Red Heart Its A Wrap Rainbow yarn is a stitching journey that feels so cool and rewarding. Yes, the yarn is thread-like and is 4 plies, but the transition it does is so smooth and such eye candy to play with. The drape of this yarn is fantastic, and the final sample you can get...
Discontinued Yarn
These yarn brands have been discontinued. Are they no longer made, or is there any stock available? You can still read about the yarns to refresh yourself on what they were.
Discontinued: Red Heart Super Saver O'Go Format
It turns out that the problems people had didn't justify changing the packaging for Red Heart Super Saver Ogo. I'll explain. Yarnspirations noticed people on social media complaining about tangled balls. After years of this, they decided to tackle the problem head-on by creating yarn that they called the O'Go format. It is the same...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds
An intriguing new yarn called Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds is rolling out at Joann—home decor comfort yarn. This yarn has me captivated by the softness and the casual nature of the appearance of this yarn. This strong yarn is 90% polyester with 10% nylon, which gives it strength. The core of the yarn is like...
10 Steps - How Yarns Are Determined to Hit the Yarn Shelves in a Store Near You
Yarn: the fabulous fiber that weaves its way in and out of our lives, sometimes making grand entrances and occasional quiet exits. But then there are the legends, the yarns that stand the test of time, clutching their labels like badges of honor for decades. Meet the hall-of-famers: Bernat Super Value, Red Heart Super Saver,...
Discontinued: What To Do with Caron Jumbo Twirl Yarn
Watch the addiction of this yarn. It feels to me like the crazy fun addiction of Caron Cakes but in a different stitching journey. Introducing the latest innovation yarn by Yarnspirations called Caron Jumbo Twirl yarn. This will be available at Joann Fabrics and Crafts through in-store and online shopping really soon. It's already currently...
Is This Yarn Still Being Made?
Knowing if a yarn is being made is a million-dollar question. You cannot rely on retailers to be helpful in this area, as many retailers, including Michaels, JOANN, and Walmart, tend to discontinue a brand without discontinuing the brand itself. They tend to change the yarns out and sometimes replace them with their private labels....
Discontinued: Red Heart Sashay Yarn + Tutorials
It was rumoured that this yarn, called Red Heart Sashay, saved the Red Heart brand from 2009 to 2015. The easy-to-beginne-with nature of the Yarn attracted new crocheters and knitters to the craft. Like anything that comes to market, the heat simmers and goes cold in time. Many extensions of this same brand came to...
Clearance: What To Do With Caron Crystal Cakes + 1 Pattern
Caron Crystal Cakes may be considered seasonal and is exclusive to Michaels in North America. They are part of the extension of Caron Cakes. This yarn is unique compared to other Caron Cakes products, though. At times, this yarn may be reduced for clearance as the seasons come and go. This yarn is wearable, but...
Discontinued: Bernat Ruffelina Yarn
Developed around 2009ish was Bernat Ruffelina Yarn. At the time, ruffle yarns like Red Heart Sashay were starting to hit the strong trend of materials where the yarn was just looped in existing holes to create incredible-looking scarves. Bernat Ruffelina was intended to support those with cancer and raise awareness of cancer. The package included...
Discontinued: Caron United Yarn
Caron United yarn was developed for an initiative to support the Children of Fallen Patriots organization, which helps families left behind by the US military who have died in service. The organization provides scholarships for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. We, the crocheters and knitters, participated with this brand...
Discontinued: Caron Simply Soft Marled Yarn + How to Make Your Own
I don't think I ever knew about this yarn, which was called the Caron Simply Soft Marled yarn. It was essentially Caron Simply Soft with two contrasting colours twisted together. Below is a sample of a hat to give you an idea of how it turned out. The Caron Simply Soft yarn that you know...
Discontinued: Red Heart Colorscape Yarn + Patterns
Red Heart Colorscape was a roving-based yarn that effortlessly transitioned in the colourways. It was like eye candy, and you couldn't wait for the new row to be completed to watch it change. Gorgeous acrylic yarn with phenomenal colour effects. The colours move from one to the next in a painterly fashion, creating a beautiful...
