“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
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 ❤❤
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 ❤️
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.
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.
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
@@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 😮💨
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 ££!
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!!
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!
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.
@@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” 😁
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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!
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.
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! ♥️
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
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!)
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 !!!
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!
@@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.
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.
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.
I have been a knitter for 40+ years… but I learned how to crochet from your tutorials! Thank you so much Toni! Your teaching style is the way that works for me! Your instructions have resulted in straight edges which was the bane of my existence🤦🏻♀️I bought a couple of Wool And The Gang kits about 3 years ago and enjoyed it very much. My favorite yarn has to be the cotton Aran weight. I used it for a crochet blanket and a shawl that had an amazing drape. I have a slight problem with buying new yarns online. It’s hard to know the way it feels while working with it. It’s also hard to really know what the textures feel like and the colors look in person. Your review was great because it was really informative. Great for ppl who haven’t worked with it yet. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and your creative ideas! Your the best❤️ I am a self professed yarn snob and addict myself, so I get where you are coming from, lol!
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. 😍
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!
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
thank you for your honest reveiw . I have learned so much from your channel. Tunisian crochet helped me through lock down. You are inspiring and fun. I can always find something new whenever I watch you. Thanks so much .
I have been attempting to knit a sweater for myself and once ive got a few under my belt and feel more confident, i desperately want to make one in the alpachino merino. That yarn is gorgeous
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 :)
Omg I love the way you talk about yarn! Giving me so much vocab I didn't realize i was missing and vocalizing so many thoughts I've struggled to articulate! New favorite creator!
Wow! You are good...truly a treasure to the game of crochet.. I am getting in trouble, trying to listen and learn.. love the spirit and your enthusiasm. I am In heaven for yarn. 🧶🧶🧶💖💖🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 🥴
I am Definitely ami going to buy Alpachino Merino and Shiny Happy Cotton today thanks to your comments. The ease of your stitches and finished look make it the perfect choice for my beginner projects. Love your videos so much. Thank you
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.
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.
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?
I always watch everything all the way thru, usually while I’m crocheting so a longer video just means more hook time 🙂 thanks for your honesty & for the little tips about each one like the best hook material
Thank you so much. I was soo close to buying the alpachino merino because I wanted a more luxury bulky weight yarn to make a scarf with for a gift and after hearing the care instructions I decided against it
Wool and the Gang was one of the first yarn companies I found when I started crocheting. Their video tutorials are for the most part fantastic and helped me to learn crochet (although not as clear and well done as yours Toni!). I found their yarn to be expensive but being a beginning crocheter, I didn't know what actually distinguished a "good" yarn from those that aren't worth the money. I really appreciate your honest reviews as well as trying to find both the pros and cons with each yarn type.
my thing with any kind of single ply yarn is that yes you will have to maintain it to keep it from pilling and getting things like hair stuck in it. that's just how it will always be with that kind of yarn. it's a nice thing to have for photoshoots or to have out as a decor piece when inviting people over to see whatever space you have it in but other than that it's the worst yarn to use for anything you want to actually use for its intended purpose. i have a couple of shawls made from single ply yarn and while they're not as bad as they could be they're still not great. I do make an effort to keep them nice looking by regularly shaving the pills but again after one or two uses they need it again.
I adore your videos and your calm yet positive energetic vibes. I am always so excited when I see a new video from you and I have adored making all of the patterns that I have tried from your line. Thank you for all you do and please keep up the amazing work.
I have always thought their yarn was so expensive. Over the years I now prefer to knit with a fingering weight. I don't like the feel of the bulk weight yarn while knitting. So glad you took the hit for all of us.
Thank u Toni so much I’m fairly new to crochet and I love it. U have opened my eyes and learning experiences to a whole new level . Ur an amazing teacher and so fair to the different yarn and accessories u review. God bless u always and thank u again I’m so pumped now to get more into it. Wow
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!
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.
You are so beautiful so cheerful. I get so happy watching. The first video I saw and love was your Tunisian crochet shawl for beginners. I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Love love love your yarn snob reviews! I love that you swatch and give hook and project recommendations. I'm a yarn fanatic and it does my heart (and overflowing stash) good to get practical help with choosing online yarns. Thank you thank you thank you! ♥️
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.
