On Mandala: “A moment of silence for my bank account!” 🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, this was an amazing video. Very clear and concise reviews. Thank you!

@judywalker2849

4 жыл бұрын

Joanne's always has great sales and coupons. If you don't have the app, I recommend it to get the discounts ❤

@stitchinggoods774

4 жыл бұрын

Yes know the feeling!

@lilmeowmeowtangledinyarn8332

4 жыл бұрын

Relatable

@FrancienDanielsWebb

4 жыл бұрын

We only have two stores in Australia wide which carry many different yarns including Lion Brand. I absolutely loved Joann, Michaels and that other store I won’t mention now I am in the know what criminal goings on etc, the real discounts had my suitcases filing up too quickly and some of those yarns from 2015 and 2018 have not hit our shelves yet. The biggest monopoly doesn’t allow for real good prices sadly. Once Covid19 clears us all to travel again I will return with a clear plan of attack with projects planned and for what yarn I will spend my Aussie dollar on. 🙏 for our dollar to get closer to the US $.

@jubierivera4801

3 жыл бұрын

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I LOVE TruBoo! It is sooooo soft and drapery. I’m making summer tops and shawls.

When I get a 'new' brand of yarn, I make a dish rag out of it. See how it stands up to cleaning dishes and going through the laundry a half dozen times. Red Heart super saver isn't, good for apparel (IMO), but you can scrub the hell out of iron fry pans with it.

@loonylaura85

4 жыл бұрын

Oh! I don't think I'd want to do that with the nice rainbow & multicolour yarns they do! ☹️ 🤣

@FrancienDanielsWebb

4 жыл бұрын

Winter Rain love it.

@goldengryphon

4 жыл бұрын

This reminds of the "Fabric Torture" I do when I'm trying a new type, supplier, blend, or manufacturer for my fabric yard goods. I do all the horrible things I can think of (that have happened in the past with sewn items) before I decide to make a major investment in yard goods. I can see where Red Heart Super Saver would make a lovely scrubby, but I'm still going to use it for things for children, pets, and to wear as an accessory or over something else. I have other yarns for close to skin wear, but I can see where you can make that decision to not wear it. We all have different opinions! What a wonderful world!

@winterrain1947

4 жыл бұрын

@@goldengryphon I used to use red heart super saver to make children's outdoor wear sweaters. The ones that knit up super fast on a knitting machine. It's tough stuff.

@susanlee5217

3 жыл бұрын

AHAHAHA

This is my first video of yours I’ve seen but I already love you personality and your reviews are really in depth and helpful!

@sheryl7837

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! She is so knowledgeable and articulate. I am a big fan of hers already! Thanks for this informative video.

@elizabethgravett6743

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@ktcharb66

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!

@Qualtis

4 жыл бұрын

@@ktcharb66 1+¹¹¹

@chaotetothecore3377

3 жыл бұрын

same

Honestly, I could win the lottery and spend it all in yarn.

@ducknoisesintensify8007

3 жыл бұрын

these comments just maek me want to take you all to my not so local yarn store where all the yarns are 2 JDS 2 and half dollors

I’m 12 and I’m am literally a grandma i want to be her wen I grow up to afford all that yarn😄😄

@sometimessnarky1642

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure you used the word literally appropriately. If you DID I'd like you to put your parents on the line so I can speak with them for a moment.

@jan41300

4 жыл бұрын

@@sometimessnarky1642 she didn't use it properly grammatically but its common for kids to use literally as an expression of over exaggeration

@opinionatedone

4 жыл бұрын

You're adorable. I have had "a gramma soul" most of my life, so I feel you!

@miamorgan9015

3 жыл бұрын

lol i’m 16 and i’ve been crocheting since i was 11 or so! it’s okay that we are “grandmas” :)

@sofiagraniello3800

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 13 knit/crochet too! 💖🧶

Truboo is my favorite yarn I’ve tried, I love it! I’m very surprised it only got 6/10

@Danionna

8 ай бұрын

Same. It's definitely what I reach for for luxe, but it does split.

@missingaria2503

7 ай бұрын

I know this is an old comment (and video) but I wanted to add: I use this yarn for embroidering and giving new life thrift store sweaters. The same shine that makes it a bit odd for some folks to knit/crochet with gives it a very 'embroidery thread' look which I've been loving for this purpose. I used the gold tone one on a lovely burgundy bell sleeve sweater to add even more interest to those awesome sleeves. The shiny golden flowers, vines, leaves, and nerdy easter eggs (like a pokeball, triforce, rupee, sailor moon's moon, ect) always get compliments. (Edit: also the splitting is actually GOOD for some styles of embroidery)

THis is great seeing as I can't shop in person for yarn right now... it helps me get a 'feel' for what the yarn is like.

