I love how you describe things. And I completely agree with everything you said about the cotton.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I just love that cotton! It is odd, polyester can make such a difference...

Hi hunny bunny! You're the best yarn reviewer ever! 😘💖

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sweetie!!!

Crochet dishcloths are only just catching on in England 🇬🇧. So, the information about cotton and polyester blends is really helpful. These yarns are getting easier to find here thank goodness as the shipping costs to and from America are making it difficult to warrant purchasing from somewhere like Premier. Your knowledge and advice is so so welcome. Stay safe and well everyone 🙏❤

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

There are UK and European brands of the same kinds of things. I just don't have access to those easily. I have heard that Stylecraft has a good kitchen cotton, but I am not sure which one it is.

This was my first video of yours. Never had I run into one before. I subscribed.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Oh! Welcome to my crazy little corner of the internet!!!

Thanks Carrie for sharing

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by!

Thank you Carrie. Lots of info!😍

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Hi I love the big twists yarn . I make blankets and hat out of most of it.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Definitely the type of hook in my opinion, but you know what opinions are 😂. Thanks so much for sharing!

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

RIGHT! I wish when I was younger; I had known that hooks came in different shapes,

Ty Carrie for the good info. 🌤☀️🌦

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Great review haven’t tried either of these yarn so this was useful to me xx

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I thank you for your very honest review.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Been using up my peaches n cream cotton for Wings washcloths. I'm not planning to restock it in my stash! Discovered LB 24/7 cotton. Love working with it. Thanks for your review.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't used that one yet, but I keep hearing so many good things about working with it!

Haven't tried either one of them but thanks for the information about the yarn. I have been using the regular big twist from Joanne's I was checking the yardage it is a 6oz skien and has more yardage than Red Heart 7oz skien. Thanks for all the information 👍. I have made 3 of your half circle shawl. Really love the pattern. 😍🧶🧶💕

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am so glad that you are enjoying it!!!

Great advice. I usually use A line hooks as opposed to stream line with my cotton yarns and have never really had problems with splitting.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is really such a personal thing. We all hold our hooks just a little differently and it is wonderful we have so many options for us!

I've recently used the renewal yarn and your opinion is spot on in my opinion. I got it at a good price for some charity projects, but def won't seek it out again. Thanks for the review!

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was a little odd. Not bad, just odd... Not something I will stash up on.

Thanks Carrie

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I've used the renewal yarn and sticky was the word I thought of too.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

That does make me feel better!

Haven't used either. I appreciate your candor because I am pretty picky about how things feel when I'm crocheting. I understand the whole 'sticky, peach skin' thing! I literally cannot eat a fresh peach for that reason.😬 I can only handle nectarines, no fuzz! 😹

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Touch is a very important thing with yarns. You will be handling it a lot!

Thanks Carrie Penny for the great review. I’m stoked that Joann now ships to Canada, so these tips are well timed for us up here… LOL!

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

That is so exciting!!!! I hope you are able to get the clearance deals when those come up!!! They have some good deals through the year!

💜

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

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I'm learning about the differences between yarns. I have used acrylic yarns because they are machine washable and dryable. You have taught me a lot! Thank you! Have a wonderful day and stay safe!

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

There are so many different kinds on the market. Even just focusing on acrylics!

Have used both yarns love them both and color fast is better than full cotton like peaches.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

I just love the way you describe how the different yarns work up and how they feel. Your opinion about the thousands of yarns out there on the market is highly important to me. Thanks for sharing Carrie! (My crazy train took a pit stop for this one)! 🤗

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

That is why it takes me FOREVER to get reviews up. I really want to work with the yarns before I review them.

I haven’t used either yarn but I have used Premire cotton and I like that. I also like Hobby Lobby “I love this cotton”.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I Love This Cotton is also really nice.

I haven't tried the renewal but the cotton is pretty great for kitchen items.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

It really is! I really prefer the Premier cotton style of kitchen cotton. It just holds up a little better to me.

❤️👍

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

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Always love your thoughts on yarny things❤ I love cotton poly blends and plain polyester too... Thank you! :)

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I think over all I just prefer blended fibers. There are pros to most fibers and when you start testing out blends you realize that another world opens up.

