Tiny Chenille Yarn from Hobbycraft – First Impressions & Review

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 You know that feeling when you see something so tiny and adorable that your brain just goes, “MUST. HAVE. NOW!”? That’s exactly what happened when I spotted Hobbycraft’s new Tiny Chenille Yarn—one squish, and I was obsessed.


I walked into Hobbycraft for “just a quick look” (we all know how that goes), and before I knew it, my basket was FULL of these little fluffy clouds in yarn form. Did I need every color? No. Did that stop me? Also no.

And at £2 per skein (or 3 for the price of 2!), it was basically meant to be.


First Impressions


⭐ Cuteness Factor: 1000/10

⭐ Softness: Ridiculously squishy

⭐ Price: Affordable & totally stash-worthy


Honestly, it’s the cutest little ball of yarn I’ve ever seen. It’s crazy soft, super plush, and I could immediately think of a million tiny projects to make.

Ease of Use


Chenille yarn has a bit of a reputation for shedding, but this one isn’t too bad! I’d give the shed factor a 7/10—a few fluffy bits here and there, but nothing major. I also put it through the magic ring test, and it pulled together smoothly with zero resistance—10/10 on that!

One small challenge? Seeing stitches in certain colors, but… I couldn’t find my glasses, so that might be a me problem rather than the yarn’s fault!


Best Hooks & Tips for Tiny Chenille


If you’re working with this yarn, hook size is everything. To keep your stitches tight and avoid gaps, I wouldn’t go any bigger than 3mm—and even that’s pushing it for a plushie.


✅ Best Hook Sizes: 2mm–2.5mm for tight, neat stitches

✅ Best Uses: Plushies, keychains, tiny amigurumi, soft embellishments

✅ Pro Tip: Work under good lighting, use a metal hook, and avoid frogging too much—chenille yarn doesn’t love being undone!


If you’re a beginner to chenille yarn, start with a simple pattern to get used to it—once you get the feel, it’s so fun to work with!


Perfect Pattern Recommendation


Want to test this yarn with a fun, free pattern? I highly recommend the Elma Mushroom by KidUnique Crochet! It works up beautifully, and the tiny chenille gives it the most adorable, plushie-like finish.


If you’re new to chenille yarn, this is a great starter project to get used to the texture!


Should You Try Tiny Chenille Yarn?


💖 Yes, if…

✔ You love plushies, mini projects, or anything soft and squishy.

✔ You want an affordable chenille yarn with good stitch definition.

✔ You don’t mind using a smaller hook to keep stitches neat.


🚫 Maybe not, if…

❌ You prefer highly visible stitches for intricate designs.

❌ You don’t enjoy working with smaller hooks.


Final Thoughts


So far, I’m obsessed. The softness, the price, and the sheer amount of mini project ideas popping into my head make this a total winner.


Would I recommend it? Absolutely. 10/10 for cuteness alone! If you’re looking for a new favorite plushie yarn, head to Hobbycraft and grab some before I buy it all!


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