Name: $5 Surprise Skein — Because Your Stash Needs One More
Brand: Darn Good Yarn
SKU: A1B2C6684DNUFB
Price: 5.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Darn Good Yarn: $5 Surprise Skein — Because Your Stash Needs One More, Yarn

Darn Good Yarn: Surprise Skein! A $5 Yarn Adventure, Yarn

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You know how it goes. You didn't need more yarn. And yet. 🎲

Each $5 Surprise Skein is hand-picked straight from our studio stash — we're talking past bestsellers, rare overstock, and small-batch extras that deserve a good home. Weight, colorway, fiber — all a mystery until it lands at your door.

Normally $18–$25. Yours for $5. We'll do the math on that one.

You might get:

A colorway you'd have never picked yourself (and then can't stop thinking about)
A rare find from a limited run
A new favorite hiding in our back shelves

Perfect for topping off your cart, gifting a fellow crafter, or just rolling the dice on something joyful. One skein per mystery — every pick is a surprise worth unwrapping.

Final sale. Ordering more than 1 may result in duplicate colors.

Every purchase you make at Darn Good Yarn® is part of a greater story of change and sustainability. By choosing our products, you join an essential movement that transforms waste into beauty and provides stable, safe employment for over 600 artisans worldwide.

Since 2008, the commitment of our customers has helped repurpose over 2 million pounds of material waste into exquisite crafting and clothing products. Together, we connect skilled artisans globally with conscious consumers like you, crafting a circle of impact that's truly Darn Good™.

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Patterns designed by independent artists.

5 stars: 58 (95%)
4 stars: 2 (3%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 1 (2%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Absolutely gorgeous

I wanted to try the surprise skein since it was on sale for $5. I absolutely loved the colors I got and they wre all 100% silk. Im so excited to work with them as they are all gorgeous. Thank you Darn Good Yadn for the awesome selection!

Hi Sydney! We're so happy to hear you loved the surprise skein and the beautiful colors. 100% silk sounds perfect for your project! Thanks for sharing your excitement. 😊 -DGY Team

Really great deal for a lovely

Really great deal for a lovely yarn

Hi Morgen! We're so glad you love the yarn. Thanks for the sweet review! 😊 -DGY Team

Gorgeous

I took a risk on these mystery skeins of recycled sari silk because, one they're a mystery and two I never worked with silk before. I love the way it feels. In fact it feels like I'm working with cotton as I'm crocheting. I'm using these mystery skeins and other mini skeins to crochet hexagons into an afghan. I love your mission!

Hi there! We're so happy to hear that you took a chance on our Surprise Skein and that you're loving it! 😍 It's always exciting to work with new materials and we're glad that you're enjoying the feel of the recycled sari silk. Your project sounds amazing and we can't wait to see the finished afghan! Thank you for supporting our mission. -DGY Team

The good kind of surprise

I love ordering a surprise skein or five when I place an order for another yarn bundle. The surprise is very fun for me and I appreciate that my comments are read. I had a specific weight request to make small doll clothing for my daughter, and most of my surprise yarn was in that requested weight. I love this yarn and how it feels soft against the skin. I’ve never had an issue with this yarn breaking and the colors are gorgeous.

Thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your surprise skein adventure and that we were able to meet your specific weight request. Our team always strives to make our customers happy and we're thrilled to know that our yarn feels soft and has beautiful colors. Happy crafting! -DGY Team

Another fabulous colorway! 😍👌

I’m SO in love with DGY’s sari silk yarn, the colorways never fail to disappoint and it’s an absolute delight next to your bare skin.

Thank you for your kind words and for being a fan of our sari silk yarn! 🙌 We're thrilled that you love the surprise colorway and that it feels amazing next to your skin. Happy knitting! 😊 -DGY Team

Beautiful Yarn

I bought 10 skeins. I received a variety of weights and colors. I made these into a sweater. It was fun to create something with the yarn. My only regret was not ordering more. I had not ordered from Darn Good Yarn before and did not know what to expect. I had very little left when I was finished.

Hi there!

We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the surprise skein and had a great experience creating with our yarn! We apologize for not giving you a heads up about the variety of weights and colors, but we're happy to hear that you were able to make a beautiful sweater with them. We would love to see your finished product if you have any pictures to share! We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon. Happy crafting!

I add these little extras whenever I can

I add these little extras whenever I can. Love a surprise!

Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoy our Surprise Skein and the little extras we include. We love surprising our customers and making their yarn adventures even more exciting. Happy crafting! -Claudia

Gorgeous! The yarn is beautiful

Gorgeous!
The yarn is beautiful, soft, high quality, the colors are stunning, and I cannot wait to use it! It also shipped in a very reasonable amount of time. One of the skeins was even caked already!

