I TESTED the RED HEART ALL In ONE GRANNY SQUARE YARN

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I TESTED the RED HEART ALL In ONE GRANNY SQUARE YARN - NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING

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Do you love the look of granny squares, but you don’t love weaving in all those color change ends? I am a granny square lover and I have made my fair share of granny square projects. And I’ve spent a lot of time weaving in ends after all those color changes!
But Red Heart may have come to the rescue with their brand new All In One Granny Square Yarn. There’s been a lot of buzz about it. But I’ve purposely kept myself away from the reviews so that I could form my own unbiased opinion about it. In this video I will test the yarn, share my favorite patterns and give you the pros and cons!
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@fionaorton7076 3 ай бұрын

I have not seen a single vlogger be able to get the colour changes consistently on point. Frogging this much would drive me insane!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

I was definitely frustrated!!! 🧶🧶🧶

@Jelismiles 3 ай бұрын

Passionknit Kelsie was able to do it, but she did a different pattern so it defeated the purpose, lol. So yeah it seems like more work than it's worth, but if you can finally figure out the right patten/tension then I guess it could be useful.

@MissTam2000 3 ай бұрын

Seem more like a puzzle than a craft. 😅

@BeMandy 3 ай бұрын

It’s funny, as a complete beginner, I enjoy the challenge and can nail it almost every time. I’m guessing it’s because I’m slow. It’s been super fun!

@MissTam2000 3 ай бұрын

@@BeMandy I've only been crocheting for 2 months and every video I've watched has only scared me more. 😆

@jeannielecureschroeder2697 9 күн бұрын

Love love love this yarn. Here's the secret: ditch instructions on the back of label. Use a 6.0 (J) crochet hook, chain only two in the corners (instead of three), and leave out the chain one between clusters. This way you will always have yarn of each color left over at the end of your round. Then instead of stressing, simply slip stitch along top until you get to the next start of a cluster where your new color lines up. Works every time without fail and you can't tell. The key is to be flexible and this yarn will make beautiful granny squares for everyone!

@beyondslwadams4225 2 күн бұрын

Yes! Yes!! YESSS!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ It worked out the same way for me. ❤ This yarn!

@krysalia 21 сағат бұрын

I strongly agree. I can't comprehend why elise tried to changed her natural tension, that's a nightmare. Instead the pattern has so much adaptations possible : playing with the size of the hook for once, instead of controlling the tension (at least the hook is consistent mindlessly), but also getting rid of many superfluos stitches as needed. no stitch between clusters, just 2 in the corners if necessary, and everybody's good to go.

@58fcorley 3 ай бұрын

I tried the granny square yarn and decided it is a whole lot easier just to weave in my ends. However, love this yarn for the moss stitch.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's exactly my thoughts too! 🧶🧶🧶

@velvety2006 3 ай бұрын

I think it might be a good option if you want to make a multicolor blanket and don't mind when the changes begin but i think i would be frustrated to no end with the figuring out part

@shannanberry 3 ай бұрын

Good to know... I have 8 skeins 2 colors... So now i know what i can do with it

@drumminwoman5646 3 ай бұрын

Oh, I hadn't thought of that! Now I have to go buy some of this stuff so I can try it.

@faithannscheck5351 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion. I think the colors on this yarn are beautiful & now I know how to use it. Thank you 🥰

@angelahockin2606 3 ай бұрын

I bought some of this as a new crocheter and didn’t even notice the wrapper said it was for granny squares. All I saw were the great colors. I was about halfway through making a scarf with it when I realized it. The scarf came out great, but I don’t think I’ll make many granny squares with it. I don’t have the patience for all that frogging and redoing. I’d rather weave in ends.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@maryk.madachy2368 3 ай бұрын

What really creams my corn is that each square works differently. All the starting, stopping, frogging, re-doing etc. takes more time than weaving in ends would.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness!!! That is going to be my new favorite saying!!!!!!! 🌽🌽🌽

@lucimathews8980 3 ай бұрын

I wonder how it would work for color pooling?

@ElmosMum8 3 ай бұрын

14:37 I would guess maybe this?

