Dharris0727]

Phew! Glad I watched this before hitting that purchase button. You saved me lots of pennies. Now about that new Color Theory line from Lion Brand…thoughts?

[@WellLovedKnits]

Loved this! Tried many of these yarns; for knitting though. Very interesting to hear how they can act so differently w crochet. WATG def helped energize my knitting journey, but I always bought on sale. Now a few years into knitting and I pass on their fibers because I know I can find something comparable elsewhere for a fraction of the cost. I do have to say that their colorways are some of the best and that’s part of their appeal to me even still.

[@the_knit_purl_girl]

Yes I found this interesting too! And I also agree with your other points haha. Great minds...

[@frogicorn]

Thank you for being so honest about the Crazy Sexy Wool, everyone hypes it up so much. I've never used it because it didn't seem worth the money to me, so thank you for pointing out the flaws that no one talks about!! :D

[@rachelv673]

These yarns look SO COOL, and I love that your reviews include swatches with different stitches as well as pattern suggestions--it makes it so much easier to visualize how a cool-but-funky yarn might work up

[@kadenariel8726]

Crazy sexy yarn would be great for a project you intend to felt- make it nearly twice as big as you need and then wash vigorously, block it while drying. It creates a really unique material.

[@metasymphony]

I like the shiny happy cotton because it’s light and wears well even with hard use! The other stuff is kind of too expensive for what it is. I have local alpaca and merino options that are better, more affordable, and I know the farms and mills they are coming from. The sheep and alpaca have lots of space and happy lives and you can visit them!

[@ChristinaCrochets]

perfect timing, my bid won Shiny Happy Cotton at Auction and although I haven't picked it up yet I was curious about it. I got it for a huge steal, 9 100g balls for less than the price of one, and prices would be even higher in Canada so I really lucked out. As per your review, I know I'll be very happy with my win. thank you :)

[@brittanydevries6039]

I turned this on in the background of my day because I love your pace, word choice, and the sound of your voice. You give me cozy crochet and drink tea with friends vibes. Thank you!

[@minini5571]

I think they must spend a ton in marketing. Their website is gorgeous and trendy. But I can find better quality yarn at half the price.

[@aurynamk2415]

Could you suggest a similar equivalent to the crazy sexy wool ? My best alternative right now is knitting with 2 strands of drops snow

[@angelique82mon]

So uh… out of curiosity… what is that similar yarn (merino) with 100 colors for a smaller price. You know… for a friend…. 😂 (yes this yarn addict would love to know!)

[@russellsansom1673]

I used Crazy Sexy Wool once and was so disappointed with how badly it fuzzed and matted, I've never wanted to try any others. Your review was really intriguing but the price tags are overpriced IMHO. I'm afraid i think WATG is a style over substance brand, an emperor's new clothes company. I wouldn't say it's out of my budget because I'm happy to spend money on something i love. My personal experience of WATG was that the quality is average so the price should be too.

[@AxeTheSingaporean]

What's something more practical than crazy sexy wool? Love the extra bulk and how pretty it is but no bueno for the lack of durability.

[@zipperneckfronkenstein3364]

This yarn is ridiculously expensive, I've been buying similar yarns with over double the yardage for the same price, if they want to revitalize and revolutionize the craft experience they need to get realistic about their prices

[@alexisrawson6451]

What would you recommend as an alternative to the Crazy Sexy Wool? I want to make a sweater with that big squishy type of feel, and from a natural material, but want it to actually last and not cost a fortune.

[@lidiceloredo5387]

I love you review. Please can you tell me another option for crazy sexy wool, one that not get fuzzy after wearing? I'll really appreciate your answer.

[@Coquille2000]

On point with the Crazy Sexy Wool. My very first knitting project last November as a beginner was a throw with that yarn. It’s super fuzzy now!

