Top 10 Favourite Yarns For Knitting (tips & inspiration)
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My top 10 yarns for knitting & exposing my yarn stash (tips & inspiration) #knitwithkika #knitting
Hello and welcome to a video all about yarn 🧶 In this video I'm sharing my top 10 favourite yarns that I use in my sweaters and other knit projects.
This is a video that has been requested by you a lot and today I'm giving you tips & recommendations for yarns to use in your knitted projects. I'm a big fan of using organic fibers like wool, alpaca and mohair in my projects, and if you're very sensitive to itchiniess I've got a couple of good tips for yarns to use.
I've also included some of my favourite yarns that won't cost a lot that are super luxorious and creates gorgeous knits.
Thank you so much for watching and rememeber to SUBSCRIBE & LIKE this video :)
Xx Kika
Here's a list of all the yarns mentioned in the video:
5:09 Number 10:
Melody by Garnstudio Drops
www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?s...
7:02 Number 9:
The Wool by We Are Knitters
www.weareknitters.com/skeins-...
8:36 Number 8:
Feeling Good Yarn by Wool and the Gang
www.woolandthegang.com/en/pro...
10:20 Number 7:
Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting For Olive
knittingforolive.com/collecti...
11:44 Number 6:
Brushed Alpaca by Sandnes Garn
www.sandnes-garn.com/yarn/bor...
13:44 Number 5:
Wish by Garnstudio Drops
www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?s...
( Download The Sunday Brunch Sweater pattern (free) knitted in WIsh by Garnstudio Drops
view.flodesk.com/pages/611bcc... )
15:26 Number 4:
Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
www.sandnes-garn.com/yarn/tyn...
Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn
www.sandnes-garn.com/yarn/sil...
17:15 Number 3:
Kos by Sandnes garn
www.sandnes-garn.com/yarn/kos
(Download the Cinnamon Twist Cardigan knit pattern
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... )
18:15 Number 2:
Air by Garnstudio Drops
www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?s...
(Brushed Alpaca Silk by Garnstudio Drops
www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?s...)
19:42 Number 1:
Sunday by Sandnes Garn
www.sandnes-garn.com/yarn/sunday
Kid Seta by Gepard
gepardgarn.dk/en/yarn-10/gepa...
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What's your favourite yarn to use? Or which one did you like the most in the video? :)
Anything fuzzy and soft really.
I love Holst Garn Super Soft. I buy the 500 gram cones of the background color and fill in the CC with the small cakes. Once I followed the instructions and washed the finished sweater in hot water and soap, it became soft yet didn't pill.
I really love fine alpaca bounce yarn best
Does anyone know how to get the knitting book Sanders Garn in the US? I'd really like the book. I think I can get the yarn or an equivocal US yarn here.
Anything not made from oil!
I live in a region with hot climate where we barely need any sweater but I'm still watching this just for cozy feels
Haha maybe you could knit some tops with cotton or bamboo yarn ☺️
@@Kutovakika I actually might.. thanks for recommending
I love how while not working on yarn projects, I’m watching yarn content… it’s a yarn prison of my own making
Drops is currently my absolute favourite among yarn manufacturers for several reasons: they have a gorgeous range of yarns that serve different purposes (I knit a lot for dogs, so for them I need a sturdier yarn like Drops Alaska, but then if I want to make something non scratchy and airy for myself, I go for the Drops Air and it's just pure bliss); all of the yarns I've tried are high quality (are there better out there? yes, but Drops is still very high quality); the pricing is super affordable and not the least - they are available where I live which I can't say about most of the yarn brands other than drops. And also, Drops pattern library is a very nice inspiration dive!
Would love to know how you find Drops Air in terms of longevity! I'm obsessed with the colors and want to make a sweater, but worry it will stretch or wear out easily.
You're such a delight to watch :) Please keep the knitting related videos coming!
Filcolana is my all time favorite yarn brand. Here in Denmark their prices are quite affordable considering the quality. Especially arwetta (their merino sock yarn) and their Peruvian highland wool is a favorite of mine, and their silk mohair, tilia, while on the pricy side, is the softest mohair I’ve ever felt. Also, their colour range is AMAZING
I'd love a video on how to care for your knitted projects!! Like what you use to wash them, etc :) but this was so cozy to watch! I'll be trying Sandnes garn next!
