Have you ever wanted to try soft, super bulky yarns, but haven’t taken the plunge yet? Well then this post is for you. Hobbii Yarns was kind enough to send me a couple of their velvety soft yarns to try out, and I thought I’d share my experience with you.

The Yarns

Snuggle Baby is the grey yarn pictured here, and Honey Bunny is the bright pink. Both are 100% polyester, and the first thing I noticed about them was how incredibly soft they are. The velvety texture lends itself particularly well to projects where softness is the vibe you’re going for, like baby blankets or toys. These yarns are so luxurious and nice to touch, resulting in finished items that are not only visually appealing but also incredibly comfortable. It's like crafting with a cloud!

Ok, so we’ve established that these yarns are super soft and cozy, but how are they to actually work with?

I decided that instead of just making swatches, I wanted to make an actual pattern. They are both listed as size 6 (Super Bulky). While the thickness of these yarns may not be ideal for intricate lacework or delicate garments, its plush nature adds a touch of luxury to more substantial projects. I chose my Homebody Slippers pattern, and I was pretty excited at the possibility of having these super soft yarns on my feet, and let me tell you: these yarns DO NOT disappoint!

First up, a pair of slippers for my daughter using the bright pink Honey Bunny (colour 47, Pink). As you can tell, it’s kind of difficult to get a picture of this yarn that accurately represents the colour. I was pleased with how smoothly the yarn worked. Sometimes super bulky yarns can be cumbersome to work with but this velour yarn just glided effortlessly over my hook. I did notice that when I tried to make a magic knot and pull it tight, the pink fuzz slid off the string middle and wouldn’t cinch up - not to worry, I just started the pattern by working into a chain stitch instead.

I do feel that Honey Bunny is likely closer to a size 5 Bulky as opposed to a true size 6. I find there can be so much variation in all of the yarn size categories, so that’s why I always recommend making a gauge swatch to ensure that your finished project will be sized appropriately - swatching isn’t just for garments, it’s for anything you’re making that has a prescribed size.

By the time I was done both slippers, I was surprised to not feel any tiredness in my wrist. Usually when I work with that size yarn, I have to take frequent breaks to rest my wrist and elbow. Thanks to this yarn’s smoothness, I could have gone on to make a few pairs in one sitting!

I got both slippers out of one skein of yarn, and the generous yardage per skein (131 yds/120m) allows for larger projects without the hassle of constantly joining new skeins. The colour range (30+ vibrant shades) is extensive, offering a spectrum that caters to various tastes and preferences. It also comes in a few different lines: Honey Bunny Big (size 7 Jumbo yarn), and Honey Bunny Candy, a colourful tweed-like yarn, to name a few.

Next, I made a pair of slippers for myself using the grey Baby Snuggle yarn (colour 10, Koala). Those who know me best know just how much I love the colour grey. I don’t even really care that it’s not a “real” colour!

I found the Baby Snuggle, which is described as a microfibre yarn, to be ever so slightly thicker than the Honey Bunny. It was closer to a true size 6 Super Bulky yarn, but still on the thinner size of that category. It was also very smooth to crochet with, and I finished up both slippers again with no feeling of tiredness in my wrist or arm.

I was able to make both of my adult-sized slippers from one skein of this yarn, as it also has 131 yds/120m per skein. Baby Snuggle offers 30+ shades as well, many of which are more muted and pastel-like than the Honey Bunny palette.

In terms of durability, we have only been wearing our slippers for a few days so I can’t speak to how they will hold up over the longer term. They still look great so far, but I will be sure to update you once I’ve put them through the wash a few times.

So, I can definitely say that these yarns are great for the Homebody Slippers, and they are soft enough that I think they would be great in projects for babies, like blankets and toys. What do you think, are you going to try Honey Bunny or Baby Snuggle for one of your next projects?

I received these yarns for free in exchange for a blog post reviewing them and Pinterest pins promoting them. The opinions in this blog post are my own.