Lion Brand Yarn Reviews 

195
TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Review summary

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Looking at 70 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the quality and variety of the yarn products, finding them soft, easy to work with, and suitable for various projects. Some people also find the ordering process straightforward, noting timely arrivals. However, many people experience significant issues with delivery, including long shipping times and delayed orders. Customer service is frequently described as unresponsive or unhelpful, leading to frustration when problems arise. Some customers also report receiving incorrect or damaged products, facing difficulties with returns or refunds, and concerns about certain yarns being flimsy, scratchy, or prone to tangling.

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Customer service

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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 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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order placed on September 28th. Emailed customer service on Oct 13th as order status was fulfilled with no shipping information. One week later, still no information regarding my shipment and still... See more


Company details

  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 1 out of 5 stars

Missing items in order. Poor customer service.

Ordered a knitting kit. It arrive with 2 skeins of yarn missing. I have sent emails to customer service and left messages on their company support line. No one answers the phone!!! No one responds to your voice messages. Stay away. Terrible customer service!!!

Interestingly, shortly after my review was posted. I received an email from Lion Brand stating that my two missing skeins of yarn were being shipped.

January 11, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order 3 weeks ago

I placed an order 3 weeks ago. The order has never shipped. There is no way to contact customer service other than voice mail or email. The company does not respond to either. In essence, the company will take your money and not send the products. Is this not theft?

November 23, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order never received

I placed an order with Lion Brand which apears to have been lost in transit by the courier (Evri). They have completely ignored my multiple emails asking for help tracking the order, or for a refund. The customer service is non-existent and reading the reviews I am not alone in this. No idea if the yarn is any good (since I never received it) but I would urge any fellow knitters to avoid this company like the plague, especially since reading the other reviews shows that I am not alone in this experience.

September 26, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shipping is TERRIBLE!!!

Shipping is TERRIBLE!!!! I order over 2 weeks ago and customer service said today that it could still be 5-7 business days before it ships!!!! She said they’ve been having trouble for months!!!!! They’re still sending out emails for you to buy from them!!!!! I could get stuff from China faster!!!!!!

November 2, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have been disappointed with customer service

I haven’t been disappointed with the yarn. However, had the experience of feeling “had” by their customer services and promotions. I was charged for an $8. Item when it was supposed to be free with my order and I entered the promotion code. The phone message said to email them right away to cancel the order or change it. By the time I received a response it was past their deadline, they offered to honor it if I purchased the required amount again, I did, because I had a project I was working on anyway. Spent the required amount but used another promotion. Told they wouldn’t refund the $8. Because I used another promotion. This wasn’t explained before. It was only $8. I like to think customers are worth more than $8. Could have been a very simple correction. After previously spending hundreds on their products, I stopped purchasing from them and haven’t missed it.

June 20, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Your Order won't arrive!

I have been waiting for my order since December!
There is no phone number available for the public and the email doesn't ever get a response. I have spent a lot of money for wool which never arrived, I feel like it's a scam. They even tried to ask for a review on the wool I never received. Don't trust this brand.

January 27, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Promotions are Great

2021 was the first time I ordered a Santa sack and despite the several dissatisfied reviews I ordered and was so happy. I literally think I LOVED the Sack itself. It was like getting a surprise gift to myself. My niece also contacted me to tell me she was ordering one also. It's a Grab Bag so I think folks shouldn't be so picky.

January 20, 2022
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