It is the outcast.  The “red-headed stepchild” of the yarn and fiber world.  But I love it.  You know what I’m talking about…Novelty Yarn.   

There is Fun Fur and Sparklies and combinations of both.  There is Ribbon and Boucle’ and Pom-poms.  I revel in it all.  I have a supply of novelty yarns that is bordering on the ridiculous in my stash, and I am completely unapologetic about it (I actually don’t have any Pom-Pom yarn…may have to correct that next shopping spree).  

Sadly, some of my recent most favorite novelty yarns are now discontinued.  Occasionally I find them on sale somewhere languishing un-loved and under appreciated in a sales bin.  A few of them always seem to find their way home with me.  

Some of them can be a bit tricky to crochet with.  But I love the special effects that can be quickly added to a project by using some novelty yarn. 

After all, one needs Novelty yarn to create a Pocket Monster…..  

Or the fuzzy fringe for a Felted Fiery Bowl….  

Or adding sparkle to a Free Form Lace Shrug….  

According to a friend of mine that went to the January TNNA show there was talk that novelty yarn is making a comeback. 

Be still my heart!