Choosing knitting & crochet yarn often comes down to whether you want surprise variety or a more defined package for a planned project. A mystery lot can offer plenty to sort through at a lower listed price, while a named set may be easier to match to a color and project type. The key tradeoff is how much control you want over the assortment.
Quick verdict
Choose Destashing Acrylic Yarn Mystery Lot if the $11 price and mystery-lot format are the priority. Choose Knit Picks CotLin 10 Pack if you want a 10-pack set and are comfortable with its $25.33 listed price. The direct price difference is $14.33.
Listed comparison
| Product | Listed price | Color | Condition | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destashing Acrylic Yarn Mystery Lot | $11.00 | Multicolor | Used | Skein |
| Knit Picks CotLin 10 Pack | $25.33 | Ash | New | Skein |
Where each product wins
- Destashing Acrylic Yarn Mystery Lot wins for a craft-first brief: its description explicitly names crochet, knitting, and crafts as suitable uses.
- Knit Picks CotLin 10 Pack wins for an accessory-oriented brief: the listed uses include crochet, gloves and mittens, and scarves, while the product name identifies it as a knitting set.
Product notes
Destashing Acrylic Yarn Mystery Lot
The 2LB acrylic lot is a concrete reason to choose this yarn when acrylic suits the project and you want a substantial amount for crafting. Its description names crochet, knitting, and crafts, giving it a broad practical role without requiring one specific project type. The main limitation is the mystery format: the assortment is random and may contain full skeins, yarn cakes, or partial skeins. Used condition adds another consideration for shoppers who specifically want new yarn. The product is listed in skein form, but the possible mix of full and partial contents can make planning less straightforward. Choose it when a flexible craft supply and surprise assortment are acceptable; a defined set is better for a tightly specified project plan.
Knit Picks CotLin 10 Pack
The Knit Picks CotLin set suits a planned project when a named color and pack/set presentation are useful. The 10 Pack format pairs with listed uses for crochet, gloves and mittens, and scarves, giving it a clear accessories focus alongside its knitting-set identity. New condition is another concrete reason to select it. Its limitation is the $14.33 price spread over the acrylic lot, and the Ash color does not provide the multicolor character named for the other choice. That makes palette variety a weaker fit here. Choose the set when its Ash color and pack format match the brief; choose the acrylic lot when you want a mixed color assortment instead.
Final choice by use case
- For crochet, knitting, and crafts: choose Destashing Acrylic Yarn Mystery Lot, provided the random assortment and used condition work for your project.
- For gloves, mittens, or scarves: choose Knit Picks CotLin 10 Pack, whose listed uses directly name those accessories.
- For a defined set format: choose Knit Picks CotLin 10 Pack. For a more open-ended craft purchase, choose Destashing Acrylic Yarn Mystery Lot.
