Good day Crafties!
With the closure of franchises, there comes not only community loss but the loss of franchise specific products. With the closure of JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts, we're losing our favorite value yarn brand, Big Twist.
As a designer (and I mentioned this in the last JoAnn related blog) value yarns are a big part of that initial design process. The loss of JoAnn's is a real kicker because that's were I would often source the materials for my crochet and knitwear designs.
I am no stranger to discontinued yarns though (there's lore here lol) and today I wanted to put out some alternatives to Big Twist Yarns that you may or may not know about. Feel free to share some of your preferred substitutes in the comments below!
In my most humble opinion, the most important thing to keep in mind is to use yarn of the same weight (think of it as size or thickness). I've gotten by many times through the years by doing this. If you're super particular about it, do a gauge swatch.
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Big Twist Value
I've always used this yarn as a substitute for Red Heart Super Saver. Though the latter is a bit rougher, the weights are similar. Bernat Super Value yarn is also a good substitute.
Big Twist Posh
A close second to this yarn that I've seen is Lion Brand Yarn's Cover Story yarn. If you need solid colors, consider Alize Softy Mega.
Big Twist Living
Red Heart Soft, Premier Basix and Lion Brand Basic Stitch are all good substitutes for this yarn.
Big Twist Tweed
Lion Brand Yarn Heartland and Heartland Tweed
Big Twist Value Pound Plus
Caron One Pound, Premier Yarns Just Yarn Worsted Value
Big Twist Soft Touch
Caron Simply Soft, Loops & Threads Soft and Shiny
Big Twist Cotton
Lily Sugar & Cream or Premier Home Cotton
To find other substituted for Big Twist Yarns, check out YarnSub.com!
What was your favorite Big Twist yarn?
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