@sylviamaxwell504 2 ай бұрын

@@EliseRoseCrochet that really creams my corn...😅😊🎉😊😅😂😂❤ me too

@aubrey6538 3 ай бұрын

I’m totally blind and when I started your video I was super super jealous that I couldn’t see and do something this creative after seeing how frustrated you were you popped my envy bubble thank you lol😅🤍

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Lol!! Nothing to be envious about! 🧶🧶🧶

@loribeatty8481 3 ай бұрын

I love the yarn. It only took about 3 squares for me to begin to see a pattern of which rows I had to be a little looser on and which need to be a little tighter. I also switched to my own way of making granny squares and learned what I need to do with my tension with that pattern. I think people should try more than just 1 or 2 squares before they give up on it because once you figure it out what works for each row, you rarely have to frog more than a few stitches and it does end up saving time. The KZfaqrs I’ve seen who give it a try with more than just one square also seem to get into a rhythm that works for them. I would encourage anyone who has already bought the yarn to give it a fighting chance with a few squares before giving up.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Good to know! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@susansingh1291 3 ай бұрын

I had to go up on the hook size and it worked perfect!

@carolgladney9890 2 ай бұрын

I have never heard the expression you used, but I love it! Adding it to my long list, lol❤

@brrjohnson8131 23 күн бұрын

@@carolgladney9890 frogging was a term I only learned from my knitting instructions. It's from having to rip out multiple rows. Rip-it, ..ribbit ribbit = frog-ing.

@gwensmith7024 3 ай бұрын

This yarn is a great idea in theory but, I agree, too much frogging to get the tension/color change right - it negates the purpose of this yarn to save time. I’m not in love with weaving in ends but I deal with it. Crochet for me is a stress-free activity and I think this yarn would kind of stress me out LOL. Really appreciate your review!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's how I felt..... stressed! 😅

@kat9446 3 ай бұрын

Hi Elise, you are invaluable to the Crochet Community. Thank you for your well-organized videos. I have been crocheting for years, yet I keep learning knew crochet ideas from you all the time. We do appreciate your time and your knowledge. Hugsss❤️

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much! 🧶🧶🧶

@kat9446 3 ай бұрын

@@EliseRoseCrochet Elise, I know that I speak for many. It’s just that some forget to message you. Please keep up the fine work.❤️

@ElmosMum8 3 ай бұрын

@@kat9446it's true! 😌

@Sang15Mitang 3 ай бұрын

I don't plan to try it myself but I did see someone else's video about this yarn and they also struggled at first like you did. But they decided to make as many granny squares as possible from the yarn and by the end they had learned exactly how to do it to not need to keep frogging. So I think with enough practice it can save time, but getting to that point is a struggle.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's good to know! I think my tension varies too much for it to be consistent all the time! 🧶🧶🧶

@barbarajohnson1572 3 ай бұрын

@@EliseRoseCrochet Excellent point

@kathyoneill4011 2 ай бұрын

Exactly what happens when you're tryng to make amigurumi stuffed animals

@debeadgirl 4 күн бұрын

Hello. Your tutorial was very informative. First off, I couldn't see to read the pattern, so I used my own, chaining 4 for the ring, 12 dc in first row. 2nd row, 3dc, chain 1 3dc ch 1between each 3 dc for the corners, and it looks like I did the rest of the rows the same as the picture. For my first row, I had to change my hook size from an I to a J and leave a 6 in. tail instead of a 4, and chain 4 instead of 6 for my circle, and still, after 4 tries, the closest I could get to a perfect color change was 1 stitch bleeding into the next color change, so I left it. But amazingly, all the rest of my rows changed colors perfectly.

@cassadypalmer5776 3 ай бұрын

I used one of these skeins when I was making prototypes of my own octopus pattern, just because I loved the colors. I liked that each of the octopuses were slightly different in the "striping".

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Oh fun!! 🐙

@berritanner3250 3 ай бұрын

There is absolutely no way I would have the patience to crochet granny squares with this yarn. I think sewing in ends would prove to be much faster and less aggravating. Thank you for sharing your experience Elise.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's how I feel as well! 🧶🧶🧶

@elizabethburnett2486 3 ай бұрын

I did the granny square with this yarn and loved it and they say 14 squares that you get out of a skein I got 15 in the skeins that i bought so even more then they say . Love the yarn

@2010redshift 3 ай бұрын

What ends?? Isn't it one continuous yarn, and do you have to hand sew or use a machine. I would have given this yarn to the op shop long ago, man!