@krisniznik3953

4 жыл бұрын

That is my frustration too. I sew also, and buying any sort of textile without touching it first to see the quality is almost impossible for me. I'm worried that we're going to be stuck with that soon because so many shops have gone out of business. (If I ever get through what I have stashed in the closets, lol).

@goldengryphon

4 жыл бұрын

@@krisniznik3953 You can find mail order/online shops with fantastic reputations for yard goods pretty easily. Just look for the people who would be using a lot of whatever you're looking for (historical costumers for linen and wool; heirloom baby things for cotton, ask around for a good silk supplier,...). Even though my fabric stash has been dumped out all over the spare room, and now my yarn stash has joined it - I still look for good suppliers for when I finally run out of Things to Make With, or if I need "just a couple of yards" to finish an outfit. I do feel for all of the LYS and LFS that have gone under. I hope that they will be able to spring from the ashes, or have managed to go online with community support, but it's so hard for a small business in the best of times.

@krisniznik3953

4 жыл бұрын

@@goldengryphon I feel bad for them too. Pretty geese.

Where have you been all my life? I can’t believe this is the first time I have seen your videos. You are so helpful. Thank you so much. Stay healthy.

@maryannlakey7374

4 жыл бұрын

If you like this one you will like the tips vid.

I am a relatively new beginner (of about two months) and I just used the silvery gray Truboo yarn to make snowflake and star Christmas ornaments. They turned out so pretty and delicate, so I definitely recommend Truboo for that. I didn't experience a lot of splitting with mine, but it was slippery (I just worked a little slower, though).

WELL DONE! Very informative and thorough. Blessings to you!

The Mandala Roving looks amazing I laughed out loud at your comment about your wallet. That's similar to what I was thinking. My exact thought was "There goes my paycheck."

@Rosee3333

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the exact same thing! Ha ha! There goes my stimulus check!

I am so impressed with your presentation and your thorough evaluation of the yarns' characteristics. For myself, I like the shine of Truboo, and you did a good job of making it still seem appealing, even if you didn't like it for yourself. I am glad to have found your channel!

I adore your effortless dry sense of humor, analytical mind, and artistic sensibility. A rare combo! ☺💖💎🏆

I've never heard the phrase "yarn barf" before but I literally laughed out loud when I realized what you were talking about 🤣

@maryannlakey7374

4 жыл бұрын

Me too it so fits

I love that you actually crochet with it to give your opinion! Thank you💗💗💗

"Yarn Barf!" I love that term! I hate when that happens. especially when it tangles of course. Thanks for the LOL.

@maryannlakey7374

4 жыл бұрын

It is really bad when the barf happens when ball is 3/4 way done. Big mess I had to have hausband hold yarn after I untangle to re ball

I really appreciate an honest yarn review. Especially from someone with so much experience making wearables. Everything you make is seriously, beautiful! Thank you for saving me some pain in my wallet and on my hook!

Okay - so I just found you during this unending isolation of the covid - am I am soooo glad I did. I think I'll cue you up every morning just to hear you say 'hey, loves' ! Thanks for your work on our behalf - stay healthy, stay happy

@jenniferbratton9374

4 жыл бұрын

I 100% second that, @RW! :)

This is probably the best yarn review I’ve watched on the internet. It’s efficient, comprehensive, accessible, affordable, and SUCCINCT. 👌🏼👏🏼

Yaaaaay, somebody who actually swatches yarns when reviewing them and cares about a lot of the same things I do! Subscribing now~

Oh I absolutely love bamboo and bamboo cotton mix yarns, my absolute ego to yarns, love the shiny and smooth to the touch feel and they feel so soft and nice on the skin :)

Excellent review on several yarns done is a timely and concise manner. To the point, no meaningless chatter and very informative. I’ve watched several yarn reviews from many you tubers and yours is by far THE BEST! Thank you. ❤️

This was so helpful. Living in a small town, most of my yarn purchases are online. This helps a great deal without wasting a lot of money on yarns that don't work. Thank you. I do enjoy your down-to-Earth tutorials and to-the-point opinions.

I don't even crochet and I was completely engrossed in this video! So well done with great information and just enough humor to be fun.

I really like Truboo, for its softness, drape, decent stitch def and it doesn't split as much as similar yarns. Most bamboo is slippery; so I expected that. It's not high-end yarn; but I think very nice for the price & will make lovely warm weather projects. Goes to show, all a matter of personal taste! I have ideas for Summer Kiss, for what I think will be good uses, given the texture. The Shimmerie probably a fine alternative for those sensitive to basic wool; since Scarifie has 22%. New colors would be nice though. Thanks for showing all the yarns!

