The Crochet Star in Youtube Who Turns Our Yarns into Masterpieces

 

At Rena's Threads and Crafts, we have the pleasure of serving many talented and passionate crafters. Today, we're excited to highlight one of our cherished customers, Crystal Doedtman, known to many as "Bag-O-Day Crochet" on YouTube. Crystal is not just merely a customer; she is also a vibrant part of the crafting community who inspires and educates countless crochet enthusiasts like me worldwide. 

 

Note: This photo is from Crystal Doedtman’s YouTube thumbnail video.

When I first received a notification on Etsy of a bulk order, I was shocked, happy, and a little bit overwhelmed because the customer was one of the crafters I look up to in the crafting community. Imagine my surprise when I also saw a notification that my favorite crafter did a video and featured my shop! 

 

We're really honored that Crystal has chosen to feature Rena's Threads and Crafts yarns in several of her videos. I've been following Crystal's work for years (yes, I am an avid fan of her crochet along!), and it's truly surreal to see our yarns featured in her videos. Her creativity and skill in crafting show how our yarn cakes can bring vibrant color and texture to a wide range of projects. It's moments like these that remind me why I started Rena's Threads and Crafts in the first place—to provide quality materials that inspire and enable beautiful creations. I know I say that a lot, but it’s true! This shop is my passion project and I want to spread the feeling of joy whenever one finishes a project and create a sense of belongingness where crafters can come together.

 

For those of you who don’t know Crystal, her channel, "Bag-O-Day Crochet," offers a collection of crochet patterns, tutorials, and tips for crafters of all skill levels. You can browse two thousand videos showing different crochet projects there and they’re organized too! Her clear instructions and friendly demeanor make even complex projects accessible to beginners, while her innovative crochet designs make it a good challenge for experienced crocheters. 

 

If you’re wondering which yarns she bought in the first video, you can start watching from 6:23 on this video or read some below. Here are 6 out of the 19 yarns she bought from us:

 

 

Gothic Rainbow 

 

The Gothic Rainbow Yarn Cake is a handmade, 100% cotton, 8-ply light-fingering yarn with darker rainbow transitions created by tying different strand colors together with a black thread running through the yarn. 

 

This is what Crystal had to say about the Gothic Rainbow:

It’s nicely packaged with some heavy plastic. It comes with a little tag that you can hook on your project. You know in case you're working on multiple projects at once it's where you can write down the pattern, the link to where you got your pattern, the hook size you're using, and the date you started. That's cool and it gives you the color of the yarn. My golly, that is pretty! It's soft. It smells clean.

 

You know I myself would probably consider that a nice two-weight if if you ask me, but I hold it up on my hand because everybody sees things differently I wouldn't consider that really a one but everybody considers things differently.

 

Although I don't like working with the orange but then I want to because I want… I want to make one of those pretty shawls and what a beautiful gradient this is.

 

They're the ones that are kind of not, you know, spun together but if you look at it, it's not bad. It's not like falling apart. It's hanging on together all 8 plies. 

 

That one's pretty that's soft. Yeah, I'll probably use one of these for my shawl and probably other things.

 

I like it I think this will probably be what I choose ‘cause even though it's you know it's labeled as a one weight everybody sees things differently and to me, I think I would more consider that a sport weight…two weight, so it's doable. It'll be doable for me on a slow scale because like I said, I do have arthritis here in four fingers. It's a little harder for me to work with that but, that's gorgeous all right. I'm going to move on so that was Gothic Rainbow.

 

The Gothic Rainbow was $25 for this cake. I don't think that is bad! I actually think that's an excellent price for 1,400 yards. That's enough for me to make a nice-sized shawl.

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Pink Dahlia

 

 

The Pink Dahlia Yarn Cake, inspired by the beauty of pink Dahlia flowers, features 8-ply fingering cotton thread hand-wound together to create stunning, long color transitions. This vibrant yarn can be worked from either the inside or outside of the cake. 

 

In her video, Crystal had feedback to share about the Pink Dahlia:

 

Okay… This one's beautiful as well. This one's called Pink Dahlia. Of course, I had to get to Pink Dahlia because I love flowers more than I love yarn. If you can believe that I do. I'm quite the gardener myself. 

 

That's very nice, so it's the same [as Gothic Yarn in weight.] Smelling clean, looking pretty! 