Discontinued: Bernat Cozy Style Yarn
I believe Bernat CozyStyle is a Canadian Walmart Exclusive in large ball format. Value-priced yarn with lots of yardage to kick off large projects. It's 100% acrylic. Ideal for afghan making. It should soften after washing. More Bernat Yarns
Discontinued: Bernat Maker Big Yarn
Due to popular demand of Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn that came out, consumers demanded an even thicker yarn as people were double and even triple stranding the yarn for even thicker rugs, afghans, pillows and more. So now, Bernat Maker Home Dec has a big sister called Bernat Maker Big. I think you will...
Discontinued: Bernat Wool-Up Bulky Yarn
A Walmart Canada Exclusive is the Bernat Wool-Up Bulky. This is a spin off from Bernat Wool-Up but has been re-spun to be thicker, thus being chunky. Intended for clothing to provide that extra warmth and thickness you desire. More Bernat Yarns
Discontinued: Bernat Wool-Up Worsted Yarn
I believe Bernat Wool-Up Worsted and Bernat Wool-Up Worsted Tweeds are exclusive to Walmart Canada. However, you may find this in Walmart USA as there are reports of people being able to purchase it in stores. This is a mix of 80% Acrylic and 20% Wool. It's intended for scarves, hats and garments where warmth...
Discontinued: Blissful Bernat Perfect Phasing Kit
Yarnspirations asked me in October 2023 what I would do with Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing for this yarn. I was thinking about how these remind me of marshmallows in Lucky Charms Cereal. Wouldn't it be great if people could get a sampler pack? This is a chance to take advantage of the 2nd annual warehouse...
Discontinued: Bernat Alize EZ Wool Yarn
New to the Bernat family of yarn is Bernat Alize EZ Wool. This looping yarn requires no hooks or needles. It's great for beginners learning to knit. It's a gateway product for someone wanting to play with the yarn arts but not familiar with hooks or needles. Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ is a chenille-based yarn, which...
Discontinued: Caron Simply Soft Camo Yarn
Caron Simply Soft Camo is an offshoot of Caron Simply Soft with camouflage colouring applied to the yarn. You will find the traditional camo colours such as Woodland or Night Camo, but also great mixes like Pink Camo, Snow Camo and even Blue Camo, to name a few. There are 8 shades in this colour...
Discontinued: Caron Cupcakes Yarn
Caron Cupcakes is 100% Acrylic and designed for smaller projects. Packaged as a cupcake, it just makes sense to call it Caron Cupcakes Yarn. It is a Light (3) weight yarn intended for finer projects. The ball bands have pictures of knit or crochet. The pattern on the back of the label matches the photograph....
Discontinued: Bernat Happy Holidays Yarn
Bernat Happy Holidays yarn was a 4-ply medium-weight worsted yarn. The original formula was rough to the touch, and the filament that made the shine was really yarn on the hands, for those who recall. I have a solution at the bottom of this article for another sparkle yarn that feels great and is more...
Discontinued: Red Heart Chic Sheep Yarn
Red Heart Chic Sheep yarn was developed for Marly Bird, an educator, pattern designer, and other industry professionals. Years ago, 24 shades were developed, and the remaining stock is on clearance for a fantastic price on Yarnspirations. Grab it while you can if 100% merino speaks to your stitching vibe. Yarn Specifics As you can...
Discontinued: Bernat Mosaic Yarn
Bernat Mosaic is discontinued, but it was my gateway addiction to transitioning yarn from 2009 to 2013ish. Oh my gawd, I was so upset about it being discontinued. It had its problems, but this yarn made crochet for me so much fun! This was a 'Shut Up and Take My Money' yarn for me. This...
Discontinued: Patons Hempster Yarn
Patons Hempster yarn was introduced in the Fall of 2018 as a new yarn option for the Patons brand of yarns. This yarn is a mix of 55% hemp and 45% cotton. It is intended for durability, reliability, and longevity for projects. Future projects will include tote bags, accessories, and even garments like tank tops....
Discontinued: Caron Tea Cakes Yarn
Caron Tea Cakes is a seasonal yarn exclusively available at Michaels. Due to the seasonality assigned to it by Michaels, this yarn comes out but may or may not return the following year. This yarn is known to take a break from the shelves. What is unique about the yarn is that it appears to...