@BecKnBikes 3 ай бұрын

Ya but she's sponsored so she doesn't care lol

@romystumpy1197 2 ай бұрын

There's a way where you connect the new colour to the start of a round with a magic knot,so no ends to weave in, ' play hooky with me' vlogger shows you how

@ladyd54 2 ай бұрын

I was one of the testers for this yarn and I too found that the yarn was frustrating. Although the idea sounds great, they fell short in making the Granny Squares easier and faster. There is also a discrepancy in the color lengths from one skein to another across the colors. I agree that it’s great that they have pulled the colors together for you and the feel of the yarn is nice. I actually ended up getting 15 squares out of each skein and I cut the the different colors for each round, for I don’t mind weaving the ends in.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!! 🧶🧶🧶

@ameliadegroot 3 ай бұрын

Omg I love it when pickle makes an appearance

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Haha!! He's been a little camera shy lately! 🧶🧶🧶

@zerotodona1495 3 ай бұрын

I don’t do granny squares but I love these yarns for stuff animals. It makes them so colorful.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@sambeawesome 3 ай бұрын

I've seen people add or subtract double crochets to avoid having to redo the entire rounds, which I thought was smart, and it's not that noticeable unless you look super close. I did get a skein for myself to try out and I'm excited about it :D Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that tip!! 🧶🧶🧶

@kathyoneill4011 2 ай бұрын

I do that when knitting amigurumis but sometimes they turn out crooked 😂

@alaineheritage956 3 ай бұрын

I have been using this yarn-I alternate between a 5 and 5.5 hook. My friends think the constant frogging is maddening, but it is much easier for me to bring one skein of yarn for a project than to carry around multiples for color changes

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's very true! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@cj-lx7bo 3 ай бұрын

I've bought this yarn before and the more I used it I got the colors perfectly lined up. By my second square I had them line up beautifully on the first try. So I recommend trying it multiple times and make multiple squares.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶

@carolclinger1678 2 ай бұрын

You're good! 😊

@roseydiva1183 3 ай бұрын

Crochet is supposed to be relaxing instead of so much angst. Some of the colors have a dot of a color on it from one of the others. Thus the reason why I use the granny square yarn for scarves and hats . The best stitch is C2C, C2C moss and granny spike stitch. The color patterns are so pretty. I became obsessed with them and have all 18 colors. I hope they add more! 😄

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! 🧶🧶🧶

@sjferguson 3 ай бұрын

It's a good concept but ain't nobody got time for that. I could have just sewn in my ends by now 😂 I'm not the biggest fan of grannies in the first place. I could see this being a cool idea but there are just too many variables because we're all so unique in how we crochet. Thanks for taking one for the team 😊

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's how I felt, it didn't save me any actual time! 🧶🧶🧶

@jamesverhoff1899 3 ай бұрын

I can see this maybe being useful if you're making a specific project, but for my part I don't like the idea of being completely locked in to someone else's idea of what the thing should look like. I also think the need to finish each round exactly where you're supposed to would be incredibly frustrating. For my part, I simply don't see much advantage to this over other methods for dealing with the ends (my favorite being burying them in subsequent stitches, so you only need to weave in the last one). That said, thank you for the review! I've been curious about this yarn since I heard of it, and now know it's not for me. That's exactly what I came here to find out, and I appreciate the time you took to provide this review for the community!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I think this yarn would be great for other projects, but I wouldn't use it for granny squares! 🧶🧶🧶

@brrjohnson8131 23 күн бұрын

I only needed to see someone sneak those tails in under the next row of stitches one time. The tail is the only loose end, in my world, too. I use an embroidery needle to hide it in a chain, it pumps that row up nicely.

@EZDPhilly 3 ай бұрын

I made a C2C blanket with this yarn…it turned out 👍🏻 great!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Great idea!! 🧶🧶🧶

@morticia981 3 ай бұрын

Corner to corner granny? I was thinking of trying this with entrelac.

@carolclinger1678 2 ай бұрын

I actually was thinking of that! Now I'll have to try it! ❤

@shirleyoutlaw866 3 ай бұрын

🤔I’m not going to even attempt it! I would get so frustrated that I wouldn’t keep working on the project. That’s more time consuming than weaving in ends. Thanks for your work!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's the conclusion I came to! 🧶🧶🧶

@bt5080 3 ай бұрын

I know how frustrating using this yarn. I experimented with different hooks. I wasn't worried it wouldn't turn out but it was perfect. Then I made a bucket hat. It was awesome. I got so many compliments. The different colors made so many fun projects. I can't get enough of it..

