Power of Word of Mouth and Twenty Scarves in Three Days

It started with this picture...I posted it on my Facebook page on September 11th. I was just sharing with my page something I had been working on. I was excited because it was a new yarn and I also was working with a larger hook. The response on the picture was "where can I buy this?" So I added it to my Etsy Shop and my newest Fall collection was born... Big Hook + Big Yarn = The Perfect Infinity Scarf funny how things just fall into place somethimes.

What happened next I am still not sure I was ready for...everyday I would get an order and a message saying "my friend said I would love this scarf can't wait to receive it." or "my friend just got her scarf can you make me one in a different color" to say I was happy and excited would be an under statement and of course I broke out in my happy dance!

Then I received a message that went something like this: One of my co workers had on your beautiful wool blend scarf at an event we attended this weekend. I love the scarf and was wondering if you offer a discount for larger orders thinking about ordering 10. I replied back stating the discount that I could offer and her response simply blew me away. "Thanks lets make it 20!"

And that is how and why I made 20 Big Hook + Big Yarn = The Perfect Infinity Scarf in three days! (I did have two weeks to make them but my schedule and other orders pushed these to a 3 day time frame).

 

Packaged and Ready To Go!


I am writing this post to say thank you! Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported my hobby turned into a full fledge small business. Thank you for telling your friends to tell their friends to tell their friends to Don't Get it Twisted, Get it Crocheted!

 

I am also writing this to encourage my other small business friends to keep going and to keep telling other folks what you do. Don't be afraid to say you knit, bake, sew, draw, paint, or whatever crafty or non crafty thing for that matter it is that you are called to do. You never know who they may tell and that very person may just say lets make that TWENTY!

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Sparkle, Sparkle, and more Sparkle...Yarn Review

So if I am being honest I have never been a fan of sparkly, shimmery, glittery yarn...well that is until I actually used it. Now I will just say there is nothing wrong with a little bit a whole lot of sparkle! Below is my review of the three sparkly yarns I use most often for Don't Get it Twisted Crochet.

Simply Soft Party is a fantastic metallic yarn by Caron International Yarns.

Slouchy Beanie in Simple Soft Party Color Purple

Why I love it: If you are a fan of Simply Soft you can't help but be a fan of Simply Soft Party...everything I love about Simply Soft and then add some tone on tone sparkle and I believe you have the perfect metallic yarn. Even with the metallic added it is still really soft, and doesn't split as often as other metallic yarns I have used.

Make it better: Add some colors! Currently Simply Soft Party only comes in seven colors including Black, White, Royal Blue, Teal, Fuchsia, Purple, and Green. The only thing that could make this yarn better is to add some additional color choices...I am patiently waiting them to add one of my favorite colors RED.

Additional Information: Worsted Medium weight yarn (4), 99% Acrylic 1% Metallic, 164 yds (3 oz) per skein.

Shimmer Yarn by Red Heart Yarns. Shimmer is the very first metallic yarn I had used and before I tried Simply Soft Party it was my go to yarn.



Hot pink Fingerless Gloves in Shimmer Yarn Color Bright Pink

Why I love it: Like Simply Soft Party, Shimmer Yarn is Red Heart's classic yarn with a same color metallic strand added. I love the subtle shimmer this yarn has and with 17 color choices available I am sure you will find one to meet your project needs.

Make it better: Shimmer Yarn tends to be a little rough for my taste. I have used it for quite a few projects and although it works up well when wearing projects made from this yarn it can sometimes be a little scratchy and I can tell that the metallic has been added.

Additional Information: Worsted Medium weight yarn (4), 97% Acrylic 3% Metallic, 280 yds (3.5 oz) per skein.

I Love This Yarn Sparkle is a Yarn Bee yarn distributed by Hobby Lobby.

Hat and Scarf set in I Love This Yarn Sparkle Color Black

Why I love it: One of the main reasons I love this yarn is because it comes in both an acrylic and cotton. I also love that it is the ultimate sparkle, instead of a tone on tone sparkle I Love This Yarn adds a silver or gold tone metallic strand depending on the color of the yarn which definitely makes the sparkle SPARKLE!

Make it better: I am a fan of the tone on tone sparkle so if I could find this yarn in a more subtle sparkle it would most likely be my favorite. A little more drape would make this yarn a bit easier to work with as I do find it a little stiff however it works great for hats and projects that I need a more structured shape.

Additional Information: Worsted Medium weight yarn (4) 97% Acrylic 3% glitteren or 100% acrylic. Comes in 3 oz or 5 oz skeins.

Overall I enjoy working with each of these yarns for different reasons and different projects...have you worked with any of these yarns or do you have a sparkle yarn you think I should try leave a comment below and let me know.

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