Depends what you’re making with it. I tried to make a sweater with it and it felt like wearing a giant dishcloth 😅 But it could be useful in other projects 🤷🏻♀️
Exactly. My granny made house stuff with it. I made a nice dishcloth, tight gauge, slightly extra large size. I gave it to my stepmom as a gift and I came to visit her like 8 years later and it still looked fantastic. She said she basically only uses it exclusively. It definitely has its benefits.
I crocheted a baggy beanie for my mom over 15 years ago using this yarn. It has been through a lot over the years, including machine washing, multiple heads, etc. And it still looks the same. Not a stitch out of place, no threads coming undone, no holes, and color isn't faded. Say what you want about this yarn, it is durable, and will last years!
@@Frm_natureregardless of hook size i think the yarn itself has a weird/unpleasant texture 🤷🏻♀️ i definitely wouldn’t make a blanket with it, especially not a baby blanket
As a crocheter with 40+ years experience, I think Lily Sugar & Cream is the perfect yarn for what you make. It's cotton, so it's cool and breathable. It's very durable. And it's affordable, which means you can keep your prices reasonable.
As a crocheter that yarn sucks. I got some on Amazon because it said that it was 802yd but it was only 754yd. Yes it' s a lot of yarn but they lied a that doesn't change.
@@jaysakirkbride614hey so just to let you know that’s on Amazon probably not on the company. But they are a phenomenal brand otherwise and their yarn is cheap and that difference isn’t huge. It’s a great beginners yarn I personally did my first project with it. I have many many tops I’ve made with it that are so soft and strong. It doesn’t make sense to throw the baby out with the bath water because of a tech error.
to the people who don’t like the texture: if you don’t like the texture of a yarn, you can always soften it. Wash it on delicate in a lingerie bag with fabric softener and it’ll be a dream.
If you don't like using fabric softener, soak it in vinegar (1 cup to a gallon of water I believe) before the wash. also use laundry sanitizer for continued washes
No really! The texture of it as you work it up is incredible, and you can do really cool graphic designs because of how bright the colors are. I love cotton yarn
A friend got me some beige colored as a birthday gift and I’m obsessed with using it for making mushrooms. It’s the perfect texture. I need to get more!
I love cheap trash acrylic. Comes in literally every visible color and you can basically paint with yarn. Everything I make with nice wool never gets worn.
@@sonialinsey8083 I love the acrylic too! It's great for amigurumi because it can withstand being handled. I have a blanket I made in acrylic and it's dealt with the abuse of being handled by cats and kids and washed a few times. I don't have to have special washing and drying I just run it like any other laundry and it's great
Knitpicks also has their own line that's basically another Sugar N Cream, Peaches N Cream, etc dupe called Dishie that I find quite a bit softer but still in that sturdier family of "dishcloth cotten" vs "garment cotten".
I got a bunch from my great grandmother and solely crocheted with it for a while. When I ran out I went to get more and WOWIE was I glad there was a sale going on. $$$
Sugar and cream cotton reminds me of kitchen cotton. I couldn’t imagine wearing it close to my skin because of the roughness. I like to use Pima cotton, or a cotton blend for wearables. But it is a very affordable cotton so I can see why people would enjoy it.
In my opinion, Dishie from KnitPicks is sooooo much better at almost the same price. It's so much easier to work with and makes a soft, pliable fabric. It doesn't come untwisted the way Sugar'n Cream does, slips easily through my fingers and comes in a ton of colors. Once I tried it, I've never looked back.
same thing about red heart super saver!! it felt like sandpaper on my fingers when i first started crochet but ive noticed in the last few years they've really improved the quality of it
Just used it to make my first bag and I like it sooo much more than my acrylic yarns. I love that the stitches are so much clearer to see since there’s not all those little tiny acrylic fibers coming off of the yarn
It’s awesome for things you’re going to wash a million times/get dirty etc. it’s great for market bags, Dish clothes/towels/burp clothes, bathroom rugs etc
i’m not big into cotton yarn but when i do buy it, that’s the brand i go for. more because it’s cheaper but the color variety is nice and it gets the job done
I'm shocked people don't love it! It's a staple for my family's projects! But then again, we don't do a lot of garments or anything, so, sturdy no stretch works great for dishcloths and coasters!
I've only been crocheting for a couple of months. I recently grabbed some Lily Sugar n Cream yarn because I wanted to try cotton, and although it feels weird to work with at first the finished product feels great so far.
i looooove it for bags and housewares, there’s a good variety of colors, durable and affordable. i don’t love it for wearables but honestly that’s because i generally prefer thinner cotton for wearables, like an 8/4 is my go to
I love it for all sorts of things that aren't apparel. I enjoy soft yarns for hats n things but for making a dice bag or any other craft that needs some sturdiness it's hard to find better
i hated it at first… then a coworker bought me a ball…. n now i’m obsessed 😩😩😩 perfect for accessories and i love how it’s so durable yet still softens up over time 🥴
I like the sturdiness of certain cottons but I can’t with lily sugar and cream for garments, but after a few uses it gets soft, but loses shape. I really really love Dishie yarn from knit picks. It’s like what sugar and cream wishes it was.
I would like to thank this short for inspiring my new obsession with Lilly Sugar 'n Cream. 😂 I never looked twice at it before but this convinced me to give it and other cotton yarns a try and now I love it.
I like making wash cloths, make up removers and waterbottle holders, and other small holders like hand sanitizers, I feel like the texture of the yarn works well for those sort of things. And the amount they give you in a regular skein just feels like the right amount for those projects.
It doesn't matter baby, you use what works. Your doing AMAZING. #Truth... Lilly is a great cotton. I don't use it anymore, but if I had to choose another than what I use now I would still use Lilly. ❤
At first it was very stiff for me to use, but I was just getting started with crocheting. Now I use it for everything because it’s so versatile and perfect for crafts that are meant to be used (potholders bookmark purses etc). I just make sure to wear some wrists supports and massage my hands after. But it really is worth it.
It's definitely a bit rougher so it isn't my first choice for garments, but it is AMAZING for home goods like kitchen towels or pan protectors. The stitch definition is nice, it's not crazy expensive, and it has a stiffness that lends itself nicely to scrubbies or even crochet baskets and trinket trays. Plus, they have some pretty fun colors available. I love it too!
Sugar and cream is great for projects that need more stiffness and structure, or less stretch. I think lion brand Pima is easily the best cotton available but it's also 2x the price and much softer/drapier
At first i didnt like it, but once i realized how well it keeps its shape and is great for making bags and dishclothes. And taks dye really well so making tie dyed things is fun.