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's wonderful!! 🧶🧶🧶

@patriciagillmer 3 ай бұрын

You are very patient. I won't be using this yarn ever. I would have been done a long time ago.❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Haha! I am stubborn enough to make it work! 🤣🤣🤣

@chessaheg9520 3 ай бұрын

There's definitely a learning curve with this yarn! My first few I had to keep frogging rounds until I figured out what worked for me. I ended up only doing two chains instead of three at the corners (only on the final round) and if I had extra length at the end of any round, I just make slip stitches until I use it up and then start the next round. Since my hook size and tension are consistent, my finished squares are all the same size. My biggest complaint is that the dyeing isn't consistent; as in the amount of each color isn't necessarily the same even within the same skein, much less across dye lots. That's what made me ultimately decide to use my slipstitch technique. It works for me and once I block them all, I'm looking forward to having a fun blanket with minimal ends to deal with!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your tips!!! 🧶🧶🧶

@nicolemarie6273 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing us this yarn; I wasn’t aware of it yet. We granny-square devotees are a unique and patient bunch. I made an eyeglass case last weekend as a gift and I made four squares. It took me practically all day, and I’m a seasoned granny-square crocheter! It’s definitely the weaving in all the ends of all the different colors. I made a sweater of granny squares using a variegated yarn so that saved a lot of time. I’ll never not love granny squares. ❤ Thank you for your videos. I was so happy to see it this morning first thing, and watch while having my tea and strawberries. Whenever I see a new one from you it’s like a new episode of a favorite show. You are a relatable and cheerful crochet neighbor, Elyse. ❤️🧶🌼🌷

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Awww! Thank you so much!!! I will never not love granny squares either! 🧶🧶🧶

@nicolemarie6273 3 ай бұрын

P.S. I’m sorry I spelled your name incorrectly. Also, I’d rather weave in ends than do all that frogging - again, thank you!

@debdiefenderfer6830 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I have tried it, however, before I used the yarn, I watched the Crochet Crowd make a square and his suggestion of keeping a couple of different hooks available was invaluable. I agree, the colors are great but I don't think I will make granny squares from it. One of my crochet friends is crocheting a Slanted Shells Scarf with this yarn and it is quite lovely! 🤣

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Oh! That's a good tip! 🧶🧶🧶

@KoalaTulip47 3 ай бұрын

I'm happy that you've said that you don't have to make Granny squares with this yarn. I've tried making traditional granny squares and like you I've been frustrated at times, but I just love some of the color combos. I'm gonna try some of your recommendations for project ideas, thanks for the video!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

There are so many fun projects besides granny squares you can make with it! I've been thinking about doing a rectangle granny square! It would be fun to see how the color changes looked! 🧶🧶🧶

@hedwigvanoirbeek1041 3 ай бұрын

I like that you showed alternative uses for this yarn, some of those are stunning! (The Water Wind blanket, OMG) Thanks Elise, love your videos!❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Yes! The River Wind blanket is incredible! 🧶🧶🧶

@kathyoneill4011 2 ай бұрын

Love all those dfferent bright colors! Some time ago I was beginning to learn how to loom knit a scarf and bought a yarn with a smilar color pattern. One of my co- workers just loved it She was amazed at how the different collors intertwined together. So I gave her the scarf when I finished it and we both felt happy about it. This new yarn is perfect for projects like these

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's wonderful! 🧶🧶🧶

@valeriehowden471 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree - a few weaved in ends vs constant frogging. Need to browse thru their patterns to see what projects may be of interest.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's exactly how I felt! 🧶🧶🧶

@alishawilliams4194 3 ай бұрын

As much as I hate weaving in ends, no matter what pattern is used, whether traditional granny square or other, if a color change happens at a particular point then with this yarn it all comes down to meeting gauge and having the proper tension. Maybe practice makes this easier to do, but no human will get it right every time. And since Inefficiency makes me insane no matter where it applies, having to potentially work and rework section after section is a deal breaker for me, lol. Enjoy your videos, though, and really appreciate your honesty and integrity in these reviews. See ya next time! Have a great week!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@AbbieM82 3 ай бұрын

I love it! I finished 1 blanket for my Mom's birthday in January and a 13 square tote for Mother's Day. I'm almost finished with a 59 hexagon blanket using the soft white-pink punch colorway. I did have to go up hook sizes. They recommend a 5.5mm, but I went to an 8mm. Otherwise, the tension had to be soo loose to finish a round right at the color transition.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@thecosycobweb 12 күн бұрын

How patient you are! Unravelling is my personal nemesis!

@aricat6182 Ай бұрын

Thank you for actually reading and following the pattern that came with the yarn. I saw countless Gen Z crocheters not use the pattern and then whine that the yarn was bad. I liken them to the people who change key parts of a recipe, then review it saying it sucks. I appreciate all the effort you put into making this work!

