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It’s the second day of I Love Yarn Day Week! This year’s official theme is #StitchItForward, which encourages you to share your skill and teach a newbie how to knit or crochet. Check out the rest of the posts from this week for new patterns and daily prizes from our friends at Red Heart Yarns, Lion Brand, Premier Yarns, Simplicity, Yarnspirations, and Love Knitting. 
We’re dedicating today to knitting – we can’t let crocheters have ALL the fun, now can we? (Double the fun if you do both, though!) Our friends at Lion Brand are bringing you this gorgeous knit cowl pattern that uses only two different colors of yarn but looks like you used a lot more! This easy knitting pattern is great for beginners or for those more skilled with a set of needles. Check it out, and don’t forget to take a peek at the giveaway at the end of this post to win some Unique yarn of your very own!
Two Color Cozy Cowl
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Circumference About 30 in. (76 cm)
Finished Height About 13 in. (33 cm)
MATERIALS
Unique Yarn: Grapevine (2 balls)
Unique Yarn: Oceania (2 balls)
Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Circular knitting needle size 13 (9 mm), 24 in. (61 cm) long
ABBREVIATIONS
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
GAUGE
10 sts + 8 rnds = 4 in. (10 cm) over Rnds 1-8 of Pattern st.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
NOTES
1. Cowl is worked in one piece in the rnd with 2 strands of yarn held together, changing color to make stripes.
2. Do not cut yarn between color changes, carry color not in use up the wrong side of the Cowl.
COWL
With 2 strands of A held tog, cast on 74 sts. Place marker for beginning of rnd and join by working the first st on the left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle, being careful not to twist sts. Slip marker as you come to it on each rnd.
Knit 6 rnds.
Begin Pattern Stitch
Rnd 1: With 2 strands of A held tog, *k2tog, but do not drop sts from left hand needle, k first st again, drop sts from left hand needle; rep from * around.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnds 3 and 4: Rep Rnds 1 and 2.
Change to B.
Rnds 5-8: With 2 strands of B held tog, rep Rnds 1-4.
Rep Rnds 1-8 until piece measures about 11 in. (28 cm) from beginning, end with a Rnd 8 as the last rnd you work.
With 2 strands of B held tog, knit 6 rnds.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Learn how to knit two together with our video:
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What qualities do you look for when buying yarn?
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I like to look for quality yarn that is suitable for the project I’m working on. I do love colorful hand painted/died yarns, but that’s not always possible. Certainty good color, not fading and SOFT SOFT. Due to nerve damage I do lean to the very soft yarns if I can.
Nothing is more peaceful to me than crocheting and learning something new everyday! I live by myself and it keeps my hands and my mind occupied! I also love the patterns!
Qualities I look for when buying yarn are affordability, durability and wearability. Yarn has to cheap enough to buy at least four skins at a time, it has to stand up to multiple washing’s especially for infant wear and it has to be soft and pliable enough to wear in-addition to being soft enough to crochet with; I have sensitive skin. Tis mighty hard to crochet with cracked fingers as a result of rough synthetic yarns.
I like to touch the yarn to know how my projects are going to feel. Thats my main concern is how it feels and last for the person who I make it for.
I’m not a yarn snob, so natural and manmade fibers are all fine with me, however, I want a good value for my money. No matter how pretty the the colorway may be, I won’t shell out an outrageous sum for a handspun, hand-dyed indie yarn when another fiber artist has a similar color and quality product for a much lower cost. I check prices at several places before I buy when using mass produced yarn.
It must suit the project – for something that will be worn against the skin, it’s not enough to be pretty if it’s unwearable, which might be a scratchy wool or a stiff acrylic. If it is for an accessory like a tote or purse, or for home decor, it must have an elegant look, and still be durable. For kidswear, and also for the elderly, washability and ease of care is a prime factor.
I LOVE THE THE BRIGHT COLORS AND MIXED.. THEY ARE MUCH FUN FOR ME TO WORK WITH. I GET SO EXCITED TO GET FINISHED TO SEE HOW BEAUTIFUL IT TURNS OUT. I LOVE SOFT.
It has to be soft and not stiff. 🙂
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I Am a yarn whisperer.. I usually don’t have a project in mind till I hold it. I love soft yarn. I snuggle it to my sheek and whisper “you would make an amazing scarf. What say you come home with me along with a couple of your friends and we’ll get to know each other over a cup of coffee”. Then my husband says “so… Will it be sleeping with us too”.. Maybe!
Oh Jessica that is too funny. My family cringes when I hit a store that sells yarn, I used to make a deal with my daughter that on 2 balls will not hurt and “I’ll buy you something” just to get her in the store.
Now she is 21 and is my sponsor shall we say, and she has told me I am a yarn hoarder, that if I buy one more, she will strangle me with it. Ok, I have to agree – 7 bins of yarn is getting out of control, but I blame my mother, who dragged me religiously to The Bay Day sales, to grab her 100’s of balls of wool (for her inspection) while she went to other departments. And at 10 cents a ball who could resist.
I miss my mom, but I also miss those sales. To bad the yarn companies, keep jacking up the prices, that it is hard when on disability, to be able to purchase enough yarn of the same dye lot in one purchase and you have to use a cheaper brand.
Wonder if I could get a prescription from the doctor, LOL.
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I like yarn which is soft and not scratchy feeling. I also like the ply to stick together and not separate easily.
I love to knit and this giveaway is a great opportunity to get back on knitting specially with the holidays and the cold weather around the corners…
The type of yarn I choose for a project boils down to just a couple of factors, really. 1. How well does it suit the project? And 2, Is it priced affordably and competitively against other yarns of the same type and class?
I like all wool I’m a real wool chunky love nice colours good quality and value for money….. Wool is my passion.
I look for yarn that feels soft, is very colorful and will work up nice. The softer the better!
It is the price then the color that attract my attention with yarn. I am about saving so paying too much for a skein of yarn is ridiculous for me.
I look for the softness, price and washability.
I am currently using this, and have in the past, this “unique” brand yarn to crochet up cowls for the Craft shows happening this Christmas season. Wonderful colour combinations that take the guess work out of what to blend with what; also makes a great presentation of your final project. I quite often shop at a store called “Value Village”, u not sure if you hve them in the us that sells yarns; depends on availability, but great value, price and seniors discount on Tuesdays. Great value, products, recycling, what more could a girl ask for?
I look at the price and smoothness of the yarn, if it will glide through the hook/needles easily.
I usually look for machine-washable yarns at a good price, and preferably non-wool yarns (even though I’m not allergic) in worsted-weight or thicker, since those are the most versatile for the charity crochet I mostly do. However, I am also a sucker for anything self-striping, and I usually love the feel of soft, fuzzy yarns (although I sometimes regret that when I actually try to crochet with soft, fuzzy yarns, because it’s difficult to find the individual stitches with them).
I look for a variety of quality aspects when reviewing a new yarn for purchase. I like a mostly tight twist on the plies. I like the color to saturate the skein’s plies. And I like a softer hand.
Color is #1-but I love the feel of the yarn, with that you know quality as well!
I look for yarns that are easy to work with and easy to care for. I love to try out new stitches and patterns. Yarns I choose depend on the project I am making.
It all depends on the project I’m working on. I’ve been playing with baby blankets so I’ve been using alot of soft yarn. But especially like using yarn that is easy care and will last a long time.
I can be suckered in by color, but if it isn’t soft, it doesn’t come home.
I love all yarn. I love the soft stuff and the scratchy stuff. Earthy colors or colors that are more eye catching. Each different yarn brings a unique element to the projects we work on!