I would love a video on tips for how to choose the best yarn for a project. Love your knitting videos!
My favourite is West Yorkshire Spinners. Very reasonable, decent quality, good colour range, 100% British wool.
Oh yes I’ve heard of them need to check them out 😍
@@Kutovakika they have WYS in Snurre!
I am knitting a sweater out of Drops Air and it is amazing! My son said the yarn felt like a kitten when it arrived in the mail and he is spot on with that description!
Yes that’s the purrrfect description of it 😍😍 ooh what colour did you get it in? 💕😀
@@Kutovakika It’s the off white color…it’s beautiful.
Amazing! I've only worked with Drops extensively because it's such a great price point and it's so hard to get yarn in this side of the world! When Spring/Summer comes along, I'd love it if you would make a video about your favourite yarns to knit for the warmer seasons! 😍
You have a wonderful way of helping us all fall in love with yarn and knitting! Thank you!!!!! 🧶♥️🧶♥️🧶
If I need a smile, I can always count on one of your videos! Thank you for them!
Wow I love all the information about the yarns! The more affordable and the ones that are worth a higher price. Definitely will watch again and take notes. Thank you!
Thank you for these yarn recommendations Kika! I'm new to knitting/crochet so this is really helpful. I'd LOVE a video on how you style you handmade knits! ♡
What a bright and pleasant spirit you have. Thank you for making this video. Blessings.
LOVE this video and explanation of yarns and how to get that light, airy, fuzzy look. Ty!
I always love your passion and very interesting videos. I also really appreciate how you were so honest about the variety of mohair yarns giving a different quality as the end result. It allowed me to make better choices. Thank you 🥰🥰
Such wonderful recommendations. I’m just getting into yarn selection so this video arrived at the perfect time. I’ve been using drops alpaca a lot. It has a tiny bit of itch, but I washed it with hair conditioner and it’s not itchy anymore!
Ooh this was so good and informative, thank you! I would love a video about styling the handmade knits as I love making them (especially jumpers) but don't always know how to best style them :)
Thank you Kika! It's so useful! I've started knitting just two months ago and I'm still pretty new and have no idea what's what :D I used Drops Nepal to make a beanie and it turned out great! It's a little bit itchy but I don't mind, I'm so proud of myself. I'm going to make a sweater and your video is very helpful!
I haven't tried any of these yarns, but I have discovered a whole lot of new brands from this video! Melody from Drops seems very interesting and will probably determine my next project! Thank you so much for sharing this video 😁
My favorite have been drops alpaca, but I bought Sandnes alpakka silke yarn recently and it’s just wonderful to knit with 😊 Also super excited to knit with drops sky! So soft and light, and thick compared to the thin yarns I usually knit with.
This is the best video of yarn collection l have seen.lt is very nice to see the garments knitted,thank you❤️
I am a very new knitter thanks to your video series! Hehe I have not used many yarns just yet, but I really like the ones I have used which are the Rowan Alpaca Classic which I have used for the scrunchies, and Malabrigo Rasta Super Bulky which I used for the marshmallow hat. The latter is Merino and it’s very squishy and so soft! I’m excited for any and all yarn/knitting videos! 💗💗💗 - Alexandra
I’ve been knitting with drops air recently, and it is so nice to work with. I agree with you completely. I’m so glad it was on your list.
I would love a video on choosing yarns for projects. This was so fun!
This video is my main yarn inspiration now:) I've watched it at least 4 times and that says a lot because I never rewatch videos. But this one just has so much useful information!!!! Thank you for making knitting videos:)
I am knitting with two strands and the one is Drops Air for the first time. I really am loving it so far! I am drawn very much to the same style as you so I’m looking forward to trying some of these yarns that you suggest. Thanks for sharing!!
I Love your knitting Videos and Just knitted my First sweater with your Video for the sunday sweater. I Love the sweater Very much and wear it a lot. Thanks for all your recommendations. It'll Help to choose a yarn for my next Project.