@mizsherm4352 3 ай бұрын

The look on your face!!! I trust you to give an honest review, I've learned all I know about crochet from you! Love all the colorways and as for a color bleeding into another round it adds to the quirkiness that is me.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

It would drive me nuts not to have the color change in the right spot. 🤣🤣🤣

@bonniebree187 3 ай бұрын

I think I'd prefer to spend time weaving ends in rather than repeatedly frogging to get the colors to end where they're supposed to. Weaving ends in feels like forward progress at least lol.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's how I feel as well! 🧶🧶🧶

@marjoryfray5599 2 ай бұрын

I would work the first round over the beginning end and leave a long end for sewing blocks together. But I think I would try one of the non Granny ones that the other gal made. I like those.

@JACLevair Ай бұрын

❤ Well that sucks the joy out of crocheting granny squares in different colours, doesn’t it. Lol. I am so glad I enjoy weaving in ends and that I saw this video in case I decided to get lazy. Vote with your money! All the best, Joyce

@Nothanksinflation 3 ай бұрын

It took me a couple squares to know how to use this yarn with my tension, but for me I found that I had to tighten up the last two rounds every time. I used a 6mm hook for the first three and swapped to a 5.5 for the last two while trying to actively tighten my tension. The color changes are still not always perfect but I find that sometimes it adds a bit of character to the squares, if that makes sense. If you look closely on the squares of the yarn label you can see that theirs aren’t perfect either. To me if the color change isn’t drastic (from a dark color to a light color for example) I don’t think it looks bad if a stitch is off and I leave it. I dislike weaving ends so much that I don’t even bother making normal squares frequently but for me I find that the yarn is worth it if you can get used to it.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing how it works for you!!🧶🧶🧶

@dbboi33 3 ай бұрын

I’ve seen so many people say they hate this yard. Thank you for showing that it can work even though it may be frustrating. Now it makes me want to try it. I’m wondering if you would’ve gone down half size in your hook if that would’ve made a difference. The wind River blanket was gorgeous. I would love to try that one., My name is Lynn my husband user name. Although I’ve tried to teach him how to crochet and I think he would do very well as he is an artist.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to know if it would work with a smaller crochet hook! 🧶🧶🧶

@saraprice8542 3 ай бұрын

I recently made a pair of pants with this yarn. They came out really nice. They actually make 15 granny squares.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Oh how fun!! 🧶🧶🧶

@kachinaneon 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for taking this hit for the team. I don't have the patience for this yarn, I'll continue to use scraps for grannies. I work over the ends on each row, so no biggy.

@lilymoto69 27 күн бұрын

The amount of time spent redoing vs the amount of time spent tail weaving 🤔 I’ve found videos on KZfaq that show how to hide the tails while you continue on to the next granny row colour. They work! Saves time for sure. Thank you for the video !

@EliseRoseCrochet 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip! 🧶🧶🧶🧶

@kathyellis36 3 ай бұрын

So glad some one did something other than granny squares

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Yes! After I filmed the video I realized it would make a great yarn to make a granny rectangle blanket with! 🧶🧶🧶

@yarninaway 3 ай бұрын

I loved this video. I want contemplating buying it. I don't mind weaving in ends. I have tight tension like you. After watching your video I learned it wouldnt be worth it to me unless I made something that isn't a granny square. Thank you! I really enjoyed watching this video!!! Looking forward to next weeks video! 👍

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🧶🧶🧶

@Schatzie301 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I wouldn’t necessarily use this for Granny squares as I don’t mind weaving in the ends but where I think the value lies is in not having to buy, or store so many different colors of yarn, especially when you want to have an on-the-go project. I love to crochet in doctor’s waiting rooms, etc, and hauling 5+ balls of yarn with me is inconvenient to say the least. So I plan to get some and make one of the projects that doesn’t require color changes at an exact spot. I think it would be brilliant for that purpose. Thanks so much for sharing this experience with us.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's a very good point! 🧶🧶🧶

@kianaorr9214 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for trying this so we can know ahead of time what we're getting into

@sweethaven5 3 ай бұрын

6:30 Howdy Pickle!!😂 He’s helping 😂

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@Bonnatella 3 ай бұрын

Elise, I'm glad you are showcasing this yarn! I appreciate you showing the channel that has all the variations of "squares" to make with this yarn. Its fun and has some great color ways. Im currently working up 6 skeins of it for a project, the color Carnation Code is my favorite so far. I hope this video gets some nay sayers to give it a try at least. The amount of "hate" this yarn gets is wild imo ✨✌️

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I wouldn't use it for traditional granny squares but I can see a lot of other options for it! 🧶🧶🧶