I have no respect of yarn. I'll take it all. There is a use for everything. Pack it up sister 👍👍👍

@mariakristinahawl1640

4 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@judywalker2849

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@dayrue4696

4 жыл бұрын

Yup! I love me some yarn too. I loves it all! I never thought yarn- 🧶- could be so magical and addicting!! 🧶 mmmm 🧶

@mimsthings3800

4 жыл бұрын

Yup I am with you, What new Mom wants a cashmere dress for their baby girl's first birthday!!! Oh, the stains, oh the hand washing, re-blocking....new Mom wants a pretty dress she can throw in a pillowcase (my preferred safe-wash trick), drop in washer, toss in dryer (less than 10 minutes on medium) and WA-LA new clean washed dress! Maybe the new Mom would love that cashmere in a lovely pair of fingerless gloves she can wear even whilst struggling with that darn car seat buckle ....insert smiley face here....

I appreciate your review so much. When I see the yarns and read the descriptions on line, my mind stops working after a while and I just give up. Thank you!

Your reviews are clear and concise, I agree.. I love that you crochet the yarn on video with a finished small sample (real life) . Gives me a better understanding of how the yarn behaves for a project in mind.

I could listen to you all day..great presentation, and I appreciate your detailed comments on each type of yarn. Very helpful! Thanks!

So refreshing to watch such a great hands on review. Love how you are on point and take the time to make a swatch and explain the good and bad points of each yarn. Loved listening to you it was nice clear and very easy to follow your every word. Thank you from a new subscriber and thank Marley bird for having you on her podcast which I saw you and became an immediate fan❤️

I’m not buying any yarn anytime soon but I savoured every single second of this video! Your voice is so soothing and the honest review is so refreshing to watch and listen to ♥️

Excellent review! I always like to see how yarn works up, and I appreciate that you told us about each yarn's feel as well.

Yea, Let's have this talk! Thanks for the great details ♥

Ha! As soon as you said sheen I was searching for Truboo. That’s right up my alley! I love your reviews. Thank you for being so clear, honest and informative!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Toni... I love your informational videos and I’m a big fan of your Tunisian crochet videos!

I felt like a good friend had sent me her reviews on the new LB products vs. watching a stranger's take. Love that! Gotta say, I'm most attracted to Truboo and the Mandala Roving, so that's where this month's budget will go. Thanks for the lively and inviting video. Subscribed!

This was just what I needed right now, thank you. I’m one who likes to feel the yarn before buying...something I can’t do right now. Your assessments keyed in on what’s important to me, so now I can buy online with confidence.

EXCELLENT REVIEWS! Succinct, clear, well thought out, pertinent information, easy listening, and NO wasted time which I greatly appreciate. Thank you so much!!

I Appreciate makers who do yarn reviews. My craft stores have never been well stocked with the latest & greatest & because of my budget I can't just order a bunch of stuff & end up not liking most of it. I didn't care for any of what you showed but I do like LB's 'Homeland'....I think, the one that is kind of heathery? I love it. I especially like your reviews as you are pleasant sounding, precise & get to the point (pun intended haha) and none of the hash & rehash over one item like many of the reviewers do. I love your channel & thank you for sharing this. Hope all is well with you & yours & if you are starting to get antsy like some of us well just keep the ant spray handy (more crafting) :D

@i_do_notconsent4968

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite LB yarns right now are the Wool-Ease in both #4 and Thick and Quick. The 20% wool gives a much-improved yarn compared to many 100% acrylics.

Hi Toni!! I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your channel! You have a vibrant personality and you’re fun to watch. Your videos are entertaining and informative. Love love love it. Keep doing you, girl! 💕

Thank you for reviewing the different yarns, big help when we go looking for more or new yarn. Be safe!

Thank you Toni for always being very honest with your description and opinions of the yarn you bring to the table. I love the shimmering yarns so I know that Tru Boo is a must have for me. Well done!❤️

This is the first time I've seen one of your review videos, and i love it! You are very fair and honest but also very informative!❤ I can't wait to watch more reviews!

Girl! Yes! I love your yarn reviews!!! I have difficulty choosing yarns for projects, but your reviews are very informative and educational.

i would like to say, i have ALSO found knots in the middle of my mandala before and it was super disappointing... i will be avoiding them in the future :(

Thank you for this beautifully presented review! You give exactly the kind of information that is most valuable--and I love your sense of humor too. Brilliantly done!

