KnitCrate Reviews & Unboxing Videos
Hello everyone!
Welcome to my KnitCrate unboxing and review video archives. Here you’ll find all of my videos from the three years I was receiving the KnitCrate yarn subscription.
Read all about my experience with the KnitCrate subscription here.
Each month, KnitCrate sends subscribers a curated package of exclusive, hand-dyed yarns and crochet / knit patterns. The yarns are always top-quality and the patterns are created by talented designers, designed specifically for the featured yarns.
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I absolutely loved my time as a KnitCrate subscriber and I’m so happy to be able to share these videos with you. I hope you enjoy them!
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I have thoroughly enjoyed every crate that I have received, and I only promote high-quality products that I personally use and love. All opinions stated are my own. Thanks for visiting Yay For Yarn!
May 2021 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Happy Little Skeins
Yarn: Audine Wools Chill in Let’s Get Crazy
Fiber: Suri Alpaca and Cashmere
Weight: Worsted Weight
Extras: Handmade Stitch Markers
Patterns: Arcade Slouch Hat, Fallen Cowl, Petal Socks, Suzy’s Bloom Socks
March / April 2021 KnitCrate Unboxing
Yarn: Vidalana Celestial / Audine Wools Bloom (a chainette yarn)
Fiber: Alpaca and Tencel / Alpaca, Silk, and Camel
Weight: Worsted Weight / DK Weight
Extras: Yarn Decal for your Car, Flower Decals
Patterns: Laptop Sleeve, Rising Mist Cowl, Compose Socks, Grass is Greener Socks, Pretty Petals Bag, Foliole Shawl, Fireside Socks, Bright Side of the Moon Socks
February 2021 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Unwind
Yarn: Audine Wools Calm
Fiber: Wool, Mohair, and Silk
Weight: DK Weight
Extras: Retractable Measuring Tape
Patterns: Overnight Twist Cowl, Restful Fingerless Mitts, Trellis Socks, Shooting Stars Socks
January 2021 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Shadows
Yarn: Audine Wools Haze
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool, Kid Mohair, and Silk
Weight: Bulky Weight
Extras: Set of Gift Labels
Patterns: No-Count Cozy Cowl, Cabled Hat, Flurry Feeling Socks, Wright’s Shadow Socks
December 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Yarn: Audine Wools Twinkle DK
Fiber: Merino Wool, Cashmere, and Stellina
Weight: DK Weight
Extras: Purple Cinch Backpack
Patterns: Snowfall Scarf, Woodstock Shawl, Centered Socks, Perfect Ranks, Nostalgia Vest, Lavender Purls Sweater
November 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Colorwork
Yarn: Vidalana Ambient Worsted, Neutral Palette
Fiber: Peruvian Highland Wool
Weight: Worsted Weight
Extras: Pen with Mini Flashlight
Patterns: Veining Beanie, Growth Ring Baby Sweater, November Rain, Sensible Socks, Wave Pulse Bag, Leonardo Hat
October 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Yarn: URU.YARN Chonk in Porcelain
Fiber: Merino Wool and Peruvian Pima Cotton
Weight: Super Bulky Weight
Extras: Handmade Stitch Marker
Patterns: Overcast Cowl, Cozy Kerchief, Twist Socks, Fizzy Peach Socks
September 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Paradisio
Yarn: Audine Wools Sleek in Unwind
Fiber: Baby Alpaca, Fine Merino Wool, and Mulberry Silk
Weight: Worsted Weight
Extras: Glow-In-The-Dark Stitch Marker
Patterns: Valentina Mitts, Cheerful Scarf and Mitts, Serendipitous Socks, Puffy Socks
August 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Vividarium
Yarn: Vidalana Linen Jewel in Oasis
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool, Linen, and Silk
Weight: Fingering Weight
Extras: KnitCrate Coaster
Patterns: Pier Cardigan, Simple Summer Shrug, Cactus Flower Socks, Sun Surf Socks
July 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Color Splash
Yarn: URU.Yarn Cotton Basic in Stardust
Fiber: Organic Pima Cotton
Weight: DK Weight
Extras: Tunisian Crochet Hook
Patterns: Sanctuary Crochet Shawl, Sanctuary Knit Shawl, Summer Lines Shawlette, Sparkle Pop Socks, Cherry-Stem Lace Socks
I used this yarn for my UltraViolet Tee knitting pattern.