@deedeeknight725 3 ай бұрын

It took me a bit of time (& frogging), but so glad I stayed with it!! The squares are so quick to make.. I love this yarn!! ❤❤❤

@LadyDonnaCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great info. I was sitting here looking at the 2 balls I bought. After watching, I think I will use the yarn for a different project.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶

@theyarnpharm-JillFountain 3 ай бұрын

It’s all about learning the secret sauce and everyone is different. You have to really be looking ahead. I use a 6.5 for the first two rounds then switch to a 5 mm for the rest

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@TerezatheTeacher 3 ай бұрын

I tried to make a granny square cardigan once, got fed up, and long story shirt, my cats love their new mini-blanket.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Lol!!! You made lemonade from lemons! 🍋

@velvety2006 3 ай бұрын

hey at least you still found a use lol

@grammacilleturner7134 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for testing this yarn so that I don't have to be frustrated with it. I usually tie my ends together with an invisible knot, so I only have to weave in the last tail. I crochet the starter tail inside the next round or row.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@vulffwardgarr4546 5 күн бұрын

I'm not going anywhere NEAR this yarn if I'm to use it the way it was intended! It's like a constant state of "yarn chicken" with EVERY round! The colours however are amazing and would easily use this yarn to create a unique blanket, stole or shawl, or even a scarf! I'm flexible and can let my creative crochet flag fly!

@anniegold1763 3 ай бұрын

I'm really glad I've watched that video before buying the yarn. being off and frog it would drive me insane 😅

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

It was making me a little cuckoo! 😜

@Zaiqukaj 2 ай бұрын

This way to do granny squares looks extra stressful.

@amygurumi.crochet 3 ай бұрын

I actually love this yarn! It takes a little practice but totally worth it! I use a 7.0mm and only put 2 chain stitches in the corners! The price point is not my favorite though.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tips! 🧶🧶🧶

@SoNewOrleans1 3 ай бұрын

I taught myself how to crochet. I love this yarn and the pattern for it is great! With correct tension and hook size it’s perfect each time ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it works well for you!! 🧶🧶🧶

@CharlieOkeson 3 ай бұрын

Valiant effort Elise👏 but 67% less time weaving in ends, 367 % more time making a granny square 😮. I haven't seen a single person make these work out the first few times. Yeah, a Hallowe'en costume for that granny square dress, cuz it looks like a sofa.😅

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Haha!!!! I'm going to need to make that dress! 🤣🤣🤣

@darla123 3 ай бұрын

Life is too short! And that yarn is too expensive to not work right. I like using color changing yarns for my grannies, like in my avatar. I don't have to have every round be a different color! My favorite granny afghan I ever made was with Bernat Mosiac. I loved the colors in that yarn. Shouldn't you have 4 inches of the white left over to weave in?

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

It may have had a tail of white and realized that after I published the video! 🤣🤣🤣

@irritatedtatertot 3 ай бұрын

Picked up some of this yarn a few days ago because the ladies in my crochet group were raving about it. I was very skeptical, but I had a blast with it. Took a few tries but once I made a square work the rest were easy. Managed to get it to work with my preferred pattern too (standing dc start, no chain between clusters, ch 1 in corner). I'm incredibly anxious, I thought the eternal yarn chicken would kill me, but shockingly it was very manageable. Additional thoughts: -I used a 6mm hook and my usual tension which is on the tighter side of medium, I never had to frog more than 6 clusters to get a row to work. -I thought that varying tension would look bad but it blocks out. -(For me) the satisfaction of nailing a row outweighs the anxiety of yarn chicken. -While it may be a little more time consuming to re-do a few clusters than weave in ends, I enjoy crocheting more so I'm fine with it. -This yarn is fiddly and frustrating, it's not for everyone. However, I wrote myself off as someone who would hate it and had a lot of fun anyway. It's puzzles! Puzzles fun!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tips and experience! 🧶🧶🧶

@bethpope3479 3 ай бұрын

I love this yarn. I get 15 squares from each skein. I go down a size in hook and have to vary my tension based on how close I am to the color change. I also need to leave an 8 inch tail.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tips! 🧶🧶🧶

@charlottewaddle2537 3 ай бұрын

Me personally, I can weave in the ends quicker than frogging and redoing row after row to get it right

@rosiecat123 3 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I was thinking the whole time I watched this video. It probably took 10 times longer to crochet and frog, frog, frog, than it would have taken to weave in multiple ends. And I actually enjoy weaving in ends.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's how I feel too! 🧶🧶🧶

