The one time I did a mystery box, it was a "one pound" box from Michaels. I expected something similar to this--multiple different textures, weights, colors. Nope. I got a singular, unlabeled, one pound ball of taupe. It was bigger than my head. Now it's being made into Legend of Zelda gauntlets.

I wish that when I get a mystery box/bag the weights are all common so that I can make a techni-colour something even if the colours aren't what I would normally get. Give me something I can use for more than a bandana scarf?

@jakual339

2 жыл бұрын

I think Lion Brand sells mystery boxes based on weight? If you like their yarns, that could be a good choice.

@veronikastavkova2773

2 жыл бұрын

You are right, I was also thinking that all I could do with these is a hat at best since the weight is very inconsistent and the colours don't really go together.

@mariakristinahawl1640

2 жыл бұрын

Premiere yarns sells mystery bags with same-weight fibers!!!

That blue 'Narwal" colorway looked wonderful next to your skin. In my opinion, anyway.

@vangu2918

2 жыл бұрын

I thought so too. Maybe she needs to step out of her color box for a bit?😉

@A1precious

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@JK-ml6uv

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it looked amazing next to her skin tone! Maybe as a scarf and a hat... gorjjjjjjjj

@mommy3elizabeth

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 💯. Gave me summer ocean vibes and looked energizing next to her.

@musseogMeg

2 жыл бұрын

That was my thoughts too!

I especially love that you normally just get single skeins in the mystery bags. Its about trying new things! And what good does it do to get 2, 3 or more skeins of one yarn when you end up not liking that yarn? Its like a mixed box of chocolates, just to taste a bit. I always start whatever project i think the yarn is good for. No matter how small or big the project is, because if i like the yarn while working with it i simply order more of what i need. And there are tins of things you can do with a single skein, even 180yards is enough for a cowl or baby items, or armwarmer, scrunchies, headbands, toys, things like boot cuffs and so on and on. Its all about getting creative. :)

That pea green is my fav!!!!! I'm a Newbie in crocheting or knitting thanks to a recent liver transplant and kidney transplant. That green is the ribbon reminder color for transplant patients! I literally bought my first yarn last week!!! I've made my momma 2 scarves! Shes 84 in SC........I'm in Dallas and not allowed to travel just yet so a goodie box is on the way next week. Thanks for your great teaching!

Your excitement is contagious. Now I want that bulky yarn lol

@agirlfrommars3441

3 ай бұрын

When she got excited for spooky season that was so adorable 😂 It’s march but I got excited too 😂

Chroma twist makes really nice hats, I've used a few different colorways and try to pick up more every time it's on sale. The hats are just super soft and the color change on some are gorgeous. The pixie has a nice purples, blues and pinks blend you might enjoy

@floratree

2 жыл бұрын

She has beautiful skin, I don't know if any color would look bad on her.

@seiryumiko

2 жыл бұрын

@@floratree very true but I get we all have color groups we prefer :) honestly the narwhal looked nice but jewel tones 🥰

Oh my gosh, those Swish yarns with a fourth skein in a fall mustard-y yellow would be the perfect colour palette for spooky season!!!

@TLYarnCrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, yes! Adding a mustard would be so pretty with that palette of colors! Thanks for the inspo.

I love a good mystery and sometimes even when you see the product on line, the colour is not what you expect. My solution is to over dye it. I made a cardi in a light demin yarn but it made me look so washed out. Over dyed it in navy and voila, a much loved item.

Since I retired I've gotten back into crocheting, your channel is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. Thank you for putting out great content and being so informative in such an easy to follow manner.

When you discovered you had three coordinated Swish bulky....SQUIRREL!! LOL! I like mystery bags but I think I'll stick with Lion Brand. They do 3 skeins of 3 different yarns so you can actually do something with them. They may not be what you'd choose but at least it's not one skein of "what do I do with this?" Happy Weekend, Toni!