June 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Getaway
Yarn: Audine Wools Interlock (a chainette yarn) in Beaches
Fiber: Cotton / Linen / Lyocell / Nylon blend (Lyocell is a type of rayon)
Weight: Sport Weight
Extras: Set of Straight Pins
Patterns: Getaway Shawl, Adventure Is Out There Tote, Thunder & Lightning Socks, Ribbellini Socks
May 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Blank Canvas (this was a dye-your-own-yarn kit due to yarn mills having to temporarily close)
Yarn: Nice and Round base, which I dyed at home with the included Kool-Aid packets
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool
Weight: Fingering Weight
Extras: Set of sticky notes
April 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Luminous
Yarn: URU.Yarns Sugared Sport in Diamond
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool, Nylon, and Stellina
Weight: Sport Weight
Extras: Packet of Soak Wash
Patterns: Net Result Top, Mic Drop Top, Crisscrossed Socks, Hearth Socks
March 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Wanderings
Yarn: La Brebis Light Alpaca in Dogwood Berry
Fiber: Baby Alpaca
Weight: Fingering Weight
Extras: Point Protectors for knitting needles, locking plastic Stitch Markers
Patterns: Seashell Capelet, Decumani Hat & Cowl, Heartleaf Socks, Rhythmic Ramblings Socks
February 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Once Upon A Yarn
Yarn: Audine Wools Shine Sport in Sky
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool and Tencel
Weight: Sport Weight
Extras: Handmade Floral Button
Patterns: Nora Toque and Fingerless Gloves, Sand Dunes Hat and Handwarmers, Cloudchaser Socks, Melon Sorbet Socks, Dreamscape Scarf
January 2020 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Citrine
Yarn: Knitologie Merino Worsted in Concrete Jungle & Bushwick
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool
Weight: Worsted Weight
Extras: Tiny Knitted Hat
Patterns: Inbound Cowl, Upside-Down Cowl, Gemology Socks, Blue Quartz Socks.
November / December 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Beneath the Waves / Greenery
Yarn: Knitologie Glowing Worsted in Shoreline / Vidalana Lofti DK (a chainette yarn)
Fiber: Merino Wool, Alpaca, and Silk / Merino Wool, Organic Cotton, and Baby Alpaca
Weight: Worsted Weight / DK Weight
Extras: KnitCrate Black & White Logo Pin / Tea Sampler
Patterns: Too many to list
September / October 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Prism / Journey to Peru
Yarn: URU Yarn’s Silk DK in Enlightened / Vidalana Ascendance in Ancient Ruin
Fiber: Merino Wool and Silk / Peruvian Highland Wool
Weight: DK Weight / Sport to Worsted Weight
Extras: KnitCrate Rainbow Logo Pin / Handmade Stitch Marker
Patterns: Too many to list
August 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Take Wing
Yarn: Knitologie Worsted in Kestrel
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool
Weight: Worsted Weight
Extras: KnitCrate Stickers
Patterns: Alpine Legwarmers by Ashlea Konecny, Eklutna Lakeside Shawl by Mary Dickerson, Plumage Socks by Kim Driggs, Birds of a Feather Socks by Abbey Swanson
I used this yarn in my Twisted Earwarmer Crochet Pattern.
July 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Circus Circus
Yarn: Knitologie Glowing Worsted in Pachyderm
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool, Silk, and Baby Alpaca
Weight: Worsted Weight
Extras: Elephant Stitch Marker
Patterns: Risley Cowl by Katie Clary, Ringleader Mitts by Hannah Theissen, Vargas Socks by Renate Kamm, After Show Slippers by Demetra Bogri
June 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Calico
Yarn: Vidalana Aloft in Tiger Lily
Fiber: Merino Wool, Baby Alpaca, and Organic Cotton (this is a chainette yarn)
Weight: DK Weight
Extras: Retractable Measuring Tape
Patterns: Golden Afternoon Scarf by Susan Lowman, Rows of Lavender Shawl by Susan Lowman, Whimsical Socks by Kay Litton, Alma Shawl, Fruit Picnic Poncho, and Fruit Picnic Wrap, by Darya Reznik.
May 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Farmer’s Market
Yarn: Knitologie Cozy Sock in Citrus Squeeze
Fiber: Merino Wool, Nylon, and Cashmere
Weight: Fingering Weight
Extras: Handmade Stitch Marker, Ladybug Buttons
Patterns: Magic Socks by Lilia Vanini, Squeezed Citrus Socks by Sarah Jordan, Dancing Butterfly by Cynthia Levy, Jounce Cowl by Sarah Jordan, Stratified Sock by Kristy Howell.
