8/15/2023 0 Comments Loop yarn ideas![]() ![]() Off the Hook yarn comes in at a close second to the Bernat Blanket EZ brand. It’s more expensive than other brands because the balls are larger, but I actually think it’s the best value (when it’s on sale) for the same amount of yarn. ![]() I purchase this yarn at Jo-Ann’s and try to combine a coupon with a sale for the best price. It’s also quite warm when worked up into a blanket. It has held up well so far and is machine washable. It comes in a larger size ball and is available in quite a few colors, including some really pretty variegated colors (like the one I used on the cable knit blanket). It’s extremely soft, so much so that my kids fight over the blankets I’ve made with it. Here’s the rundown on the brands I like best: BERNAT ALIZE BLANKET EZ YARNīernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn is probably my favorite brand of loop yarn. It’s machine washable and dryable, which is a big plus. Loop yarn comes in balls and you can find it at most craft stores and occasionally at Walmart. It’s easy to work on while watching a movie or listening to a podcast. You never have to worry about keeping the correct tension or spacing because that’s all taken care of for you. So instead of making loops and doing complicated stitches using knitting needles, all you have to do is pull one loop through another to knit up your project. Loop yarn is a super soft yarn that has loops pre-sewn into it. Finally, you’ll also find links to the projects I’ve made with loop yarn for more details on each. I’ll also show you how to start and finish a project and fix mistakes mid project. I’ll share my favorite brands of loop yarn and demonstrate the 3 main stitches. So today I’m going to make it super simple for you to get started using loop yarn. It’s a super soft, chunky yarn that allows you to knit up blankets, pillows, scarves, and more – and you don’t have to know how to knit to use it! Seriously, it is so easy to use, it’s kind of like magic.Įvery time I post a project made with loop yarn I tell people how easy it is use, and every time people don’t believe me! Someone always comments to say they’d never be able to do it. Loop yarn is one of my favorite craft supplies. I know that once you get started with Loops you’ll love it too.In today’s post: Learn everything you need to know to start working with loop yarn – you’ll be making gorgeous projects in no time! I’m thrilled to share that video tutorial with you today. I was asked by Michaels to create the video that teaches all the basic techniques you need to use Loops yarn. Learn How to Use Loops with my tutorial video made exclusively for Michaels. Scroll on for How to use video and then all the quick links to patterns (click the photos)! Once you’ve got your yarn I’ve got a question for you… What can YOU make with Loops yarn? Well, if you can choose just one favorite out of all 12, that is. Loops is available only at Michaels so head on over to grab your favorite color. Leave your cable needle in your bag because, again, all you need are your hands to create stunning cable designs. But more about that later…Ĭables! Yes, CABLES! This yarn proves that just because something is easy doesn’t mean it has to be plain. Joining a new ball of yarn is so easy that you don’t even need to slow down. The colors slowly shift from light to dark and back again making your blanket look like a watercolor painting. Plus the acrylic/nylon blend of the yarn makes it a soft option that drapes like a dream.īlankets are a breeze! One of my favorite things about the Loops yarn is how fast it knits up. Ribbed, garter, seed stitch, basket weave and more are all going to look beautiful with Loops. The answer is you can make anything you can imagine! Yes, you can knit a simple scarf, but any stitch pattern with knits and purls is an option. I’ve been asked, “Kristen, what can you make with Loops yarn?” I’m glad you asked! Now you may be thinking that this is good starter project to introduce kids to yarn crafts, but it’s so much more. With stitches sewn into the yarn you can knit with no tools. Have been to your local Michaels store lately? If so, you’ve seen an amazing new yarn, Loops by Loops and Threads. Thanks to Michaels for sponsoring this post, sharing their photos and encouraging us to craft. ![]()
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