Author: Amy
Mandala Yarn
I bought 2 skeins of Lion Brand Mandala yarn for the latest mandala I’m making from this pattern, called a Crochet Gypsy Vest.
So far I absolutely love this yarn! It’s a 3, feels just like a 3 all the way through, has lovely color change and feels nice and soft
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This will be for my mom on her cruise.
It’s not that hard
I like looking up patterns on youtube and if I like it, giving myself written steps. It’s just kind of amazing how many people can’t put simple things together though.
“How do I make this smaller?” Well unless it’s significantly smaller like adult to toddler, use a smaller hook and or thinner yarn.
“I can’t find that exact yarn you used where I live”. Holy shit just find out the size and type and find something similar. A specific fingering gradient yarn? Look for ANOTHER fingering gradient yarn!
“How do I make it longer (blanket)” More rounds or a longer initial chain. Math is hard.
I seriously wrote “math is hard” on a pattern I wrote for myself though. I wanted a smaller neckline on the virus ponchos I’ve been making but I don’t know if I want to be bothered figuring out what initial chain I would need.
Ponchos
Wellp my current obsession is ponchos in my favorite virus pattern. I had to retake some pictures since I had lined up the neck wrong on my cloth model. I finished one with that damn Red Heart Unforgettable yarn, it’s so pretty but I know it’s going to be delicate as hell to deal with.
Yarn Reviews
May 8, 2018
Hooking Blog
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Amy
I really wish people were honest when they were reviewing yarn. Most of them aren’t because they are shilling or whatever. Seriously. I love ombre, multicolor, and colorway yarns, I really do. I’ve tried several kinds and this is what I’ve noticed.
Red Heard Unforgettable. BEAUTIFUL. Absolutely stunning. However, super thin to the point of lace weight but marked as a 4, fragile (literally can pull it apart) and super light. Will never, ever buy it again.
Sweet Roll: Random color changes like Caron Cakes but variable width sometimes very skinny. Wouldn’t buy again.
Caron Cakes, Caron Big Cakes, Caron Cotton Cakes, Caron Tea Cakes: I LOVE THEM ALL. Soft, sturdy, beautiful colors, true to size. I’d fill my entire room with Caron Cakes if I could.
Red Heart Ombre: Very very pretty. True to size. Sturdy, love it. Absolutely want more.
Lion Brand Mandala: Light, true to size, sturdy, beautiful. I want more!
Caron multicolors: depends on shade, the grey camo was beautiful, the ‘rose garden’ depending on pattern, looks like Fruit Loops. It’s still soft, sturdy, no variation in the sizes, etc. I really like Caron in general.