@sharonolsen6579 3 ай бұрын

It takes FAR less time to do a quick weave in of ends as I go ... than a constant losing game of yarn chicken !! I detest yarn chicken !!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Haha!! 🧶🐓

@baharmerrikh1475 2 ай бұрын

color changing yarn is so cute

@vickenator 3 ай бұрын

I've been seeing a few YTers talk about this yarn and your demonstration shows me why I will never ever buy it strictly for granny squares! Way too frustrating to try to adjust my lifelong habits so a particular yarn skein will work out. Nuh uh! Thank you for sharing your understandable frustration with it. Edit: I should've watched the whole video because I love what Susan Kennedy made with them. So, so pretty.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Right?!?! That blanket is gorgeous!! 🧶🧶🧶

@barbarahill904 2 ай бұрын

I feel that it is IMPOSSIBLE to call this yarn Granny Square due to the fact that every crocheter uses different weight yarn & different size hooks & different amounts of tension

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Good point! 🧶🧶🧶

@mydailyfiber 3 ай бұрын

The colors are kinda ugly, and redoing sections is a pain. I'll stick with traditional method and just wave in my ends!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@elizabethburnett2486 2 ай бұрын

I have made 2 blankets using this yarn and it worked up fine for me . If the yarn is not working for you go up a hook size or down because it’s not the yarn it is your tension! I got 15 squares out of the 4 different colors.

@kellycarter2497 2 ай бұрын

Hi Elise. Thanks for the demo. The comments here have been very helpful. I have seen other creators use this yarn for other projects. I think this is going to be a good yarn for multi-colored projects. I like some of the color options

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I am using the yarn for a different project and it feels really nice working with it! 🧶🧶🧶

@jacquelinebartels151 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I feel the best granny squares are weaving in all the ends.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That works better for me! 🧶🪡❤️

@marciatoo 2 ай бұрын

I agree with you completely. I'd rather weave the ends. I am interested in trying to see how the long color changes work in other patterns.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@titus4166 19 күн бұрын

You have converted me from a knitter to a chrochet’er. My mom is excited about it 😂. But I’m not completely giving up on knitting because it’s still enjoyable. I feel like you can do a lot more with crotchet than knitting. But knitting really taught me how to handle yarn. 🧶

@AnnReHandmade 2 ай бұрын

I've been crocheting granny squares for years and was excited to try this yarn. I got the Aran cream as was my favorite of what they had. I didn't like it. It took several times to work it out to get the color changes close. I had to tighten for the first two colors and loosen for the rest. Each square I did I had to frog some to adjust. None were perfectly aligned. I did get 15 squares when it said I'd get 14. I didn't like how loose the squares were, I like my squares tighter. With the frustration of making the squares and the limitations to the size and color pattern, and the cost of the yarn compared to just solid colors, it's just quicker and easier to create the colors and sizes I like and crocheting over my ends makes less work.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I felt the same way. Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@debbiestuckey6599 2 ай бұрын

I just saw the latest podcast from B.Hooked Crochet, and about 3/4 of the way thru her video she shows how to change the colors at the end of each round on a granny square without having ends to weave in!

@vbrooker1 2 ай бұрын

OMG. Just thinking about this gives me anxiety, while I find weaving in ends pretty peaceful. Good movie on Netflix, my favorite yarn needle and scissors, and I’m all set.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I totally agree! 🧶🪡❤️

@edithinvictoria7966 Ай бұрын

I am also pretty stuck on my personal tension parameters lol! Thanks for saving me the time and confirming this is not the yarn for me. I really enjoy your videos! Thanks again for being clear and easy to understand! 🙏👍😁

@Grumpytank59 3 ай бұрын

I just now bought a couple of skeins to try. Hoping I have good luck 🍀! Thanks for the review and all the different ideas you can use this yarn for!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I hope it works well for you! 🧶🧶🧶

@carolgladney9890 2 ай бұрын

It's so great see younger women and girls who love crochet ❤ I could easily be your mom. You are so forthright with your presentation, I love that. I've wondered about this yarn, will try it thanks to you. BTW, I really like your glasses very good on your face ❤

@ladybuglee001 2 ай бұрын

I am glad I watched this tutorial It was very helpful Thank you.

@BNaughton12 3 ай бұрын

I like using the same colors but in different orders, and this yarn locks you into the same color placement. I made a Christmas tree skirt that was various combinations of red, white, and green, some with white centers and some with red. I couldn't have done something similar with these.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Me too!! 🧶🧶🧶

@pamelasteburg6006 2 ай бұрын

That yarn would drive me nuts. You are doing great with it!

