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Review: Yashi by Universal Yarn

July 5, 2015 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Review: Yashi (raffia yarn) by Universal Yarn

We used Yashi (raffia yarn) by Universal Yarn in our Twins Face Off design challenge sponsored by Ewe and Me: A Yarn Boutique. Here are our thoughts about the yarn.

It is unique! We haven’t worked with anything like this. We love products that are new and different. This is definitely one to try.

Yarn Features:

According to the Universal website: “Yashi is a soft, papery raffia yarn especially well-suited for crafts and accessories.”

Worsted Weight: 99 yards/40 grams
100% Raffia: Hand wash, Dry Flat

Yashi Pros:

Fun Colors
Can be unwrapped to make a wide ribbon like yarn
Surprisingly Durable – Didn’t tear even after frogging several times
Color Fast – doesn’t bleed in cold or hot water (we tried)
Strong (even if swatch is soaked in water)
Long Run Out – Most raffia is made of short strands. Love that this is 99 continuous yards!
Soft when compared to other raffia

Yashi Cons:

Stiff – Can see kinks in stitches
Frogged yarn will be thinner/crunched
No flux, difficult to create good stitch definition with stitches of various heights
Coarse when compared to traditional yarns.

Yashi raffia yarn is fun for a variety of projects. It’s awesome for crafting and creates a unique look for crochet. Here are some patterns using Yashi:

Crochet with Raffia (from Twins Face Off)
Ravelry Patterns
Universal Yarn Patterns (click the patterns tab)

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Vote on Crochet Raffia Challenge and Giveaway

June 18, 2015 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Vote on the Summer Accessory using Yashi Raffia Design Challenge
Enter the Universal Yarn Yashi Raffia Giveaway

The challenge was given by Ewe and Me: A Yarn Boutique to us to crochet with Yashi raffia yarn (made by Universal Yarn). It’s up to you to choose which summer accessory you like better. After you vote, be sure to enter the giveaway to win the Yashi raffia yarn! If you’re in the Colorado Springs area, stop by Ewe and Me for a second chance to vote and win.

Giveaway here on the blog ends June 24, 2015 at midnight (Mountain Time).

Vote on Crochet Raffia Projects

Left: Picnic Set (Utensil & Plate Holders Right: Rosey Handbag

Below are more photos of the summer accessories. Learn more about the Crochet with Raffia patterns and see more photos in the shop.

The vote is annonymous, so vote with confidence.

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Crochet with Raffia Patterns on Etsy.

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Twins Face Off – Ewe and Me Challenge with Yashi

June 4, 2015 by Yarnitect (Dana) ·

Twins Face Off Crochet Design Challenge and Giveaway Sponsored by Ewe and Me Using Yashi Yarn by Universal Yarns

Ewe and Me: A Yarn Boutique in Colorado Springs is sponsoring this month’s Twins Face Off crochet design challenge and we are thrilled, excited and definitely challenged!

Yashi Challenge by Ewe and Me A Yarn Boutique to Yarn Twins

Debbie, Owner of Ewe and Me (pictured center) presents Yashi Yarn by Universal to Dana (left) and Deborah (right)…saying “Game On”

Debbie Golucke, Owner of Ewe and Me, presented us with a challenge to use Yashi. This is a fairly new yarn made from raffia sold by Universal Yarns. We were each given 8 skeins of this raffia yarn with Debbie tellling us, “Game On!”

Next week we will announce what cateogry of item we will crochet and we’ll share a sneak peek at what we’re working on. The week following that we will ask you to vote on the two designs.

There will also be 2 chances to win this yarn! Stop by Ewe and Me to enter the giveaway being held in store. Enter online here on Yarnovations.com. Giveaway starts June 19.