Discontinued: Caron X Pantone Yarn
Introducing Caron x Pantone, a new exclusive yarn to Michaels in person and through Yarnspirations.com. This is pronounced as Caron (AND) Pantone. The x in the name is branding from Pantone when an affiliate relationship is in place. Caron x Pantone is unlike any yarn we have seen produced at Yarnspirations. From presentation of the...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Roving Yarn
For those who enjoy Roving Yarn, Bernat Roving is one of the most economical choices on today's market. I just looked up what Roving Yarn is. I know it's a type of yarn, but I'm unsure what the meaning is. Roving is a thick yarn that has a small twist on the yarn. It is...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Bundle Brights Yarn
All new to JOANN is the Bernat Bundle Brights Yarn collection for Fall 2017. Bernat Home Bundle and Bernat Baby Bundle is exclusive to JOANN in the USA. Consumers asked for the yarn to be have eye-popping colour verses the subtle baby and home colours of neutrals. So the designers got out the colour wheel...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Baby Bundle Yarn
Bernat Baby Bundle is a mix of 4 yarns put together as one yarn ball with colours that complement each other. Yarns inside the one ball include Bernat Blanket, Bernat Pipsqueak, Bernat Boucle and Bernat Chunky Yarn. The yarns are attached together so you can crochet yourself through the ball from start to finish without...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Home Bundle Yarn
Bernat Home Bundle Yarn is exclusive to JOANN in the USA. It's the same yarn as Baby Baby Bundle Yarn and the new Bernat Bundle Brights Yarn that just came out. Bernat Home Bundle is coloured in a way to match home decor. More neutral, everyday colours, typically found in a home. It's playful texture...
Discontinued: What To Do With Caron Kindness Yarn?
Yarnspirations released Caron Kindness Yarn exclusively at Michaels Stores in June 2018. There was a demand for a value-priced, lots of yardage and soft choice for those who are involved in charity projects. It's a yarn you need to feel as it has an ingredient found in many of our own clothing. It's 100% Polyester....
Discontinued: Bernat Blanket Tiny Yarn
Man, I cannot express my love enough for this Bernat Blanket Tiny Yarn that is new for 2017. If you have enjoyed working with Bernat Blanket Yarns, you may just fall in love with Bernat Blanket Tiny. For some of us, the movement of the large regular Bernat Blanket Yarn can be a bit stressful...
Discontinued: Bernat Freesia Yarn
New to the Bernat family of yarn is Bernat Freesia Yarn. This is a boucle-based yarn but with consideration of the crocheter's comfort with the boucle. Boucle = Boo - Clay (Pronunciation) Typically with boucle, the looping effect snags onto crochet hooks. It's a love-hate relationship with the boucle. The yarn designers considered this relationship...
Discontinued: Bernat Blanket Double Take Yarn
The Bernat Blanket Double Take yarn is really different in comparison to the rest of the Bernat Blanket line up. It is a product that is available at Michaels. One side of the yarn strand appears one colour while the other side is a completely different colour. It's not spun either. It's really cool. More...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Mix Home Yarn?
Bernat Mix Home Yarn is intended for home decor projects. Bulky to the touch and look for giving your home a plush and soft feeling. It makes a house feel like home. This is exclusive to Michaels Stores. There is a cross mix of 3 bernat yarns mixed together through sewed joins. They include Bernat...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Maker Outdoor Yarn?
New to JOANN Fabrics & Crafts in select locations is the Bernat Maker Outdoor yarn. Vibrant colours and long striping yarns are available in this new line of yarn. We all know that regular yarn cannot handle the outdoors. The sun beats hard on the yarn and fades the colours really quickly. This yarn is...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Blanket Pet Yarn
The newest Bernat Blanket family of yarns now has Bernat Blanket Pet. This yarn is thinner than the original Bernat Blanket, moving it down the scale to a Bulky 5 weight. What is unique about this yarn is the natural odour control through Everfresh Probiotic Technology applied to the yarn. The yarn doesn't look or...