Favourite DK Yarn Comparison: Stylecraft, Paintbox, Cygnet & Scheepjes

I get asked all the time which DK yarn I like to work with the most - so thought I'd talk about the 4 that I use most frequently.

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[ScorpioLibra]

I absolutely LOVE the Scheepjes!! Super super soft, I've also used Cygnet. Haven't used the other ones but would love to give the Paintbox a go. Hope you and the rest of the Blossom family are safe and well!

[susandeckert]

Hello from Minnesota where it is a toasty 19 degrees F. Thank you for sharing your yarny expertise and good luck with your new channel!

[amandah]

Iv used the cygnet and the stylecraft and liked them both, thank you for your new channel Rebekah 😊Amanda xx💕

[sabineschaefer]

Thank you, this was helpful! I am a new crocheter and would like to expand my yarn choices outside of he United States so this video was perfect!

[maryjobush]

congratulations on your new channel!!! love the idea and look forward to see more of your videos! we newbies appreciate ALL your insights!! 💜💙

[phoenixchi]

I've tried Paintbox & Stylecraft... never tried Cygnet DK or Scheepjes... Will have to try them... thank you for your review....😊

[gwinniboots]

Thanks for the information. I must try the Scheepjes soon. 👍

[ceydasernaz]

Thank you so much for this lovely video! I've tried Stylecraft DK but I want to try other brands, as well. Your video is so helpful to me to choose from.

[panoraiakalapotharakou]

Thank you so much for you video and your honest review! I am an advanced beginner to crochet and just about to spend quite a lot of money for yarn but was unsure which brand to choose. I have worked with Cygnet and I like how it feel; I definitely did not like Hayfield Bonus DK extra value as it felt very fake and plastic. For my DK projects I will definitely buy Scheepjes, as you recommended :) For the rest I will try Stylecraft and see how it goes!
Thanks again <3

[laurenj]

I will have to try the sheepjes and paintbox... I'm only starting out so I went with stylecraft (it was easy to get hold of and the colour range is so broad) but I have been working with some self-striping hayfield breeze, it's 4mm DK but just feels thicker and better quality than the stylecraft. I want that feel every time, even if it is a little more expensive 😄

[ladysarahs]

Love this video the paintbox yarn is on sale on lovecraft at the moment

[ewakraft]

If u compare it to length of yarn per skin u would get a different prize top!

[beecy]

I usually use Stylecraft and sometimes Cygnet. I will try your other recommendations. It's good to broaden your horizons ☺️

[fidelogos]

I've only been crocheting about two years and my go-to yarn has been PaintBox Simply DK. I've accumulated quite a few of the colors that I use for making amigurumi for my grandsons. I've made the Marvel cartoon characters, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, etc. The problem with PaintBox is that the supplier I use is frequently out of stock on the more basic colors. Right now, I can't get a dark brown to finish a project. I'm wondering if I could substitute a Stylecraft DK in the project?

[encouraginghope]

Great review!!! This really helps me! Can you do the same thing for cotton? I’m trying to decide about natura cotton- are some brands better for color choices? I’m wanting to make amigurami and trying to figure out best yarn. Each designer promotes a different yarn. Thank you

[kirstykin]

I was stylecraft when I started but now scheepjes all the way I find the quality of stylecraft has gone downhill of late ty for the reviews not tried cygnet yet xx

[louisesenior]

Thanks for this video, I use stylecraft and paintbox but having seen this feel like I need to expend my dk horizons!!! Also.... Where do you buy paintbox for £1.79???? Love crafts sell it for 2.25 whenever I look, unless it's on sale xxx

[karlal]

Thank you for this! What do you think about the Scheepjes Softfun yarn? It's also DK. 40% Acrylic & 60% Cotton. I want to use it for a crocheted shirt but I'm not sure if it will split during wash and what not.

[camillefoote]

I absolutely loved S. Colour Crafter, until it pilled terribly. So disappointing. They do now have an anti-pill, not liking the feel of it.

[barbarawilson]

I discovered Colour Crafter and I love working with this yarn!