Hey everyone!
Today I’m going to share with you my Black Friday yarn haul! There were a TON of great Black Friday yarn deals, so I thought it would take advantage of what they had. I’m sure there are still a lot of different sales going on this weekend, but here is the yarn I picked up.
I really love working with the Deborah Norville Everyday Yarn. This yarn is super soft and plush. I already had these two colors at home, but I wanted to stock up some more in order to have enough for a baby blanket. These colors are in Baby Pink and Snow White.
I also picked up a skein of Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread in the color Ocean. I saw online that a few people have crocheted over their phone charger cords to help protect them and help them distinguish theirs from other people’s phone charger cords. I’ve become obsessed with wanting to do this with my own phone charger cord, which is why I picked some of this up. I haven’t started on this yet, but I’m hoping to do so soon. There are a TON of different crochet projects running through my mind right now that I just want to do them all!
Did you do any Black Friday (yarn) shopping? What was your experience like? What did you pick up?
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I absolutely LOVE this yarn!! I love the richness of each solid color and love the combinations of the variegated colors. The solid colors pair up well to match the variegated colors. I have used this yarn for a variety of different projects such as hats and baby blankets. I bought a TON of this yarn a while back when it was on sale at Joann Fabrics for $1.99. Working with this yarn is an absolute dream as it glides easily on your crochet hook and is very soft to work with. This is one of my go-to yarns. I HIGHLY recommend picking up a few skeins and trying it out yourself. You won’t be disappointed. If you are looking for a soft acrylic yarn, this is the yarn for you!
♥Clover Amour Crochet Hooks-For the longest time, I’ve always used aluminum crochet hooks. I discovered the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks not too long ago, so I bought the complete set off Amazon. Boy, am I glad I did! These are the BEST hooks I have ever used! They not only help my hands from cramping up, but they glide easily through my projects. For a full review, check out this 
♥Scissors-This is essential. I always keep a pair of scissors next to me.
♥Tapestry Needles-This is essential for weaving in those ends!
♥Measuring Tape-This is pretty self-explanatory. I use this when I need to measure out a project.
♥ Stitch Markers-These are great for keeping track of where you left off in your project, especially when working in the round. There are many different stitch markers to choose from (included a bobby pin), but I use these from Clover.
♥Crochet Hook Case-This is important to keep all of your crochet hooks together instead of misplacing them. I keep mine in a cute little makeup bag that I bought from Walmart.
♥Project Bag or Ikea Cart-A lot of people like to keep their crochet projects in a bag. This helps keep everything together, especially if you are taking it with you somewhere. While I don’t have a specific project bag, I LOVE using my Ikea cart to keep everything together. I actually have two of them. One I keep next to the couch (where I do most of my crocheting) and the other I keep in my craft room for extra storage. These are great as they have wheels can be transported from room to room when needed.
♥Notebook and Pen-I keep a small notebook and pen next to me just in case I need to write down any notes.
♥ Pom Pom Makers-These are so helpful when it comes to making pom poms. The ones I use are from Clover. They come in a few different sizes depending on the size pom pom you want.
♥Yarn Winder-This is great when you have to frog a project. Instead of getting your yarn all tangled, you can make yarn cakes to keep everything neat and organized. The one I use is the Stanwood Needlecraft YBW-A Hand Operated Yarn Winder. I really like this one a lot and it gets the job done.
♥Yarn Storage-This is a must as you will inevitably become a yarn hoarder. You don’t necessarily have to have a craft room (although it’s great if you have the space), but you will need to find something to keep your yarn in. A basket, storage bin, and even shelving are all great options.
♥Good Lighting-This is essential if you want to see what you are working on. Sometimes just an ordinary lamp isn’t enough. I HIGHLY recommend getting an OttLite. They provided a much brighter light so you can see each and every stitch. I purchased mine at Joann Fabrics when they were having a sale.
♥ Comfy Chair-You will probably spend a good deal of time crocheting, so why not be comfortable when doing so? I’m usually sitting on the couch when I crochet as I’m able to put up the recliner and get settled in.
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