 

I love the colors on that one white to light pink and then it goes out to kind of a salmon color… I guess… and then out to this light red here…or not red…I don't know what you call it…whatever you would call that…clay? I don't know what you call that pink? dark rose pink? whatever…very pretty and this one was $25.

 

Man, what a deal! That's a good deal for those. It really is especially if you look them up at stores that have those cakes and that's a really good deal there.

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Artichoke

 

 

This Artichoke is a stunning 8-ply gradient 100% cotton yarn that transitions from a deep purple to a soft green, with a touch of grey in between. 

 

Read Crystal’s thoughts on Artichoke here:

 

This one is called Artichoke. Oooh, that's that's pretty! That's beautiful! 

 

Oh, it's got some light there to start, so we got…you're starting with the light or you could start either way I guess…but I would start with the light there and then it would gradually go slowly gradiate to the green…and then we got a little either extremely dark purple maybe or black… I can't tell…no, I think it's black ‘cause there’s black…I don't know what it is…out to this beautiful, beautiful purple here. That's a pretty one!

 

This one is the same as the 8-ply cotton...1,400 yards…They had an option that you could get them smaller as well for a lesser amount of money. This was $26. Some of them had an other option. This one had a 700…I guess they're all different, but this one had a 750-yard ball for $16 and then it had the 1,400 which is what I got for $26.

 

Gosh, try to picture that in a shawl! You know I could get another color like I said I could probably grab up two of those and make one of the fancy blankets that people make... Oh my gosh! They’re just…They're so pretty! Each one I pull out is gorgeous! I was really surprised that she’s subscribed to my channel. That’s awesome!

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Fall in Love

 

Fall in Love is a perfect gradient yarn for creating warm and cozy fall-themed projects. It transitions from a light green to a deep red and orange outer layer, with a touch of salmon color in the middle.  

 

Crystal shares her thoughts on this Fall in Love yarn:

 

Oh! That's a pretty one! Fall in love Gradient… I love that play on words ‘cause that is very fall looking. Isn't that a gorgeous cake? You know… I had some that I thought were my favorites and to tell you the truth, they've all kind of been my favorites. So far, I'm liking all of them that I've picked out.

 

“That's gorgeous! That's beautiful! That's an extremely beautiful cake! Very fall…Very good deals on these for what it is. It's an excellent…excellent deal. So yes, I'm definitely going to use one of these for my advanced shawl pattern… and probably other shawl patterns… and maybe a blanket… Who knows? 

 

I like it like I said I wasn't sure if I was going to use it because you know… you don't know how they're going to feel, but yeah, these are nice.

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Rare Amber 

 

Rare Amber is a 100% cotton gradient yarn cake that showcases a stunning transition of warm, autumnal hues. This yarn begins with a deep, rich black that gradually melts into smoky charcoal, and then unfolds into a spectrum of amber tones. The color progression moves through a rusty orange, and a golden yellow, and finally, culminates in a soft, pale gray at the center.

 

Crystal gives her feedback on this yarn:

 

This one I threw in at the last minute because for some reason I thought I just couldn't live without it you know how that goes I'm like I can't live without that now this one was $28. 

 

Look at that! You know I couldn't live without that! I love black! Look at that orange in it. 

 

“Gorgeous! that's going to make one beautiful whatever it makes! excellent job! That stuff is soft! I love this stuff. I could become addicted to the shop. I have an addictive personality if you guys don't already know that. I'm certain you probably do.

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Stained Glass

 

This Stained Glass gradient yarn cake is made of 100% cotton and it mimics the ethereal beauty of stained glass windows. The yarn progresses from deep sapphire blues to emerald greens, ruby reds, and amethyst purples, each color blending seamlessly into the next. 

 

Crystal gives her thoughts on the yarn:

 

I collect stained glass… I do have a lot of stained glass. I love it [Stained Glass Yarn Cake]! That is absolutely beautiful. I love how it goes. I love it! So it's got black running all the way through it.

 

It starts with the white and black and then it ends in the white and the black; and I absolutely love the white and black mix at the end and all the colors throughout it. If we can… let me see if I can dig them out…yeah…we got like… oh man!... an orange mix and then it goes off to many different… there's difference…you know, this is…That's beautiful! That's a beautiful one. I can't even imagine that worktop what that would look like…Mighty fine and pretty.

