This yarn, Bernat Blanket Speckled, speaks to me as a pet caregiver to my two fluffs. The colouring of the yarn as a ball doesn't always land on what you can with it, but once it's crocheted or knitted, it turns the ball into something incredible. Below is the Crochet Speckled Diamond Blanket using this...
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What To Do With Red Heart Unforgettable + 4 Patterns
Red Heart Unforgettable is a smooth transitioning yarn. There are 11 colours for this yarn, with some colours discontinued over the years. Red Heart Unforgettable yarn is loved for its bold pastels and vivid colour combinations. The unbelievable softness of this roving yarn results in luxurious garments and accessories, making it one of the most...
What To Do With Red Heart Comfort Yarn
Red Heart Comfort yarn really surprised me to death! If you have played with Red Heart Comfort in the past, you will know that if you made a blanket, the blanket probably could stand on its own, it was rough and really stiff. This yarn can be found in select Walmart Canada stores and online,...
What to Do With Felted Yarn Debut
The latest new yarn is rolling out at Michaels called Bernat Felted yarn. It's a generous-sized ball of 9.2 oz / 260 g with 249 yards / 228 metres. This yarn combines solid and durable materials, including 62% acrylic, 21% wool and 17% nylon. It has a recommended crochet hook size of 8 mm /...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Heathers Yarn
Blending Black fibres with solid colours creates a marled effect. Introducing Caron Simply Soft Heathers yarn. This small but exquisite collection of yarn is something I love personally. To some, the muted grey colours are not very appealing, but statistics show that grey, black, and white are among the most purchased yarn colours. For myself,...
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....
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Brites Yarn
I dream of techno colour, and I enjoy it when my yarn is bright and cheerful, like the Simply Soft Brites yarn by Caron. Due to Caron's offering of premium acrylic, the dyes adhere to a lustre in comparison to value-level yarns. This means bold colours that Caron can offer are a result of using...
What To Do With Caron One Pound Yarn
When it comes to value, nothing beats Caron One Pound! This machine washable and dryable worsted weight yarn comes in a wide range of shades and is available in an economical one-pound skein. One skein makes four full-sized scarves. I really love this yarn as the yarn ball feels like it lasts forever. A whole...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Yarn
Caron Simply Soft yarn is one of Caron Yarns strongest performers of yarn in the collection, other than Caron Cakes and Caron One Pound. Caron Simply Soft is on the thinner side of Medium #4 - 4-ply yarn. This product cannot be mixed easily with Caron One Pound, Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super...
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...
What To Do With Red Heart With Love Yarn
Red Heart With Love yarn was a must-have when we used to go to the shows to sell yarn and showcase examples of knitting and crochet. It's a premium-grade acrylic and is a step up from Red Heart Super Saver. Joking, but not really... People online can complain about the feel of Red Heart Super...
The Story of Bernat Premium Yarn
Bernat Premium came out many years ago and is a regular stocked item in select Walmart Canada stores. It's a premium-grade acrylic product that is softer than Bernat Super Value. The entire collection has 61 colours, though Walmart only carries a few of the popular colours. You can get the rest online. Yarns Specifics Recommended...
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...
Clearance: Red Heart Treasure Yarn
Red Heart Treasure yarn was originally under Red Heart Boutique when I was with Red Heart in 2013 and 2014. The Red Heart Boutique label was retired, and this was moved to regular branding for Red Heart. While Bernat Mosaic was just being discontinued, this yarn came to be and offered the same addictive qualities...
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...
What To Do With Patons Inspired Yarn
Patons Inspired yarn has 26 colours and is a brand new yarn for 2020. It is expected to catch the interest of knitters with its generous 150 g ball. It's a #5 bulky yarn that is 75% acrylic and 25% wool. I'm obsessed with this yarn. Both my book sample and tutorial sample for the...
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....
What To Do With Bernat Sheepy Yarn
A really fluffy yarn called Bernat Sheepy is available. Don't worry, there's no wool, just 100% nylon. It's ultra-soft and swishy to the touch. It's great for making plush toys or even that super cozy baby blanket. There are just a few colours only in this yarn line such as Cotton Tail, Bunny Brown, Baa...
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...
Bernat Crushed Velvet Yarn
Bernat Crushed Velvet yarn joins the lineup of this ever-growing famous brand of yarn. This yarn was originally home decor and then morphed into a baby line. With the shimmering of Bernat Crushed Velvet, this version has a variegated colour. It creates unique projects. Crocheters and knitters have been enjoying this yarn. This is the...