[@hohojinyi8282]

From Australia, had ordered couple of times but got the shock from bills as uk to aus dollars. Too much! Yes good quality but too much for me

[@jessicafortinberry6939]

I love the longer video! I’m so glad you talked about Crazy Sexy Wool because I have loved the look of some peoples projects in the past and couldn’t convince myself to spend the money. Now I’m glad I didn’t! I’m really not sure what good roving is for except for wall hangings like you said.

[@ermommie]

I love your videos so much! I just put this on the tv in the living room and caught my husband completely engaged in the video! Very enjoyable content even for someone who doesn’t crochet themselves! ♥️

[@valeriehowden471]

I love window shopping with you.

[@barbaralynn9985]

This Wool and the Gang yarn review was spectacular! Presented in a professional, masterly, skillful brilliant way, with just enough of humor, that makes you a genius, wizard, connoisseur and expert of yarn . Heck, your descriptions were downright poetic-like!! Video was definitely not too long for me, This is only the 2nd of your yarn reviews that I have viewed. Same remarks go for the other one, also. Gonna check your site to see if there are others for me to view.

[@lattehoney_]

thank you for giving such an honest and in depth review on this companies yarn-- ive been wanting to check out their yarns, but afraid to spend the money on em! def here for the shiny happy cotton!

[@marciaputman8953]

Way too Expensive for my bucks, but thanks for the review. Always nice good to know what's out there.

[@amberbartelmey9623]

Thank you for reviewing these yarns and being so honest! It’s great to see both the good and bad points to each type and hear what type of hooks work best. You spend the money so we don’t make mistakes!

[@maggiep3275]

Toni…your videos are a shot of pure serotonin. This is my favorite series of yours, as someone who mostly knits but dabbles in crochet. (I’ll admit that I picked up and fell in love with Tunisian crochet though because of you!)

[@TwinMamaCrafts]

I love the look of the yarns, but they are waaaay out of my price range. I would love to see a yarn snob review of affordable yarns ($6 and under) as most projects with the yarns I drool over in these reviews make anything outside of 1 skein projects not feasible for me.

[@claireholmes7752]

I really enjoy your interesting and informative videos. This one was no exception. I'm really a knitter - though I do crochet an occasional blanket - and your assessment of the yarns was really helpful. I can see why some of the yarns would be great for knitting over crochet and vice versa as well as those I would avoid completely. So useful when it comes to choosing a more luxurious (and probably pricier) yarn online. Thank you for trying them out. Great job. 😍

[@veniestagourdine3881]

Thank you for the review , I’ve had my eyes on wool and the Gang yarns for quite a while but with the prices I was afraid to buy them just to find out the yarn is trash . ……. Great review.

[@JordanLeigh]

The blush you’re wearing makes you look RADIANT!! Love it. Beautiful.

[@jeannine_o]

I love your yarn snob reviews and appreciate that you always keep it real with us! The prices of the Wool and the Gang yarns have always scared me off of buying any... there's no way I could justify spending $30 CAD per skein 🥴

[@isabeltownsend4129]

Every time I look at the Wool and the Gang website I’m tempted by some of the yarns they have but then the price tag completely turns me off. It’s completely impractical for me. As tempting as some of those yarns are I think I’ll stick to shopping at Hobbii and Joann.

[@hopehackworth3763]

even though I'm a knitter I LOVE these videos! also WATG sometimes isn't worth the cost.

[@joyjohnson6682]

They are way too expensive for people like me who are retired and live on a fixed income. I didn’t buy yarn at Walmart last week 100% cotton it was the most horrible feeling yarn I have ever bought it was made in Canada. I had to take it back. I wanna make a dish cloths and washcloths and I couldn’t do it with that horrible feeling yarn. But for all of us that are retired and we’re gone fixed income some of those prices are way over our head they are beautiful but they can’t afford them.

[@CanadianBatmanNerd]

AH! Subscribing!! The way you explain yarn makes so much sense, and as a fellow crochet nerd I really appreciate the quality of your content!

