(1 Skein) Lion Brand Yarn Mandala Yarn, Troll

I was fortunate enough to be able to purchase one each of several colors of this yarn when it first came out. I wanted to buy more but apparently it is sold-out everywhere until September/October (it is now June.) Because I only had one skein, I developed a diagonal scarf pattern that, for me, shows the color changes and works for my needs. I will include that pattern in the comments at the end of this review for anyone who might want to try it. I was really happy to find that Lion Brand brought out their color change yarn in acrylic and in a size 3 weight (the other brands are currently all worsted weight 4 and at least one includes wool.) I love the drape of a sports weight 3 for clothing items. That they included 590 yards on the yarn cake is also an outstanding plus. The yarn is spun as a cake rather than a skein. That means that pulling from the center is not advisable. You can find the end and try it but eventually you will hollow out the center and have a floppy cake that cannot hold its shape. You can always ball the yarn (and be able to see and deal with any problems you come across. As I like to pull from the center of skeins and don't like to have a cake or ball spinning around on my lap while I stitch, I found and am using a yarn dispenser. There are a number available but this is the one that I found that I like best (though I had to make a small fix to it which is included in my review.) Yarn Dispenser by Yarn Valet - Non-Slip Base with Built-In Holder for Markers, Pattern and 4" Gauge Ruler The color changes are immediate – it does not slowly blend from one to the other. That would also be a beautiful style yarn and I hope Lion Brand comes out with that, too. Maybe Mandala Gradient? However, on Mandala yarn, the changes are abrupt. Personally, I like that. I have two adult daughters that I love to crochet items for. One doesn't like yellow and the other doesn't like pink. With the generous amount of yarn I get on these cakes and the abrupt changes, I can snip out the color they don't like and rejoin the yarn and continue on. I save the color I snipped out to use for the other daughter (if the colors works) or to use in my amigurumi projects. The yarn has a soft feel but has a good twist and substance considering its weight. I've used two different color skeins thus far and have not run into a knot. I fully expect to do so as even the most expensive hand-dyed yarns I own have knots in them from time to time. What I did find was that one of the yarns (Warlock) is more of a heathered yarn than the other one (Phoenix). As I have found with other heather yarn, sometimes the “heathering” is inconsistent with tiny knobs of it showing up thicker from time to time. I keep my sharp embroidery scissors handy and carefully snip off the excess heather “fuzz” when that happens. I'm looking forward to when this yarn is available in quantities once again. I am planning a variety of projects which will utilize the lovely color changes and hope that Lion Brand will come out with more color choices, including some which remain in a color family. I will add photos of the scarves that I finish as I go along and will update this review if I come across any issues.

I’m really loving Mandala Yarn! The yardage is fantastic at 590 yards, making it perfect for larger projects without running out too quickly. The yarn itself is incredibly soft and works up beautifully with a nice drape, giving all my pieces a polished, professional look. I’ve used it for scarves, tops, and even blanket throws, and it performs wonderfully every time. The variegated color changes are stunning, and the gradient transitions are smooth and subtle, adding so much visual interest to my projects. This yarn is perfect for anyone looking for something that’s both easy to work with and has gorgeous, vibrant color shifts. Definitely a go-to for my future crochet creations!

I absolutely love this yarn!!! It's soft, and I love the multiple colors! It's become my favorite brand! I made a purse out of it! It is very stretchy yarn so it's great for shawls or beanies, I lined my purse with fabric so it would stretch so bad, this bag took a whole skein, so great amount for the price

I love the color of this yarn. I bought it to crochet a sweater for my daughter. It worked up great.

I ordered the Andorian color, and the yarn was absolutely gorgeous, but it didn't look like the one in the photo. The colors were all in a different order, and one yellowish color just wasn't there at all. So, overall, the yarn is great, but why doesn't it match what I thought it was?

I made a sweater with this yarn and it turned out to be the perfect pumpkin patch sweater! It’s very soft and warm. Definitely will be making more projects with this yarn since it was so easy to work with.

Wife is a maker/crafter and always needs high quality yarn. This stuff is AWESOME! She Loves it. Making Pillow Covers, Wash cloths, and Mug Rugs (coasters) Two Thumb's Up - Highly Recommend it

The yarn has a nice soft feel, the colors are beautiful and it doesn’t split too much when crocheting.

Bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Bobbel. Zum Stricken des Nipote Tuchs habe ich Nadelstärke 4 benutzt. Zwischen zwei Farben ist mindestens 1 Zwischenfarbe. Das Weiß ganz am Ende mit dem Hellblau bildet da noch knapp die Ausnahme. Das war beim erneuten Hellblau auch die einzige Stelle im ganzen Bobbel, wo zwei Enden verknotet worden sind, vermutlich, weil sich ab dort das Farbmuster dann wiederholt. Sehr angenehm, so musste ich am Ende nur den Anfangsfaden, den Endfaden und die zwei Enden der Farbwiederholung beim Hellblau verstricken und das bei so einem großen Tuch (Spannweite ca. 1,70 ungespannt)

Se teje muy bien, tiene una cantidad razonable y no es muy cara. Para un chal normal alcanza. Los colores se combinan y acomodan bien en el tejido.

Der Farbverlauf ist wirklich schön und die Wolle lässt sich gut verarbeiten. Für einen Sommer-Loop-Schal ideal. Für den Winter ein bisschen dünn, aber super weich.

Used for granny crochet shawl.Very pretty colours

Soft wool, such beautiful colours