yarn

Lion Brand Yarn 790-404C Homespun Painterly Color 6-Ounce/185-Yard Skein of Yarn, Lagoon
$5.99
I've used this yarn to crochet afghans and for making a coat with my Ultimate Knitting Machine. This is not a good yarn for the knitting machine, because it often gets caught on the needles. It is a bulky yarn which works up quickly, so if you want a quick project, this will do it. However, I warn that beginners should start with a different variety of yarn. It's difficult to see the stitches in this yarn, so I often had to work by feel.

The yarn is soft right out of the skein. The colors are rich. The projects always turn out beautifully. The only problem with it is the ends unravel. Do not use it in a fringe or anywhere else the ends will be exposed. I've read once that the ends of Homespun yarn needs to be knotted to make the fringe, but I think that looks awful, too.

PROS:
+ soft and silky to touch
+ bulky weight makes quick projects
+ gorgeous colors

CONS:
- difficult to see stitches, not recommended for beginners
- exposed ends unravel

I think this is a very nice yarn. The only reason I don't use it more often is that it's so popular that people recognize it the minute they see it. I like my yarn to be a little more mysterious. Regardless, it makes beautiful afghans.

Lion Brand Yarn 790-329 Homespun Painterly Color 6-Ounce/185-Yard Skein of Yarn, Waterfall
$5.99
I've used this yarn to crochet afghans and for making a coat with my Ultimate Knitting Machine. This is not a good yarn for the knitting machine, because it often gets caught on the needles. It is a bulky yarn which works up quickly, so if you want a quick project, this will do it. However, I warn that beginners should start with a different variety of yarn. It's difficult to see the stitches in this yarn, so I often had to work by feel.

The yarn is soft right out of the skein. The colors are rich. The projects always turn out beautifully. The only problem with it is the ends unravel. Do not use it in a fringe or anywhere else the ends will be exposed. I've read once that the ends of Homespun yarn needs to be knotted to make the fringe, but I think that looks awful, too.

PROS:
+ soft and silky to touch
+ bulky weight makes quick projects
+ gorgeous colors

CONS:
- difficult to see stitches, not recommended for beginners
- exposed ends unravel

I think this is a very nice yarn. The only reason I don't use it more often is that it's so popular that people recognize it the minute they see it. I like my yarn to be a little more mysterious. Regardless, it makes beautiful afghans.

Lion Brand Yarn 790-396 Homespun Painterly Color 6-Ounce/185-Yard Skein of Yarn, Fiesta
$5.99
I've used this yarn to crochet afghans and for making a coat with my Ultimate Knitting Machine. This is not a good yarn for the knitting machine, because it often gets caught on the needles. It is a bulky yarn which works up quickly, so if you want a quick project, this will do it. However, I warn that beginners should start with a different variety of yarn. It's difficult to see the stitches in this yarn, so I often had to work by feel.

The yarn is soft right out of the skein. The colors are rich. The projects always turn out beautifully. The only problem with it is the ends unravel. Do not use it in a fringe or anywhere else the ends will be exposed. I've read once that the ends of Homespun yarn needs to be knotted to make the fringe, but I think that looks awful, too.

PROS:
+ soft and silky to touch
+ bulky weight makes quick projects
+ gorgeous colors

CONS:
- difficult to see stitches, not recommended for beginners
- exposed ends unravel

I think this is a very nice yarn. The only reason I don't use it more often is that it's so popular that people recognize it the minute they see it. I like my yarn to be a little more mysterious. Regardless, it makes beautiful afghans.

Lion Brand Yarn 482-130J Recycled Cotton, Seagrass
$5.49
Knit or crochet the ultimate feel-good project. Cool and comfy, this eco-friendly yarn, spun from soft, pre-consumer recycled cotton is perfect for everything from summer sweaters and airy blankets to practical pieces like market bags and washcloths. Made from cotton clippings obtained during the manufacture of T-shirts, Lion Brand Recycled Cotton yarn reduces waste and conserves resources. Cotton clippings are sorted by color (minimizing the amount of dyeing needed for the final yarn,) blended with acrylic (for enhanced performance) and then spun into beautifully blended heathers and tweeds.