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Red heart softens well. I hate when people review and put it down for its “scratchy feel”. There are lots of ways to counter act that. If the yarn was so bad it wouldn’t be one of the top sellers year after year. I love my red heart.

Tip: if i wanna know if a yarn gonna be scratchy on skintouch…couse hands aint so sensitiv as other parts of the body…i hold the skein against my neck and check if its scratching or not (never failed me)

I always wash my red heart projects in white vinegar the first time, it softens up very nicely.

Caron Simply Soft is good for shawls with the recommended hook size. It gives amazing drape. Our prayer shawl ministry uses it often and it’s well received.

Red heart super saver, is probably the best selling yarn in the United States. Spite of it not being as soft as some other yarn. Those of us who use it know that we can turn it into a soft and squishy project that will be loved and cherished. The colors are great is practically in destructible, so will last forever. It’s almost everywhere. I have Afghan that I’ve made decades to go, that are still bright and beautiful. We love our red heart and we don’t like having it put down.

People love to hate on RHSS, but items made with RHSS Retro Stripes are always to first to go at the local blanket drive. LOL Toddlers and and kids gravitate towards the bright colors. I made myself a shawl out of it, and it cheers me up on dreary winter days.

Super saver is what my mom always used, but she washed the blankets she made before we used them. I’ve noticed that it also depends on the color choice as to how rough it is. The simply soft can split often, again depending on the color. Of your choices I like hometown the best but I am also someone who uses budget friendly yarns since most of my projects are given away.

A few years ago Red Heart started revamping their yarn softness so it gets even softer after washing. The thing I love about Red Heart are their ombre colorways which are beautiful and the color changes are gradual so you don't get that hard break in the colors. I ADORE Lion Brand Wool Ease and Hometown! Caron Simply Soft is the only brand that has my absolute favorite color of purple...Perfect Plum. Caron Simply Soft has always been a lightweight #4. I never use a 5mm for it. It WILL pill. Everything I've made with it pills but it's just so soft that I can't complain too much except that it can be slippery on metal hooks.

Buying the right yarn for the right project is important because you don't want to waste money, work hard on a project only to find out you're disappointed in the final outcome, and also because of concerns with hand issues. So, thanks for giving us this valuable, free information.!

Red Heart Super Saver is about all I use. People love my amis I make with it. It is budget friendly for me. Love your videos!!

I love the videos where you test yarns and products. Thanks for the tips

The red heart super saver really does soften well when washed. It is what I was taught with, 40 some years ago, so I still use it. I also like to use the hobby lobby brand of I love this yarn as it starts soft.

I bought a cream Red Heart jumbo skein 7 years ago when I restarted crochet. I use it to practice new stitches, make up mini samples of sweaters etc. I love being able to test on yarn with good stitch definition that I can easily see before jumping in to the actual project! (And that skein is STILL going!)

A NOTICE ABT HOMETOWN YARN!! once you start to wear or use whatever you make with it, it will start to pill somewhat heavily. I experienced this with the bulkier yarns they have but they also can pill a lot more if you have warmer/sweatier hands. thanks friends

Good morning! I learned to crochet when I was 5 (now 68) using Red Heart yarn. When I learned crochet hooks were : 00, 1, 2, 3, etc, so I get stumped with millimeter designations and have to look them up. My fav hook sizes are H, J, K. Thanks for another great, inspiring video!

Thanks for the review. Yes, it does pay to shop around. BTW we all need a mousey snood!