That Narwhal color looked amazing next to your face woman!! Fabulously brilliant and turned your skin into a confection!! how cool is that. I am super jelly.

Toni, I just love your honesty and these videos. It helps me when I'm purchasing yarn. I've been curious about these mystery boxes. Thank you!😊❤

@TLYarnCrafts

2 жыл бұрын

They're definitely worth a try. I was pleasantly surprised.

@xlena60

2 жыл бұрын

@@TLYarnCrafts Thank you.

I completely agree with your hair washing analogy. I love the whole swish yarn line.

@TLYarnCrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Glad that translated, lol

Ooooh, I disagree about Chroma for socks. My daughter and I both knot socks with it once. The one ply won’t stand up to sock wear. However, we also used it to make a crocheted shawl! Now, there’s the place where Chroma shines.

Chroma is actually awful for socks. The single ply means that they pill like no one's business. Chroma Twist is oddly emotional for me. I got some in a mystery pack way back when and my late cat Mikko kept stealing it to neatly unwind and lay on, so I made him a little blanket in it. He was cremated with it.

@ArDeeMee

2 жыл бұрын

That‘s really sweet of you. RIP, Mikko.

Ooo looking forward to what you make with the Purple Grey and Black Eeeekk lol love your honest 🌻 xx

2 funny. I love the gray, purple and black together. Enjoy!

Best mystery box that is my favorite is the ones from Mary maxim, you get variety, and multiple skeins of one kind of yarn min three skeins. And they give you a variety of yarn plus the box you get is a substantial size box so you feel like it is worth your $$.

@jakual339

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on that. I got one of them recently, and it really feels like an actual human put it together with at least a general idea of how to use them to make different projects.

I bought a mystery bag of bulky yarn from WeCrochet some months back and what I really like about it is that now I know what those particular brands/skeins feel like for future purchases. I'm so glad you loved the majority of the yarns you got, and cannot wait to see what you make with the swishy colors.

I got the same wool mystery box as you down to the colors. The only exception is that my Stroll Tweed is a brown. Otherwise, same yarns, same colors. I really enjoyed it though. I already knit the Tuff Puff up into a headband and the Chroma Twist and Swish Bulky in to a colorwork hat.

We Crochet is all sold out of the mystery bags. And I love the Narwhal yarn!

I have been staring at the mystery bags for the past two months since i found out about WeCrochet and now I reaaaally wanna get one. Or two.

TWO UPLOADS IN ONE WEEK?! OH YESS MRS.LIPSEY! ✨✨✨

May need to get a mystery bag or two, myself. Loved this review.

please please please review ice yarns!! i want to try them but i need to know if they are good!

I found your channel yesterday and immediately subscribed and have been binging so many videos finishing a granny square blanket. Thank you for the company.

To me, both bags are outrageously priced for the amount of yarn. I got 3 lbs of yarn from Herschnerrs for only $21. AND you can get TONS of cheaply priced, but fancy yarn from ICE Yarns.

@creampeonies2417

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@virginiachai5697

2 жыл бұрын

What is ICE?

@creampeonies2417

2 жыл бұрын

@@virginiachai5697 yarn company...ice yarns

@amara560

2 жыл бұрын

You can't compare the price of acrylic to merino and other high end wools though. Though I have to agree for a mystery bag it seems overpriced since you don't know what you'll get.

@djlclopez128

2 жыл бұрын

@@amara560 Well, you can get wool and all other types of animal fiber yarn from ICE Yarns too, and it's very low priced.

I got a free mystery bag during the summer sale and I received pretty much all the same yarns in the first bag in the same colorways with the exception of chartreuse for the tuff puff. I made trivets with the tuff puff and am currently doing a moss stitch scarf with the lapis. I wish I had noticed they were on sale when I did up an order of bare the other day. The other plus about this company: they are great about replacing hanks that got lost because of the shipping company's error, and I love that a real person answers the phone.

