The Truth About Big Twist Yarn: Who Makes It & Where to Buy It

There’s been a lot of misinformation floating around about Who Makes Big Twist Yarn—and let me tell you, it’s time to set the record straight.

If you’ve heard people say that Spinrite (the parent company of Yarnspirations) makes Big Twist Yarn, I’m here to tell you that is 100% false. I know because I went straight to the source and asked. And guess what?

🚨 Spinrite does NOT manufacture Big Twist Yarn. 🚨

I have direct contacts at Spinrite (I was a proud Yarnspirations Ambassador for years), and when I started seeing people spread this rumor, I picked up the phone and got the facts.

Now, let’s break it all down—who really makes Big Twist Yarn, where you can buy it, and why private label yarns are shaking up the industry in ways most people don’t realize.

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Where Can You Buy Big Twist Yarn?

For years, Big Twist Yarn has been a JOANN-exclusive brand, meaning it was only sold in JOANN stores and on JOANN.com.

But with JOANN closing, that means Big Twist Yarn will become harder to find.

Right now, here’s where you might be able to buy it:

🛒 JOANN (If Your Local Store Is Still Open) – Check your nearest location while supplies last.
🛍️ JOANN.com – Limited stock may be available, but this could change quickly.
📦 Online Resellers (Amazon, eBay, etc.) – But buyer beware!

Since Big Twist is a private label yarn, once JOANN is gone (or stops restocking), you won’t find it anywhere else unless someone is reselling it. And that’s where things get tricky.

🚨 Warning About Online Scams 🚨

I’ve seen a lot of scam listings pop up lately, especially on Amazon, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace, with people claiming to sell Big Twist Yarn—when they actually don’t have it at all.

⚠️ Red Flags to Watch For:
❌ Prices that seem too good to be true (super cheap or extreme markups).
❌ Sellers with no reviews or a bad reputation.
❌ Listings using stock photos instead of real product images.
❌ Shady websites pretending to be “liquidation” stores for JOANN.

If you’re trying to stock up on Big Twist, make sure you’re buying from a trusted seller. And if you can’t find it, check out similar yarns (I’ve listed some great alternatives below).

I’ll keep an eye on this situation and update you if things change. In the meantime, be careful out there!

Who Actually Makes Big Twist Yarn?

The label says it loud and clear: Made in Turkey. That little detail is everything.

When a retailer’s house brand is labeled “Made in Turkey,” it means they bypassed major yarn companies and went straight to the factory to get it made. That’s exactly what JOANN did.

So let me repeat it for the people in the back:

❌ Big Twist Yarn is NOT made by Spinrite.
❌ Big Twist Yarn is NOT made by Yarnspirations.
❌ Big Twist Yarn is NOT made by any major North American yarn company.

It’s a JOANN-exclusive yarn, made for them by a manufacturer in Turkey. Period.

Interested to see how many manufactures are in Turkey for yarn? I did a google search, check it out!

How Private Label Yarn Impacts the Yarn Industry

Alright, let’s talk about private label yarns and why they matter.

Big retailers like JOANN, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart all have their own house-brand yarns. Instead of buying from established yarn companies (like Spinrite, Lion Brand, or Premier Yarns), they go straight to the factories and have their own versions made.

🔹 Why do they do this?
➡️ It’s cheaper for them.
➡️ They don’t have to rely on name brands.
➡️ They can price it lower than the big yarn companies.

Sounds great, right? Not so fast. Here’s where it starts to hurt:

1️⃣ It Cuts Out Established Yarn Brands. Retailers are ordering less from major yarn companies because they’re pushing their own yarns instead. That means we see fewer new yarns, fewer innovations, and sometimes even discontinued favorites.

2️⃣ It Undercuts Pricing. Private label yarns are often priced just below similar yarns from big brands. That might be great for your wallet, but it makes it harder for established companies to compete.

3️⃣ It Replaces Best-Sellers. Big Twist Value is basically JOANN’s version of Red Heart Super Saver. Loops & Threads Soft & Shiny? That replaced Caron Simply Soft at Michaels. It’s a strategy we see again and again: they copy a best-seller, introduce their version at a lower price, and then suddenly, the original is gone from the store.

Final Thoughts: The Real Truth About Who Makes Big Twist Yarn

I know the world of yarn can feel overwhelming—especially with so much wrong info out there. But if you’ve made it this far, you now have the facts about Big Twist Yarn:

✅ Big Twist is a JOANN-exclusive brand, made in Turkey.
✅ Spinrite and Yarnspirations do NOT make Big Twist Yarn.
✅ JOANN buys it directly from a manufacturer (possibly to cut costs).
✅ Private label yarns are changing the industry—sometimes at the expense of established brands.

So next time you see someone saying that Big Twist is a Yarnspirations or Spinrite product, feel free to send them this blog post. Let’s keep our yarn community informed with real facts, not rumors.

And if you ever have a burning yarn question, you know where to find me. I’ve got the industry connections, and I’m always happy to get you the truth straight from the source.

💕 Your BiCrafty Bestie,
Marly Bird