The yarn has got to be soft, anything against the skin should be soft not scratchy
I look for a yarn that will not split! It should have a soft texture. It must pass the Halos of Hope chin scratch test. If you rub it under you chin, it must not feel scratchy.
The color, the feel of the yarn and also a good brand name. it also depends what I’m buying it for, I will either buy bulky yarn or a finer ply.
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I look for color and softness and if using variegated yarn I look at the colors and try to visualize what the outcome will look like. I also look to see what the ply is I prefer 4 ply and also the quality of the yarn.
I am a newbie so really don’t know what to look for. I go mostly for colors and feel.
I love to try new yarns, especially if they are on sale. I enjoy making many different things, from rugs to baby sweaters, so a variety of textures is what i look for.
It has to be soft and good quality for the money.
Price(is it worth it?), softness, strength(are there skeins laying around that already have snags, super fuzzy, that kind of stuff. I look at the brand too, are they reputable.
I look for yarn that is soft to the touch but always good quality.
I enjoy working with soft, durable yarns that hold color and shape and can be machine washed. However, there are a variety of new wools that are a joy to work with! I especially like using variegated yarns in afghans for a wonderful blend of colors.
For charity knitting/crocheting I look for softness and brightness in the yarn.
I look for softness, color and fiber content. And if it’s on sale that helps a lot. I love working with cotton yarn with a touch of silk. I love ombre and verigated yarns for color, depending on the project.
I look for softness (it has to feel good in my hand when using it) and price. And of course the size i need for the pattern.
I look for feel, price, and an eye grabbing color.
I have just returned to crocheting again and I am amazed at all the beautiful and colorful new yarns. Color is what attracts me to a project. I am doing a prayer shawl for a dear friend of mine and her favorite color is red. So I chose a deep dark red with a gorgeous complementary ombre yarn. I can’t wait to give it to her.
I love a good sale! I’m a sucker for any teal colored yarn…it’s hard to pass it by.
I’m a beginner. I believe there is no such thing as having too much yarn. I would love to be able to win yarn, in order to be able to learn what i like.
I check yarn for projects I intend to do, but I also account for softness and for how much it costs. Being unemployed at the moment means I need to be careful about how much I spend on yarn, so cost is definitely a factor. The yarn’s colour and if there are other good colours of that type to go with it are also a factor in choosing yarn for me.
I look for color, texture (must be soft) and washability. When I choose to put my time into a project it must be beautiful, feel like a hug, and be easy to care for. Cost in another important consideration.
I look at cost, color and texture when I buy yarn.
I am drawn first by color! After that, I look for a yarn that will be easy to work with – soft and non-splitting.
I like natural fibers. Cotton, wool, bamboo, alpaca are my faves. It has to feel nice while I knit it. If I can get it on sale, that is the best.
The qualities in yarn I look for include the texture of the yarn, the saturation of the color/s, the softness, the price, and the washability. Of course, alot depends on what type of article I’m making and for whom. Also, because of my being extremely allergic to wool, I cannot knit or crochet with any yarn that has even a minute amount of wool in it. I’m a sucker for trying new types of yarn and colors!
I often (but not always!) look for machine wash-ability, since I have young children & many of the people I craft for have kids and/or pets!
It depends on my project. But the only thing I avoid is rough or scratchy yarn. I love lots of color. Pastels, neon, classic, primary, Jewel-toned………I want my yarn baskets to explode with color.
Depends on the project, but usually price and softness
I like to look for soft yarn that isn’t too expensive.
I look for that perfect combination of a wide color selection, reasonable price, and a good “hand”, the feel of the yarn.
I look for the yarn the project I working on calls for. But I love working with soft yarns. I also look for beautiful eye catching colors. And I’m on a budget so pricing is important. But when I see a sale or clearance rack I just go wild.
Soft and colorful
Just learning to knit and these blogs are a great way for me to learn different stitches and more about which yarn to use. I do prefer softer yarn which won’t irritate my skin.
I like soft, not scratchy, the colors I have envisioned for my project, and price/value.
I look at the color and feel of the yarn.
I have been crocheting since I was young and remember the old yarn boy big difference from then to now
A possible great win for a good cause.
I look for texture, pliability, color consistency and, since I am on a fixed income, price.
Color is the one thing that I look at first when choosing yarn. Price does factor in– if I fall in love with the color but it is expensive, I will use it for smaller projects or accent something with it verses making an afghan. If the color catches my eye and the yarn is very soft to the touch, I will want it even more because there is nothing more relaxing for the crafter to have beautiful, soft yarn wrapped around their fingers as they are using it and nothing more satisfying than seeing the same response to the one that is gifted that project.
I look for yarn that is soft and usually easy to care for. I also love working with wools and other fibers. I love the croknit stitch and the Tunisian stitch. I am learning different stitches all the time. I crochet items from Annie bed dolls, doilies, to hats, rugs, and afghan. I’m also learning to tate, and spin wool and fibers. Working with yarn and fibers is what keeps me going every day.
Unless I need a specific yarn, I look for brightness of color and softness.
Softness and bright colors are important to me.
I’m a beginner, so I generally go for the yarn suggested in the pattern. But I definitely want a soft yarn that will not split. I made one baby blanket with yarn that split easily and it took forever – never again!!
When buying yarns, the qualities I look for depend on the project. If its for something to wear or will be against the skin I look for something really soft. For afghans I want something soft and durable. For toys and decorative items I want something that will work up a little stiffer to stand the test of time. There are so many choices and so little time…LOL! 🙂
Whenever I’m out looking for yarn, I always tend to shop for feel, as well as quality. Whenever I find a specific color, I think to myself, “How would the person react when they see the finished product? How would it impact that person’s life?” I love crocheting gifts, as well as clothes for my friends. I even look for colors that would benefit my shop. Then I start getting excited, and wanting to make items for myself, rather than for others. Haha. In the end, everything that I create, the color is what sells itself. I am always proud when I’m done with a product, knowing that I’m going to make someone really happy with it.
I live in the middle of Mexico where the weather is mild. I look for light-weight yarn cotton or non-wool givers.
That word was givers. I like to knit and crochet for local children’s charities.
The word was fibers.
I like a yarn that makes up soft project but also durable. But I’m not really fussy as long as I can knit or crochet.
I look for quality and the hand feel of the yarn
Wow!! Hard to narrow down. I’d have to say a “bauble” stitch. Not sure if that is the specific name as the pattern doesn’t specify, although the pattern name is “Baby Bauble Blanket.” I’ve made several baby blankets using this pattern.
Why I am looking for yarn, I first look at colors, durability, and how the yarn will look worked up. I don’t always have a pattern in mind when I buy but I seldom find a yarn that there isn’t a pattern I can use.
For me the most important factor is price, as I am on a fixed income. Then, I want a product that offers a great selection of colors, feels good to the touch, and is of good quality.
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I’m allergic to most “animal fibers” so I have to make sure that I’m not getting wool, angora, etc. As someone mentioned in another post, once I hold a yarn, I know if its texture and color(s) give me a project and a recipient. The color and texture both have to mesh, but there’s not a formula – it’s a feeling.
I look for colors I know my family will like and I look at price. I buy large batches if yarn a couple of times a year, so I try to make my money go as far as possible. I always try to add some yarn I haven’s used before to challenge myself and buy yarns in a couple of different weights.
Depends on the item I’m making. Since I make things mostly for children I like a nice soft yarn. Items like toys require a sturdier yarn.
I choose my yarn according to what I am going to knit or crochet, it’s drape, how it will wash and block.and give the most enjoyable experience wearing it.
It depends on the project I am knitting and who I am giving the item. I like soft and colorful yarn.