Yes, that color will look great with your complection.

I like that they offer options, but I have to touch, check colors, fibers. I tried a general mystery bag once. That taught me I as m not a mystery bag or yarn club person. Thank you for an honest review.

that blue with speckles is beautiful

Not me watching this at work LOL 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

@creampeonies2417

2 жыл бұрын

😁

Sometimes after so many projects and you wanna start a new one and don't know what yarn to buy and what to make, this mystery yarn bag give you the answer ,with the yarn they provide you will think of something around that yarn and color. To me much more easier to make decisions but not on big scale project for sure. Love how exited your are when you found you got 3 bulky yarns, I'm grinning with you. Lol🤣

Narwhal looks so pretty when you held it next to your skin.

I love your channel. Just got back into crocheting after an absence look forward to seeing all your inspirations as well as going back to watch your previous videos. ♥

Hi Tony my name is Lorraine and I live in Albany New York and I've been watching your videos I started watching with the new crochet needle counter I love your spirit I love your honesty I love your love for crochet I've never done the Tahitian stitch but it looks pretty easy the way you do it, my sister made a beautiful blanket out of it one time so it is a beautiful stitch I buy the same yarn all the time which is red heart or a cheaper brand now you making me want to come out of my box and step it up, but anyhow I just wanted to come on to say thank you for sharing and God bless.🙏🏾

You mentioned this briefly - but I would love a video on like, an intro to nicer, non-big-box-craft-stores yarns! I've been crocheting forever mostly just using cheap acrylics and would love to get into some nicer yarns but don't really know where to start

OMG! You crack me up! I love all your videos but appreciate so much your honest reviews.

I love Mystery box and socks knitting, so the first set is so great!

Hi, Toni! I really enjoy these reviews. You make me love 💘 crocheting even more!!

It comes to color preference too. I loved all the colors, in my palette. The corals you love are beautiful but would fade me out. You got a great haul!

I ordered some items from We Crochet that include an Easy Care and Cotton Mystery Bag. I almost didn't watch this video for fear I'd be disappointed when my order arrives. But, actually this is perfect for me and I'm really excited for the order to get here. I want a chance to get to know We Crochet's yarn and I think the mystery bags will be a great way to do that. Thanks Toni! Keep the videos coming! Can't wait for your book!

im so excited to see what comes of those swish bulky skeins theyre soooo beautiful together 🥰

I love those greens! Looks like a good way to try yarns and colors.

Thanks so much for the review and the promo code. It worked for the Mystery Bags for me. I absolutely LOVE your videos.

@TLYarnCrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So you got more savings on top of the mystery bag?

@cindybaldwin9690

2 жыл бұрын

@@TLYarnCrafts, yes, didn't think it would work but thought I'd try just in case. With what I ordered I got 1 of the mystery bags for free from the savings. You made my day!

Beautiful yarn, but that first bag was all over the place with the weights! You got excited when you opened the second bag! 😂 Feels like hair, I’m all for that! Looove that bold blue color! Thank you for sharing those mystery bags with us!!! Have a great week!!! ⚓️💙

I’d think of adding that Lime/Yellowish fingering in with the thick Purple Gray & Black on a project. Maybe. I’d have to feel them too to know for sure.

I’m in love with the first mystery bag colors

I personally love mystery boxes/bags. Mainly because it allows me to try new yarns, or brands. Plus it’s just so much fun to get surprises. I love guessing to see what I’ll get. Plus it adds to my stash, and let’s me put things together that I have. For me it’s like Christmas when I get mystery boxes. LOL It’s not for everyone, but you’ve given me another company to check out for mystery boxes and other yarns to buy from.

That color is beautiful with your skin tone girl!

Love these yarn reviews! Can't wait to see what you make!

Though I really should finish some more WIPs before buying more yarn, I took a stroll through their website and the ombres of the Stroll Gradient yarns look so yummy.