Hi Toni can I honestly say I was put off many off your yarn snob videos by the thumb nail because you were pulling a face in many and took me finding one of your other videos to realise it was a joke because yoi are always smiling. 😂😂
Totally agree with you about the put up of Ra Ra Raffia. I find that pulling from the middle helps until the tube is about half done and then it falls apart. At that point I just wind it into a ball. But manually since it does not play well with a ball winder.
Crocheting while letting playlist play and came upon this older video. Watching your videos I think I’ve come to the realization that I too may be a yarn snob lol. I am so very much like you when it comes to yarn choices. Well at least I think you have excellent tastes in your yarn choices and selections.
the crazy sexy wool colors popped but god i cannot imagine buying that way expensive yarn only for whatever i make to fuzz and felt up, loved that gold and hot hot pink tho
Be subscriber and crocheter here! I am sooooo excited to get some snacks and a cozy warm beverage and binge your yarn snob reviews! Your energy is so bright and contagious and I love the way you describe your experience of testing the yarns and I love watching you make your swatches. The yarn you gave the 10/10, I can’t remember the name, that swatch and color combo made me so happy! Absolutely stunning! I’m really excited to check out some of your glorious patterns as well. So happy to have found your channel! 💕💕💕
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!
I really appreciate your yarn reviews. There are so many small makers with much better quality yarns. Would you consider introducing your viewers to the unbelievable options out there that are unique and not mass produced.
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.
I appreciated your thorough and thoughtful review! I was curious about this yarn because of the pretty packaging and some of the CZcams vids they've been posting. I especially appreciated that rub test you did. I wouldn't have thought of that as something to consider for a yarn I'm choosing. Thanks again!
Hi Toni! Beautiful yarns but the price tag is so far out of my budget but I enjoy the review! With that said, you give the most satisfying, almost musical reviews of anyone on CZcams. Even if I can’t afford some of the yarns you review, just to listen to your melodic harmony of these yarns is so so satisfying. Thank you so much. Enjoy your day!🦋
LMAO so I'm watching outside and right when you got to the part where you said here give the raffia a listen, my dad lets it rip with the hose all loud and scared me ahahaha. Just had to share that.
You are funny! You cheer me up every day! Too funny, you go, "they're losing points for making me work for it!" 🤣 lmao . Love your reviews! Please never stop reviewing! Heeee!
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.
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“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
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 ❤❤
Think about how much more yarn you can get for that money!
Taking one for the team 😭😭 she still alive!! Cup caffeine sponsors do matter!
No wonder she mentioned the bills,😭😭😭💀
Why is their yarn so ridiculously priced? Do they donate to charities? I don’t get it at all!
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.
@@annahill-dombrowski1473 1
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 😂
My thoughts as well. 😀
🤣🤣
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.
Ha!
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!
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!
Have you looked into drops from garnstudio? They're reasonably priced, even the natural fibers.
Id also recomment Toni's video about the drop yarns! They aren't more expensive than synthetic fibers but much better and more sustainable!
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.
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 ❤️
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.
If Wool and the Gang are aiming for the younger generation then these youngers have a helluva lot more $$$ than I do!
me in my mid 20s, wondering which younger generation that wool & the gang is marketing to 😭 😂
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.
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
@@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 😮💨
Yeah no. Craftsmart for us 😂😂😂😂😂
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 ££!
Personally I look forward to your yarn snob reviews so make them as long and as often as you like 😁
Yes, the longer the better!
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!!
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!
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.
@@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” 😁
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!
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.
I find sometimes things are popular not because they’re good products but because of the social push
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!
binge-watching yarn snob reviews while crocheting is one of my favorite past times. Though it does tempt my credit card
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!
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
They’re high because they’re mainly sustainable wools.
The blush you’re wearing makes you look RADIANT!! Love it. Beautiful.
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
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!
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.
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! ♥️
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
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!)
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 !!!
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!
This is an expensive line. Definitely not interested unless I find it deeply discounted.
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.
@@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.
Black Friday is pretty good on the site
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.
Same!
I love window shopping with you.
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.
Yes I found this interesting too! And I also agree with your other points haha. Great minds...
Thank you for talking about the hook type and why between them and the fiber reviews. Really glad to see yarn snob reviews back!