I like a soft yarn. I would like to try some of the hand dyed ones, but just can’t bring myself to pay the higher prices.
When I shop for yarn I always look for bright colors! I also make sure the yarn is at least 4 ply. I like to use variegated yarn to separate my solid colors. I just finished several lap ghans for Veterans and they seem to enjoy all the upbeat colors I used.
I select yarn first by color then by how soft it is. It seems like I’m always substituting for the yarn called for in the pattern…go figure. LOL
I look for a color that catches my eye. I can’t afford most of the expensive yarns, so I go for items that are either on sale or clearance at the store I am shopping at. I have also found some cool yarns at yard sales and thrift stores. I even found a project that was half finished and had all the yarn to finish a wrap!
When I look for yarn, I want it to be soft in texture.
The quality that I look for in this yarn is will it hold up to project that I have in mind. Is it very durable to withstand many washes and isn’t itchy on the skin and that it’s good for the money that I want to spend on it.
Color and softness are first, but I can always find something to make with a good bargain I have found!
It depends on the project I’ll be making, and who it’s for.
First off, I look at the colours that I need to fit my project. If I don’t like those, I’m already moving on.
Next, I look at the fibre content. If that’s right, I start checking out the weight, though I have been known to alter patterns to fit a yarn I really like!
I generally look for suitable colors, especially for the seasons of holiday. I also look for value to get the most for my money.
First and foremost, it can’t be wool or contain wool because I’m allergic. Softness is important, but not critical. I guess color or colors and price. And it all depends on what
pattern I’m using!
Good value, texture and colors are what I look for in yarn. But I’m a newbie to crocheting. Haven’t tried knitting yet
Sadly, I’m allergic to wool, so I look for fiber content first.
I look for the quality I need for each project. I also love to shop prices. I have severe athritis in my hands so I also look for something easy to work with.
It has to be soft! And great colors help too!
I look for a soft yarn. The softer the better
I first look for unique colors and textures, and softness is a must, then I choose my project to fit the yarn I have chosen. Love the ones that knot or crochet up into a pattern from strategically placed varigations.
I prefer cotton or wool yarn, although I’ve used Bamboo & like that too.
Durability, doesn’t fray, softness and value for what I am getting.
Beautiful pattern and beautiful choice in yarn!
I usually choose yarn that is easy to care for. Then I match the size and fiber content to the pattern. If I’m filling my stash without a particular pattern in mind, I choose colors and textures I like that might work for several different things in the future.
When buying yarn I look for a yarn that doesn’t pull apart easily. I hate split stitches. I also don’t like oily acrylic yarns. When buying an animal product I expect a certain amount of oilyness. Yes, acrylic is made from oil, but I hate acrylic that feels like you’re working with baby oil.
COLOR!!! then price, then content/care/feel 🙂
I can’t afford the more expensive yarns, but I do look for good quality. I want a yarn that will not present a problem with pilling. I give most of my crocheted items as gifts, and I want a yarn that looks nice and is not hard to care for. I love very soft yarns best. I really enjoy the self-striping yarns because I don’t have to change colors often and weave in those hateful ends. 😉
It’s all about which colour attracts my attention & then I find a project that will suit it.
Colors to see how they would meld together in a project. I try to put yarns that go together variegated and solids.
Would have to be color ,feel and price !
I’m a beginner, I like nothing too stretchy so it keeps it’s shape ! My stitches seem to be tight ,so I want good quality!
The color needs to grab my attention, after that I look for feel, softness and texture!
What has become most important to me after many years of crocheting is the durability/quality of the yarn. I learned the hard way, spending hours and hours on an item that fell apart after several washings! I think it’s worth spending a little extra for something that will last.
I look for texture (softness) and color way(sp?).
I look to see if it has wool as I’m allergic, then I want to know how soft it feels.
I look to see if it has wool as I’m allergic, then I want to know how soft it feels.
I have to like the feel of a yarn before I consider anything else. Then I get interested in color, washability, cost and weight. But if it doesn’t feel “right” to me I don’t want it .
i look for yarn thats soft and beautiful!
I like soft, non scratchy yarn and bright colours!
I look for colour and thickness of the wool I purchase.
Tis the season for chunkier yarns!
Softness, color, washable, not too expensive since I mostly crochet and knit items for charity.
Color and price.
Washable – especially if it’s something for the grandkids – softness for babies, and durability – cause kids are hard on their things.
I look for yarn that does not have a history of having knots in the balls.
I like colorful yarns that match my kids’ favorite colors (I have five hats on the go right now for them), as well as a reasonable price (since I know that what I make for one, the other four will each want the same!)
as it is so irritating when you are making lace and you have to cut out the little knots and re-start
I mainly consider the feel of the yarn. It has to be soft! Also I look for colors I love, and I’m definitely a sucker for variegated yarns.
I love soft, washable yarn that takes no special care to wash and dry.
It must be soft and hold it’s rich color. I want to be able to wash it easily and have no piling and block easily. I love the roving and self striping yarns too.
Generally, I look for the wash ability. For big projects, like blankets, I don’t want to have to block every time. It all depends on what I plan to make.
Color and softness!
I haven’t had the chance to use this yet, but I live the look.
I look for a brilliant color and a soft yarn.
It mostly depends on the project in mind. Quality & price, certainly. I use mostly acrylics for babies and children for ease of care for their parents. I look for a well-made one with minimal if any pilling. Looking at price, and my needs, I look for soft yarns, alpaca, merino, merino & silk blends. I love finding good prices on quality natural fiber yarns for special projects. And for very special projects – for wedding gifts, for special friends and family – I will spend the dollars if I have to for that one special, have-to-have yarn. Quality, price, softness, and the project itself govern the selection.
I love colors.I love to use soft yarns. Then I look at the price.
I look for soft yarn that is easy to work with and won’t break the bank!
I look for quality, feel and price. Sometimes, I buy even if the price is a little high. There are some yarns that you just must have.
I look for a good price, and something that is machine washable. I have little time for hand washing and blocking.
Depends on the project. For toy monsters, I like hard wearing acrylics in bright colours, usually in a heavier weight yarn.
For projects for my little one (14 months), I like easy to care for yarn, maybe with some acrylic content, and soft yarn is a must. Usually cotton or higher end acrylics or wool/acrylic blends but NOT in “baby” colours; she doesn’t suit them. Jewel tones are perfect.
For myself and hubby, natural fibres. Wool for him, silk blends or alpaca for me as I’m sensitive to lanolin. Bonus points for hand painted alpaca and silk blends! Also depends on whether it will be next to my skin – I can wear wool hats without issues.
I have to like how the yarn feels. Then I look for color and decide what I’m making. If the yarn has a funny smell I won’t buy it either. Most yarn I buy is machine washable especially when I’m making something for children.
I like color and a yarn that feels soft but of good quality
I look for softness, color, durability and cost. The ease of use is also a big plus.
I like a natural yarn that feels nice in my hands. And it should be readily available. custom only on special yarns for special projects.
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Robin Greene
I look for softness, color and fiber. I have to be careful since my own skin reacts to some yarns.
My two favorites about yarn is color and texture! Yarn skeins are eye candy!
I look for soft yarn that is reasonably priced and machine washable. Most of my projects are either for my grandchildren or for our Prayer Shawl ministry at my church, so I need yarn that can be machine washed and dried.
The very first thing I look for is COLOR. If I like the color(s) then I look at the fiber. I generally prefer natural fibers, but the washability of synthetic fibers is often useful. Then I feel the texture. It needs to be soft enough to work with and not have that squeaky, cheap acrylic feel to it. If I have a pattern in mind, I make sure the weight, construction and twist of the yarn will work for my pattern. I also smell it. I just love the way yarn smells. Mmmmm!
