I Feel Slightly Guilty...

I have never done this before. I feel guilty...somewhat. Therefore I must confess....

Tell Family You Want Yarn And...

So, I know I have posted receiving yarn before but I love sharing with you guys! After all, it is important to remind you to tell family/friends about your want--I mean need--of yarn, right?

My 3 Top Yarns (So Far)

Yarn.

It's what loomers live for and use everyday. Over the 3 years I have been looming I have a couple "favorites" I buy when money allows. Most of the time I use Red Heart Saver yarn due to cost but sometimes you have to "splurge".
I will be linking to Joann Craft And Fabric store since this is my local yarn store. Keep in mind these yarns may be available at other stores of course. l

1. Lion Brand Vanna's Choice I have used this with fingerless gloves. I love the softness of it for projects that are going to be against the skin. 
2. Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn If I have a choice I love this yarn for baby blanket, especially if you live where it snows and gets very cold. I have made adult blankets out of this yarn as well so don't think it is just for babies.  I linked to the bigger skeins of it but you can get it in smaller skeins. It's super thick and soft!
3. Red Heart Comfort Yarn I like to purchase the bigger skeins of this yarn because it lasts awhile. It is softer than the Red Heart Saver yarn but not as soft as the Lion Brand and Bernat I have already mentioned above. 

As I get to experiment with other yarns I'm sure I will have new favorites. What are your favorites? 

3 Tips For Choosing Yarn

Over the years I have noticed there are three ways I decide on the yarn I want to use for a project.

• First: The gauge of the loom is the first consideration.
• Gauge is the space between the pegs. 
• The bigger the gauge the more likely it is I want to use a bulky or super bulky yarn so that I can use only one strand. 
• If I can't find a bulky yarn I will have to use two strands of a different weight yarn which I don't always like to do. 

• Second: Texture
• It is a great way to add to a project. 
• For example, Lion Brand Homespun yarn. I like the feel and texture of it.
• Is the project for a baby? Then I would want a soft yarn of course. Is it for home, like a dishcloth? Then I might want a more "rough" yarn. 

• Third: Cost
• A project like a baby blanket or adult blanket requires more yarn therefore more cost is involved.
• I have to figure out my "budget" for each project and choose accordingly for it. 
• Please don't go into debt with yarn. There are some wonderful "cheaper" yarns out there. I have found some great ones at a dollar store. 
• For example, the hat you see me wear in the logos on my Facebook Page and Video was made with a skein of yarn from the dollar store which only cost $1.00. 
  

So, there are my 3 simple tips for choosing yarn: 

Gauge, Texture and Cost.