Disclosure

Yarnwren.com is built around one simple idea: honest, useful crochet content that actually helps you finish your project. Because trust matters as much as tension and stitch counts, this page explains exactly how we fund the site, when content is sponsored, how affiliate links work, and what happens when brands send us yarn, hooks, or finished kits to try. If anything here still leaves you with questions, reach out any time at [email protected].

Editorial Independence Comes First

Every pattern, stitch tutorial, and product roundup on this site is created based on what we genuinely think is useful, accurate, and worth your time. No advertiser, brand partner, or affiliate program gets to dictate our opinions, rewrite our instructions, or demand a positive review in exchange for support. If a yarn pills badly after one wash or a hook feels awkward in the hand, we say so — regardless of who supplied it or whether we earn a commission from the link. The full reasoning behind how we research, test, and fact-check our content lives on our Editorial Policy page, and you can learn more about the people behind yarnwren.com on our About Us page.

Affiliate Links and How They Work

Some links on yarnwren.com — particularly those pointing to yarn brands, hook sets, stitch markers, blocking mats, or books — are affiliate links. This means that if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from the retailer. This comes at absolutely no extra cost to you; the price you pay stays exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the store.

These commissions help cover the real costs of running a craft site: hosting, pattern testing yarn, photography supplies, and the many hours spent writing and editing tutorials. We only link to products we would genuinely recommend to a fellow crocheter, whether or not an affiliate program is attached. For the complete legal breakdown of these relationships, please see our dedicated Affiliate Disclaimer.

Sponsored Content and Paid Partnerships

Occasionally, a yarn company, craft supply brand, or pattern designer may pay us to feature their product or collaborate on a project. When this happens, we label the content clearly — typically with a note such as "sponsored post" or "in partnership with" near the top of the article, so you always know what you are reading before you dive in.

Being paid to feature a product never means being paid for a good review. If we agree to a sponsored collaboration, we still test the yarn, work up a swatch, or crochet the actual pattern before publishing any opinion about it. If a sponsored product does not meet our standards, we either request changes to the arrangement or decline to publish the piece at all. Brands and businesses interested in working with us can find our terms on the Collaboration page.

Gifts, PR Samples, and Free Products

Like many craft bloggers, we sometimes receive free yarn, hooks, kits, or finished amigurumi supplies from brands hoping we will feature them. Receiving a free product never guarantees coverage, and it never guarantees a favorable write-up. We evaluate gifted items the same way we evaluate anything we purchase ourselves: by actually crocheting with it, checking how it holds up through blocking and washing, and comparing it honestly against similar products already on the market.

• If an item was sent to us free of charge for review purposes, we note this within the relevant post.
• Receiving a sample never influences our star ratings, pattern recommendations, or written opinions.
• We are not obligated to publish anything about products we receive, and sometimes we simply do not, if the item isn't a good fit for our readers.

Honest Opinions, Always

Whether we bought the yarn ourselves at full retail price, received it as a gift, or reviewed it as part of a paid sponsorship, our opinions are our own and reflect real hands-on experience. We test stitch patterns, work up swatches, and — where relevant — wash and block finished pieces before writing about durability, drape, or colorfastness. If something snags, splits, or disappoints us in any way, that goes in the review too.

Advice, Safety, and General Guidance

Because crochet involves sharp hooks, small amigurumi parts, and sometimes hot tools for blocking, please remember that our patterns and tutorials are offered as general crafting guidance rather than professional or safety certification. Amigurumi and toys intended for children should always be checked for choking hazards such as safety eyes or loose beads, and adult supervision is recommended for young crafters using scissors or hooks. For more on how we frame this kind of guidance, see our Disclaimer.

Related Policies

This Disclosure page works alongside several other documents that together explain how yarnwren.com operates. You can review how we handle personal data in our Privacy Policy, how cookies are used across the site in our Cookie Policy, and the rules for using our content and patterns in our Terms of Use.

Questions About This Disclosure

Transparency only works if it's easy to ask about. If you have any question about a specific post, a sponsored partnership, or an affiliate link you noticed while browsing, email us directly at [email protected]. We are happy to clarify how any individual piece of content was funded or produced.