Thank you for this video. I’m a relatively new knitter and am trying out several different patterns and techniques right now to see what works for me in terms of fit, style, and material (especially as I live in an area of the US that is pretty warm the majority of the year), so I’ve been using more inexpensive blends. Kroy Paton sock yarn, Lion’s Brand Wool Ease, and various cotton types make up my current stash. Good thing too because I already have a couple of Frankensocks as a result of learning how to knit socks and various heel styles. 😂 But as I learn the process of how to knit socks and garments, I do want to transition to yarns that will produce a more polished finished item, hence my search for yarn reviews. I especially liked how you showed the two yarns in the same project and the difference between the stitch definition and wear. That was particularly enlightening.
Thank you Kika! I followed your recommendations and ordered the drops air and brushed alpaca silk to knit my first sweater. They feel so soft and gentle on the skin! I compared them with drops kid silk and they feel really different. Looking forward to try out Sandnes Garn yarns next! 😃 Also looking forward to getting your new book in digital format! 😉
Thank you for this video! It is so satisfying to see so much wool in one place
Thank you for so nice and sunny video! My favorite yarn is Drops Air, it is not expensive with high quality :)
Merci beaucoup pour votre episode, très inspirant, beaucoup d'idées, j'adore ce que vous faites 😍👌😘
I love this video so much, thank you! I want to try them all, but I’m probably going to start with something from Sandnes. I’m interested in all the ideas for other videos you mentioned.
Wow This video helped me a lot. Thank you so much for sharing!
Che bello!!!Tutti quei gomitoli colorati!!! Bellissimo il tuo gatto!!! Adoro uncinetto e ferri! Bravissima!! Grazie per il tuo video piacevole!!!💕🙋🏻♀️👍👍👍👍
❤❤❤ so glad i found this!! Finally have access to Drops yarns and Sandes Garn... felt overwhelmed on the choices but this video was just what I needed😊.thanks!
So excited to try some of these Drops yarns!! Thanks for sharing!! 🤗🧶
Good to see I am not the only one with so much yarn waiting to be knitted 👀
YES to how to store yarn and to how to choose the right yarn for your project video!!!!! Please ❤️
With a lifetime of knitting and spinning, I have accumulated a lot of wool. I ‘shop’ my stash now before buying more fiber and yarn. That would be my tip to share. Love your videos.
Great video. My knitting projects have primarily been small to date and I crochet too. Socks, scarves, hats, mitts, 1 baby cardigan and several crochet blankets too. Now I want to branch out to sweaters and I would definitely benefit from tutorials on stitching the garment together & how to care for & use the yarns you described.
For affordability & softness reasons I have stuck with acrylics, cotton, wool blends. I use Drops sock yarns and I think I want to try their Wish yarn that you mentioned at number 5 when I venture into larger projects.
Wow what a beautiful knits you have 😍. Loved your recommendations, I've made a sweater with Holstgarn supersoft and drops silk mohair together, it s still a bit itchy but love the end result. I don't mind that it's a bit itchy, now I'm making the sweater Islander with Kauni yarn, very rustic yarn, but love how much yarn you get from 1 ball off yarn. But most off all I knit with sockyarn from Opal, Regia or handdyed. Happy knitting, Petra
Love Wool and the gang. I knitted a lace stole and received lots of compliments.
Thank you for this video !! I loved it you have convinced me to try Sunday by Sadnes Garn. It is harder to get in the USA. When you said "I miss the feel of working with this yarn" I thought exactly of this one yarn, by Universal Yarns, "Bella Cash". I miss that yarn too!
I'm really enjoying getting to know you and the other podcasters in the Scandinavian part of the world. You knit gorgeous projects. ❤️❤️
Loved this video! 😍 I'm just starting to knit, but honestly, I'd love try all of these yarns! Just wish I could afford that 😅
ooh you are inspiring me to knit for me . A new wardrobe of jumpers coming up I think. I love the colours you choose and interested in using soft fluffy wool . I have never knitted on round needles so am a little shy at trying that .