I look for soft, rich feeling yarns that make me want to reach and touch the minute I see them. I love all colors from rich jewel tones to classic champagne beiges. I want a yarn that will make my finished project to scream luxury.
I look for good price and any bargains I can find. If I am looking for certain colors I will then go for a more expensive yarn. I love the hand dyed yarns but I cannot afford those. Someday maybe.
I look for a yarn that will not lend to stitch splitting. I don’t know what this is called, but maybe it’s how tight the yarn is? I don’t know, but I hate split stitches.
I look for yarn appropriate for my project, feel, and cost in that order, usually. 🙂
I think it depends on the project, but the biggest thing is a tight spin so it doesn’t split easily. Other than that, I like soft yarn.
It really just has to match my mood, or inspire me… that’s the only requirement
Enjoy shopping for yarn; color catches my eye first and then softness and finally talking myself into whatever the price may be. Sometimes I start with a pattern and sometimes its the beautiful yarn and then coming up with a pattern. My ideas on color can quickly shift from suggestions of colors on a pattern to putting together totally different colors. Love, love, love yarn and starting a new pattern.
I look for soft yarn that doesn’t sp,it easily. I usually us a worsted or do weight for the blankets I make for charity. It must feel good to my hand as textures can be irritating when I crochet.
I look for color, feel and glow in my yarn.
Color catches my eye, but the feel of a yarn gets me. Use and care also have to be considered. Ultimately, a yarn that crochets into a beautiful texture is perfect.
Depends on the project I’m working on, but normally how good the quality is! I hate it when the yarn splits. I mainly stick with Lion Brand, Red Heart, and Caron yarns!
Yeah.
I would say that it depends on the project, but often times some colors speak more to me than others. Also I like yarn that doesn’t show repeated wear, and I love soft yarn
Above everything else, I look for softness. It needs to feel good while I’m working with it and when you touch the finished project
I look for bargains and also yarns that are machine washable. I crochet a lot of baby and kids items.
looking for/at yarn … fiber content, wrap, gauge based on the pattern I have in mind when looking. [but, if it’s an eye-catching green fingering, I can not resist it.]
I look for a good price and soft yarn! Who wants to constantly feel the urge to scratch?!
I look for a yarn that feels soft, is reasonably priced and will not pill when washed.
I look for softness and affordability. I make kids stuff so making sure it’s soft and cuddly is important.
I look for soft, colorful yarn to crochet chemo caps.
I look for softness as well as a good color quality.
Haven’t had the opportunity to use this particular yarn yet, but I love all the rest of the Lion Brand yarns.
I have to love the feel of it going through my fingers and the color. It can not be itchy or stiff. Those two things are what inspire what I make.
I look for beautiful colours, different shades that compliment each other. I look for a yarn that will not stretch out of shape when washed and does not pill. If the colour is right then I like it to be soft but colour is the most important to me.
For me, I’m drawn in by the color. But what makes the sale is the softness. Most of the time I have a specific project in mind and will need certain colors, but they have to pass the softness test in addition to being the right color, otherwise it won’t work. I learned to crochet on cheap yarn, and I’m grateful for it, but I don’t like making things if I’m not going to be comfortable wearing or using them, and I don’t think people like receiving gifts that aren’t comfortable either. I’ve only ever bought one skein of yarn that was soft that I didn’t like, and the only reason I didn’t like it was cuz you couldn’t unravel the knot made in the factory and it became useless. Was so disappointed because it was soft and gorgeous. But my favorite thing to do is go to a yarn store and peruse by touching all the skeins and getting inspiration. I ❤️ yarn!
<3 yarn!
Then again, who doesn't?
The most important thing I look for is texture. If it’s going to be sitting on my lap for hours at a time, I want soft yarn to work with. Also, color can sell or eliminate a yarn for me pretty easily.
Depends on what I’m making baby blankets are soft and colorful. If afghans want it a little stronger but still like a choice of colts and soft.
I look for colorfulness, softness and the fact that it is washable & dryable
I like all yarns , but I always look for a good buy and sale on yarn. God bless
I look for yarn that is suitable for the project I’m going to work on (weight, color, material). In addition, I look for yarn that will be easy to work with. I knit and crochet. I find that my crochet is pretty tight, so it’s easier for me to use yarn that is tightly woven. If it’s loosely woven, then I find that my hook often gets caught between yarn fibers.
I make a lot of items for charity, so I also choose yarn specifically for what I’m doing. If it’s a baby cap or chemo cap, I make sure that the yarn is soft.
I love yarn!!! Buy it then find pattern to use it on!!
Has to feel good…..be soft
It depends on what I’m using it for. If I’m dyeing the yarn, I look for softish 100% wool, if I’m making my husband work socks I look for a heavy wool/nylon blend for strength and warmth and water resistance, if I’m making baby gifts I go for super soft acrylic warns to avoid skin irritation. I do love wool/nylon blend fingering to make myself socks.
Price is unfortunately a large factor for me! But I also look for softness and interesting colors, especially in variegated yarn.
I guess for me yarn being soft, i prefer it on sale but i look for a yarn that will hold durability, and color, color inspires me even when i dont have a project in mind at the moment the color will have me saying oh thatd be perfect for this or that. Great contest thanks for the chance to win.
I like yarn which is soft and not scratchy feeling with great color combinations. I’m not an expert so need to frog frequently so want a yarn that the ply does not does not separate easily.
I prefer soft yarn. I make lapghans for ladies in the nursing home where my Mother is living and I also make preemie blankets. It is very relaxing and the joy these ladies get is very rewarding.
Never used any yarn but red Hart and Caron simply zxoft would like to explore other options
I always look for softness & wash ability when I select my yarns. If I am going to do the work & want it to last!
I knit for my grandkids so I look for soft , good quality, machine washable yarns .
I look for softness and color. I don’t pay attention to fiber as much.
The durability and colors of the yarn.
I have 8 children (plus 7 spouses!) and 12 grandchildren so when I am starting a project I think of the person it will be for…are they soft and cuddly? Manly and sturdy? Colors? Brights, neutrals, whatever…I love the look and feel of ALL kinds of yard and love to use new kinds whenever possible. Having so many people to create things for makes it easy to always try new things! 😀
I look for colors that fit what I am making soft baby colors for my bunnies,
bold colors for my hat and scarfs I make for the School children . I lean toward soft yarns. I must say, I am not too fussy, I love all the colors and will gladly take any color I am given.
Soft yarn
I look for different qualities for each pattern. But always color, color, color is top on my list.
I look first WHERE the yarn is made. I try to buy ONLY American or Canadian yarn. Then I check the softness of the yarn. The softer, the better!
I like yarns that are made from natural products like soy and bamboo. I love how soft they feel, their colors and how warm they are when worn.
I love variegated yarns and eye catching colors. If it is on sale, that is a bonus. I also love soft and fuzzy yarns but will use almost anything as I am not too picky. I Love Yarn!
Same!
I mostly crochet baby blankets, so I look for yarn that is soft, but not fuzzy.
I look at the “softness” and color of the yarn since my primary focus over the past 12 months has been on baby blankets and clothing items.
I look at the texture of the yarn. Is it soft? I only work with the softest- such as LionBrand. Will the yarn split? I hope not! Is the color appealing? Will these colors work well together? If the answer to all of these except number 2 is yes, then I look at the price. How much? If that’s good, then I check how soft it is again. I really hate stiff, scratchy, or rough yarn.