I just finished a Mexican cardinal for my Granddaughter. She picked the Caron Simply Soft from JoAnn's. It was about $4 per skein but I had a 50% in-store discount for picking up my online order by going in the store! I got it for about $2 per skein in 7 different colors. She found the pattern on Etsy done in rainbow colors so she picked out her "rainbow colors"! It was made with a K hook so "slouchy and drapey" and she loved it. The yarn seemed easy to split when working with it but the medium hook and most of the colors were easy to see so taking my time worked pretty well. She was happy with it so I was too. I have some afghans I made years ago that are scratches so learning about washing with fabric softener is something I need to try. I just wanted to say for me the "kinda fuzzy" stitch definition in amigurumi is good for me! I'm still new at it so I don't mind the fuzzy stitches! My grandson also likes the softer feel of his toys that seems to come more with a fuzzier yarn, a tiny bit larger hook 3mm instead of 2.5mm and slightly under-stuffed! He is helping me stuff since I tend to stuff pretty full. (My last one he told me "Grandma, I think you and I need to compromise!") He stuffed it and I followed his lead. It was pretty squishy compared to the others I stuffed! But he gave me a list of ones he wants and I have a list of my own to made! Love you're videos. I do have a couple questions: 1. Is there a formula for increasing, decreasing and adjusting number of rows if you need to adjust a pattern? 2. Do you prefer a #4 weight yarn or a sport weight yarn (#2 or #3) for your amigurumi?

I grew up in a small town where Walmart was our only store, and they had a very small yarn selection. The Walmart brand and Red Heart were pretty much the only two brands they carried, so I learned how to crochet with Red Heart. I still absolutely love it even after 10+ years. It gets softer after washing, it's so easy to work with, it's cheap, and there's a huge variety of colors. I recently finished a temperature blanket with it and it turned out gorgeous!

I just want to say I'm happy to hear you say that black yarn is hard to work with because of being difficult to see it. I honestly thought I was the only one! I avoid using black yarn when possible, and I thought it was all just me.

I made my first blanket in the late 70s early 80 and it was with Red Heart. I was 16 or 17. I dont remember it being rough. But it was used a lot and washed a lot with tide and downy. I remember it being soft. But who knows? Im older now. My grandma wound up taking charge of it later on and put it on the top of her bed as another layer😊. Makes me feel good that she did that. I miss her.

I actually use Caron Simply Soft for my amigurumi, because I have a tighter tension than most crocheters do, so there's not a lot of big holes in my work, even though I use a 5mm hook to make them. But, the best use for it that I have found is for hats, because the band sits on your forehead, and lots of crochet and knit hats can be itchy (I'm a nurse, so I'm always thinking about comfort lol). I made elf hats for my entire family for Christmas day, and they were a big hit with my toddlers and my 18-year-old daughter's boyfriend (he wore his for the rest of this past winter lol). It really is a great yarn for anything that is going to rest on your skin - especially the sensitive places, like a person's face. ❤

Red heart super saver reels me in with their phenomenal color choices, then regrets!

I made my kids jellyfish with the retro stripe red heart yarn. It's not a color I would have ever picked either but my son wanted it and it turned out absolute amazing. I bought another skein and made a second one lol

You mentioned your grandma using Red Heart SS for her afghans & I’m so glad you did as it’s the same thing my husband’s grandma used. We inherited several absolutely beautiful afghans she made but they are so scratchy that we never use them. At least not without something in between the skin & the afghan. It’s so sad because when I started crocheting recently it made me think about how much time & love she put into those & how sadly, the scratchy texture of the yarn makes it so unpleasant to use. I’ve made so many baby blankets & throws & as much as I’d love to use Red Heart I don’t for the reasons I just mentioned & it’s a bummer because they have so many color options & it’s inexpensive. Great video! I love hearing what other crocheters enjoy using & why.

I made a ripple afghan out of Red Heart Stripes Retro and it was so pretty! I've been making Barbie ripple afghans out of Stripes to sell on my Etsy shop and they sell really well. I love it!

Glad Lion Brand comes up a lot here!!! They have such a good variety of yarns of all sorts!!! 24/7 is one of my go-tos for cotton yarns for things I need heatproof, while I have one of their wool/acrylic blends here now. I'll have to give Wool-ease a try... I'm not a fan of 100% wool as I react badly to it, but I'm finding the blend I'm working with now ( Scarfie - it's gorgeous ombre yarn) more pleasant to use than expected

Bernat Blanket yarn is one of my favorite yarns, especially for plush! It so unbelievably soft (I'm sure there's other brands of chenille yarn that are softer) & it's hard to not find this yarn at a local craft/yarn store. I've used this yarn for making s small blanket & a hat (designed like a bee) for a church member who was suffering from cancer. From my freshman to junior yr of college, I've crocheted plush like bees (small & medium) and many of my friends bought them to support me during midterms/finals seasons. I've made a handful of itty bitty bee plush for the children at my church with the scraps from the small & medium bees.