[@marvelous2708]

The yarn are nice but too pricey for the yardage thanks 🥰🥰

[@amandanicholson618]

I love your energy, and watching your videos just makes me want to crochet! I love wool yarn so much thanks to you, which is a surprise because I always found that wool coats and shirts made me itchy, but it feels great to work with. I just can't get enough of the incredible colors and textures, the yarns on the market today are BEAUTIFUL!

[@tarynelliott9046]

Shiny Happy Cotton is MY FAVE. It's making super cute hexagons.

[@xlena60]

Shiny Happy Cotton would be my choice. Toni, as always you have come through again with this yarn snob review. Thank you!

[@pauladavitt7554]

We have this yarn in the uk and it’s super expensive. I just want to say how much I enjoy your videos. I’m a knitter at heart but thanks to your videos I’m learning crochet and Tunisian crochet.

[@taylerpreus3166]

Love your yarn snob review videos! I have learned so much from these videos that has truly helped my craft! Thank you!

[@ewaroszyk158]

I watched from Poland, we do not have this line, but I can always take advantage of professional and professional advice, thank you very much, best regards

[@missysdogsandtales134]

Girl I just love your yarn snob videos. Your wording is so cool. Thanks for the giggles and for the reviews!!!

[@lauragarner6848]

The shiny happy cotton is one of the best I’ve found for amigurumi

[@DawnBurn]

I love the idea of recycled cashmere & the new 100% non-animal fiber option. My wife is a vegetarian and leaning vegan. So, cottons and bamboos are in my life. Additional options are great!

[@umbrequil]

I'm a sustainable crafter so I've had my eye on this brand for a while but was hesitant due to the price. I'm SO GRATEFUL for you doing this review! I personally think I could get some use out if Shiny Happy Cotton, but the rest I think I'm gonna skip on. definitely gonna spend that money on more economical sustainable yarns

[@Irisandstuff]

I would love to see a part 2! I feel like WATG is always such an obvious brand, and I love that we stop and question it as crocheters

[@goblinspoons]

Thank you for talking about the hook type and why between them and the fiber reviews. Really glad to see yarn snob reviews back!

[@cassandrahceaser6392]

I love love love your snob reviews!! They are what got me interested in your videos!! Thank you for keeping them around!! Looking forward to your next video!! Have a safe memorial day weekend!

[@ashikissick7825]

It would be awesome if you could do a video of yarns that are budget friendly and unique!

[@thepurpleknithouse]

She does! Look through her other yarn snob videos! Here is kzbin.info/www/bejne/ranbl5iZhrF1odU. Enjoy!

[@janhill2079]

I'm sure there are some

[@preciousbeautyj1043]

@@janhill2079 exactly.

[@ginabena1803]

Love honest reviews, the bright pink yarn but I am not paying for not lasting. Thank you.

[@knittingwitheve]

This is why i dont get wool and the gang, or the other one… umm I forget what its called the one that paired with Zara… The prices are sooo expensive. You would think that with a goal to get people into knitting, And mainly selling kits to new starters they would have more reasonable prices.

[@tacticalyogi566]

Thank you, Toni! I am new to sweater knitting. You saved me $$$ by not buying a CSW kit. If I want to knit a wool, or mostly wool super bulky yarn sweater that doesn’t get fuzzy, can you recommend any brands? Thank you so much in advance.

[@mxnjones]

I love a good Merino, so The One Merino appeals to me…but that price! I have no doubt it would make a lovely pullover, but I am not a small person, so…hard pass. But then again, I’m still enjoying the Madelinetosh Tosh DK I splurged on.

[@conor8185]

i have never understood selling/using roving as-is to make projects, ESPECIALLY at chunky weights like that. there are some single-ply yarns that i enjoy, but they're all fingering weight (which makes the loose fibers less susceptible to extreme wear). anything larger just gets downright gross almost immediately. especially for that price point! like, we're really charging people THAT much to make a project that will look like it's 65 years old and insect damaged after a single use??

[@bumblehoney7206]

A $250 sweater that goes bad after wearing it twice? Suddenly I'm romanticizing the idea of a chunky thick, plush, soft white cloak on a winter wedding day. Only one day, right?