Hi there! Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your Surprise Skein and that the colors are stunning. We take pride in providing high quality yarn and we are glad to hear that it shipped in a reasonable amount of time. Happy crafting! -Claudia

My October Skirt of the Month

Lovely colors and the softest fabric I have ever owned. My skirt came with a matching bracelet, and it is perfect. Thank you so much for these wonderful products. I LOVE them all.

Thank you for the glowing review, we are so happy to hear that😍 We strive to provide the softest and most beautiful yarn for all of our customers. We hope you continue to enjoy your October Skirt of the Month and matching bracelet. ❤️ Thank you for choosing our products! -Claudia

super fun!!!

I have ordered mystery skeins almost any time they are offered A $15 ball of yarn for $7 and a surprise. and discount shipping for being in yarn of the month

WOW! You did a great work!:heartpulse:-Claudia

Very colorful

Didn't know what to do with it because it wasn't a usual look I work with. So I designed some quick amirugumi with the yarn to possibly use as a tutorial on my new YouTube Channel.

That looks so cute!Thanks for sharing:heart_decoration::u1F970:-Claudia

Nice silk yarns

I received 5 skeins of silk yarns. 2 of a brown color scheme and 3 of a lovely pastel mix. The yardage of each is enough to make a substantial project.

Hi there! We're so glad you love the silk yarns and that they arrived with enough yardage for your projects. 😊 Thank you for sharing your experience! -DGY Team

Great price

Great price, plus it is a colorway I already have, so I can make a bigger project.

Thanks so much for your lovely review! 😊 We're glad you found a colorway you love and can expand your project. Happy crafting! 🎨✨ -DGY Team

Loved my 1st box!

The autumn themed yarn was really fun. I really liked my 1st box & can’t wait for next month.

Hi Heather! 😊 We're so glad you loved your first box and enjoyed the autumn-themed yarn! Can't wait to surprise you again next month. Happy stitching! 🧶✨ -DGY Team

Great yarn

Bought 5 mystery and very pleased with selection

Hi Dianne! 😊 We're so happy to hear you loved the mystery skeins. Thanks for your wonderful feedback and happy crocheting! 🧶✨ -DGY Team

Yellow....

My order was for a mystery skein of yarn for a mere $5. This sounded like it was too good to be true, which is how it turned out. This was a tangled yellow skein that feels like "sugar and cream" cotton. This feels totally cotton based. I had to pay $9.95 for shipping and it came in a tyvec small bag. This was so overpriced that it was ****. There is no was that the shipping was this expensive. I was just getting ready to order a box, but I'm glad that I waited to see the quality of the yarn. Yellow. Seriously?? You do not have to post this, but please take the time to contact me about my opinion.

Hi Cindy, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the yarn didn't meet your expectations and that you found the shipping cost disappointing. We appreciate your honest opinion and will take it into consideration to improve our offerings. If you'd like to discuss further, please feel free to contact us directly. -DGY Team

Treat Yourself!

Was so pleasantly surprised - received a gorgeous skein in marigold, perfect for the season.

Hi Victoria! 😊 We're so happy you love the marigold skein. It's perfect for the season! Thanks for sharing your joy with us. -DGY Team

Darn Good Yarn is Awesome!

Awesome! This word describes how it feels when I receive a package from Darn Good Yarn. I love bold prints and colors! It is like sunshine in a box. Keep up the great work!!!

Thank you so much for your awesome review! 😍 We're thrilled to hear that our surprise skein brought sunshine to your stash. We'll continue to work hard to deliver bold prints and colors that you'll love. Thanks again for your support! ✨ -DGY Team

Love the surprise skein!

I love getting the surprise skein! I’ve ordered several times. They are always of good quality, and while sometimes not something I’d ordinarily order for myself, that’s really part of the fun and gives more opportunity for creativity. I’m sure I’ll order more in the future

Hi there! Thank you so much for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you love our surprise skeins and that you've ordered several times. We're glad to hear that the quality is always up to your standards and that the element of surprise adds to your creativity. We can't wait for you to order more in the future! 😊 -DGY Team

Lovely Yarn!!!

I truly enjoy the Mystery yarn skeins. They come in such vibrant colors, and the feel of the recycled silk yarn is amazing and so lovely to work with!

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you're loving our Surprise Skein and the vibrant colors it comes in. The recycled silk yarn is definitely one of our favorites to work with, too! Happy crafting! -DGY Team

Always love my surprise

Always love my surprise yarns!

Hi there! 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words about our Surprise Skein! We're thrilled to hear that you always love your surprise yarns. We aim to provide exciting and unique yarn adventures for all of our customers. Thank you for being a part of the DGY Team! -DGY Team

Without me even saying anything

Without me even saying anything,I received a lovely purple. The yarn feels wonderful and already have plans for it

Hi there! Thank you for leaving us a review! We're so glad to hear that you received a lovely surprise skein and that you already have plans for it. We hope it brings you joy and inspiration in your knitting adventure! 😊 Thank you for choosing us at -DGY Team.