Can’t wait to try Lion Brand Hometown and the Yarn Arts Jeans. Thanks for the tips! Also, as a Spanish speaker, let me tell you your pronunciation is really great!! Keep at it!! 🫶

Supersaver yarn does get softer when you wash it. Putting it in the dryer is the perfect finishing touch to softness.

Red hearts has sooo many color choices 🥰 I'm a beginner i just started hookin a few months ago. This video is super helpful!

Put that supersaver in the washer AND the dryer and it will soften and drape SO NICELY. People are so afraid of putting it in the dryer but the dryer "kills" the acrylic to just the right about and it makes it so so nice. Seriously. Test a swatch, if you need to!

Hi Elise!! Greetings from Spain!! I can't thank you enough for opening the world of amigurumi and knitted toys! Oh my God! I am over the moon! I love your videos and so much information that is available. I have been quilting, embroidering and knitting for many many years, and learned to crochet when I was a little girl. My Spanish grandmother taught me when I used to visit her from the US. She made sure we learned the yarn under tecnique! i think most Europeans were taught this way. I am now retired from teaching and have put aside all my other crafts...I am so hooked on making these beautiful toys! And I have YOU to thank! Please keep those videos coming! You have fans all over the globe! Love you!! Gloria (Spain)

Any blanket made of acrylic will become much softer after washed and dried, plus it blocks itself after washing and drying. Just take it out the dryer when it has a slight amount of moisture in it and lay flat to dry!

Hey Elise, this is a great review of popular yarns, as you've included wonderful pattern options for each yarn tested!! Also, congrats on 200 thousand subs!! 🎉

I absolutely love your channel!!! I’m binge watching all your videos while I’m working on a throw, maybe a shrug, haven’t decided yet. Loved this video!!! Now I HAVE TO MAKE the granny square flower throw with the Retro Stripes, it’s gorgeous!!!! Keep up the fantastic work, your videos are not only inspiring but you come across as an old friend. Thanks to you, I’m going to try amigurumi, fingers crossed I can do it!!!

I like to use the red heart super saver yarn because it is affordable and widely available. I like to put my finished projects through the dry for about 20ish minutes it soften them up.

Extremely professional, this video apprars to be well supported by a whole lot of research and preparation. The editing perfects all your preparation work. EXCELLENT JOB❗️ I’ve referenced a few of the patters you suggested and saved them for my future project list.

Love 24/7 for cotton tops. I prefer Bernat super value over red heart super saver. Much softer yarn to begin with and lots of colour choices. Great for Afghan and baby blankets.

For darker yarns I use them with much brighter colors and it really helps my eyes stay more rested and for me to see the stiches better.

I made a lap blanket for my sister from the Caron soft. It was thinner than what I would expect for a #4 too. She went through JoAnns feeling yarn and she is very happy with her blanket!

I use Red Heart Supersaver yarn for amigurumis and afghans. It's affordable and easily available, which is great since I cannot stand buying things like yarn and fabric online. I have two large skeins of the Retro Stripe colorway and I'm going to look up that afghan pattern. It's so pretty. Red Heart yarn was 100% wool up until maybe the mid 1970s, which might explain the former scratchy feel.

Hi Elise, love all the comparison videos you do, it helps me see and avoid yarns, items, and tools that would eventually be a mistake purchase for me. A "hard pass" is chenille, and boucle yarns, no matter the yarns weight! Although chenille is soft and poofy, it wears terribly and can only be knit or crocheted ONCE without it looking ragged if I need to frog back a piece. The boucle yarns just drive me crazy with the over abundance of texture, which is often combined with thick-and-thin spinning. GAH! Thanks again for your often entertaining and informative videos!

My giant stash of Caron Dazzleaire convinced me to try Simply Soft, and I quite like it as a not shiny substitute for Dazzleaire. But oh, that Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton -- what a lovely, lovely yarn. One of the best parts of Dazzleaire was the arrow on the label pointing to the side with the center pull. I wish more yarn labels would do that.

