Top 10 BEST SELLING YARNS on AMAZON | Ranked WORST to BEST!

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Today I’m going to be testing the 10 best selling yarns on Amazon. These are the yarns that are selling like hotcakes and I want to see what all the buzz is about.
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•Red Heart Super Savers Stripes: amzn.to/3UckRSZ
•Lion Brand Hometown: amzn.to/43UAxxs
•YarnArt Jeans: amzn.to/43UAIc6
•Caron Simply Soft: amzn.to/3PZ767A
•Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo: amzn.to/4cKG2mq
•Bernat Baby Blanket: amzn.to/4cPE8B9
•Easy Peasy Yarn: amzn.to/3Jf40Zr
•Red Heart Super Saver: amzn.to/3vNFsUk
•Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton: amzn.to/3vVsUu3
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•Academia Throw: www.lionbrand.com/products/ac...
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@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

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@NikkiDoesStufff 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶

@elishevahgodfrey3888 Ай бұрын

I wonder if Redhart has changed the way they make it from back then. I still have some skeins that are about 30 years old and they are just as scratchy even after washing. I'll have to try again with a new skein to see if they make it differently now.

@theniabautista6306 Ай бұрын

I do to

@ardellapurcell4433 Ай бұрын

I don't remember where I heard it, but years ago, someone told me they make it stiff on purpose so that it's easier for beginners to work with, and that you're supposed to wash off whatever they use to make it that way. It makes sense to me, because in 2013, my husband (an absolute beginner at the time) made a blanket for his mom for Christmas, and I let him choose what he thought would be easiest for him to work with in order to set him up for success. He chose three colors of Red Heart, and the final product was amazing. His mom was sort of picky about textures too, but she used it every day when she sat in her spot in the living room up until she passed away in 2016. Our youngest sleeps with it now. Anyway, I put whole skeins in one leg of a set of panty hose, then wash it in detergent for babies (usually Dreft) and fabric softener and dry them on low heat with dryer sheets. It not only softens it for the final product itself but makes it more comfortable to work with. I only do that with big projects though, because I seem to be a faster crocheter when the project is bigger and I will get like...almost a rug burn from it. lol I slept under the crocheted blanket I made for my husband just last night, and it was not only comfortable, but heavy and warm. It saved me from the central air. lol But you're 100% correct; there are ways to make Red Heart soft.

@cindyb5065 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's good to know!! That makes total sense! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@terrayfic 2 ай бұрын

funny! our Prayer Shawl Ministry doesn't like it, so I took it to make granny stripe scarves (using size 9/I hook) and love them so much. I'm going to sell them this Fall to raise money for more yarn :) It's the same as Bernat Satin!

@amandajett4669 2 ай бұрын

I have noticed that people who use inline hooks tend to not like this yarn as much as those who use tapered. I do not like this yarn at all and use inline hooks. I did try with tapered once. It worked better

@hilarycohen1470 2 ай бұрын

Iu’ve heard that simply soft tends to pill on washing. ’ve used a lot of simply soft, but only projects I’ve given away

@karenleavitt7241 2 ай бұрын

@@terrayfic really. That is shocking. I donate shawls and blankets with them and are very happy. That is sad, but now you get to sell them!

@lauramorrow784 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's very good to know! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@CoolCraftyCreations 2 ай бұрын

Now I've heard of washing RH in either hair conditioner or fabric softener, I'll definitely add white vinegar as well. Thanks.

@themoodyonejb 2 ай бұрын

Wow cool, How much vinegar? I've never heard this one. Vinegar has so many cool uses.

@lauramorrow784 2 ай бұрын

@@themoodyonejb, I add about a cup to the regular wash cycle with just a little laundry detergent.

@themoodyonejb 2 ай бұрын

@@lauramorrow784 thank you . I'm going to ask my mother has she ever done this. I'm going to try this soon, when I'm finished my current project.

@sandygrogg1203 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@recycledapathy7411 2 ай бұрын

My favorite thing about RHSS is the frankly amazing number of color choices. I made a blanket for my daughter that was really meant to just be a bedspread type of thing, and she's very picky about what colors she wants to use to decorate. Red Heart was the only yarn that was precisely the colors she wanted. I didn't bother softening it up since it's a bedspread, though, lol

@JjJjJ200 Ай бұрын

Sometimes it depends on the stitch as well. Doing double crochet (U.S. terms) is softer than singles.

