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Mango Moon Twist Review & Giveaway!

March 27, 2017 5 Comments

Mango Moon Twist yarn - see how this linen/cotton blend yarn knits and crochets up, and enter to win a skein!
As promised, I’m trying to give you guys a new yarn review and giveaway each month as a way to help you shake up your stash! This month we’ll be taking a look at Mango Moon Yarns’ Twist, an 85% linen/15% cotton blend yarn that’s perfect for warmer weather knit and crochet. To prep for this review, I got my hands on a few skeins of Mango Moon Twist in their Boysenberry colorway – one to try and two to give away. Using US size 5 needles and an F hook, I made two 4 by 4 (ish) inch swatches (and wet blocked them) to see how this yarn behaves for both knitting and crochet projects. Read on for the verdict!

As with last month, I’m still totally open to ideas and suggestions for this review series – just let me know your thoughts in the comments! If you’re looking to skip to the giveaway, you can scroll to the bottom of this post to enter. 

Mango Moon Twist yarn - see how this linen/cotton blend yarn knits and crochets up, and enter to win a skein!

The Yarn: Mango Moon Twist

Skein details: 175 yards / 160 m / 1.7 oz. / 50g / sport weight / 85% Linen, 15% Cotton
Knitting needles: US 5, 3.75 mm / 18 stitches & 21 rows over 4 inches
Crochet hook: US F, 3.75 mm / 20 sc over 4 inches
Cons: Not everyone loves working with linen yarn. Your works in progress will look different after wet blocking, but that’s a fact of life when working with any linen yarn.
Pros: This yarn is a perfect way to change up your knitting & crochet game, particularly in the spring and summer, and the 10 heathered colors Mango Moon Twist comes in are unique and fun.
Pattern ideas: Try the Amigurumi Poodle Nail Polish Cover for crochet or the English Lace Scarf for knitting.

Mango Moon Twist yarn - see how this linen/cotton blend yarn knits and crochets up, and enter to win a skein!
Mango Moon Twist yarn - see how this linen/cotton blend yarn knits and crochets up, and enter to win a skein!

The giveaway

To enter the giveaway, use the box below. If you’re on mobile, you’ll need to click a button that takes you to the entry page. If you’re on the desktop site, you’re all good to go right here! Open to US & Canada. Full terms & conditions available by clicking the link in the box provided.

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Mango Moon Twist yarn - see how this linen/cotton blend yarn knits and crochets up, and enter to win a skein!
Yarn was provided by Mango Moon Yarns via Stitchcraft Marketing. You can follow Mango Moon Yarns on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. 

Filed Under: Giveaways, Reviews & Sponsored Tagged With: crochet, giveaway, knit, linen yarn, mango moon twist, mango moon yarns, yarn review

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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  1. Valerie

    March 27, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    Hi Heidi, if the blocked and unblocked swatches are markedly different, maybe you could show a side-by-side comparison? Just an idea!

    Reply
    • Heidi

      March 30, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Great suggestion! Thank you :)

      Reply
  2. Susan Biles

    April 1, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Looks like lovely yarn. Thanks for the giveaway Heidi.

    Reply
  3. Julie

    April 3, 2017 at 10:57 am

    I’ve entered the giveaway, but i’m European.. noticed it later. More chances for the others! Good luck!

    Reply
    • Heidi

      April 3, 2017 at 1:35 pm

      No worries, Julie! I am hoping to do more international giveaways soon. <3

      Reply

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In knitting, there are a few common knitting styles. Most often you’re going to encounter continental style and English (throwing) style on your knitting journey. I recently had an old video teaching continental style get a lot of views. Based on the comments, it was clear the people wanted to also see a throwing tutorial, so here you go! 🧶
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