 

From the second video, she added this about the Stained Glass yarn:

 

I love all her colors that I've ever gotten, but I have to say that this one is my favorite. It is so beautiful. I might be partial to it because I am a collector of stained glass.I am…I mean I collect stained glass. 

 

Now I do collect stained glass and this is is absolutely gorgeous. It's a great representation of a piece of stained glass artwork. That is so beautiful.

 

That’s all the review from Crystal’s first video. For the second video that she made last July 19, 2024, you can watch it starting from 31:00 onwards for all the yarns she bought here at Rena’s Thread and Crafts, but if you’re curious, we’ll give you an overview of some of them out of the 16 yarns she got.

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Gothic Rainbow Family Set

 

The Gothic Rainbow Family gradient yarn cake offers a darker, more mysterious take on the classic rainbow palette. It’s a set version of the Gothic Rainbow where instead of one cake, the color progression happens in individual cakes, offering a large scope for big craft projects.

 

Crystal provided her review of this set of yarn:

 

That red is beautiful! It's to die for! It's a beautiful red…so this isn't like I said this isn't one of her gradients.

 

This is the cotton yarn…100% cotton and it is not a plied yarn. I'm sure you've probably seen yarns like that before, so it's made up of 8 separate little plies…See that?...But I found hers hold together pretty well. Sometimes, some of these yarns that aren't [plied] quite don't hold up, but hers seem to be just fine.

 

I mean it's a mini cake it's got 800 yards in it, so you can put them together however you want…So this that came with the red and this one has oh…It will gradient. It will it will gradient if you do it in order, ‘cause this one has red and orange mixed in it. So it'll start to become gradient and this one has a little bit of red and even more orange in it yes…That's awesome! So if you use them in order, they're gonna be a gradient cake…Now that one has even lighter orange and it's starting to go to a yellow and a yellowish green which is right here. That's so pretty! I'm trying to get them in the right order… Got some blues here oh no…no this one has to go next…This one is more greens with blues, so that would be next… So beautiful! And this one has a little bit of green but more blue…You can clearly see what order they go in and this one have blues with a little bit of purple…Oh, man! This is gonna make something spectacular! And this has more purple with a little bit of blue and then we're ending it off here with purple and black.

 

That's beautiful so this set was $120. Now if you ask me that is worth every stinking penny because 1) it's a nice soft cotton and it's beautiful…It drapes wonderfully and 2) you’re supporting small businesses.

 

 

 

Rustic Plaid

 

Rustic Plaid gradient yarn cake evokes the cozy, timeless appeal of a flannel. It is from polyester and its rustic, outdoorsy style is perfect for creating hygge-inspired projects.

 

Crystal’s thoughts on Rustic Plaid:

 

I love it I love the name [Rustic Plaid]….this is the polyester. 

 

I like [that] it's blue brown…It's like me and I love brown so much! It's got red in it and blue. This one is gorgeous and I love the name. It's so fitting, isn't it? Rustic plaid, it is! It reminds me of a black couch we have and also I think it's super cool. This one should be my favorite...and that is such a beautiful navy blue on the outside. That is…that's stunning!

 

 

 

Rugged Mountain

 

Rugged Mountain gradient yarn cake embodies the beauty of a mountain landscape on a sunset. Starting with a misty blue-gray reminiscent of distant peaks, it transitions into pale yellow tones evoking the golden sunset then eventually, reaching into the rugged terrain. 

 

Crystal offered her perspective on the Rugged Mountain below:

 

That is so soft the drape on these are made out. These are just magnificent! That is beautiful! Look at that…So it's got…goes from grays to yellows or golds, and then it's got some purple…and then it goes out to brown…Oh, that's pretty! I would definitely start if I made a shawl with it…Triangle shawl… I would make the brownie on the outside or if I made a rectangle wrap, I do the brown on the bottom…Oh, that's beautiful! How about that! I love it! I love it all!

 

 

 

Midnight Orchid

 

 

Midnight Orchid gradient yarn cake embodies the dark, mysterious vibes of exotic blooms in the night. This dramatic color progression creates a striking contrast between dark and bright hues of purple and pink which is perfect for crafting sophisticated projects.

 

Crystal gave her feedback on this yarn:

 

Oh my! Does that ever look pretty? My daughter is gonna want that bad!