@solveigfrank 2 ай бұрын

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)

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's a great tip!! 🧶🧶🧶

@orangegog 2 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only one 😅

@TranquilityChiba 2 ай бұрын

I check inside of elbow or back of hand. Tho I don't think the back of hand trick can work for everyone since I struggle with dry skin

@CraftinginSilence 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

The Retro Stripes are gorgeous!

@kennyfrequency 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! 🧶🧶🧶

@jeanettecastle7916 2 ай бұрын

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.!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Exactly!! 🧶🧶🧶

@debramitchell4984 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶

@candyackley1255 2 ай бұрын

@@EliseRoseCrochetI love your video tests too, great information! Maybe you could do a test on Hobbii yarns? They look amazing! And so much variety of styles and colors, with mostly decent prices. I’m very curious about them 🥰🥰

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

@@candyackley1255 you might want to keep an eye out in the next couple of months... 😉

@candyackley1255 2 ай бұрын

@@EliseRoseCrochet 🥰🥰

@tinahairston6383 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

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

@tinahairston6383 2 ай бұрын

@@EliseRoseCrochet You're so welcome!

@bjshifko 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

The Hometown Yarn was such a surprise to me in how it felt in my hands! 🧶🧶🧶

@freidasweigart975 2 ай бұрын

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!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

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

@margotchurchill5593 2 ай бұрын

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!)

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Great idea! 🧶🧶🧶

@aprilrehor245 Ай бұрын

I into crochet blanket can you please send me 2super heart in the colors pink

@user-ny1qi4ew9i 2 ай бұрын

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.

@holoinfinity4691 2 ай бұрын

It's a great option because you can get it in bulk for a reasonable price. Great option for those on a budget.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@kathytincler2446 2 ай бұрын

Hobby Lobby brand 'I Love This Yarn' is my fave go to med weight acrylic yarn. What I really love about it is all the matching/pairing yarns to go with it. I have so much fun trying to come up with color combos for my throws.

@kathy9947 2 ай бұрын

I learned to crochet on Red Heart yarn. It does soften up and one thing I wish all brands would adopt is the easy to start skein. Just pull out the one end and find the center pull out. I don't know why they all can't figure this out to avoid the yarn barf!

@Idratherbecrocheting 2 ай бұрын

@@kathytincler2446 Amen, sister! Haha. I loveee LB Pound of Love but finding the center pull is a nightmare. So then you give up trying and pull from the outside and that's a whole new nightmare bc the skein is so large, flopping all over the place as you try to pull more yarn. 😭😭 Like how hard is is people to have a nice little center pull nub hanging out for us? 🙄

@anng2113 2 ай бұрын

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!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@TG-nd9rj 2 ай бұрын

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!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@cyndikehrli8389 2 ай бұрын

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!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@sleepiecrochet 2 ай бұрын

wow! thats a lot of crochet experience!!

@valeriehowden471 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Right???? That's the cutest little thing I've ever seen! 🐭

@RepentfollowJesus 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Awww, that's wonderful! 🧶🧶🧶

@susananderson8428 2 ай бұрын

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?

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

There are formulas for how many increases and decreases for each round. There's lots of information about it! Just do a google search and you'll find them! ❤️ And I love all sizes but right now I'm loving YarnArt Jeans which is a #2 weight! 🧶🧶🧶

@ardellapurcell4433 2 ай бұрын

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. ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@sweetyrao4198 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info . I request you to share few AmiGurumi patterns

@crochetingcindy911 2 ай бұрын

i use Caron Simply Soft strictly for baby blankets and anything for cancer survivors. Being a survivor myself, I know how important softness is and CSS is my always go to for both groups of items.

@RingoHalliday Ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet Ай бұрын

Oh no, it's not just you!!! I know so many crocheters that avoid it because we can't see our stitches!! 🧶🧶🧶

@dawnthegoblin 24 күн бұрын

My fourth ever project I decided to make an Amigurumi cat in all black. It took me 6+ hours

@stuckinmyshow 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I bet they look amazing! 🧶🧶🧶

@matrixmary Ай бұрын

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!

@EliseRoseCrochet Ай бұрын

Oh how fun!! 🩷🩷🩷

@joycedumas5949 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's good to know! Just wish it felt good using it! 🧶🧶🧶

@NotHere4ThisShip 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Right???? 🤣🤣🤣

@corriebelle 2 ай бұрын

Red Heart super saver is my go to for all charity projects for the value and color choices as well.

@bebe2blu 2 ай бұрын

Same!!

