Lion Brand Coboo Yarn ~ * Review, Crochet Demo & Working Tips!! * Love it or Leave it??!! 

Thanks so much, Janet! I appreciate your feedback and for watching, too.

Yay! So glad it was helpful! I recently picked up some more Coboo myself. Makes such lovely scarves, shawls & garments. Works well doubled up too, with contrasting colors for a marled effect. 😀

That's it alright! Sometimes more frustration than they're worth; but never know till we give it a try. So happy you liked my review, thank you!

You're welcome and thank you for watching! I'd love to know what you think after you start working with it.

I'll have to check out those patterns, thanks! The Coboo is so soft and pretty; but takes more time and patience for sure!

Hi Becki! I'm so glad it was helpful for you and yay on finding the yarn on clearance! It is finicky to work with; but I know you'll do fine. Just go slowly and breathe, lol!

It splits even more-so in a way, due to the slipperiness. But I like the natural fibers of Coboo's blend and dealt with it for the end result!

Interesting on the Tulip hook. I've heard about them and looked online; but haven't tried yet. Thanks for letting me know on that and for your lovely comment. :)

I'm almost finished with the denim project and will be showing the whole piece soon!

You're always so sweet. Thank you, Adele. Stay safe and stay blessed, too. :)

@@cabinfevercrochet Aww, I think you are very sweet to. Big hugs!!!💋💜🙏

@@adeleromero7721 Big hugs and thank you again!

I think that's a good idea, for when you're more comfortable with slippery and finicky type of yarns. If you go a little slower, watch your stitches, with patience being the key word, you should be okay!

Hi Cheryl, I did a review and demo on Truboo a couple months ago. I had less splitting issues with it; but is very slippery. The type of hook can make a big difference, too. Here's the link if you haven't already seen it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RsoSLDqLnI0.html

Not to say the Truboo doesn't split and catch easily; but for that particular project it flowed pretty well for me. I made the, Let Your Light Shine scarf, right after that review.

@@cabinfevercrochet Yes, I did watch it. I watch all your videos and comment on each one of them. I think the Truboo has such a nice sheen to it.

@@cherylheming1714 I thought you did and I know you're a regular. I REALLY appreciate you being here and truly love your comments. :) Sometimes it's easy to miss a video when busy or notifications don't always come through. I think the Truboo sheen is quite lovely, too. I haven't made a larger project with it yet; but I plan to at some point.

@@cherylheming1714 Your support means a lot to me and I always look forward to see you here.

Yes, that is what I do...tie the two ends together, with a little longer tail for sewing in; so that it stays put! Is holding very well I think due to the cotton content, helps give it that extra "bite".

I had less splitting with the Truboo; but found can still catch easily. Definitely takes more time working both yarns and understand your frustration.

Thank you!

I'm working on a design for a top that would work very well in this yarn. I should have the tutorial up next month. :)

@@cabinfevercrochet thank you

That is so cool! Glad my channel is starting to pop up more, too! I really like this yarn, the coolness, weight and luscious drape. It is splitty and sometimes annoying; but the result is so lovely that it's worth slowing down to create. Not sure if I mentioned this also; but no wooden or overly sharp hooks either!!

I didn't mean to reply on my new nature channel, ha-ha! Been working on it and in the process of uploading my first video! Oh well...just wanted you to know that's me, Breath of Nature, one and the same!

@@cabinfevercrochet Very cool! I subbed so I can follow you there too. ☺️

@@fiberfunwitholivia Wonderful, thank you!! I changed the profile photo to a waterfall...for now! I'm pretty sure I subbed to your makeup channel; but going over there just to be sure. 😁👍💄 I have to go with natural-based (allergies); but still fun watching and learning about what's new out there.

I have about 6 cakes of the Lichen color that I showed, and also saving for a special project, for the same reason!! After the tank dress, I made in the denim color, I didn’t think I’d want to work with it again; but it’s so pretty and soft. Thought I’d give it another go. Definitely works better with a hook that’s very smooth, and isn’t too pointy or sharp. Like my Furls Odyssey. Hope you’re having a great day! 🤗

I casted on, worked a few stitches and for me the splitting was way worse! That's when I decided to crochet something with it instead! Also much easier to pull out and redo any mistakes, with this yarn especially, the way it easily tangles and snags.

Thanks for your reply. This may not be a yarn for me.

@@jsb4850 You're very welcome. Just keep in mind, I've only begun re-learning to knit; so my technique isn't all that fluid yet. But with crochet, it's easier to keep the working end more taught, which helps keep the strands together. Hope that helps and really only one way to find out!

I see. I’m a continental knitter. I always hold my working yarn in my left hand whether I’m knitting or crocheting. That might help if I try to knit with this yarn.

@@jsb4850 It may very well make a difference. I'd love to know if you try it & how it works up for you. I do think it's rather temperamental yarn in general; but it's just so lovely and the result is beautiful.

The Coboo makes a lovely finished garment; but in addition to splitting and catching while working with it, the fabric snags easily, too. I still love the feel and drape. It’s not as slippery as Truboo; because of the cotton content, which also gives more control while crocheting. I agree, HL’s I Love This Cotton is lovely to work with, and it does make nice garments. I’ve made large shawls and they’ve held up really well. Larger projects will be heavier and more prone to stretching; since it is 100% cotton. Hope that helps. 💗

@@cabinfevercrochet Yes thank you so much!! I appreciate your thoughts and opinion. 😀

@@dianathorpe2280 Wonderful...thank YOU! 😍

Thank you

It can be very frustrating to work with. Since I posted this video, I’ve learned that by sliding a bead on the yarn, before starting the project, helps to keep the strands together. And a metal hook is less likely to catch. I probably won’t buy again, once I’ve used up mine. Even though the colors and finished projects are beautiful. Good luck with yours. 💕

I was thinking that myself; but I just cut a little longer tail than usual and sew it in back & forth a few times and it holds nice and securely.

Thank you for your tips and review.

@@nansnextknots4809 Thank you so much, as always!!