Yarn isn’t the only suitable material you can use for knitting and crochet, but it’s definitely the most popular choice amongst contemporary crafters. If you’re interested in discovering outstanding yarn or learning about any aspect of yarn for crochet and knitting, this page is definitely a great place to begin exploring.
Reviews of My FAVORITE Yarns for Crochet and Knitting
I’ve been crocheting for somewhere around 40 years, and knitting for somewhere around 30+ years. In that timespan, I’ve tried a whole bunch of different yarns. Here are some of the yarns I recommend most:
Wool of the Andes Yarn by Knit Picks


Wool of the Andes is one of Knit Picks’ all time best selling yarns. It comes in multiple weights, and the color palette is impressive. You’re invited to check out my review of Wool of the Andes yarn HERE.

Simply Cotton Yarn by Knitpicks

Knitpicks — Hawthorne Speckle Yarn

Andean Treasure DK Weight Baby Alpaca Yarn by Knit Picks

Yarn by Weight or Type
Yarn Knowledge: Articles About Yarn
We hope this information is helpful to you as you educate yourself more about yarn for crochet and knitting. Best wishes with finding exactly the right yarns for your future knitting and / or crochet projects.
Posted By: Amy Solovay
This page was last updated on 5-15-2024.