@adippednail5925 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! 🧶🧶🧶

@jamiemiesler322 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it's so sad. They are just too scratchy to use! 🧶🧶🧶

@samzalak4849 2 ай бұрын

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!! 🎉

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🧶🧶🧶

@erina.fields1504 2 ай бұрын

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!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Good to know! 🧺

@edieballard-qc3tn 2 ай бұрын

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!!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thank you soooo much! And that Retro Stripe Sunburt blanket is incredible!! 🧶🧶🧶

@elaineb7065 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@Arkay66 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow!! I love that idea of the arrow! Brilliant! ➡️

@gloriagonzalezdelpont1909 2 ай бұрын

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)

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Hello Gloria!! I'm so glad you're enjoying crocheting toys and the channel!! I will definitely be making more videos! I can't help myself! 🤣🤣🤣

@annkastura1849 Ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶

@LilDevyl17 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

It would be! 🧶🧶🧶

@carolinefisher 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@holoinfinity4691 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's wonderful!! Thank you so much for sharing! 🐝🐝🐝

@kathytincler2446 2 ай бұрын

I wish I could use Bernat Blanket but sadly the bigger the yarn the more hand pain for me. I'm trying to learn plushies and even the smaller yarn using a hook 2 to 3 sizes smaller is causing problems. Really bummed as I love the plushies and want to make truckloads of them!

@tls459 2 ай бұрын

Love Bernat Blanket. Soft bulky feel, and washes super easy (seriously, washer, dryer, done!) I am going to look to some of these others for something thinner! Thanks!

@RepentfollowJesus 2 ай бұрын

Wow. Everyone i have seen on youtube has hand pain when using a 2 or smaller and a small hook. Isnt that odd? Im sorry you get pain from it. ❤ @kathytincler2446

@kathytincler2446 2 ай бұрын

@@RepentfollowJesus Thank you :D

@joelismarierodriguez9532 2 ай бұрын

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!! 🫶

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@ceec165 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Oh how adorable!!!! 🧸

@dragonmaster5983 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! That blanket is gorgeous!!! 🧶🧶🧶

@margaretdevries8090 Ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🧶🧶🧶

@beckytaylor5084 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's wonderful! ❤️

@tinasanders6955 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for putting out all the information in this video. Very informative. I’ll be watching this again and taking notes

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶

@gaylesuggs8523 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@bebe2blu 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Great tip! 🧶🧶🧶

@allgirlreview433 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@LisaBrook-rx2qj 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶

@karenrogers6149 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for doing this review, Elise! It’s very helpful!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

@franhagaman6806 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I needed this information. Love your videos.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤️

@marie-angebrun7079 2 ай бұрын

Oh I love that video! Thanks for the shopping around , great idea

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤️

@tiahuggins 2 ай бұрын

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!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@RepentfollowJesus 2 ай бұрын

I like the sheen on the white. I may need more, I'm putting it in a project with an ice yarn. I haven't started. I.hope it doesn't split. I have not crocheted in 100 years.

@marymckay8283 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Yes it would! 🧶🧶🧶

@sncruea Ай бұрын

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.

@jannycrespo-grow9996 2 ай бұрын

I love these types of posts! Thank you.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! ❤️

@sweethaven5 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

They really are pretty colors!!! 🧶🧶🧶

@Macha-the-boba-tea-2 2 ай бұрын

I love your content ❤ keep up the good work

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🧶🧶🧶

@premieryarns 2 ай бұрын

Very informative video! Thank you!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

@karenemerton5128 2 ай бұрын

This is a very informative video. Thanks, Elise!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

@peggybouillon9737 2 ай бұрын

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!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That's expensive! 🧶🧶🧶

@lindacopeland4969 18 күн бұрын

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

@Kobisashi 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for trying out the yarns.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! ❤️

@rochellepizza5802 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶

@krystle7260 26 күн бұрын

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.

@samanthastewart7133 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's awesome, Samantha! I'm working on a new amigurumi design and a granny rectangle blanket! 🧶🧶🧶

@mariafitzsimons8567 2 ай бұрын

Really helpful and interesting. Thank you

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

@Value1lady 2 ай бұрын

Loved it! Thanks!! ❤❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶

@Emersynn-dt4zz 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I was super impressed with that yarn! 🧶🧶🧶

@marciagross4985 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this helpful video.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! 🧶🧶🧶

@michellepiazza7698 2 ай бұрын

Good to know about the YarnArt Jeans. I've seen several Amigurumi designs that use this yarn and wanted to know more before I invested. Thanks ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I'm in love with that yarn!! Works perfectly for amigurumi!!! 🧶🧶

@kathyd7506 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

I was very surprised it was labeled as a #4 weight! 🧶🧶🧶

@moniquedrafferty 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I love my neck light too! 💡

@Alicia_1970 2 ай бұрын

Very informative video 👍🏻👍🏻 ( I love your blue top too!)