This was so helpful. You’re the best!! Lovely personality, thorough instruction, educational vlogs and THANK YOU for what you do “lovely” lady 😘

Thank you for the Amazing reviews. I will definitely be trying some of these out.....❤️ it’s great seeing the yarn in action and hearing your comments!

SO IMPRESSED, SO ADDICTED TO YOUR CHANNELS. So much of my work will become more polished w/new to me fantastic, ingenious ideas. I am so happy! 💓

Thank you for the reviews! I really appreciate them! My FAV new yarn is the TruBoo, but I know that it is a personal choice. I made a top and I cannot get enough of it!!!

Makes me excited to try Mandala Roving! Not usually a fan of caked yarn with stark color transitions, but the swatch you made looked beautiful. Will have to give it a try!

Your reviews are always so well done. You’re well-prepared in what you say and you get to the point. I use a lot of Lion Brand yarns, and you and I seem to be on the same page with our assessment of the products. You did a great job!

Just what I needed. I had my eye on Koboo and Low Tide for a couple of summer projects. Now I know which one to get. Thanks!

Loved your video! You did such a great job describing the yards.....I enjoyed your comments and you gave me so much to think about as I ponder yarns in the future. I am new to knitting and I don't really know much about yarns yet....thank you.

I always rely on your reviews for what I will use! Thanks Toni!!

I am so glad your video showed up in my feed. What a treasure you are! I enjoyed this video because of your voice and the fact that you are informative and funny the same time.

Thanks for your input! I will say I ball up all my yarn before crochet a project. This helps from having to stop & deal with tangles or knots. ❤😁

I’m gin love with her voice, expertise, and knowledge. Forgot to mention her hacks. I’m a fan; but I’m spending I would have missed if not for this video

Thank you so much for doing this video! With all these new releases I'm glad that you were able to let us know your opinon :D Thanks so much for your hard work!

My first video of yours that I’ve watch and now I’m obsessed. Thanks lol I love how you review and describe everything thank you ! Much love and keep up the good work

I couldn't help myself with the low tide yarn I made 2 orders 7 colors 3 of each. Going to make a nice Afghan.

@ericad3850

4 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Mandalas by Lion Brand, are also my new favorites. Back in the fall, 2019, I found a bunch at Walmart at clearance prices, and not even having a project idea, I got tons. Since, I have made several items, and like you, I found tons of knots. I have used the Baby, and regular Mandala, both with and without the metallic strand, I love them all, even with knots. I have been cutting off the knot and working it as a yarn change. I don't want knots in baby items or blankets. They are so soft, easy weight, and so relaxing to work with. Corner to Corner projects, stripe wonderfully and work up quickly, too. You are so delightful, I enjoyed your video. Thank you. 🌹🌻🌼💐💕

Thank you for everything from having clean well maintained nails & hands. Nothing ruins a crochet video like dirty unmanicured hands & nails. Your presentation was professional well thought out and did not have the killer UMMs & sighs. You stayed on topic and gave us honesty feedback. I am officially a fan.I'm going to be ordering some of the yarn you featured. Also I love your hooks.

I admire your genuine reviews. It's really hard to find someone who is fair but truly firm about yarns. Most channels seem so proud of their purchases or sponsors that they act bamboozled when it comes to explaining the facts.

Stumbled on this video. Love how you present your review of the yarns! Thanks for this!

I've only just found you and watched one podcast on Tunisian crochet. You're amazing! Yay for me and everyone else who finds your superb teaching, with video to match.

I love all of your reviews You give pros and cons so we can make our selections on the traits that mean the most to us

I love your reviews. I always Learn a lot from you and I’m so glad you share all this info. Mainly because I was taught that there is nothing better than wool yarn. Therefore, I need to learn everything I can about acrylic yarns as they are abundant and way less expensive. Making something from wool is a bit scary for me as I’m not real confident in my crocheting or knitting abilities. So thank you again, I appreciate the time you take to share your knowledge.

Toni you are right on. I love your reviews. You are amazing when you talk yarn and projects with them. Talk advice with crochet goods and my ears perk up.

Very helpful review. I appreciate not having to listen to a lot of personal comments. I look at reviews to get product information. This review is well prepared, and beautifully presented, and gives all the information needed for making yarn choices. Thank you very much!!

So happy to discover you! Loving your review! Thank,you!

I just stumbled across your channel and I'm so glad I did. Thanks for the reviews. I love the Mandala yarns as well...and could just go bankrupt buying all the colors! But, I could have totally binge-bought a couple of the others -- and been disappointed. Great reviews. Fun to watch. And, I appreciate your comments regarding gauge, texture, etc. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your channel. :) #stayhealthystayhappy

Thank you! It was enjoyable and informative to watch and listen to this video! Now I got a bunch of new yarn suggestions I can buy to hoard for future projects/just to have.