I haven't watched the full video yet (I will), but I wanted to put my two cents worth in for Red Heart Super Saver. It is wonderful for charity projects (like hats for shelters, etc.). But, I've also used it for blankets/afghans. I have always found that running it through the washer and a gentle dry will soften up the yarn considerably. I'm pretty sensitive to "scratchy" (always use hand lotion before I begin crocheting), but Super Saver does not bother me to work with (if I'm not happy with how the yarn feels in my hands, I won't finish with it - crocheting should be enjoyable!). And the thing I really like about it is that most of the time it does NOT tend to split (I love Caron Simply Soft, but that's one of my complaints about it - I split a lot more stitches with Simply Soft than I do with Super Saver). Super Saver gives excellent stitch definition, which is important for beginners, so I always recommend it for a new crocheter. And it is relatively inexpensive too, which is a plus.

Oh, and making some gummy bears with the retro stripe yarn and they hold themself well. I just use a smaller hook than recommended for the amigurumis, as you advised, Elise. The gummy bears came out really cute and bright. Will make a mobile for a baby with them.

My favourites are in the top four, 24/7 because it’s mercerized it doesn’t hurt and bernat blanket. Here in Canada 24/7 is 7.99 and Bernat 14.99. I always enjoy your videos!

I have used Red Heart for years I’m 73 I have never found it scratchy! Wal mart sells it too!

I literally just purchased RHSS stripes in the retro neon - 3 pack, which means I officially now have every single brand of yarn from this video, in my stash! Bought from Amazon, as well. In my experience, for CSS, it is a thinner size 4 weight and it makes lovely scarfs and shawls. I find RHSS stripes, is a smidge softer than the typical SS and SS jumbo, just a smidge : ) It could be just me though, lol. LB hometown creates super soft, chunky hats...not too chunky, but just enough to be extra cozy. Goodness, I could talk about every yarn you listed, but I'll stop here! I am really surprised LB Feels Like Butta wasn't on the list! It's my go-to for baby gear because it's unbelievably soft. I use a larger hook than is recommended because it can get stiff if worked too tightly. Seriously, my favorite! I could talk yarn and crochet forever, so I'm glad to have found your channel

Also the t-shirt yarn is great for making crossbody bags and purses

Me sitting here with red heart on my desk that needs caked up and put away, and a 90% done large amigurumi to my right out of red heart, and sitting next to that is a hooded scarf that's finished made out of red heart. The blanket I just gifted my mom was red heart, the fleece blanket under me is trimmed in red heart. Trust me I also use other yarns, but red heart is a great work horse yarn for lots of things. Everything except obviously amis get tossed in the wash when it's finished and blocked. Heck I have several cardigans made from red heart as well. Once you wash the coating off it's like any other value acrylic.

The colors on the RHSS stripes would be great for a kid’s room.

I recently watched your video on how to straight line edges and I have to say I have NEVER been able to straight edge until I watched your video . Thank you for showing this.... I'm hooked

I wanted to say that I live in Mexico and I use the yarn from Amazon and Amazon Mx. I usually pick red heart for a couple reasons. If u wash it, it does get soft, large color selection, and what I like the most important reason is there is NO lot numbers. So, if u are worried about not having enough yarn, u don’t have to worry about getting a lot number

One thing I like about Caron simply soft is that is has a nice subtle sheen to it. Very pretty for baby items.

I made a fox for my granddaughter out of Caron simply soft in Gold. It worked up beautifully and is so soft

Hi Elise I have to say. Ive stayed away from buying Red Heart Super until recently. I have to say I was very happy with it. I truly didn’t expect that to happen. I will definitely be buying it again.

OOOHHHHH!!!!! The Red Heart Striped is perfect for a Purse or Bag!

I literally just bought RHSS retro stripe on sale from Amazon and found that same sunburst granny pattern before watching this video! 😂 So excited to start another project!

I’ve been using Caron Simply Soft for at least 15 years and I love it. I use it for amigurumi and blankets.

Totally agree Caron SS is a thin 4. I've combined it with 3 weight yarns. Love the softness, don't love the slippery and splitting. There is a similar one from Michael's that feels the same but I didn't have the splitting issue.

