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25 of 25 found the following review helpful:
 way too expensive Jan 14, 2011
By Marilyn M. Ellis
Homespun yarn usually sells for under six dollars per skein at Michael's or Jo-Ann's; this ($10) is a ridiculous price. On sale, it goes for $4-5. I have used the yarn a lot, and love how it feels after it is worked up, and it has an amazing range of colors.
22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Gorgeous, but not for beginners Sep 08, 2009
By Noname
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.
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UPDATE: Try combining this with Homespun Golden, Chili, Russet, Bourbon, Apple Green, Herb Garden and Wild Fire. It's colorful, but looks great together.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Over-priced! Jan 12, 2011
By Aski
I love this yarn but it is terribly over-priced. You can buy it in a craft store or department store for half what amazon is asking for it. Come on Amazon! I usually go to Amazon for good deals but this is ridiculous!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Prices are horrible Jan 24, 2011
By Cynthia K. Parker
"cindypsych"
The price of this yarn here is ridiculous. This is acrylic yarn and should be in the $2 - $5 range, not over $10. I bought this at A.C.Moore for 1.99. Don't buy this here.
And I love Amazon. But this is way overpriced.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Seriously??? Dec 11, 2010
By SlyVixen50
Just let me make myself clear - I LOVE Homespun yarn - the softness and all the beautiful colors. It's one of my favorite yarns. The one-star rating is for this seller. I do a lot of price comparing both in-store and online, and I have to say that I have NEVER seen it so outrageously overpriced Anywhere!! Homespun is not the cheapest yarn out there, by any means, but over $10.00 a skein is highway robbery! If you're looking for Homespun, check out other online craft or yarn stores. Even the official Lion Brand site is far cheaper than this.
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