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Lion Brand Homespun

By Lion Brand

Lion Brand Homespun
Lion Brand Homespun
Lion Brand Homespun
Lion Brand Homespun
Lion Brand Homespun
£8.99
190 reviews
13 in stock online
  • Soft to the touch, customers say it feels lovely against the skin
  • Machine washable, reviewers say it stays practical for everyday blankets and shawls
  • Not allergy inducing, a reassuring choice for those sensitive to wool
  • Wide range of colours, from solid shades to heathered and painterly blends
  • Painterly variegated shades develop beautifully, self striping as you work
"I use the Lion Brand Homespun yarn almost exclusively for my knitting projects. It’s soft, it’s acrylic (so not allergy inducing), washable, and absolutely lovely!! The picture I included is the Lagoon yarn. I’m still working on my current project with this new yarn."
Lizbeth K.
98% Acrylic 2% Polyester, 169m (185yds)/170g (6oz), Chunky

Product Description

Lion Brand Homespun is a wonderful acrylic, Polyster yarn with a textured ripple. It's a chunky weight yarn, but it knits and crochets very lightly and because of the ripple finish, the simplest stitch looks fantastic! A wonderful crochet yarn, this is perfect for blankets and shawls, and there are so many colours to choose from! Solid, classic colours, some beautiful heathered shades and Lion Brand's "painterly" shades, which are variegated blends of colour that subtly self stripe as you knit or crochet. Knits up on 6mm needles or a 6.5mm hook.

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Patterns Featuring This Yarn
Scarf Afghan in Lion Brand Wool-Ease and Homespun - 90021AD
Scarf Afghan in Lion Brand Wool-Ease and Homespun - 90021AD

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Free
Knit Sweater Blanket in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick and Homespun - 60542AD
Knit Sweater Blanket in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick and Homespun - 60542AD

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Free
Opulent Neutral Throw in Lion Brand Homespun and Wool-Ease
Opulent Neutral Throw in Lion Brand Homespun and Wool-Ease

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Free
Luxury Throw Knit Pattern  in Lion Brand Jiffy and Homespun - 1235A
Luxury Throw Knit Pattern  in Lion Brand Jiffy and Homespun - 1235A

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Free
Opulent Neutral Throw in Lion Brand Wool-Ease and Jiffy - 10422A
Opulent Neutral Throw in Lion Brand Wool-Ease and Jiffy - 10422A

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Free
Americana Hat & Scarf in Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Americana Hat & Scarf in Lion Brand Wool-Ease

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Free
Zigzag Throw in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice and Unique - L32340
Zigzag Throw in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice and Unique - L32340

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Free
Animal Talk Hat in Lion Brand Heartland - L32278
Animal Talk Hat in Lion Brand Heartland - L32278

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Free

Summary

Reviewers describe this yarn as lovely to work with, with beautifully soft results that one reviewer says the whole family liked. Customers say the colours are a real highlight, with one reviewer noting interesting colour development and another finding the shade was perfect for finishing a shawl. It has suited shawl projects, and one local prayer shawl group chose it for shawls donated to people who need a little comfort.

Best Features

  • Soft and light to the touch
  • Beautiful colour development and range
  • Lovely colours and good selection
  • Soft, warm results liked by family
  • Knits up beautifully with unusual texture

Quality Feedback

  • Customers say it washes well and tumble-dries with no problems.
  • One reviewer describes the yarn as gorgeous, soft and warm to work with.
  • Reviewers find it beautifully soft, with colours that develop in interesting ways.
  • One reviewer has used it often for handwoven garments and is well pleased with the finished product.
  • A long-time knitter says the finished shawls are well received and the yarn is so soft.

Top Quotes

"gorgeous yarn, soft and warm, washes well and tumble-dries with no problems; colours are all lovely"
"A lovely yarn to knit with, beautiful colours, very soft results which are liked by all of my family."
"The wool is perfect for my project of making 'prayer shawls' and the results are awesome. Many people have been the recipients of my work and feel the comfort of the great yarn."
"Beautifully soft and light with interesting colour development."
"soft and easy to work with - looks sort of shiny"

Specifications

Brand: Lion Brand
Blend: 98% Acrylic 2% Polyester
Yarn Weight: Chunky
Net Weight: 170g (6oz)
Tension: 14 stitches, 20 rows to 10cm/4"
Recommended Crochet Hook: 6.50mm (K)
Care Instructions: Do Not Bleach, Do Not Iron, Dry Clean Any Solvent, May Be Tumble Dried
Craft: Crochet, Knitting
Length: 169m (185yds)
Recommended Needles: 6.00mm (US 10)

Most people ask about

What projects is Lion Brand Homespun good for?