@EliseRoseCrochet the Woobles could be used for making purses, backpacks 🎒, baskets, place mats and so many other projects.

The only difference in the red heart super saver and red heart jumbo is the size of the skein. There are limited colors in the jumbo because they only make the bigger skeins in the most common colors. Red heart yarns are my main go to for blankets and decor.

The Lion Brand Hometown is one of my favorite yarns. I picked it up the first time when I got my first knitting loom in 2010. It makes gorgeous scarves on the looms. I haven't made a crochet project out of it, but if I can find it on sale between my typing this and Christmas, I've got an idea or two for it. And that Bernat baby blanket is so awesome. I love making granny square baby blankets with it. If I can find it in the right color, I'll be making my grandnephew a fun pillow out of it.

Red Heart has a stiffen to make it easier to work with. Yep, just wash and softener if you want a little softer.

Hi Elise and right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your KZfaq channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects

I have been making the African flower granny hexagons with this yarn. I’m a beginner and so far my first 75-80 of them are turning out great. I have 14 colors and use 4 colors without too much thought to the combo. I don’t think I have two identical ones yet! I’m going to make them till I run out of the 14 skeins!

Thanks for bringing us the tests on yarns. I love most all yarns.. guess that’s why I’m a YArnie… 😮😅

I have occasionally subbed Caron Simply Soft when I'm multistranding thin yarns in an afghan project (so I can use a larger hook), and run out of DK or thinner yarns.

Red heart is perfect for projects that need to be washed frequently because it doesn’t pill. Carton simply soft does and while your enthusiasm for Hometown Yarn was fun, it also pills terribly in my experience. I made several hats with Hometown and after just a few wears they looked ragged :(

3:58 WOW I’m using the RED HEART SUPER SAVER RETRO STRIPE right now!!😂 I’m crocheting a 5 point blanket with this and the blue, pink, yellow and purple skein that I don’t know the name of because I’ve misplaced the label😢 I was a beginner crocheter, working at Walmart. So my favorite brand was Red Heart. My daughter in law does not like the feel so I use Bernat yarn for her blankets

My favorite yarn is the Caron simply soft. It doesn't have dye lots so I don't have to worry about getting enough yarn at the beginning of a project.

I love the simply soft for blankets. I wish it didn’t have such a sheen to it. I also agree that it is a very light worsted. I want to try the hometown now!

Also, there is an online company called Office Supply that sells yarn and all sorts of craft things for decent prices. I could no longer find Red Heart With Love anywhere...i shopped all over. They actually had it in many colors last time i checked. 👍

Lion Brand is my absolute favorite yarn to use!😊I have used most of the different ones and I love all of them.

Love the bernat blanket yarn especially since u can feel the stitch and crochet w/o glasses if u have them

I love the 24/7 cotton yarn. I use a headlamp when working with black yarn.

I love the yarnart jeans for amigurumi but I have just started a cardigan in the yarnart jeans plus which is much thicker it is a number 4 weight & I am really enjoying using it. Great video 👏👏❤️❤️🇬🇧

I use bernat blanket for bath rugs. Best bath rugs I’ve had.

I made a blanket with Wool Ease cream and dark blue and it’s beautiful. However, after using it for a few months it sheds a lot and the blue has rubbed off onto my white couch. But I super love this yarn.

Love this series of “top 10” thank you Elise ❤

I think the first thing I ever knitted was a sweater, bonnet, and blanket set for my baby to be in 1986. It was actually lace, and it was out of Caron Simply Soft. I used it for something else recently, and I thought it was a noticeably thinner yarn than it used to be.

I love your content ❤ keep up the good work

I used the 24/7 cotton for beach coverups. I did them with a 6 hook for an open weave look. Much easier to crochet in a mesh stitch.

Bernat Velvet yarn! I use that instead of Bernat blanket yarn for my chonkygurumi and it crochets beautifully! The stitch definition is pretty decent for a chenille and it is ridiculously soft and cuddly when done.