There is no bad yarn, it can all be worked up and made soft if it’s needed. i confess, i’m a yarn hoarder, you can never have enough!
Would love to work with this yarn.
Availability of color.
I love yarn that is soft to the gym ouch! It makes me look forward to creating something with it.
I look for a yarn that is soft and usually thicker (worsted 5 or above) because I love to see progress quickly. My favorite type is a variagated yarn with a longer change in color as I like for all colors to be appreciated fully.
What qualities do you look for when buying yarn?
For me, it’s all about the texture. I typically buy yarns that are bulky soft or medium weight that are soft. I also love variegated colored yarns as well, as it always makes a beautiful pattern within whatever I make.
I look for softness and yarn that doesn’t split when I work with it.
It has to be a good yarn that won’t break easy like red heart n has to be soft
I’m a fairly new knitter and I have just realized how fun knitting can be. It’s also relaxing, I’m already one of those knitters who have three or four projects going. One to take with you, and a couple to knit while watching TV.
I just started out I have been crocheting and looming for a couple of months now. I realized quickly you always need good yarn for projects. I like to stay near the soft, any gage over 4 and a very nice color.
Pricing is a very big thing for me now. So I watch for yarn on sale of the brands I like then buy even if I have not project in mind yet. Since there is only 1 store around here.
I love working with yarn. I make afghans, ornaments, toys, clothes, etc. Almost anything that yarn can be used for!
I look for texture, color and weight – depending on the project. Right now, Autumn Colors are BLOOMING!
Color and feel are the most important things I look for in yarn. I really love variegated and color changes.
I love soft sensual feeling in my hands while I do a double crochet
Love anything soft, colorful with a little bit of hair. 😉
I need it to be washable. After that. I want softness. Must feel good to my hands and face. I make a lot of afghans and baby hats.
Of course I make purses and bowls which needs to be strong.
I mostly look for yarn that calls to me. It’s not scientific, and it’s rarely any yarn that I already have a pattern for, but when I buy yarn, I buy skeins/cones/etc that are begging to be touched.
The color is the first thing that attracts me to the yarn and then I check to see if it’s washable. Most things I make are gifts, so I feel that they should be washable.
I look for pleasing color, easy to work with, will make a nice finished project, and durability…don’t want something that will not “wear”, be it clothing or toy!
I look to see what the drape is like along with feel/texture and color.
Colour and texture.
I always look for quality yarn and then for gorgeous colors. Lion brand has never failed!
I look for the texture and color that will suit my project. I also consider ease of use for my skill level. I love to walk through the yarn section and touch. Color is very important.
I look for softness and color.
I look for “feel good” yarn. That is to say a yarn that feels good to the touch not stiff or scratchy. Yarn with beautiful colours that would make the garment wearer feel good. Yarn that holds shape and colour well.
I look for color and then fiber content when I shop for yarn. I also look for a soft feel and what size needles or hook I will need. If I find a yarn in a color I like I may get it and then look for the perfect project to highlight the yarn.
texture, color, price, and reputation since i have limited experience with almost all yarns. i hate ones that split a lot. i have to stick to acrylic yarns as the wool i seem to be allergic to 🙁 i will have to save this pattern, as i do not know how to knit as of yet, but it is on my list to learn how to do!! thanks for the chance
I am relatively new to crocheting (1 1/2 years), but I tend to look for yarns that are soft to the touch first. Then color – ombres fascinate me, as well as softer colors that aren’t quite pastels. Lately I’ve become quite interested in the way the yarn is spun, too
When choosing yarns, first I look for colors that stand out and catch my eye. I also look for quality, softness and value.
I am both a knitter and crocheter so I look for color, softness and especially, it must be washable if for babies. Price also helps.
Price is usually the first factor, then color. I try to do projects that use light colors because of my bad eyesight. I also don’t like yarn that keeps separating as I hook it!
Here’s how I choose a yarn:
1. Colorway or color – this is what always catches my eye first
2. Fiber content – helps me determine what project to make
3. Feel – Cozy or soft, smooth or rough to the skin
3. Yarn weight – one of the factors in determining how long the project takes to make
4. Texture – defined plies in the yarn versus roving for example.
But…if the color is fabulous, I will get it and find a project that will show off the yarn!
Would love to learn to knit… learning a lot crocheting, but want to learn this as a new skill.
value for the money is always m 1st concern then color for whatever I might be making
When looking for yarn, I make my choice based on look, durability, and feel.
My first thought is who I’m making something for. I think about the person and what things they like ….then I pick colors that are ones they like and if for someone special I just buy the yarn.
I like knitting with a good quality yarn and vibrant colors.
I love this scarf and the colors! Thank you for sharing. Good luck to all for the give away!
I love yarn that is soft and does not itch.
I look for soft, reasonably priced, non-wool (allergies) yarn, If it is for a baby, I also look for yarns that are smooth instead of fuzzy to prevent possible aspiration of fuzz. Some projects I look for a cotton yarn, especially for kitchen projects. For rugs, I like to get a bulky yarn that will wear well with heavy use.
Texture first, has to be soft. Allergic to wool, and all of the natural animal fibers. Price is in there somewhere, but am more interested in texture, and quality of the yarn. Will not purchase from a mass producer when I’ve experienced stretched yarns and knots in the skein.
I go for color and feel!
I am always looking for the best value as yarn is expensive. It also depends on the project that I’m doing..and who I’m doing it for. If it is something that will be against skin then it has to be soft.. But if it’s a coffee cozy, then it really does not have to be soft
I like soft yarn. If it feels good, has great color and the price is right I will buy it. I don’t always know what I will use it for at the time, but nice colors and a great textures always find a project with my crochet hooks. I love the feel of the yarn as I am working with it then I love giving projects to friends and family!!
I look for color and feel. Every project I make has a different color personality. The feel of the yarn will be what makes the project fun to create and to use the final item.
I usually look for the thickness and color of the yarn.
I look for softness and quality of the yarn…that is no splitting! And I love colors. The brighter the better!
Linda
I look for softness/feel and price. As well as a yarn that suits the project I have in mind, which is often the more difficult thing to decide.
All yarn! Every fiber has a place and it is on my needles/hooks! Yarn is my lifeline as it helps beat my anxiety, depression, and stress.
I am just learning to crochet and about the different yarns and types. I’m not familiar with a lot of them, but I would like to try them out and learn which yarns and brands work best for what.
Beautiful yarns. Great win.
i can’t knit cause i only have one hand that works (due to a stroke) but i could crochet (have a device to help me) a cowl. i would really like to win this.
I like yarn that feels good. It can be natural or man-made. It must be affordable. I particularly like self-striping and multi-color yarns so that I don’t have to switch back and forth between skeins as much. Thank you!
I look for color. Not only I have to like it but who I will make my project for must like it. I look for texture and durability. It has to be able to stand up to time.
I look for color and quality when purchasing my yarn!
I look for higher quality fibers, no matter what variety of fiber it is. I don’t want to have to take a big loan from the bank to support my crocheting hobby, so i always go for good bargains, but only if it is indeed a bargain. i hate using low quality yarn. it must be soft, non irritating as i crochet a lot for babies. I tend to stay away from wool for babies and myself as I’m allergic. Wish I could afford 100% cashmere! colors need to be rich and yarn needs to be durable. i don’t mind hand washing my projects if the yarn calls is delicate. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE LOTS OF YARN!!!!
I’m sure everyone would like to win but I hope you pick me. I want to make some presents and this sure would help. Thanks for the opportunity.
I’m usually looking for a specific color, but it also has to be the right type of yarn for whatever im working on.