Clearance: Bernat POP! Bulky Yarn
This self-striping yarn called Bernat Pop Bulky by Yarnspirations is a new yarn line added in July 2018. Catering to those who love thick, comfy yarn with modern trending colour mixes. The yarn is dyed with long stripes before transitioning to the next colour. It makes for unique-looking projects. This yarn is already available for...
Bernat Blanket Bigger Yarn; Finger Crochet or Knitting
Look at the size of that yarn ball! This is the new Bernat Blanket Bigger yarn. Compare that to the Red Heart Super Saver. It's massive. They are intended for finger knitting and crocheting. These big bad boys will be available at select Joann locations in the USA. They are 21.2 oz / 600 grams....
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...
Red Heart Super Saver Color Block Yarn
Red Heart Super Saver Color Block yarn can be found in Walmart USA with only 3 colour choices. It's a generous 10 oz ball that is uniquely dyed that you cannot see in the ball unless you know about it. In crocheting or knitting thinks like scarves, you will see it do it's magic. It...
Red Heart Super Saver Metallic Yarn
New to the Red Heart Super Saver family of yarn is an extension called Red Heart Super Saver Metallic. Found in Walmart USA, available in only 6 colours. It's the new type of shiny filament that doesn't have the scratch element to it. From either gold or silver shiny filaments with a base colour of...
Did You Know the Difference?
What is the difference between Lily Sugar'n Cream and Bernat Handicrafter Cotton? Maybe this is a trick question, or is it? When you compare the 100% cotton yarn. The look, the texture and how it behaves on your crochet hook or knitting needles, you shouldn't notice any difference. It's the same thing. Lily Sugar'n Cream...
Review: What's The Deal with Caron Cakes?
Caron Cakes was originally launched over 7 years ago and was initially put into Michaels Stores for just 3 months. The original packaging of the yarn was slightly different. The Caron logo had its 100th anniversary on the ball band. While Yarnspirations thought the stitching journey and presentation would be a hit to consumers, the...
What To Do With Caron Jumbo Ombre Yarn
Caron Jumbo Ombre Yarn can be found at JOANN. It's a self-striping yarn that steps through a paint chip card, sort of speak. I saw examples made with yarn back in December 2019. I was floored. I know Caron One Pound, Caron One Pound have a tendency to be on the stiff side until it...
What To Do With Caron Colorama Halo Yarn
New as of Summer 2023 is Caron Colorama Halo yarn. You've seen it before as an O'Go format but since the retirement of O'Go-wrapped yarn, it was brought back as a cake format. So what's the big deal eh? It's a perfect-phasing yarn. Technology has come a long way in making yarn. This yarn phases...
Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Yarn
New Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn is fresh in 2023 at select JOANN stores and Joann.com. This is a new technology that colour grades ideally. Testing with Caron Colorama Halo last year, the technology is now with Bernat Blanket this year. There is no colour blocking of a shade; the colour seamlessly changes and, depending...
What To Do With Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn
The best thing about Bernat Softee Chunky is the availability of this yarn. It's like everywhere! Way back in the dinosaur ages, this same name yarn wasn't as thick. However, Yarnspirations listened to the public and people wanted it thicker! So they re-engineered the yarn to be much thicker and give it a whack of...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Coastal Yarn
The Bernat Blanket Coastal Collection is exclusive to our friends at Yarnspirations. That's right, you won't find it in a store. It's only available online through Yarnspirations. This colouring that is no longer identified as Bernat Blanket Coastal yarn is mixed into the regular line up of Bernat Blanket on Yarnspirations. The colour below is...
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...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Brights Yarn
Go bold or go home... I just love bold electrified colours. Introducing Bernat Blanket Brights. Colour that is vibrant with no electricity needed. Last year, Bernat introduced this colour line for Bernat Blanket and I am so glad they did. Up until that point, it had been the pastels for baby and neutrals for the...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Stripes Yarn
New in 2017 was the Bernat Blanket Stripes Yarn. An exciting play on long variegated yarn, a similar concept to Caron Cakes. Flip up the ball and you suddenly can see the colours that exist inside. The colour stays the same for a long time before switching to the next. With modern shades and playful...
What To Do With Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn
A steady and one of my favourite yarns is Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn. It's like crocheting with a cloud. There are two things you need to know about this yarn. Number 1... If you are new to crochet and or struggle with locating stitches, you want to stick with open work projects like Granny Squares with...
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...