👋 Hi Toni ⚘ Thank you so much for this video. I'm newer to crocheting and would like to try some mystery boxes just so that I can learn about the different yarns, so this was really helpful plus I love your videos anyways. You're always fun and informative😊 thanks bunches ⚘

That "swish" bulky reminds me of "biggo" by knitpicks...I'll definitely be buying it. Thanks Toni❣

@mommamay01

2 жыл бұрын

They're the same company :)

@creampeonies2417

2 жыл бұрын

@@mommamay01wow! thank you❣🥰

Love your honesty and humor in your reviews. Can’t wait to see what you do with your spooky season Swish combo. 💜🖤🤍

Girl! I’m pretty sure every color is your color!! All those yarns looked beautiful!!!!!

Nice and honest review of these mystery bags. I agree with you about needing more than 1 skein... Yes they heard your wish for more yarn love that is the same weight!!!

I love new yarn reviews. My wallet does not, but hey...special treats 😋

@TLYarnCrafts

2 жыл бұрын

lol we'll always be at odds with our wallets :-)

Great review, thanks. Honestly, that aqua/blue Narwal yarn was gorgeous against your skin. Maybe you could add it to another fave color and step outside your comfort zone a bit. 😉 Can't wait to see what you make with the Swish! Thanks, Toni 😊

Wool on the Andes! I got some skeins of that in penguin to make my brother a sweater since he lives in the mountains. I’m so excited for it to come in the mail!

That is awesome I have never tried that swish yarn. I luv mystery boxes it’s so much fun.

The green that you pulled out first made me think of baby yoda. You could make a baby Yoda hat with it.

Seeing your excitement over three skeins of Swish Bulky and spooky season made me forget all my problems and filled me with happiness. 😂 That was such a pure moment. ❤️ love your videos and yarn opinions!

nice review loved all the colors

Thank you Toni that was really helpful and yes it was great that you got the three skeins that you did yeah that was great was nice to see different yarn

Great video! Thank you for the look into the mystery bags! Great video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I love your sweater and your energy ❤️

I love all the colors! As you were holding up the yarns I was thinking "That would make pretty socks, that would make a great hat, that would make a great scarf"..hahaha

Spooky season here we come! Love your enthusiasm!

I enjoyed seeing you open these mystery bags. I have gotten some from other places in the past.. I have been thrilled at some, and a bit disappointed at others.. I do love surprises though.

Your excitement is so cute 😊

I love mystery bags but I probably wouldn't buy those because I'm allergic to wool so even the easy care yarns, I couldn't wear. Maybe I would do a cotton one. I love watching your yarn reviews.

🤣🤣 “Oh my gosh! Spooky season here we come! “ Love. It. You are so fun to watch, Toni. I love your review videos! ❤️

Can’t wait to see what you do with the Swish. Heading over to shop. 😉

Thanks for the info. Although now is not a good time for me to buy anything, I will keep it in mind. Thanks. Love your truth in yarn!

Just placed my first order. Hope it’s as nice as what you got🤞🏼🤞🏼

Love this, you make me want to try swish bulky!!

Thanks for showing these. I have to share something with you. Every time I watch your videos, I kept thinking you reminded me of someone. It just snapped. I had a teacher that I was very close to many years ago. Her name was Miss Moody and I swear, ya’ll could be sisters. Thanks for the memory ☺️

i wanna see thrummed mittens with that pink roving! and maybe some ideas for what else one can make with roving..

I love Mighty Stitch! It works up really nicely.

I can't wait for my book thank you Toni!

I LOL'd when you got excited for "Spooky Season". Love your videos! Always make me happy :)

Your flat iron shawl was the first pattern I ever bought online. I had no idea that that online patterns existed back then.

YESSS!!! MORE YARN REVIEWS!! btw first ✨

Good information on the yarn.