I love your reviews, your honesty, thoroughness and humour win me every time. I loved the look of Low Tide and if the Mandala yarn had more gentle colour transitions I would be a bigger fan. Thanks for your observations.

Thank you! What a great video. I’ve noticed I have been using more Lion Brand than any other yarn lately. I appreciate your thoughts on these yarns and their demos. 👍👍. Stay well 🌝

thank you for this wonderful, honest review. Greatly appreciated.

New vocab - "Yarn Barf"! :) Love it! Thanks for taking the bullet and trying out all these new yarns for the rest of us.

You have such a fun attitude reviewing this yarn! love it!

I'm diggin this channel!!! Love your detail and honesty and trust your opinion because of that... Thank you

Here’s the thing…I love truboo, but I DON’T love how much it splits on me and I totally feel you on the shine!! If they would remake this yarn with maybe a different ply and toned down the shine it would be amazing!

I enjoyed your yarn critique. Your voice is perfect. I learned a lot about how to evaluate a new yarn.

The Mandala Roving looks like a "must-try" to me, too -- as soon as I use up some of the cake yarns in my existing stash to make room for it! ;) The Low Tide was the stuff you gave 8/10 hooks to, I think, and that looked worth trying, too. I've ordered some Lion Brand yarns recently, too, but they were slightly older ones: a 3-pack of Mandala Ombre from Walmart, and a 3-pack each of 4 different solid colorways of Lion Brand Landscapes (another single-ply roving-type yarn) from Deal Genius. I picked up several colorways of Lion Brand Heartland from the local Shopko Hometown before they went out of business last year, and I've been using a few of those Heartland colorways in charity afghan projects recently.

Wonderful, unbiased review. I almost bought a couple of these new-to-me yarns yesterday when I was at Joann's, but resisted. I can see why you like the Low Tide. I'm going to wait for a sale and get some! Thanks!

I'd be more interested in you making a swatch with each, laundering it appropriately, and then telling us how it feels, drapes, and if there was any color change. If it feels rough or looks shiny coming straight out of the ball/skein, that may change after the garment is made, and laundered. Just a thought.

@heiroot

4 жыл бұрын

What a great idea

@annedavis3340

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@HugsXO

4 жыл бұрын

@@annedavis3340 Me too. I was wondering how it would block.

Thank you for the excellent and thorough review. I was curious about some of these yarns and you answered some of my questions.

Fantastic video! One of the best yarn reviews I’ve seen yet! Very informative. Thank you! You just gained another subscriber.

Love your sassy honesty! Well done!

Your voice is so pleasant to listen to! Love your review!!

I just found you today...loved your presentation of the yarns. I appreciated your honest appraisal of each one of them as they related to your needs and preferences while giving them the option to be 'loved' by other knitters/croceheters.

Thank you for these rundowns, and thank you for Yarn Barf - that made my day. Never heard it before, and it describes it exactly. I really like the look of both Low Tide and Mandala. Will be checking out the Low Tide first.

Thank you for doing a review on the Mandala. I found some at my Wal-Mart for $2 a cake and so I bought a BUNCH, however I haven't used it yet. Now after what you have said I CAN'T WAIT to make a project. You are the BOMB

Darn. I love mandala yarns, I make a lot of round blankets/rugs with them, because the colour change makes me so freaking happy. I now have more to collect. There goes my "Don't buy it, you don't need it" urge. I don't take off for knots in the cake because that's just how it works as they change the giant spindles of yarn in the production line. They have to knot it, or the winders will just pull it apart.

This was so helpful! There are a couple I want to try and a couple I know I wouldn't like, thanks to this review. I love Mandala, so I'm super excited about Mandala Roving! KZread suggested this video to me... I didn't even know you have a channel! I made your Flatiron shawl last year and love it!

Love you video! Quick and to the point, love it! I'm working on a bulky weight beanie now, that yarn is beautiful. HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊🎊🎊

I love this review! this may be a new genre of video that i fall in love with! that mandala yarn looked delightful

@loveleediy1952

4 жыл бұрын

Cicely Lawson yes same! What’s your second fav?

Your reviews are very detailed I appreciate that. Good work.

I have just ordered a bunch of different yarn yesterday. Thank you for explaining the ways to use your yarn! I am RETIRED so I needed to get back into crochet and knitting, lots of time on hand...lol. Thank you!

I really appreciate the sampling as I watch I agree that an alternate needle size or crochet / knit method can result in a different outcome as well as combining them with different weights for attractive color combinations. Keep up the great reviews.

Good and helpful information on these new yarns. Thanks!