 

Man, that's pretty! I love it when purple gets really dark. We got hot pink in the middle. That's so pretty! Midnight orchid…hmm…I got a friend who collects orchids…and these are so soft look at that! That is a beautiful cake, Rena.

 

You guys would not be disappointed if you bought these. You should just check out my shawls [tutorials] and see how pretty they are…and how well they gradient…and they crochet just fine.

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Before the Fall

Before the Fall gradient yarn cake captures the gentle transition from late summer to early autumn. This 100% yarn cake begins with a soft, pale yellow reminiscent of fading summer sunshine, it gradually shifts into a warm orange tone that evoke the changing leaves then finally a vibrant green. 

Crystal gave a short comment on this yarn:

 

Look at this! This is pretty before the fall. Oh my gosh…This is the giant cakes. It's so pretty! I love fall. It's such a very soft cotton.

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Warm Hearts

 

Warm Hearts gradient yarn cake embodies the cozy, nurturing essence of love and affection during Autumn. Starting with a gentle salmon pink on the core, it transitions smoothly into a yellow tone and as you work outwards, the yarn deepens into rich, glowing oranges reminiscent of a comforting hearth fire.

Read Crystal’s comment below:

That's gorgeous! Oh, it's another big cake! Warm hearts…

 

Oh, that is really really Bag-O-Day colors too! I love gold! I love fall colors.

That is pretty… pretty pretty pumpkin orange and gold and in the center.

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Candlelight

 

 

Candlelight gradient yarn cake is from 100% cotton that evokes the soft, flickering glow of an actual candlelight.

Beginning with a delicate pale yellow on the core, reminiscent of a candle's inner flame, it gradually intensifies into a warmer, more vibrant yellow of a flame. As you work towards the outer edge, the yarn transitions into a rose gold pink, mimicking the reflection of a candlelight on nearby surfaces. 

 

Here is Crystal’s candid feedback on Candlelight:

 

Oh that is gorgeous, Rena… It's the big one….Oh gosh! Look at that. That's like a Victorian color that I like right there…That's what that is yeah…It's like a Victorian rosy color. This is beautiful. It does look like a candlelight if you think about it…Like a nice ambiance, you know?

 

That's gorgeous and it's a big one, but that's beautiful.

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These yarns that Crystal bought and the ones not featured in the video are all ideal for projects like clothing, baby items, scarves, shawls, hats, bags, and wall hangings as these yarn cakes can be worked from inside or outside. For those interested in seeing our yarns in action, we recommend checking out the following videos on Crystal's channel:

 

• Learn To Crochet Pineapple Stitch Rectangle Wrap Tutorial - Wrapped In A Facade
• How To Crochet Lightweight Summer Wrap Tutorial
• How To Crochet Rectangle Wrap Tutorial - Fields Of imagination 

To be honest, we were quite nervous to learn about what she thought of the shop and the yarns, but eventually, her kind words eased us. In Bag-O-Day’s first video which she featured us, Crystal expressed satisfaction with the shop. She enthusiastically said,

 

“I would highly recommend this shop. I mean, she answered my question properly. She shipped promptly. The yarn is absolutely outstandingly gorgeous… gorgeous yarn. I don’t know where or how it's made or anything, but all I know is they're beautiful no matter how they're made. They're all very beautiful and they're all very very soft.” 

 

 

Crystal's support means a great deal to us as a small business. Her endorsement helps introduce our products to a wider audience of passionate crafters who value quality materials for their projects.

 

 

We encourage you, fellow crafty friends, and RTC Angels to visit Crystal's YouTube channel, "Bag-O-Day Crochet," for inspiration and tutorials. Her content offers something for every crafter, from quick and easy projects to more intricate designs. You can also avail her written patterns that features approximately 400 crochet designs. We highly recommend downloading the PDF to help you in your crochet projects. It's really a valuable tool that pairs perfectly with our Rena's Threads and Crafts yarn cakes. Imagine the beautiful projects that you can make by combining Crystal's expert patterns with our vibrant, gradient yarns! It's amazing, right?

 

 

Once again, thank you, Crystal, for your support and for sharing your crochet expertise with the crafting community. We look forward to seeing more of your thoughtful reviews and amazing creations featuring Rena's Threads and Crafts yarns.