I have been a knitter for 40+ years… but I learned how to crochet from your tutorials! Thank you so much Toni! Your teaching style is the way that works for me! Your instructions have resulted in straight edges which was the bane of my existence🤦🏻♀️I bought a couple of Wool And The Gang kits about 3 years ago and enjoyed it very much. My favorite yarn has to be the cotton Aran weight. I used it for a crochet blanket and a shawl that had an amazing drape. I have a slight problem with buying new yarns online. It’s hard to know the way it feels while working with it. It’s also hard to really know what the textures feel like and the colors look in person. Your review was great because it was really informative. Great for ppl who haven’t worked with it yet. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and your creative ideas! Your the best❤️ I am a self professed yarn snob and addict myself, so I get where you are coming from, lol!
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. 😍
Shiny Happy Cotton is MY FAVE. It's making super cute hexagons.
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!
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!
Girl I just love your yarn snob videos. Your wording is so cool. Thanks for the giggles and for the reviews!!!
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
thank you for your honest reveiw . I have learned so much from your channel. Tunisian crochet helped me through lock down. You are inspiring and fun. I can always find something new whenever I watch you. Thanks so much .
I have been attempting to knit a sweater for myself and once ive got a few under my belt and feel more confident, i desperately want to make one in the alpachino merino. That yarn is gorgeous
You do inspire all of us. I absolutely love your energy. Much much love & be blessed
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 :)
Omg I love the way you talk about yarn! Giving me so much vocab I didn't realize i was missing and vocalizing so many thoughts I've struggled to articulate! New favorite creator!
Wow! You are good...truly a treasure to the game of crochet..
I am getting in trouble, trying to listen and learn.. love the spirit and your enthusiasm. I am In heaven for yarn. 🧶🧶🧶💖💖🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
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
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.
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!
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.
I love your channel. So informative and you make it fun for this beginner! Thank you!❤
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!
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 🥴
I am Definitely ami going to buy Alpachino Merino and Shiny Happy Cotton today thanks to your comments. The ease of your stitches and finished look make it the perfect choice for my beginner projects. Love your videos so much. Thank you
Love your yarn snob review videos! I have learned so much from these videos that has truly helped my craft! Thank you!
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.
Shiny Happy Cotton would be my choice. Toni, as always you have come through again with this yarn snob review. Thank you!
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.
I enjoy all the kinds of yarns that is out there.
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!
Bright Cellars is a fun experience! Great sponsor. 👍🏻
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?
I love crocheting 🧶 butttt babyyyyy this to rich for my pockets!!! I appreciate your review my crochet queen 👑 Maybe when found on sale 😉🤘🏾
I always watch everything all the way thru, usually while I’m crocheting so a longer video just means more hook time 🙂 thanks for your honesty & for the little tips about each one like the best hook material
S twist is a godsend as a lefty crocheter and knitter. The splitting haunts my nightmares.
Thank you so much. I was soo close to buying the alpachino merino because I wanted a more luxury bulky weight yarn to make a scarf with for a gift and after hearing the care instructions I decided against it
Wool and the Gang was one of the first yarn companies I found when I started crocheting. Their video tutorials are for the most part fantastic and helped me to learn crochet (although not as clear and well done as yours Toni!). I found their yarn to be expensive but being a beginning crocheter, I didn't know what actually distinguished a "good" yarn from those that aren't worth the money. I really appreciate your honest reviews as well as trying to find both the pros and cons with each yarn type.
I love the patterns that you suggested with the yarns. I can't afford them. But there were some interesting ones, I like the cotton.
my thing with any kind of single ply yarn is that yes you will have to maintain it to keep it from pilling and getting things like hair stuck in it. that's just how it will always be with that kind of yarn. it's a nice thing to have for photoshoots or to have out as a decor piece when inviting people over to see whatever space you have it in but other than that it's the worst yarn to use for anything you want to actually use for its intended purpose. i have a couple of shawls made from single ply yarn and while they're not as bad as they could be they're still not great. I do make an effort to keep them nice looking by regularly shaving the pills but again after one or two uses they need it again.
I adore your videos and your calm yet positive energetic vibes. I am always so excited when I see a new video from you and I have adored making all of the patterns that I have tried from your line. Thank you for all you do and please keep up the amazing work.