I’ve always loved a nice acrylic because it’s cheap & I do have some nice soft favorites but I’ve been wanting to try some natural fibers pretty bad they look amazing, I’m a crocheter!
Thanks for the video . It made me change my mind. I never liked to work with such yarns . But after seeing the finished projects u’ve knitted, I was like wooow so beautiful. So yes I will try them soon.
Oh I’m so glad yo hear the video gave you some new ideas and inspiration, let me know how it goes 😍🧶
This was a great video, my local yarn shop has most of the yarns you talked about. I will be trying them out, thank you 😊
Thoroughly enjoyed this!💕
Yay that makes me so glad to hear, I’m really enjoying making these knit and yarn videos so much 🥰😍💕
oooh I love Drops wish. I knitted my first jumper top down using Drops wish in sea green. I love it. I would definitely knit another jumper in it for sure T x
I love natural fibres too. I am extremely sensitive to any sheep wool other than merino wool, so it is my go-to sheeps wool yarn for softness without any itch at all. I highly recommend merino for anyone with skin sensitivities to sheep wool. It is the finest type of sheep wool in the world, but it does tend to be a bit more expensive than typical sheep wool. I love alpaca, too, it is so incredibly soft and makes amazing lightweight scarves. I currently have a sweater on my knitting cables in a heathered grey colored Cascade yarn in a superwash merino wool that is a shawl collared button up aran cabled sweater for myself. I am knitting it back and forth rather than in the round, and loving every stitch of it! I have only to finish a few more inches, stitch it together, then knit the ribbing for the button holes, collar, and button placement. I am finishing it up none too soon, just as the weather has turned cooler for fall. It is so difficult finding patterns for men that I am trying to work up the nerve to try creating my own patterns. I have some ideas for combinations, but, as you already know, making it work is quite a daunting task, (i.e. your wedding dress.) I love that you have made use of combined knit and crochet designs, something I have toyed with a little, myself. I really want to dive deeper into experimenting with that even more in the future.
Edit - I just realized that if anyone were to play the drinking game with the number of times I said "sheep wool," they would be completely schnockered before they finished reading my comment! 🤣
The Yarns are a new experience in the natural fibres. Acrilic had been fun and versatile. Now I feel I can try checking out some of those you mentioned and reviewed. I might try Alpaca, Angoras and Yak too.
I'm from Denmark 🇩🇰 and my favorite yarn is from Filcolana. Thank you for your videos, I find them really informative.
I am a beginning knitter and until now I knit with Lana Grossa, but now I will try Drops. Thank you, I learn a lot of your video's.
I love your energy. So much happiness. :)
Thank you so much 🥰😀
First of all, I love your content, you have a great personality and you are an inspiration. I've been knitting for about three years and I'm still learning a lot. I also knitted the Sunday Brunch Sweater with drops and actually find it too itchy for me. I can't wear it on bare skin, and I always have to pull something under it. I'm apparently extra sensitive. But it was still a great project.
I'm watching this video for the 5th time and I plan to watch for another 50! So many great recomendations and such a beautiful person you are :))) Best wishes from Poland! Ps. I've already bought Drops Wish based on this video :)))
Great video! Full of inspo! Would definitely love to see all those videos you suggested at the end 🎆 have a great day 💜
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the video 😍😀
This is the first time I got your recommendation a bit earlier...
Must look like a pile of heaven to your cat ;)
It does haha, he thinks the balls of yarns are for him to play with :)
Thank you for a great podcast 💃💥🧶I Love Rowan wools, in particular Felted Tweed and now making with Cashmere Tweed which is so lux and buttery to make with and against the skin 🧶also Gathered Sheep yarns are heavenly 🧶I bought some Drops Wish to make the Sunday Brunch sweater for this winter - thank you 🙏💥❤️
Hi Nicky!! Oh yes Rowan, love their elegant colour palettes and high quality, I’ve got a bunch of one of their alpaca yarns in my stash that I’m going to make something with soon. Gathered Sheep is a new one for me, need to check them out 😍🧶
I love your honesty 🙏
I love drops air, so soft😍
i'm trying to transition to more natural yarns, so thanks for recommending some! i'm pretty sensitive to itchiness and have a limited budget, so cascade and drops both sound great.