@colin_mockery 3 ай бұрын

This process reminds me of planned pooling! I do love planned pooling because you get those cool color changes without the ends to weave in, but it does take a lot of experimentation too. I enjoy that part of the process though, it feels like a puzzle :) If anything, I think you've sold me on this yarn 😂

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's awesome!! There are some others who have shared how they figured it out and shared it in the comments! 🧶🧶🧶

@Genevieve24 3 ай бұрын

I haven't tried this yarn yet, but I've seen a few other crochet vloggers say it was like an "endless game of yarn chicken" and so far that has seemed to be pretty accurate.😆 Really cute color combos though!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

That's the perfect description! 🧶🧶🧶

@kimberlyhoward7896 3 ай бұрын

I have tried this yarn and played yarn chicken every row! My first skein I had 15 squares, that’s cool but took a long time 😕! But my second skein I can tell I’m learning it because I don’t frog the work as much! I may just turn the rest of my second ball into a stuffed chicken 🐓! Though I might look at the Wind River pattern 😊! Thanks for sharing Elise🤗💕!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience! 🧶🧶🧶

@poodlegirl55 3 ай бұрын

My friend called this frog yarn and now I see why. I think I would like to make a C2C blanket with this though. I like the colors and I'd like to see them change as I went along, letting the colors fall naturally. Plus Granny squares are my normal stash buster so this wouldn't help me out with that.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Good idea! 🧶🧶🧶

@placruise 3 ай бұрын

All the frogging has me appreciating tying in the ends.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Totally! 🧶🧶🧶

@TerriMacLachlan 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking that bullet! I suspected I would have issues with that yarn but I was oh so tempted to try it. You have more patience than I do, I can tell you that! Loved the video, though!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video and I could spare you some frustration! 🧶🧶🧶

@user-wf6xj9ff7j 2 ай бұрын

I really like it. It did take me a few tries to get my tension correct, but once I did, I was on my way. I did go down to a 4mm hook. I usually use a 5.😊 happy crocheting..❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! 👏 Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@Kimzeb0410 3 ай бұрын

🙋‍♀️ Elise, thank you for making this video. I love the colors of this yarn. The one blanket that lady made that you showed was absolutely beautiful. ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

It really is! 🧶🧶🧶

@daleannayoung9438 3 ай бұрын

Same problems here! Made me feel anxious and not enjoyable at all! So glad its not just me ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Nope, not just you! ❤️❤️❤️

@seraphinastudio 3 ай бұрын

I find weaving in the ends very relaxing, or at least more pleasurable than frogging so its a no for me as well.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Me too! 🧶🧶🧶

@juliebuxton5220 3 ай бұрын

I felt your frustration so hard. I have had a skien of this for months and was weary of trying it. I finally busted it out this past Tuesday and I had to frog so many times. I did finish one square, but it’s still not quite right, so I haven’t finished off yet. I’m going to go up another hook size and try again. I honestly think weaving in the color change ends like normal will just be less time consuming and frustrating.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Exactly! 🧶🧶🧶

@historybuff7491 3 ай бұрын

I have not tried this yarn, yet...I'm not sure I will because I am avoiding Granny Squares. The reasons are not important. However, several years ago, they put out a pattern yarn for making socks. It was light weight and a picture of the pattern was on the lable. I used it to make doll size sweaters. The irregular color change created wonderful looking sweaters...I might get this to do a blanket.

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@AlfredoTBeltran Ай бұрын

I have the soft white hot stuff and the soft white has a light pink tint to it. After I got the hang of it I was able to make all the granny squares in a short amount of time. The important thing I learned was you have to follow the directions with the 4inch tail and follow the pattern with the corner slip stitches.

@stephaniefricke7679 3 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! I bought Susan Kennedy book last weekend for the market basket. I LOVE that book of hers. But I think she does amazing blankets! I am amazed that she figured out those blanket patterns with this yarn!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 ай бұрын

Yes!!! Her designs are incredible! 🧶🧶🧶

@jamiehudon859 2 ай бұрын

I had commented the other day.. I started to make squares and I found using a 9mm hook works pretty well!! I've had to frog a few rounds but overall it works well!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!! Thanks for coming back and sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@CreationsOfParadis 3 ай бұрын

Mikey on Crochet Crowd has done it. Quite a few other crocheters have done it too. Me, I made a hat and scarf with it for my cousin and it came out positively beautiful with the way the colors pooled together. That's one of my super powers: I can get just about any yarn or thread to pool without even trying.🥰

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's awesome!! 👏

@ann-mariemeyers9978 2 ай бұрын

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@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

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