I look for a good value on all yarns. My favorite color is purple and periwinkle, however, I have 15 grandchildren that like more colors than the colors in the rainbow.
I definitely consider the price when buying yarn. I also like to see that the particular store I’m buying it from keeps it in stock. I always hate when I go back to buy more and can’t find it anywhere. Really into chunky and chenille yarn right now too!
The yarn quality is so important to the final outcome of the project. To put so much time and effort into a project needs a great yarn…and then it will be worth the effort with a beautiful piece.
I love to crochet and I am learning to knit. I usually have a project in mind when I buy yarn. I love the colors that I LOVE MY YARN offers and the texture of the yarn. I have many grandchildren that I love to make items for and of course they all have a different favorite color.
My yarn selection depends on the project. If it is wearable, I look for soft yarns that are not too expensive. I also love striping yarns for hats and scarves!
I’m a touch & feel kinda gal. I throw caution to the wind when it comes to “suggested@ weights and grab, hug & squeeze my yarn to get an idea of how it will fee wrapped around me. I’ve been know to walk through the craft store with a couple of skeins around my neck to see how it feels against my skin and its warmth. If it’s even remotely rough, scratchy or catchy I ‘throw it back’. When I make someone I want people to do that whole squish & sqeeze move and say they LOVE how it FEELS as well as it looks. I have made more blankets for people after the come to my home and grab one of my throws on my couch. It’s all about the touch!
The way it feels, the weight, the price.
Beautiful colour and great quality!!
When I shop for yarn I want a yarn that is soft and comfortable to wear. I also want a yarn that holds together and doesn’t unravel itself. Top quality yarn is best!
Color and texture!
I look for textures. I love soft and colorful yarns. I also have to look at the price because I am retired and live on a fixed income. I can’t always buy yarn when I would want to, but I usually buy yarn for a planned project. I would love to win some free yarn. That would be like Christmas for me. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity.
Color, texture & price
I am on a fixed income, so cost is always a factor for me. I usually buy yarn, then figure out what to do with it. Sometimes though, I do purchase for a specific project. Color is what is most important to me. I like chunky yarns that work up fast!
I look for yarns that spark my imagination.
I look for quality at a good price with quality, softness and color selection when selecting yarn for a project.
Just got into crocheting and it had become my new hobby I carry my yarn and hooks everywhere my sister even call me grandma now since im that addicted. This year would be great
I almost always go for the feel. Anything super soft texture and a color that grabs me. I really love the multi color yarns!
Depends on the project. For kids? Has to be machine washable/dryable. For prayer shawls – softness and color. Dish cloths? Sturdy cotton! Lace? Soft but with enough structure to show stitch definition.
The way I pick my yarns is the colour, how feels I the hands and weight
All my yarn has to pass the touch test, soft and non scratchy. I like my yarn to be machine washable so all my gifts are easy to care for. Last, but equally important, I love color.
I look for yarn that is not scratchy and doesn’t fall apart easily. Also I like bright colors and low to moderate prices.
I am heading out to get some of this beautiful soft looking yarn. With Christmas right around the corner … I could be making some up soon for special people on my list … Love the colours shown in the giveaway …. Just love the look and can only imagine the feel.
I usually look for yarn that is machine washable even if it is lay flat to dry as I want the items I give people, especially babies and children, to be easy care or I would worry that it would never get used. Lately I have also been very drawn to bright vibrant colourways, especially variegated yarns as I love the way the changing colours change the look of garments and items.
I look for the brightest most unique colors so that when i make something it really stands out
When I buy yarn, I look for:
– Colors I like/colors that are “in” right now.
– Softeness of yarn
– Thickness of yarn
– Can I wash and dry this in a machine?
– What is it made of?
When buying yarn I like to make sure it feels nice, the colors are to my liking or to the liking of the person I’m gifting the finished product to. I also like to make sure it’s of good quality and that I am getting my money’s worth. Thank you for the free pattern, I look forward to making this pretty cowl! Thank you for the opportunity to enter to win the beautiful yarn, I love Lion Brand yarn!!!
I’m a yarn bargain hunter loving variegated and/or bright colors. Since 98% of my knitting and crocheting goes for chemo patient donations I’m always ready for quick and easy patterns. And I love trying new yarns!!
I look for color, softness, weight, price and washing care!
I generally prefer natural fibers, but when the right color and/or feel falls into my hand I’ll take it, no matter the fiber content.
I once had some yarn that smelled like a farm. I LOVED the “straight off the sheep” smell! So, smell is a quality I check for and then the way it feels on my nose and face when I’m smelling it.
I look first for beautiful color and softness. I like to find something that not everyone will have. I also look for affordable prices since I’m retired.
I’m a beginner & im loving crocheting. Right now i look at colorful yarns that are easy for me to work with. I hope soon to branch out to mors textured tarns as i just love their look & feel. 🙂
The feel of the yarn is most important to me. A beautiful striking color is next & I like a well made yarn that does not separate. Thank you for the giveaway!!
Soft and washable. Pretty colors.
I like to make scarves, so I would like the softer yarn.
I look for yarn that feels good to use, has rich colors and will work up easily for the pattern I’ll be making.
I like yarn to be soft and washable.
Cost and feel
Color and texture are the determining factors!
The color of the yarn always draws me in first but the texture is a close second–love soft, beautiful yarns!
First I go with the color, then softness factor, but also have to check price as well.
I look for three main things texture price and most of all a color that appeals to me for the project that I’m making.
I usually have a project in mind and I shop for the yarn I need for that project. Unless I see something that really catches my eye the I will usually buy 3 or 4 skeins and save it for future use.
I want a yarn that is soft and the fibers do not split. I also want a color that is not too dark as I find it difficult to see the stitches on a dark yarn.
I look for great vibrant colors with a nice feel. I don’t like yarns that feel scratchy or stiff.
I look for bright colours, soft wool and how thick or how many ply’s the wool is, and brand names when purchasing wool to complete a project.
it depends on the project! color and touch are important, but everything really does depend on the project.
I look for very soft yarns since much of what I make is for children with cancer. The yarn must also be easy to launder. If I have trouble with a particular yarn splitting, I won’t buy it again.
#1 always is softness. Then I look at color, texture and ease of care.
I am still relatively new to the crocheting world. I am learning new stitches and loving the way the yarn feels when I stitch.
I look for rich colors and soft to touch yarn. I also like to work wth yarn that doesn’t easily split.
Not sure what moderation it requires
Visual appeal (both color and texture), the feel of the yarn, and matching it to the requirements of the pattern if I’m not just adding to the stash! Price is ALWAYS a consideration!
Love the colors!
I look for the hand feel of a yarn as well as ease of care. A very soft yarn that can be thrown in the washer is twice as nice.
The qualities I look for in my yarns are texture/feel, color and fiber content. I admit, I am a FIBER SNOB!
I adore yarns that have great TEXTURE, extreme SOFTNESS and an ARTISTIC look to it because it’s not your granny’s crochet anymore for me. I swoon over yarns that give an updated look to my crochet
It depends on whether I am scanning the net for patterns or yarn. But most of the time, the emails I receive from different websites will determine whether I see a neat pattern I want to try making whether crochet or knit or see yarn that may be interesting to try as far as color variance or product content as far as visual appeal feel or combination of both. The one yarn I know I don’t like is the thin cotton most people use for making dollies, table runners, bedspreads, fancy tablecloths and such. I can’t seem to use the very small needle sizes. I have a ton of that thin cotton I use for make string art or dreamcatchers. I would love to try the fresh off the animal ntural fleece yarn, but can’t afford it. Though I do have a large bag full of sheep fleece from hair sheep fleece fromsheep I used to have. It’s washed and ready to card. I just haven’t had the time to do It. Plus I want to dye it with homemade natural dyes made from plants.