there are SO MANY beautiful yarns in it :))
Great video! Thank you, Kika 🥰 I've used Drops Air a lot 😊
Hi Rani 💕 I know the Air Drops Yarn is so so lovely, I’m currently knitting a sweater in their light grey melange and love the softness and look of it 🥰🧶
Thank you, nice video! I would love to see a styling video as well 😊
I have really enjoyed this for sweater inspiration! Your are a lovely knitter. I’ve subscribed to watch more content. Thank you, my name is Claudia. I live on an island off the Washington (USA) coast. It’s not as cold as Finland but we get our share of cold wind, rain and the occasional snow storm or two. Oh, and your kitties 🐱……. Well I’ve had cats for years, but alas now I have three small dogs.
Yayyy yarn! Based on you favourites i think you would really like cumulus by fyberspates! It’s similar to silk mohair but with suri alpaca instead and it is like knitting with a cloud! I love how soft and cosy all your knits look!
Oooh that souhds absolutely like a dream! i have to check that out, thank you so much for the recommendation :)
I'm finding that I need Togo to the city to buy my yarn 🧶 if I want a better selection. I really appreciate your explaining all of the different yarns. It's very helpful. You're so funny in the end. You find so much joy in yarns and knitting. I'm feeling the same way. It's so relaxing and rewarding to knit my.own sweaters, hats, and scarves . 🧶. At some point will you do a tutorial on a shawl, please? Thank you . Have a nice day. 😊 🙏
I have a lys in my town where all the yarns are spun/dyed locally. I really love stores like that because you're supporting local artists. I really want to try some Drops yarn or Wool and the Gang yarns though
I really like drops brushed alpakka silk (at a tighter guage) knitted Double 20st/10 cm gives a nice fabric, single 30st/10 cm is really nice. I see you are into the soft fluffy stuff, which I also like. But i have also have a love for rustic wool yarns, (to wear over thin cotton sweathers) like Peer Gynt from Sandnes yarns, it gives a sturdy everlasting garment. Another Norwegian wool that I loooove is Finull by Rauma. This wool yarn gives light and warm garments. The pelt wool from Hillesvåg is also wonderful.
Thus was so very helpful, thank you 😊
Ihana video! Tosi inspiroiva. Itse olen tehnyt eniten Drops Air-langasta, se on niin ihana! Toinen on drops brushed alpaca silk. Myös Drops wish kirii kovaa suosikkeihin, tulispa niihin vaan pian lisää keväisiä sävyjä.
Kid silk mohair, for sure! I'm addicted😅
My favorite yarn brand is Malabrigo yarn - the yarns are hand-dyed, wonderful brilliant colors, very high quality Merino wool ... and they take good care of their flocks - no mulesing, "old fashioned" farming - the sheep are running free watched by Sheppards and their dogs.
Oooh yes I’m in love with their yarns too, the colors and fibers- so gorgeous!
Thank you! That was so helpful!
Would also be cool to see where you get your project inspirations from. You mentioned petiteknit and some magazines, are there specific ones you like? And where could one hunt for good patterns?
love it!!
This is so helpful. I knit and often do not like the results only because of the yarn I chose.
Thank you for the video. I immediately dropped everything and had to buy WAK yarns.
Italian yarn brand Lana Gatto are very nice quality for that price, never disappoints! 😊
Hello Kika, love your channel!!!! Can you do a video on charts if possible? There are many patterns I come across that I don’t try because charts intimidate me!
Thanks this is so helpful as a brand new knitter, it’s so confusing where to start the pattern or the yarn. Best needles to get as I don’t want to buy needles for every project
I’d love to see a video on styling your homemade knits. Do you make socks too? Which is your go to sweater pattern?