April 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Entomology
Yarn: Audine Wools Sigh DK in Ladybug
Fiber: Merino Wool and Cashmere
Weight: DK Weight
Patterns: Chrysalis Stole by Liliana Buce-Chmelko, Canopy Shawl by Destiny Meyer, Undergrass Socks by Stephanie Voyer, Hens & Chicks Shawl and Caterpillar Tracks Cowl, by Dallas Ann Prentice
March 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Whisper
Yarn: Knitologie Sheen in Titmouse
Fiber: Merino Wool, Silk, and Cashmere
Weight: Fingering Weight
Extra: “Make Something Today” zippered project pouch
Patterns: Solennelle Shawl by Kendall Timko, Honeycomb Shawl by Bonnie Barker, Birdseed Hat by Hannah Theissen, Penelope Headband and Scarf by Lilia Vanini, Treeometry Socks by Tracy Seamster, Magamo Shawl by Irina Pi, Hibari Handwarmers and Hibari Hat, also by Irina Pi, Leaf Dance Socks by Tisserin Coquet
I used this yarn to make the fingering weight version of my Easiest Knitted Hat Knitting Pattern.
February 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Good Vibes Only
Yarn: Audine Wools Halo DK in Electric Abalone
Fiber: Alpaca, Merino Wool, and Nylon
Weight: DK Weight
Patterns: Belle Askew Shawl by Jen Hayes, Belita Shawl by Kiri Fitzgerald, Striped Lightning by Maeve Zana.
January 2019 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Sleepy New Year
Yarn: Vidalana Ambient Worsted
Fiber: Peruvian Highland Wool
Weight: Worsted Weight
Patterns: Embrace Muff by Tonya Bush, Shift Cowl by Jen Geigley), Winter Light Socks by Laura Fahlin Staker
December 2018 KnitCrate Unboxing
Yarn: Vidalana Heathered Chunky in Triple Lux
Fiber: Peruvian Highland Wool
Weight: Bulky Weight
Patterns: Snow Bonnet by Abbey Swanson, Breaks in the Lines Cowl by Tina Tse, Holiday Candy Socks by Myla Vayner.
Extra: KnitCrate Logo Pin
I used this yarn to make my Breezy Morning Cowl Knitting Pattern.
November 2018 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Enchanted
Yarn: URU.YARN Sugared Worsted in Gilded
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool, Nylon, and Stellina
Weight: Worsted Weight
Patterns: Fruitridge Scarf by Jen Dwyer, Twinkle Hat, Cowl, and Mitts by Sandi Rosner, Ribbons of Gratitude Socks by Mindy Vasil
October 2018 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Verdigris
Yarn: Halo DK in Mouse
Fiber: Alpaca, Merino Wool, and Nylon
Weight: DK Weight
Patterns: Several patterns were included
I designed my own pattern using this yarn.
September 2018 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Dash Dot Dash
Yarn: Vidalana Dream in Tapenade
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool, Silk, and Cashmere
Weight: Sport Weight
Patterns: “Westwind” Shawl by Anne Podlesak, and the “Las Mananitas de Blanca” crocheted capelet by Cecilia Losada
I designed my own patterns using this yarn.
August 2018 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Indigo Glow
Yarn: URU Yarn Speckled Singles in Undertow
Fiber: Single-ply 100% Superwash Merino Wool
Weight: Fingering Weight
Patterns: Gullywasher Shawl by Carissa Browning, Caribbean Escape Wrap by Jennifer Dickerson
July 2018 KnitCrate Project
I made the Beach Ball Cowl by Virginia Sattler-Reimer from the July 2018 crate. I really liked the lace stitch pattern used in this project.
July 2018 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Modern Primary
Yarn: Knitologie Bouncy Worsted in Dashboard
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool
Weight: Worsted Weight
Patterns: Beach Ball Cowl by Virginia Sattler-Reimer, Crochet Yoga Socks by Laura Bain
June 2018 KnitCrate Project
I made the Minty Fresh Knitted Shawl by Taiga Hilliard from the June 2018 crate. This project was so much fun to knit, and I am thrilled with how it turned out.
June 2018 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Ice Scream
Yarn: Vidalana Softest Sock in Chewies
Fiber: Superwash Merino Wool, Nylon, and Cashmere
Patterns: Lemoncello Crochet Poncho by Kalurah Hudson, Minty Fresh Knitted Shawl by Taiga Hilliard
May 2018 KnitCrate Unboxing
Theme: Contemporary
Yarn: “La Brebis Marled Sock” in Gray Twist
Fiber: Peruvian Highland wool, Merino, and Nylon
Patterns: Cabled Clutch by Marie Segares, Daxis Shawl by Pariser Landluft