I used Tony’s bag pattern that you showed first with the lion brand hometown yarn, and it worked so easy and everywhere I go. I get compliments and questions about where I bought it. I love that yarn. It’s fantastic to work with it. Soft it’s easy you can see your stitches. I’m not big big on red, I have noticed some of them feel softer than others, but even the softer feeling end up feeling scratchy into some. They can designs just like that Afghan you showed and it would be pretty one that sits on a chair or account or something, but I don’t know about using it. Thank you for, showing these different yarn I’ve not worked with all of them now I’m excited to try some new yarn

Certain Red Heart colors work up stiffer and larger than gauge. White, red, black, and other primary colors are some of these yarn. Stripes, variegated, ombré and soft colors are softer and on gauge. I made a rainbow unicorn with red, light green, yellow and violet striped legs. The light green and violet striped legs were shorter than than than the red and yellow. It took me awhile to figure out the problem, I thought it was my tension. Since the unicorn didn’t stand, I used the green and violet striped legs for the front legs.

I 100% despise red heart super saver yarn… I get that a lot of people like it, and I’m glad they do because it is super affordable and I wish I could use it, but I can’t. It’s the yarn I learned to crochet with, and I really do think it’s the reason I quit crocheting. I didn’t find it enjoyable at all, & I didn’t know better (I was very young) that there were other options out there. Now that I crochet h many hours a day, I revisited it & I don’t even want to touch it with a ten foot pole. Idc if it softens up after washing, working with it is SO bothersome. It’s like I’m giving myself an itchy inflamed rug burn just by crocheting. I’ve tried it for so many projects, amigurumi, a sweater, a blanket, a bag, just granny squares… I can’t. I LOVE hobby lobby I love this yarn tho! It’s the best value acrylic (although a bit more expensive than others.) & if I have to pick a cheaper option, I sometimes enjoy premier basix, although some colorways in that yarn trigger me and remind me of red heart a little😅🥲

Love the video. I have used Lion Brand Wool Ease. I made Toni's hand basket you mentioned out of a maroon color. Love it and gave away many as gifts. thank you so much for doing this video!!!

Im using the retro stripe super saver yarn right now! Im making the blanket that comes on the package with it! I use red heart because i dont have the money to get nicer yarn and i love it.

Caron Simply Soft is one of my favorites too. I make a lot of baby blankets and their many colors is why I use it and the softness is important for baby blankets. The Yarn Art Rose Garden is 100% Cotten and soft. Like you, I had to order a lot because of shipping costs! But I probably have 6 months of crocheting as that’s my job! I do sell my products that I make. Great video! I will be buying the Yarn Art Jeans in a few weeks. Am getting an order up now.

I use super saver for amigurumi in 5.00mm hook and it comes out great. If you wash and dry with softener it does soften a lot.

The first few big projects I made were plushy blankets for my grandchildren using the Bernât blanket yarn. I thought it was fine at the time but several years later and after using many different, smaller gauge yarns I went back to make a project with it and absolutely hated it. To me it’s ok for simple single or half double crochet projects only. I’ve seen a few really beautiful complex blankets made with it and I’m amazed someone had the skill and patience. 😳 But big thanks for this video as I had not heard of the jeans yarn so will definitely try that one. 😘

Thanks for trying out the yarns.

I love Caron simply soft and play with hook sizes depending on the project. So far haven't had any pilling.

your amigurumis are outstanding--cant work them but enjoy them ... I actually like the redhead stripes and pattern you will have me buying red heart--something I haven't done in years

For the wool ease I think I have spotted the Prim hook, love these hooks.

I love the YarnArt Jeans, too, but I haven’t used it for amigurumi yet. I did crochet dresses for myself and my daughter last summer, though. Both dresses worked up super fast using a 4mm hook and lacy stitch patterns. ❤

I haven’t personally tried any of these yarn, because I live Oman (Middle East), but I hope someday I will. Those yarn looks beautiful

Hi! New to your channel, thank you for being real and taking the time during the weekend to renew and regroup. We all need that in our lives and it’s good to see in real time how much it made a difference for you. Thank you for not being fake. :). I really enjoyed this video!! PS i have my eye on that crochet support chicken on Ralverly but I am not a amigurimi fan but dang it….I love that chicken!!!