I look for quality and sturdiness based on my project
I like yarn that is soft and like colors.
I’m very tactile, so I love a yarn with a soft or silky hand. I love variegated yarns with well thought out color shifts.
Color, hand, washability, costpp
Washability, wearability, gauge, hand/drape/feel, and COLOR.
Made a crochet Simple Shrug Lion Brand® Unique
Pattern #: L40695 with the prize yarn – lovely stuff to work up!
I’m not picky about yarn, I do love the softer yarns but can’t afford them most of the time. kuincie6@hotmail.com
I look for softness and drape, how easily it splits and also for each project I look for color and weight.
soft and also good value to complete garments or accessories
soft and good value to complete accessories and items of clothing
Love the colors and knitting is my favorite way to spend my time.
I look at the texture and colour, then price and availability when I buy yarn. I’m lucky that there are some really good LYS about an hour away from me.
I look for colors that go together, softness, ease of usage, be able to be machine washable. My favorite thing to crochet is afghans.
The texture and color are what I look at. I love to make a throw with soft pretty yarn
Softness is critical to me when buying yarn. Affordability would be next.
I find it amazing (and sometimes overwhelming) that there are so many yarn choices! What a gift to have so much to choose from and I guess that’s what I love the most, the incredible variety of choices. It would be like asking what flower do you like the most or what type of food – would be so boring to only have one type!! It makes even a marginally creative person (like me) inspired!
I look for yarn that is soft, vibrant, and does not split easily. If the skein of yarn has these qualities, the end product will also have them, instead of being scratchy and stiff like most cheap yarns produce.
Softness, if I’m making a garment to wear you don’t want it itchy, warmth, and quality yarn
I prefer soft wool blends, because the yarn is great to work with, makes a fine product and washes and wears well. I think they are the best for my money.
texture, durability, color, suitability… all related to the latest project to knit or crochet…
I look for color, texture/softness, and a good twist that won’t split easily.
I confess that the color is a first attraction. From there, would be softness and fiber content. I love the ombre & variegated yarns. Sometimes, by the time I find a way to use a yarn, it is discontinued. So, I wish that the companies would give more pattern suggestions for their new yarns.
I look for good quality natural fibers with a reputation for washing well and lasting.
I shop for yarn primarily based on visual beauty and how it feels to the touch. Sometimes I buy what’s called for in the pattern I am making, but I am very comfortable substituting brands and types of yarns when I think other choices will work.
I select my yarn by touch first. If I like the feel of the yarn, then I will look for the color that I want, then wait for a sale on the brand at one of the stores.
Beautiful yarn makes finding the perfect pattern an obsession!
I look for softness. Also, I usually have a project in mind when I go yarn shopping (only time I get to go), so I look for the proper thickness and fibers. It helps to have something machine washable. My family gets knit-wear as gifts and they don’t know how to take care of special needs clothing.
I have to like the color and the yarn has to feel soft
I look for yarn appropriate for what I am trying to make – I do tend to look for softer yarns and love using variegated yarns the best (or tweed or something with color variations).
Yarn, yarn, I love yarn! ❤️
When buying yarn, I look for beautiful colours and… the softer the better!
I like very soft, very colorful and affordable yarns.
I am new to crocheting. But I love to learn and am having fun with it. I love super soft yarnthat feels to be durable, and hold up for many washings.
I take the project in mind, colors, and softness all are important to me. Another thing I consider is the person I am crotcheting my project for.
When shopping for yarn I always look for the best value for my money and yarn that wears well, washes well and is easy care. I don’t like to fuss with items that require special handling. Unless of course I need to splurge on some really nice yarn for a particular project.lol
I look for fiber content to match the garment and use of it, and how difficult it will be to use and work up into a garnent. Some fibers split or don’t rip out well and those are my concerns. And color combos available. I love color!!!
I love super soft yarns with beautiful self patterning colors!
I love bright colors that give a warm, comfy feeling. Also I love soft yarn. I do try to look for yarn on sale, but if I find a yarn I really like, I’ll spluge.
I am trying to get back to crocheting especially since I am going to get my first great-grandchild, a boy that is due Dec. 15. I love the soft yarn, being able to machine wash and dry it. I love the mixed colors that are out now. They are so much better now than they were years ago when that was all I could get to use. Since they live outside of Minneapolis, I need to find the Twins colors of gold and purple since that is what they are wanting for him. I don’t like to have to pay a high price for yarns because I won’t be able to get it even if I like it a lot.
I typically have the yarn chosen for me by my daughters. The yarn must be soft enough for blankets and warm scarves which are given away to their friends as gifts. I enjoy working with different textures and the challenge of new patterns.
Either it’s for a special project, or I just want something unique.
I love to crochet with a variety of yarn, wools and acrylics. My favorite is the many multicolored yarns which make up very pretty projects. I really enjoy trying new patterns. I desire is to learn how to knit.
My favorite yarn really depends on the project I am working on. I just bought yarn for a crochet along and I went with many different brands of yarn to get the color effect I wanted. I just made sure the weight of the yarn was similar and most of all the yarn was soft. I prefer buying yarn on sale. I collect weekly coupons and buy what I can at Joanns when a good sale is going on since they honor all coupons. I try not to buy wool yarns as most of what I make is for gifts and so many have wool allergies.
I love the broomstick stitch. It is so lacy and elegant looking. Was taught it by a cousin’s aunt who was crocheting with an actual broomstick (broom attached). This was in the 1970’s. Loved it then, love it now.
Soft and squishy.
Color! I usually know what yarn I need for a pattern, so then I just look for my favorite color that matches the requirement. But just recently, I saw a yarn in the store that was brand new and I had no pattern for, but I knew I had to have it! It’s Lion Brand’s new Landscapes yarn. Oh my goodness!! It is so soft and the colors are gorgeous!!! I’ve made two cowls with it so far and a wine sleeve. I have two skeins left and will have to get more! This is *not* the older line of Landscapes. Lion Brand redeveloped the Landscapes line and it is just beautiful! Not only soft, but the colors have a gorgeous sheen to them. Love Lion Brand!
Unique, colorful and soft is what I look for in yarn. Quality is preferred over available quantity of a yarn.
I love a yarn that has a great feel to it . The color has to be eye-catching, that could be an intensely saturated color or a very soft pastel. Ether way it has to match my vision for the final project.
I look for a soft touch to the skin, color and a good value. I would like to try some bamboo yarn as well as alpaca. The price has kept me from trying these yarns.
I love yarn! Any and all types and colors. I look for a yarn that is suitable for the pattern and choose a color that suits the project.
Number one, I look for softness in a yarn. Then I look for the right color that my next project calls for or the color that helps me pick the next crochet task.
I really like to find soft yarn. I am just learning to crochet and picking yarn is still a little puzzling to me but I am sure I will learn.
When buying yarn I like to look for pleasing colors, a nice soft feel, and washability.
I try to match yarn to a pattern by color and type but if the item is a gift, I try to match color with each particular person. I’ll have to admit that my favorite yarn is Lion Brand Homespun because of the beautiful and varied colors.
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I look for the color, texture, weight, and cost.
I look for yarn that feels good in the hand. If the yarn is scratchy or itches me, I know it will not be good for most of the projects I do…and I won’t want to finish the project because the yarn is bothering my skin.
When I buy yarn I think of what I can do do with it, and what colours can i play with.
I make things for my family, friends and charity.
I do love a yarn which is soft to the hand, the color and then the washable type of the yarn itself.