[@jaimetollefson9055]

Pass. I really want to like their yarn as their platform and fiber content is so attractive but come on. $24 for one skein is cray. I’m all about those sustainable fibers (TENCEL ALL DAY) but dude. It’s eucalyptus mush. I just don’t understand how they justify those prices.

[@barijade]

years and years ago during a black friday sale I splurged and bought myself a few skeins from wool and the gang and ever since I've been too nervous to use them because of the price LOL. However, that shiny happy cotton TRULY is the softest cotton yarn I've ever felt and it's incredible.

[@brookerobb4960]

I agree about crazy sexy wool. So expensive and so impractical!!! I’ve seen people on IG who knit sweaters none stop with this and legit have a WALL of it in their rooms. I can’t relate 😂😂, I think they have time and money to burn (maybe daddy’s money 😂😂), good for them! I just can’t imagine killing my wallet and time for a sweater that will die quickly and a style that My future kids will laugh at me for in 20 years 😂😂. Tony you told me to be spicy and I did it 😂

[@holasarrita]

So I bought some ra-ra raffia and have made a couple bags with it. It is expensive. I used a coupon as well. But I agree with your review. It’s fun to use and satisfying to make your own straw summer bag. I bought some black raffia from Michael’s party section and I had to buy 4 spools to get enough yardage for a small bag. They spools are about $7 each at Michaels but you can use your Michaels coupon to save some $. It comes to a similar cost but the upside of WATG is that they supply you with a pattern when you buy a kit. However yes, as someone else mentioned, you’re spending at the very least $30 to make a bag you could purchase from the thrift store for $5 (or target for about $10-15). 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@elizabethalexander-pukerud7951]

Hi Toni! I know this is older but I'm so hoping you see my question! I couldn't understand the name of the merino wool you mentioned. Lol I tried slowing down the video. I have reverse slope hearing loss. Its tones not loud. Although lol I now have problems with loud! I'm 68. So nothing special just old! I'm been searching for the best merino for couple weeks. I'd so love to check out your recommendation! Oh I've been using my magnify ing headband to practice the Tunisian ive learned from you! I'm obsessed! I get new glasses, finally!, in one week. I have your Tunisian book!!! I bought the kindle version. I couldn't find it in but I'm still looking. I like the kindle books but I don't love it. They are so nice when the hand held book one is dying to have though! But I don't like that the book takes up my whole screen so its hard to research etc. While having it opened. Lol well I didn't mean write my own book! Thank you! Oh yes I've been crocheting over 50 years now. Tunisian brings back the excitement! Thank you!

[@radRadiolarian]

do you think the sugar baby alpaca would look better knit than crocheted?

[@leishabgc]

I have just discovered your channel - what a delight! I appreciate this review as I don’t know many people who have used WATG. I’m oddly glad to hear that Crazy Sexy Wool is problematic - I’ve not had any success with roving yarn either. I’m wanting to try crocheting with raffia yarn. I’d love a review of different brands - Ra Ra Raffia looks great but it is pricey.

[@zacdavid184]

Could anyone ID the metal hook used with the Tina Tape? Looks perfect!!! Is it Dyakcraft? Hmmm... This basically confirmed that the best stuff from W+TG is mostly the truly unique novelty yarn... at least some of them. The cotton looks good, too. I'm not sure the rest are really worth their price points next to comparable yarn, but of course that's just me.

[@christinebilbray590]

Toni - what would you recommend in place of the Crazy Sexy Wool? I just bought several skeins to use for my first ever sweater 😭 HALP.

[@roxannerichard9895]

I used to love going to there website but got extremely turned off because they are mainly knitting patterns. The crochet patterns are very limited (usual beanie and nothing very updated). I always wondered about there cotton yarn. Thank you for your HONESTY!!!

