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...
Yarn Brand Status
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...
Clearance: Caron Colorama O'go Yarn + 4 Patterns
Caron Colorama Ogo format yarn has been discontinued and is on clearance for the remaining stock in the warehouse. This chunky-weight yarn was available in five long striping colours in one O'Go. I really enjoyed this yarn a lot, and it made for really cool projects. I will share more below. This yarn had not...
Clearance: Caron Cloud Cakes Cuddle Bundle + 4 Patterns
Yarnspirations is cleaning out the warehouse and offering Caron Cloud Cakes Cuddle Bundles at a ridiculously low price, plus a Twist and Lock Crochet Set with it. . . This yarn is versatile and makes the most cozy items whether it's hats, scarves or home decor like blankets. Caron Cloud Cakes is a heavenly blend...
Caron Blossom Cakes Yarn + Pattern
Caron Blossom Cakes is another extension of the original Caron Cakes, exclusive to Michaels. Michaels controls the availability of this yarn, which is unique and light in feel and flow. The new soft and lightweight Caron Blossom Cakes allow one colour to flow into the next, allowing a smooth transition between colours. This will ensure...
Seasonal: Caron Sprinkle Cakes + Patterns
Caron Sprinkle Cakes is a brand that Michaels controls for availability, as it's exclusive to their stores and online platform. This yarn is considered seasonal and can come and go, not returning every season but just suddenly popping up. This yarn typically comes out in August if it's planned by Michaels to return and is...
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...
What To Do With Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres Yarn
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres yarn was primarily a Canadian brand until the internet and international shipping became a thing. Locally, I can find plenty of stock at my local Walmart Canada. You may find this in select locations throughout the United States now. This yarn is available in different formats and what you see below...
What To Do With Peaches & Creme Yarn Cones
Peaches and Creme yarn cones are sold primarily through the retail store. Below, there's a video tutorial on how this yarn is dyed and packaged. This format of Peaches and Creme yarn is value-oriented and provides a lot more yardage than the smaller balls on cardboard cones that can be recycled. This is 100% cotton...
What To Do With Peaches & Creme Balled Yarn
Peaches and Creme yarn is primarily sold in retail stores only, though it's listed on Yarnspirations.com for more specific product information and different types of Peaches and Creme formats. It's 100% cotton and is excellent for dishwashing and home-use cotton such as decor, tea towels, hot pads and more. The cotton is grown and spun...
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...
How Yarn is Prepared and Packaged: Behind the Scenes Videos
Today, I am going to show you a rare behind-the-scenes look at how yarn is made. This article shows the process after the yarn is spun. See detailed pictures. Ivy, pictured to the right, is a youngster who captures our emotions when finding that special yarn on the shelves. How does the yarn get made...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Stripes Yarn
You may have missed the MEMO for this Caron Simply Soft Stripes Yarn. As of late Spring 2017, at the time of writing this article, the balls are now bigger. Due to popular demand from crocheters and knitters, they have increased the yardage of these balls to provide an extra 25% more yarn for the...
12 Animals to Choose Crochet Amigurumi Kits + Tutorials for All
In 2023, Yarnspirations created 12 Amigurumi Kits for crochet stuffies. They are called the Red Heart Amigurumi Crochet Kit. Seeing the kits in person, I was surprised to see that they were bigger than they looked in the photographs on Yarnspirations. Each kit contains one character; the yarn is 100% recycled cotton. These would make...
Exclusive: What To Do With Caron Latte Cakes + Patterns
New to Michaels Stores is Caron Latte Cakes —a self-striping yarn similar to the original Caron Cakes but with an added touch. There is an extremely soft eyelash type of yarn added to the fibres to give the hues a softness in visual appearance. Very much like the foam on top of a Latte. I...
Exclusive: What To Do With Caron Baby Cakes
Caron Yarns has just launched a brand new yarn line exclusively at Michaels Stores called Caron Baby Cakes. Due to popular demand, it's a spin-off from the Original Caron Cakes. Crocheters and knitters requested that Caron Cakes be in non-wool materials, especially for babies, so they have removed the wool and substituted nylon. So this...
Exclusive: Caron Cotton Cakes Yarn
Caron Cotton Cakes is exclusive to Michaels and has changed three times since its conception. Originally, it was a much smaller cake and only available in multi-coloured long stripes. It left the market for a short time and came back in a large format, as you can see below. The yarn not only changed in...
What To Do With Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle Yarn + Patterns
Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle yarn is made of the same material as Red Heart Scrubby yarn but uses filaments that sparkle. This yarn can be hard on the hands when crocheting, as its intended purpose is to scrub walls, dishes, and more. You may want to wear food-handling gloves on your yarn-feeding hands to avoid...
What To Do With Red Heart Scrubby Yarn + Patterns
A love-hate solid relationship is the Red Heart Scrubby yarn. Like its name implies, this uniquely textured yarn is great for knitting or crocheting dishcloths! Scrubby cloths clean dirty pots more quickly than cotton yarn dishcloths. Since Scrubby is polyester, it will dry a lot quicker! It exfoliates as well, so you can use it...