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@donaldelkins3059 2 ай бұрын

Elise, I love your videos. I want to do amagurmi , I just haven’t make tine for it. You inspire me to be a more rounded crocheter. Your designs are beautiful

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Awww! That's wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️

@mrsclaunch 2 ай бұрын

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!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I don't love the sheen but it felt so nice in my hands! 🧶🧶🧶

@sueanntooker7280 2 ай бұрын

I made a blanket for my grandkids with this same multicolor yarn and it’s one of my favorites

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

It really is pretty! 🧶🧶🧶

@sherriejohnson508 2 ай бұрын

I have only used red heart so will try the others thank you for sharing. I am excited to use a different yarn

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

You should definitely experiment to find other ones you like! 🧶🧶🧶

@8Gammie 2 ай бұрын

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!!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That is such a great pattern! That color sounds gorgeous!! ❤️❤️❤️

@chilloften 2 ай бұрын

Fun video! Especially the ideas, lol. Just what I needed lady. 😂

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!! ❤️

@GinnySmith700 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! 🧶🧶🧶

@karenleavitt7241 2 ай бұрын

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.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!! I'll have to check out the Rose Garden! 🌹

@bartdj Ай бұрын

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. 😘

@EliseRoseCrochet Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience! 🧶🧶🧶

@meganbateman1605 2 ай бұрын

I made that nautikrall blanket. LOVED IT. The colors were so fun! Also,that yarn is super easy to color control

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That is awesome! 🧶🧶🧶

@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts 2 ай бұрын

Thsnks for sharing! ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤️

@kbrathwai 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU MS. ELISE FOR THE COMMENTARY ON THE YARNS FROM AMAZON & YES....I ALSO HAVE THE BERNAT BLANKET YARN & YES NO SHEDDING AT ALL I TOTALLY RECOMEND IT!!! THANK YOU & HAPPY CROCHETING TO YOU & THE FAMILY. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I was sooooo impressed with that yarn!!! 🧶🧶🧶

@bsantiago945 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Good idea! The yarn is just so expensive that I think there are cheaper alternatives. I think the price is so high because the name Woobles is on the label! 🧶🧶🧶

@comfycrochetchair 2 ай бұрын

Watching your video has put me in my happy place☺☺☺. Love Red Heart yarn!!!!! But like what you said about Yarn Art Jean yarn for amigurmis. Going to have to try it. Thank you for the information.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to know that!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@SilverRoseFox 2 ай бұрын

You're a god send for a new crocheter 🙌

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! 🧶🧶🧶

@dreamagayeconrad7366 2 ай бұрын

New subscriber. Thank you for doing this. I look forward to watching your others

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@JiraiyaCaneCorso 18 күн бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@atoadinthegarden2746 Ай бұрын

I can't believe "I Love This Yarn" or "I love this Cotton" wasn't on Amazon's top lists. I love working with it whether crocheting or in my knitting machine but again, personal choice. I also do love me some Wool Ease. But I think I'll try the Caron based on your video!

@EliseRoseCrochet Ай бұрын

It could mean that people purchase it other places instead! They are very popular yarns! 🧶🧶🧶

@ppoohb 22 күн бұрын

I love Caron Simply Soft for baby projects. It is so lovely and soft

@jessicastone828 2 ай бұрын

Personally, I always end up going with the brand made by Hobby Lobby named "I love this yarn". It comes in so many colors, is budget friendly, machine washable and dryable (something that I really look for as a mom), feels great as well.

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

That's a very popular yarn!! 🧶🧶🧶

@dotchabot1928 2 ай бұрын

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 :(

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! Others have shared the same experience with Hometown! 🧶🧶🧶

@maxamillion26093 2 ай бұрын

Whooo Hoooo! Thank you for sharing your opinions on Bernat Blanket yarn! And I didn’t know that the wobbles were selling yarn! I might have to try it for myself on one of my next amigurumi projects

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

It's fun to try as it's like a stretchy T-shirt yarn! 🧶🧶🧶

@Butterrollboutique 2 ай бұрын

Great information for us all👍🏾❤️

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶

@debvar8111 2 ай бұрын

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

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@brendascuccimarri8138 Ай бұрын

Nice review, I found the Caron simply soft splits a lot. The Jeans yarn looks interesting but I have never mad3 any amigurumi with that size yarn. Thanks for sharing everything