Thanks for your review. I am working with Lion Ice Cream yarn and was happy to hear your opinion of the feel. Having the same issue,. I tried the cotton an found it so rough like string. None of the Big Twist acrylics are machine dry able so I avoid them. Take care🌻

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize that. I don't normally buy big box acrylic unless I need a color for a project. It is something that is almost always available. It has been a while since I needed to pick some up. Most kitchen cottons are "durable". It helps them to hold up with very heavy washing and drying. I am not a huge fan of it in general but I love having dishies... this is one that I don't mind working with and in comparison it really is pretty nice over all.

I’ve only just started using cotton, made one wash cloth w/Premier n one w/big twist n both worked n felt the same. Colors are also identical.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I think both of the colors I used even have the same color names.

Interesting review. I have not used either yarn. I have a different viewpoint on yarn splitting. I am left-handed, and craft left-handed, so every S-plied yarn (which is most yarn on the market) is splitty for me. It is just something to get used to.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That is another thing to keep in mind.

I feel like premier home cotton is slightly smaller than lily sugar & cream and make a slightly thinner pot holder for the pattern I use. I don’t mind the 100% cotton. I do love using premier for a dish cloth or dishie because it’s slightly thinner.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

It is, I use an H hook with it most often and an I with Lily's.

Love the Big Twist Cotton Yarn colors, hate the yarn! No matter what hook I used it split, which made it very hard to work with especially since I have arthritis in my hands, twisting can be painful. I made coasters of the yarn. I have not yet tried the premier home cotton, but thats next for my trial runs. I wont be buying anymore Big Twist Cotton. I actually prefer Crafters Secret Cotton, I just wish it had a bigger variety of colors.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

Ай бұрын

I struggle with most "kitchen cottons". My favorite is the Premier but the Crafter Secret is a close second! The Crafters Secret is one of the best for color fastness with machine washing and drying.

I'm always on the lookout for a good cotton yarn. I usually use I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby. How would you say these two would compare to each other? Thank you for the reviews. I know it helps me not waste on a yarn that I may not like. By the way, I love your lipstick!

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

They are different. The HL yarn is almost more like a garment cotton to me. The Premier and Big Twist are a little more durable feeling. They aren't rough like a lot of the others but they aren't like the HL. Thank you. It is a discontinued lip stick I think.

I miss the Jaime pompadour yarns.....

@preciousbeautyj1043

2 жыл бұрын

I still have some in my stash.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about the sport weight Jamie that had the pudgy baby face on it from... 2010ish maybe... The bulky one was an odd cookie too though.

Could you do a review of the Hobby Lobby Crafters Secret Cotton?

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I can tell you that it is soft, loose spun, a pretty yummy cotton. I feel like it could almost work for garments, but it is a little heavy in my opinion. It works great for body and face cloths but I don't think it holds up well for hard cleaning like dishes and counter tops. It is wonderful for coaster and worsted weight doily kind of things for protecting surfaces. It holds it color well, but not through many bleaching with color safe bleach.

I've been making tons of knit and crochet dishcloths lately and def getting a taste of a variety. I got a cone but def not a fan it's so tough. TFS 💜

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

I used up my last cone about 2 years ago making a bag. I was never so glad to see the back side of a yarn!!!

I have used the yarn but not the cotton yarn. It is soft then my red heart yarn. That it.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

It is softer than Red Heart. I still think I prefer the Premier Anti-Pilling... I guess I got spoiled when I found that one.

Thank for answering my question about using the cotton blends for hot pads. I thought you had to use 100 percent cotton, witch I don’t like the feel of. Thanks so much for the info

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

No... I mean if you have a 600 degree pizza stone... maybe stick with 100% cotton, but most dishes are hot enough to damage or melt through a 10-15% polyester blend. I wouldn't go beyond a 15% blend though.

1 day I plan to hope I get my hands on them to see what I think.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

When you do, I hope you liek them!!!

Can I use big twist for summer garments?

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

3 ай бұрын

While not impossible to get a good finished garment... This style of cotton, I don't think is the best to get the best most wearable garments. It is very stiff for garments and tends to lose its color faster than finer spun and dyed cottons.

I don't think that I would not let the texture.

@HappyCraftyHomemaker

2 жыл бұрын

It is a little odd.