Lion Brand Yarn Reviews 

191
TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Looking at 65 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the quality and variety of the yarn, finding specific types soft, easy to work with, and suitable for various projects. Consumers often praise the product selection and the inspiration derived from patterns. However, a significant number of people were dissatisfied with the customer service, reporting unresponsiveness, lack of help, and difficulties with refunds or order issues. Delivery service is also a common concern, with many experiencing long shipping times, delayed orders, or not receiving products at all. Some customers also received incorrect or damaged items, complicating their experience.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Orders take a long time to ship. Lots of people report receiving other people's orders. Their rewards program is basically useless; points coupons can't be used with ANY other promotions, despite the... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Skiens were smaller than I expected. Price was good, but I may not have enough to use for what I orriginally intended. At lese I have other projects that t will work for.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I love the yarn, but I don’t love the company and their shipping policies and their religious holidays. They don’t tell anybody about and you’re sitting here waiting for two weeks to get your yarn. I... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like the thick wool ease yarn for making blankets and even scarves. Lion Brand website has a large variety of sizes, colors and even yarn for baby projects. What I didn't like is having to pay for t... See more


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  1. Hobby Store
  2. Yarn Store

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Founded in 1878, Lion Brand Yarn Company is the oldest producer of knitting and craft yarn in the United States.


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2.8

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

LION Brand Wool EASE Aire is a useless…

LION Brand Wool EASE Aire is a useless yarn. It is essentially one or two strings with fuzz wrapped around it. The fuzz comes off as you k it, stickes together so you can't frog a mistake and is generally bad. One skein had areas of 2-3 feet without fuss at all and a huge area with the fuzz, not even wound on but just draped on..completely unusable. I have tried to contact them and made a ticket but only response is an email that they are busy. I will never buy Lion Brand again. I have posted this in fa ebook as well.

18 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order was never fulfilled

Order was never fulfilled. They only send automation email responses and do not return phone calls. Will dispute the charge with my credit card.

12 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be cautious when ordering from Lion…

Be cautious when ordering from Lion Brand. I was charged immediately but the order has not been processed or shipped. It is almost impossible to contact them. Replies are automated emails.
After 8 days, I attempted to cancel the order. Only received the automated reply that the window to cancel is closed. Can't find out anything else and get no response to my inquiries. I have filed a dispute with my credit card company.

23 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable scamming company

I ordered from Lion brand in November. Received a tracking number which goes to fedex but when I go to track it tells me they have not received the package. Emails to customer service ignored, messages on social media ignored. Clearly a scamming company who cannot be trusted.

22 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Soon-to-be daughter in law

I bought a gift certificate for my soon-to-be daughter in law and found the process very straightforward,easy and fast. I would definitely recommend this process.

14 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I did not understand the order was…

I did not understand the order was composed of three different types of yarn I now have used two types of yarn but that was after I cut the looped yarn open so I could knit no luck I slipper socks. I currently have the Turboo yarn and simply do not like it I have tried to knit mittens but I have frogged them as I just did not like the results I am 80 and have been knitting since I was18. Nancy Bridges

10 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Lion Brand yarns

I love Lion Brand yarns. I just finished making the Polar Cuff Coat with Go for Fleece Sherpa Yarn and I LOVE IT! It is a darling sweater/coat and oh so comfy and warm made with the sherpa yarn. Looking forward to expanding my cold weather wardrobe with more fun projects.

22 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from these cowboys!

Ordered 4 December now 18 December and no delivery. Emailed 3 times to customer support and not one reply. Paid nearly £90 for this product for Christmas and it looks like it's not going to arrive. Shocking service, shocking company. I wish I had never ordered from these clowns...

18 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Took 3 weeks for my order to arrive

Took 3 weeks for my order to arrive, and shipping was unusually expensive for being such a small package. It was originally quoted as 3-9 business days but it wasn't packaged until 10 business days. Yarn was more expensive that local hobby stores, but I wanted to support the store itself having used lion brand for years. Skeins were significantly smaller than expected- I normally use a different kind and ordered baby yarn this time. Dye lots did match so points for that.

6 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I bought many skeins of the Cover Story…

I bought many skeins of the Cover Story Lazy Days recently. I have found many knots in one skein, and at least once in every skein so far. When the yarn normally costs 14.99 and on sale, is 10.99, one does not expect to find the yarn knotted together. Otherwise, I really like this yarn.
If I could upload pictures of the knots found today, I would.

16 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never received order

Never received order. Have reached out multiple times to customer service and they are not getting back to me. If this is how they conduct business, take yours elsewhere, avoid the headache !

11 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

what a big disappointment.

what a big disappointment.
i order just over $100 of yarn 1st time from Lion Brand on the 9th October. basically they sent out only 1 incorrect ball - i informed Carolyn-Lion Brand who o the day was very good - i did not want a refund just please send my will. it is now Friday and still nothing, ignoring my emails and most frustrating cant even call them - i only purchase this brand bcz i like to creator of a certain crochet pattern so bought the kits, lesson here - keep to UK

its is now 30th October and still no update from Lion Brand - luckily i paid through paypal so have lodged a complaint

it is now 7th November and Lion Brand continue to ignore my emails.

14 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Your yarn stinks —Literally

Your yarn stinks — Literally!! I have been a faithful customer of Lion Brand for many years. The yarn I received in my last two orders had an overwhelming chemical smell that was unrelieved by blocking in scented soap or airing out. I really love your yarns, especially Hue & Me and Fisherman’s Wool, but I don’t want to buy any more stinky yarn.

19 October 2024
Unprompted review

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