What To Do with Bernat Premium Tweeds
Bernat Premium Tweeds is a step-up of regular value acrylic yarn. Most know, acrylic yarns are not the same product across the yarn spectrum. There is truly value acrylic that is rough and stiff and crossing over to medium levels to premium levels of acrylic. This is one of the highest levels of quality of...
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...
What To Do With Bernat Super Value Yarn
Bernat Super Value Yarn has been my lifetime staple of yarn. I've used Bernat Super Value the most in all of my projects prior to starting up The Crochet Crowd. Today, it continues to be one of my favourites in quality, colours and reliability of being available. It's an everyday yarn, priced for the everyday...
What To Do with Bernat Velvet Yarn
Daniel and I are predicting the Bernat Velvet yarn to be one of the biggest yarns for 2018 / 2019. Once you feel it, hook with it... you may just fall in love with it. Perfectly coloured natural shimmer. It's heaven gliding through your fingers. This product is available at Joann Fabrics & Crafts, Michaels...
What To Do with Caron Chunky Cakes?
New to Caron Yarns as of Jan 16, 2018, is Caron Chunky Cakes, exclusively at Michaels. This new addition to the lineup satisfies those crocheters and knitters who wanted just 100% Acrylic Yarns. Yep, that's right, no wool is in these beauties. This yarn may be treated as seasonal from time to time. Grab it...
What To Do With Bernat Wavelength Yarn + 4 Patterns
This yarn could be exclusive to Canada in stores, but I am not 100% sure about that. It can be found in select Walmart Canada locations. It's also available on Yarnspirations for those in the USA. It's called Bernat Wavelength yarn. What's intriguing about this yarn is the colour transitioning. It's a strong yarn and...
Clearance: Quilting and Embroidery Thread Kit
The second annual mega clearance has the Coats and Clarak Quilting + Embroidery Kit. The top thread colours have been chosen, and you get 24 spools, each 1100 yards long. I'm sorry to say that the Canadian warehouse has already sold out, so it's only available in the USA. Thread Specifics . .
Clearance: Patons Canadiana Confetti Box Kit
There is a clearance of the Patons Canadian Confetti Box Kit that includes a Twist + Lock crochet hook set. Patons Canadiana is a beautiful yarn to work with and is a brand that has been around a very long time. If you have been with us over the years, you may recognize our projects...
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...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Paints
Caron Simply Soft Paints has been around for years. It is a small extension line of Caron Simply Soft, but it colours with artistry and paint strokes—almost like your own 'monet' or something like that. From the neutrals of paints to vibrant ones like you, see below. This entire line is variegated in nature. Yarn...
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...
How to Use Bernat Blanket-ez + Tutorial
So you want to see what's up with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn? Here is a technical preview of explaining the properties of the yarn, how the loops are made and little fabulous tips about this yarn. Get an up close and personal view of the Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. If you understand how...
What To Do With Phentex Craft and Slipper Yarn
Phentex Craft and Slipper Yarn is one of the longest-lasting products with Yarnspirations. Still going strong and with a wide assortment of colours. This yarn is a plastic made product that doesn't absorb water and for heavy use such as slippers. This is also great for crafting in general as well. Phentex Slipper and Craft...
Clearance: Bernat Satin Yarn
Bernat Satin yarn is on a higher level than Bernat Super Saver and Red Heart Super Saver. Bernat Satin is a luxury worsted weight yarn, with a satiny soft finish. Perfect for garments, accessories, and home decor projects. Bernat Satin provides a defined stitch for beautiful finished projects when knitted or crocheted. Available in a...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Tweeds Yarn
Bernat Blanket Tweeds gives a tonal colour differential change to provide the rustic, used and ultra comfy look right out of the yarn ball. Tweeds are typically spun yarn, and pieces of extra stuff are left in the fibre. In this case, the colouring represents the look only. This yarn is the same size as...
Clearance: Bernat Blanket O'Go Yarn
Bernat Blanket Ogo is the same size as Bernat Blanket yarns that are out there. Yarnspirations also take a considerable risk to appease crocheters and knitters by wrapping the yarn differently so that we can start without digging into the centre of a skein to find the end. This change required Yarnspirations to update its...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Tie Dye Ish Yarn
This yarn is deceptive in the ball as the finished project can turn out unique and awesome. This is Bernat Blanket Tie Dye Ish. I'm all over this concept with my lifestyle here at home. It's casual but makes sense if your environment is not magazine-quality. I have two cats and two dogs; say no...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Twist Yarn
There are eight colours of Bernat Blanket Twist yarn. Unlike regular Bernat Blanket yarn, this yarn comprises twisted plies. The colour variable changes to create a fun arrangement for your final project. The example below is a knit blanket using this yarn. The colour change can keep you mentally interested in completing unique-looking blankets. This...