Dang, at the time of this comment the only mystery bag available is cotton. Thank you for this! I am new to We Crochet yarns and was on the fence about ordering one of these bags, so this was super helpful. I've really been wanting to expand my yarn game but I am one of those people who must go down the yarn aisle and feel all the yarn to get a sense of what to make with it or to avoid it lol. This would definitely a great way to do that in an online setting. Aaaand you can send that skein of Narwal on over to me...that is my color lol.

Toni, you introduced me to Hobbii, and I can't thank you enough. I literally have about $50 worth of swag in my online cart, just waiting for me to get another yarn monkey on my back.

@TLYarnCrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Well, the T is, I might have a Hobbii video coming soon with an exclusive coupon code. If that cart can wait until Tuesday, maybe I can save you some money, honey!

@elisah7544

2 жыл бұрын

@@TLYarnCrafts ooh I can’t wait! In your last video, I saw you using the Prym ergonomic crochet hooks, which Hobbii sells, but I had never seen someone do a review on them. Curious to know what you think about them, I was thinking of trying them out. If I buy them, I’ll be sure to use your code! 😊

@ArDeeMee

2 жыл бұрын

@@elisah7544 The Prym ergonomics are my favorite hooks. BUT since they are plastic they might not work well with your synthetic yarns. However, I have not encountered any problems with wool blends, and certain acrylics are smooth enough to work. I mostly use my hooks for my cotton yarns, but I also have some wool / wool+something yarns, and as I said: FAVORITE. Highly recommended. I hold my hook like a knife, if that helps with your decision. My index finger naturally creeps to the top of the hook, and these Pryms are perfect for that. Their wide part rests on the ball of my hand (below the pinky finger) and my entire hand just feels so relaxed while working. I got both boxes, so 60+ € for 10 hooks. They‘ve paid me back in comfort. 😌

@elisah7544

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArDeeMee thanks so much for your input!! I will keep the acrylic tip in mind, but as a fellow knife grip-er, your feedback helps me bunches. Thank you again !! 😊

Cute bumblebee! 🌸🐝

Toni, this was great. Thank you!

I got a free mystery bag of theirs in a recent sale and was really happy with it, I love trying new yarns from KnitPicks / Wecrochet and have two little kids so the single skeins aren’t a bother. I got the wool bag and have already used two skeins as contrast in projects. And fun to pick a color I wouldn’t try, sometimes my yarn stash gets a little samey colored! And you can wear any color on your feet, right?!

Customer service (in my experience) with We Crochet is about as low as you can go but i do appreciate the sponsorship for you - the mystery bags aren't bad but it seems that multiple bags are a must, which is fine

Did I go and buy the easy-care mystery bag? Yes. I've never used anything other than common yarns from Michaels or Jo-Anns, so I am excited to try new yarns! Hopefully I will be able to find something that I enjoy :D

Thanks for the great review! 👍

Love your yarn reviews!

Love your videos. Would be awesome to see you wear some of you beautiful crocheted creations in your videos!

Very interesting mix. Headbands are great for yarns you don’t REALLY love.

Thanks for going over these. I like the ones that you got but I am not sure if I would go out and buy them though. I am gun shy after buying a couple from Lions Brand. I was so disappointed with the Santa bag and a mystery box. Felt like they were rejects and that was why they were in the mystery shipments. Maybe that is what they are supposed to be.

Is We Crochet a division of Knit Picks? Those names are all about KP.

@stringcheese6833

2 жыл бұрын

I think they're both under the same company (they also have an embroidery company) but all of the products between Knitpicks and WeCrochet are the same.

@creampeonies2417

2 жыл бұрын

before seeing this, I left a comment saying how the "swish" bulky reminds me of knitpicks "biggo" bulky yarn...since you put it this way I can see it in the rest as well.

@ArDeeMee

2 жыл бұрын

Kay Murphy a few comments down got Toni‘s answer: Sister companies. Knit Picks focuses on knitting patterns. We Crochet on crochet patterns.

Well done video! Thank you!