I really love a very soft,yet durable yarn that can stand up to every day usage!
I first look for a super soft yarn (depending on what I’m making) in the colors I need. Then I consider fiber content, then can I use the scraps with other yarns I have, then the price.
I look for colorful, soft yarn that is reasonably priced.
I guess I am just fickle. I just love yarn. I don’t have any particular qualifiers. I but what jumps out at me when I’m in the store.
I love the bright colors and yarn that is nice and soft. A project goes SO much more quickly when the yarn is soft and doesn’t catch or bind on the needle I’m using!
Softness and beautiful colors most important.
I look for value, how the yarn holds up and softness. I love soft yarn especially for all the baby projects i knit.
Since I’m always broke, I have to look at affordability first. Then the qualities of the yarn itself come into play. I love color and softness, but if they aren’t available in my range, I’ll even knit or crochet with plastic bag yarn! It has kept my needles busy for the past few years while I worked through some difficulties. I’m healthier now and ready to take on “real” yarn again. Anyone with a stash of sock yarn they’d be willing to share?
I look for color, cut, clarity, carats & certification. No wait, that’s diamonds.
I look for color then texture if I have a project in mind. If I am just looking to stock up, I go nuts and grab what looks pretty in my shopping cart!
I look for yarn in gorgeous colors.
Fiber, type of yarn (dk, fingering etc) yardage and price.
Crocheting keeps me sane! I love it!
I make lots of cowls so I always look at what’s on sale, then how many yards are in a skein (120-150 yds. make a nice cowl using the V-stitch with either a J or K hook, my favorite sizes), and whether or not it’s machine washable, and then the color.
Softness of the yarn is a must as well as a variety of colors. It needs to feel nice while making a project to know that it will feel nice to wear. Also cost is a close 2nd if I spend wisely there is always room for more yarn!
I look for texture, preferably soft, durability, suitable for project and color.
I love the softness as well as great colors. Cost is also a big factor if I can save money then there is room for more yarn!
I have to say probably price.. but that said, i’m really tired of scratchy stiff red heart, and looking for softer, nicer yarns I can still afford
I look at color then softness!
Bright colors, softness and depending on the project I look at price
Most important thing in a yarn for me is softness. No matter how beautiful something I make looks if it’s not comfortable against my skin I won’t use it or wear it. The second consideration for me is indeed cost. Everything I make is given away to family, charities, hospitals or just anyone who I think may have a need for it.
it must be soft, soft, soft!
One of the qualities I look for in yarn is what its made with. I tend to use more acrylic yarns than wool for example. I make a lot of hats, scarfs, afghans, bags and amigurimi type things. I know the wool would probably be warmer than the other materials for hats and scarfs but the scratchiness drives me bonkers. I made a hat one time (the first one I ever made), and I was quite proud of how it turned out. It fit perfectly. What I didn’t realize when I made it was that it had wool in it. I still wear it every winter but it makes my head itch like crazy. Ever since then, I pay more attention to what the yarn is made with.
I just love to donate what I make. The local convalescent hospital get lots of la out lap blankets and shawls. I would love to win so I can donate more stuff!
The color and size. Also which project I’m working on.
The yarn is a definite must! But also with that comes the ability to be able to use it without much frustration. If it looks like it is easy to snag or hard to see where my stitches are then more than likely this yarn is not coming home with me. Most of the time the colors must be vibrant and catch the eye. I make all sorts of things so color is also a definite.
Sorry typo on the first sentence. The softness is a definite must! Is what it should say.
I look for color, texture, plies, yardage, and of course price. It mostly depends on the project.
I want a soft yarn, one that doesn’t split and separate when I work with it, and a good price since I live on a limited income. Great giveaway-thank you.
I try to get at least three skeins (5-7 oz) of each color. I base that on what I need to make baby afghans of two colors. Less than three and I don’t have enough.
It would be color then softness and then texture. And a good springy twist helps. But great color first or it doesn’t keep my attention.
I love a yarn that is soft to the touch. After that, I am looking at whether it’s appropriate for the project. Garments require a yarn that has nice drape and perhaps a bit of sheen, afghans to me need a yarn with substance. Yarn for bags should have tensile strength, baby yarns should very soft.
I love matching up colors and trying out self striping yarns. I just saw this beautiful “Unique” yarn in your catalog and fell in love. What a beautiful sweater it would make!
I go by what color/colors Shade’s I want, by how much yarn per ball or skein and sometimes also by how soft the yarn is.
i look for softness & color when I am choosing my yarn. ❤
I consider first of all how it feels (softness) and second the range of colors it has and lastly the price. I like a good quality yarn to work with.
I look for color, softness and thickness.
I think it depends on the project, but the qualities I consider first are texture,weight, and color.
I like to use a yarn that is soft first of all
I like bright colors and the soft feel , which makes the yarn easy to work with.
yarns must to be soft, natural and very colorful:)
I loooove yarn !! I can’t get by a shop that sells yarn. Even if it is the cheapest one. I always want to touch it and feel it. And if it is something I’m looking for, than I buy it. I think I have about 10 boxes full of yarn. All for my projects to come. So I can keep on going for quite a while I think.
I retired a few years ago and taught myself to knit and crochet. It has been a thrill to go into stores to look and touch yarns and cottons. When I first started I bought cheap and found the materials were harsh to hold and work with; now the softer the yarn the better I like it. Almost everything I make is given away because that to me is such a wonderful feeling. I do keep a few things like a shawl or hat; and I am currently working on a cotton skirt for myself; but everything else goes to someone that is in need. The soft materials are easy to work with, look so nice when finished, and make me proud that someone will actually use the item. I personally appreciate all the cute patterns you share so that I don’t have the added expense of paying for them – so THANK YOU!
I’m attracted to color but sometimes even the most beautiful color comes in an awful type of yarn to work with. So I also can say that I look for the quality of the yarn
I look for yarn that makes me smile…both the color and the softness….it makes me see a project in my mind’s eye….
I love knitting and I try to fit the color, texture, plies, yardage to what I am knitting at the time. Right now I am knitting myself a cardigan to use this winter.
I am just learning that each yarn has its own characteristics. There is the look of the yarn on the shelf, (so many beautiful colours!) which can be quite different from how the yarn is to work with. I am learning to stick to the easier to work with yarnsw for now.
Mostly the color and what speaks out to me when doing a certain pattern. I even a lot of times take my pattern with me so that I can also determine if a specific color would look best for that pattern. I try to determine the kind of yarn I need whether it be chunky, worsted, sport. But most of all I try to match the colors to whatever is my recipients favorites or what will already go with their wardrobes or home depending on the item I may be crocheting. Sometimes I find picking out the yarn the best part of the start of any of my projects. Good Luck to all.
My favorite crochet stitch is the half double crochet and my favorite knit stitch is garter.
I learned the crocodile stitch in order to make two grandsons their newborn blankets. One was stillborn at 8 months, and the blanket was buried with him.
The crocodile stitch is a fun stitch to learn and it’s so pretty when the article is finished.
OOOWWWs and AAAHHHs came from the nursing staff at the hospital. Made me think I must do something right!
I love soft yarns. I picked up some super bulky yard to play with and really enjoyed working with it.
Softness, color, and weight.
I love making popcorn stitch in crochet and cable s in knitting
gosh love all the new wools such a nice surprise to see them. Then all the more fun trying to find a great pattern to do them justice, happily with all the patterns on here that is done in no time at all. Luv the new wools keep them coming thanks folks 😀
I look for softness in a yarn when making baby blankets, quality in making hats and scarves. I like yarn that keep their shape over the years.