Reviewers describe making shawls, afghans and cosy blankets with Homespun, and one knitter says it makes a beautiful shawl once finished. Crocheters also say it is a lovely yarn to work with. One reader used it for shawls knitted for cancer patients.

Is Homespun easy to knit or crochet with?

Customers say it knits up easily and is easy to work with. Several reviewers describe it as lovely for crochet as well. One knitter notes it is a little harder to handle because it is not tightly spun, so it can catch small wisps.

Is Homespun soft and warm?

Many reviewers describe Homespun as soft, and one says it is warm as well as soft. Buyers say it makes comfortable, cosy blankets. Several reviewers say they enjoy the feel of it in their finished projects.

Do people keep coming back to Homespun?

Yes, many reviewers say they have used Homespun for years and reach for it often. One knitter says they use it almost exclusively for their projects. Others say they buy it again when they want a different colour.

Lion Brand Homespun Yarn: Soft, Forgiving and Full of Colour

Lion Brand Homespun is the kind of yarn you reach for when you want a project to feel easy from the first stitch. Customers say its textured ripple finish makes even the simplest stitch look lovely, so you can enjoy the result without a complicated pattern getting in the way.

Reviewers describe it as soft and light in the hand, and many say it knits up beautifully and is easy to work with, whether you prefer needles or a hook.

Customers say the colour range is one of the real highlights, with solid classics, heathered shades and painterly variegated blends that develop subtly as you work. One reviewer described the colour development as beautiful, and others mention vibrant colours that stay lovely through the project.

What people make with it

Reviewers most often mention blankets, afghans and shawls. One customer said the yarn knits up into the softest blankets, and another described making cosy blankets that felt comfortable to use. Several knitters have worked shawls from free patterns and found the finished pieces a pleasure to wear.

Easy to live with

Customers say it is washable and practical for everyday use, and one reviewer noted that it hides mistakes, which makes it friendly for beginners and relaxed stitchers alike. Many buyers also say it is not allergy inducing, which reviewers appreciate when making gifts for loved ones.

Customer Reviews

4.8 Based on 190 reviews

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Review summary

Many reviews praise the softness, warmth and range of colours in Lion Brand Homespun, and several say it is easy to knit and washes well. Complaints are uncommon. Some reviewers mention the yarn clumping, splitting or fluffing while they work, and a few say colours looked different from the photos.

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Dianne J.
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

I have used a double strand lion brand homespun for years in quick and easy afghans that are super comfy and cozy. I prefer a double crochet with a size Q hook. The picture is of part of my “Giant Scarf Collection .”

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M G.
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Dependable service and products arrived in a timely manner Will order more

I am pleased to order this yarn, I have been knitting shawls for 14 years and this is my go to yarn. Too many of the colors have been discontinued. My goal was to knit a shawl from every color that Homespun had produced. So far I have used 72 colors. This yarn is so soft and colorful and the finished product is well received. Finding the yarn as well as a selection is a major challenge.

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Customer
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

all-round excellece over several orders

gorgeous yarn, soft and warm, washes well and tumble-dries with no problems; colours are all lovely

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Customer
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Great service, great prices.

A really great yarn which is soft and knits up beautifully with an unusual texture. There is an amazing assortment of colours. The finished item can be machine washed and tumble dried!

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Elise M.
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Always what you wanted.

I'm about 2/3 through a cardigan, working up really quickly, lovely stuff to work with (although it can sort of clump up on itself if you hold it too tightly, due to the nature of the yarn). I've done the two fronts, the back and half a sleeve and it feels and looks great.

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Heather G.
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

I did place another order and it arrived this week. Excellent.

This yarn is exactly what I needed for my shawls and it has arrived and I am already using one of the colors. I have not been able to purchase these colors at a retail store for more than 2 years.

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Customer
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Great selection, superior customer service

I bought this yarn to knit a duplicate of a hat that I made six years ago. This yarn does not withstand heavy use. Eventually, the fibers stretch out of shape and form a dense 'halo' around the garment. That said, the color variegations are wonderful and they do not fade with repeated hand washing. Also, this chunky boucle yarn is VERY stiff. Prepare for a bit of a workout, even on large needles.

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Customer
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

I have bought this wool many times. Lovely to knit with and beautiful colours. Excellent for throws. Excellent value in the sale !

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Customer
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

I love the patterns and beautiful yarns

I started a project and I ran out of the yarn. I was unable to find it in the stores, but you had it and saved my project.

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Customer
Reviewed: Lion Brand Homespun
Verified Buyer Feefo Verified

Always a real pleasure to deal with

Beautiful yarn, quick and easy to work with. I made the V- shaped shawl to the Lion Brand pattern and the texture makes even plain knitting look lovely.

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