I have always thought their yarn was so expensive. Over the years I now prefer to knit with a fingering weight. I don't like the feel of the bulk weight yarn while knitting. So glad you took the hit for all of us.
And thanks so much for your review.
Thank u Toni so much I’m fairly new to crochet and I love it. U have opened my eyes and learning experiences to a whole new level . Ur an amazing teacher and so fair to the different yarn and accessories u review. God bless u always and thank u again I’m so pumped now to get more into it. Wow
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!
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.
You are so beautiful so cheerful. I get so happy watching. The first video I saw and love was your Tunisian crochet shawl for beginners. I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Thanks for sharing...beautiful yarn.
Love love love your yarn snob reviews! I love that you swatch and give hook and project recommendations. I'm a yarn fanatic and it does my heart (and overflowing stash) good to get practical help with choosing online yarns. Thank you thank you thank you! ♥️
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.
I love looking at these yarns you gave good demonstration for each. I can't make decision because I knew to the gang.💝🙏
Hi Toni can I honestly say I was put off many off your yarn snob videos by the thumb nail because you were pulling a face in many and took me finding one of your other videos to realise it was a joke because yoi are always smiling. 😂😂
Totally agree with you about the put up of Ra Ra Raffia. I find that pulling from the middle helps until the tube is about half done and then it falls apart. At that point I just wind it into a ball. But manually since it does not play well with a ball winder.
Looking amazing today, Toni. Happy weekend! Love your yarn snob reviews. My favorite thing to watch on your channel!
Crocheting while letting playlist play and came upon this older video.
Watching your videos I think I’ve come to the realization that I too may be a yarn snob lol. I am so very much like you when it comes to yarn choices. Well at least I think you have excellent tastes in your yarn choices and selections.
LOVE your hair in this video!
The shiny happy cotton is one of the best I’ve found for amigurumi
*Such* a good review, thank you for sharing! Even the Bright Cellars ad was excellent. Lol. New sub :)
the crazy sexy wool colors popped but god i cannot imagine buying that way expensive yarn only for whatever i make to fuzz and felt up, loved that gold and hot hot pink tho
Be subscriber and crocheter here! I am sooooo excited to get some snacks and a cozy warm beverage and binge your yarn snob reviews! Your energy is so bright and contagious and I love the way you describe your experience of testing the yarns and I love watching you make your swatches. The yarn you gave the 10/10, I can’t remember the name, that swatch and color combo made me so happy! Absolutely stunning! I’m really excited to check out some of your glorious patterns as well. So happy to have found your channel! 💕💕💕
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!
Love the shiny happy cotton cuz I use that to make some luxury dishcloths & hand towels for my grandma
Thank you for making this, it was great info!
I really appreciate your yarn reviews. There are so many small makers with much better quality yarns. Would you consider introducing your viewers to the unbelievable options out there that are unique and not mass produced.
congrats on doing so well ..such a great site you've created WOW
I think your videos - and you! are wonderful! I am a knitter, not quite ready to give crochet a try and yet I love your videos. 🌺
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.
I appreciated your thorough and thoughtful review! I was curious about this yarn because of the pretty packaging and some of the CZcams vids they've been posting. I especially appreciated that rub test you did. I wouldn't have thought of that as something to consider for a yarn I'm choosing. Thanks again!
I haven't ordered from them. So I appreciate your review.
Hi Toni! Beautiful yarns but the price tag is so far out of my budget but I enjoy the review! With that said, you give the most satisfying, almost musical reviews of anyone on CZcams. Even if I can’t afford some of the yarns you review, just to listen to your melodic harmony of these yarns is so so satisfying. Thank you so much. Enjoy your day!🦋
LMAO so I'm watching outside and right when you got to the part where you said here give the raffia a listen, my dad lets it rip with the hose all loud and scared me ahahaha. Just had to share that.
You are funny! You cheer me up every day! Too funny, you go, "they're losing points for making me work for it!" 🤣 lmao . Love your reviews! Please never stop reviewing! Heeee!
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.
I adore this yarn company. Their denim yarn made me a really great shawl
Thank you for the review of the wool and the gang yarns. I will wait for a sale and try the cotton yarn. Have a nice weekend.
So much useful information. Thanks for the review complete with swatches and pattern suggestions.