Hi Christine! Ah thank you so much for letting me know, I’ll definitely make a styling video with homemade knits- so much fun! 😀 Yes I make socks too, I used to be a dancer and before every ballet or dance class I would live in wool socks and have made lots in my days. I can make a video with a sock theme if that is of interest too 😀
@@Kutovakika that would be so great. I just got back into knitting after recovering from a surgery and sweaters and socks are my hopes and dreams of making. I find you so inspiring so thank you for that
maybe you could do a video on how to choose yarn alternatives to the one recommended in a pattern? :) What to look out for, etc, I always get very nervous when I'm trying to chose a different yarn...
Lovely video and this new sweater with round yoke is 😍 I always try to buy yarn on sale and get like 50 skeins at once 🙈 Honestly, even the 2€ sock yarn from Adlibris feels so much more quality in sweater than most knits from Zara 😁
Ooh yes I’ve tried some of the adlibris yarns and I’ve also found some of them to be so nice quality (not maybe all the colours equally appealing but some really good ones) And yes I agree about the Zara quality, it’s like after one wash the whole garment loses its shape 🧐
So many good finds! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome, I hope you got some inspiration from this :) I went to a design and craft fair yesterday and couldn't help myself and bought even more yarn.. ooops :)
@@Kutovakika Ooops I feel inspired by your purchasing choices :DD
Love this fun video ☺️
I come form a photography background and have ventured into yarn 🧶 so fun that we have that I common 😄
Often nylon is added to the yarn for sturdiness. It’s also added to the yarn so the garment keeps its shape, for example in the chunky fluffy yarn that isn’t spun as tightly as other yarns ☺️
I love to knit with natural fibres too. Australian Merino either 100% or mixed with Alpaca or synthetics for sock knitting for the hardwearing longevity. Alpaca is so soft to knit with and I love wearing it against my skin but it doesn't keep memory or shape well so it is often better in a mix or if it is 100% I love knitting cowls with it because they're generally not being stretched as you wear them. I also love to work with cotton. Cotton also doesn't have memory however for summery tops and smaller projects cotton is lovely to work with. Bendigo Woollen Mills in Victoria, Australia have awesome cotton yarns in various weights from fingering to Aran. Possum is also a very soft fibre to knit with. It is often found in Australian and New Zealand yarns as a yarn mix. I'm not as keen on wearing or knitting with mohair, cashmere or similar yarns because I find those whispering fluffy bits irritating on my skin, which makes me interested in Drops Wish yarn thank you for sharing I haven't heard of the Wish yarn before. You have some gorgeous knits and yarns so wonderful to see different yarns people work with and patterns. Great episode thank you!
My favorite super bulky yarn is cascade Lana grande. One skein is enough for my super easy 2 hour hat!
Great video. I've just starting knitting with Sadnes Garn and Knitting for Olive. Both are wonderful. I would like to try Drops but it is difficult to buy in the US.
I live in Florida in the winter so would be interested in what yarns you use for summer knits. I just purchased some Knitting for Olive merino cotton for a summer tee. I can't wait to start; it is so soft and smooth.
Loved this and you made me feel a tiny bit less guilty about my own stash😀 Right now My fav wool is ‘crazy sexy’ from wool and the gang’… would LOVE to learn how to knit some of those beautiful lace stitches… a future video? 💕
Oooh yes the crazy sexy wool is such a gorgeous classic! 😍😍💕 Yes I’m definitely planning on making some lace pattern tutorials in the future, it’s such a beautiful technique with so much variation made possible and really quite easy when you get the basic stitches involved 😀🧶
I have knitted some sweaters in drops air and wish but the garments get pilly really fast. Do you have any tips on how to keep it neat? Maybe you could make a video on how you take care of your knitted stuff?😃
I now recently got into Rauma Finull and Vams. Same goes for Hillesvåg. I'm fortunate enough to be able to wear any "itchy" yarn right on my skin, so the feel is not that important. Especially Rauma Finull has (maybe?) the best colour selection out there and is very affordable IMO.
My yarn stash was like this, mostly acrylic though. I gave a lot of it to my mum since I only really want to be using 100% wool now
When you described Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair as “super soft” I immediately knew I’m not the target audience for this video lol 😅 that yarn is insanely itchy