[@Cinder_311]

Hi Toni! big fan here! love your energy and you have a great voice for tutorials. I don't know if you've mentioned in the past what you think of Yarn Bee Fresh Haven from Lobby? I of course haven't tried all the yarns but this os my favorite to work with especially how it slides off my hooks(I'm also a Susan Bates fanand the sheen and stitch definition. my only complaint is the color selections so lacking. maybe you can call the manger lol!..i have only made pursues with it with different stitches and lovo love love it..after all of tha I wanted to get your take on it! purples?,greeen,beights yellowmm you fusciay I u llokkkkkjh

[@reneegrice3389]

Tony I am so glad that you review yarn but Wool and the Gang are prohibitively expensive for the average crocheter. I do well for myself but I wouldn’t put that much money out unless it was for a gift for someone that I really cared about!

[@ThePsimmons3821]

I love crocheting 🧶 butttt babyyyyy this to rich for my pockets!!! I appreciate your review my crochet queen 👑 Maybe when found on sale 😉🤘🏾

[@tj-8422]

*Such* a good review, thank you for sharing! Even the Bright Cellars ad was excellent. Lol. New sub :)

[@justinjamison7316]

Love your channel! Agree with you on Crazy Sexy Wool! Sooo excited to get it but the fact that it gets fuzzy and pill-y not just after the project but as you work was very disappointing. What are your suggestions for alternative yarns that give the same vibe? ;)

[@VioletPapillon]

A friend of mine calls all the yarns from W&theGang just "Instagram-Wool", because it looks fabolous but just for pictures. Can´t really wear most of them as they tend to end up not so pretty really soon, according to her, and she tried quite some of their yarns. And that makes those prices even more crazy in my opinion.

[@emmalouie1663]

Recycling is great however companies should not be charging premium prices for what is essentially repurposed garbage.

[@maritzarosas6229]

I love these reviews! Thanks for taking the time! I just bought a pattern that recommends the crazy sexy wool. What you recommend as a more affordable alternative?

[@r__a4264]

Now I’m curious, what’s your favorite yarn? Merino wool, acrylic (I’m sorry), mohair, etc. I want to know what you recommend!

[@christahedstrom4314]

I knit socks with their yarn for years. Very interesting unusual pattern emerge (if stitch count is correct). Use wool setting machine laundry. For men socks prefer Schaffenmayr Pairfect because of huge color/pattern selection. Price reflects quality.

[@rebeccalucas6580]

Thanks for the video! What yarn would you recommend as a substitute for the Crazy Sexy Wool?

[@vysgiyi]

I got Billie Jean from my local yarn store as it's only recycled yarn. I twas the first time I had used a yarn with recycled fibers and a luxe yarn and I couldn't get over the drape. I'm not a crochet person at all. I always mess up the tension in my foundation row and with my poor eyesore its really hard for me to see stitches. I stick to knitting for this reason. But I crocheted something with this dark yarn and loved the experience. But the price point has kept me from making anything else by them. But I've been looking for some really good cotton yarns for some summer tees and it was cool to see that theirs is worth the price. Any budget friendly ones you would recommend? I need about 900 yards and would prefer a dk, worsted, or aran weight over fingering which is all I've been able to find locally at a decent price point.

[@katom513]

Hi new viewer here! Fell in love with your personality. Thank you so much for this very honest review. I saw plenty of their ads online and now II'm def second guessing it for the price and the wear and tear especially that crazy sexy wool. rather disappointing.

[@PinkyJapan]

WHY didn't I see this review before I made my Wool and the Gang order?? I found this girl who makes really cute sweater patterns and she loves Wool and the Gang clearly because most of her patterns call for Crazy Sexy Wool. I had no idea that roving could wear so badly. I wonder if I can cancel...

[@zippychipz2800]

I think the problem with Wool and the Gang is how they took advantage of the quarantine knitters and crocheters. Their whole sustainability mission is nice but honestly it seems overplayed to justify the high price while appealing to younger crafters. It would be better to purchase from indie dyers, or better yet, local farms that sell yarn.