It’s Wednesday again, so it’s time for a blog post about the crochet favorites of 2013. Five different bloggers tested our Crochet Yarns and a number of Crochet Hooks and let us know which ones they preferred. This week, it’s Hakenenmeer.blogspot.nl’s turn!
Curious about the final results? Read a blog post about Yarnplaza’s best Crochet Yarns here!
Claire Boeter from Hakenenmeer.blogspot.nl has made some beautiful doilies (the pattern is at the bottom) and reveals her absolute favorites in this blog post. Read on and take a look!
* The number of Yarnplaza balls each quality receives is indicated.
Katia Capri
"Beautiful yarn—it's a joy to crochet with. This yarn has been a longtime favorite of mine."
SMC Catania
"Really beautiful yarn. This yarn is what got me into crocheting in the first place. I’ve always been in love with the gorgeous colors this yarn comes in. It’s perfect for bags, summer blankets, clothing, and garlands. For just about anything, really!!"
Lana Grossa Cotone
"A beautiful red shade that's a joy to crochet with. Just like the previous yarns… it's really nice to work with and pairs well with other colors!"
Phildar Phil Coton 3
"Really beautiful, shiny yarn. I'm a fan!"
DROPS Paris
"Thicker yarn for size 4-5 needles. It's a split-end yarn and feels stiffer. It's less pleasant to crochet with because you have to be careful not to stitch into the yarn."
Rico Aran
"This yarn is also frayed and a little limp. The strands come apart easily, resulting in a coarser crocheted fabric."
Rico Essentials Cotton
"In terms of color and sheen, this ball of wool was my favorite. But I don't like crocheting with this yarn. It splits and feels stiff while crocheting. Color-wise, this yarn is beautiful!"
Phildar Aviso
"Beautiful, thick yarn. It feels soft and is a pleasure to crochet with. I think this yarn has a nice texture, and the color is great: fresh and vibrant!"
Lana Grossa 80
"I really love this yarn! It's super soft and nice and thick. It has a slightly round strand that's a pleasure to crochet with and produces beautiful results."
Lana Grossa 130
"A very nice, soft yarn. It feels soft to the touch, crochets well, and the finished piece looks beautiful. I'd love to make a nice winter blanket out of this yarn someday."
Best Crochet Yarn & Crochet Hook
"My absolute favorite is Lana Grossa 80. This yarn is my top pick! It's a beautiful yarn for making blankets. I've even made small doilies with it, but a warm scarf would also turn out great with this yarn. It's the perfect winter yarn!"
"The Crochet Hook I really love is the Clover Amour. It's great for hours of crocheting fun!"
Do you agree with Claire, or do you have a different favorite? Let us know!
Did you read last week's blog post? Have you seen it? For five weeks, we’ll be posting a message featuring the best Crochet Yarn and Crochet Hook, as recommended by a different blogger each time. Will there ultimately be an overall winner? We can’t wait to find out!
