I think it's the one I learnt to knit, crochet and plastic canvas with. It's spectacular for plastic canvas. Very forgiving of mistakes without showing wear and tear?
I am 63 years old. My aunt taught me how to crochet (when I was about 9 yrs old) using RHSS. I still use it today. It is a bit stiff but will soften up after washing. I have 6 children, and all of them still have their baby blankets. The oldest child will be 45 years old !!. So RHSS will hold up for a lifetime if taken care of properly. I like it😊
@ruthyk7083 Yes! When I was 7 yo trying to make a sweater for a doll. Took me most of the summer, lots of ripping out of the arms to get them to fit but it never frayed. It’s also better for plastic canvas than the special “yarn for plastic canvas” - it covers better.
Thank you, Crystal. RHSS allows a lot of us to create beautiful things we otherwise wouldn’t be able to. Everybody has their own opinions, yes, but it’s never okay to use those opinions to hurt or make fun of others. Everybody should be able to create and express themselves as they see fit, without being shamed! Thanks again.
I always say “all yarn is good yarn” and I mean it. Let’s not shame people for using red heart OR cashmere. So many of us learned on red heart. It’s a nostalgia yarn for me and will always have a special place in my heart. ❤
Oh, I forgot to tell y'all a cool tip. If you think RHSS is too stiff to work with, or it bothers your skin. Before you start with a new skein: remove the wrapper(save it), stuff down into a leg from panty hose, tie closed, toss in the washer with soap & softner-on gentle, toss in the dryer. You might want to let it sit out for 24 hours to make sure it's thoroughly dry. Then crochet away! Hope this helps someone 😊
I don’t think I’ve ever used Red Heart Super Saver but to be honest, I’ve never really thought twice about brand of yarn, I just buy whatever looks pretty and is in my budget. If that happens to be Red Heart, that’s what I’m getting. Now after watching this video, imma go buy me some red heart so I can check it out and so I can say I’ve used it! ❤
I started learning to crochet in January this year. I'm homeless and poor. Folks donated yarn to me so I could learn and 99% of it was RHSS. I made and sold my first couple of pieces so I could buy more yarn and nearly always default to RHSS because it's what I can afford and carries the variety so I can continue to learn without being bored with what's running through my fingers. I am also a renaissance festival worker, my community works rain or shine, usually in the dirt so they appreciate wash & wear items.
That is very cool! How great that you make and sell your own pieces using Red Heart Super Saver , and that you are a Renaissance Festival Worker. Crocheting really helps to calm me and keeps my hands busy. Best wishes❣️💗🤗
This makes me so happy. Both of my brothers were homeless. They both had so much potential but unfortunately they did not put it to use. Unfortunately, I lost both of my brothers and my mom this year. Crocheting has been keeping me sane so far. I wish you much success honey ❤️
Are you a modern day gypsy for lack of better term? I traveled with some carnies for a while, way back in the day when I was a traveler myself. They all had cool fiber art, or wearable art hobbies. ❤
I love red heart. They provide so much for the crochet/knit community. They have free patterns, affordable yarn, and a huge selection of colors/textures. I use Red Heart more than any other brand. For the people that talk down to people who use it, shame on them.
I have an afghan made by my grandmother about 45 years ago, and it will outlast me. It has kept me and keeps my son, her great grandson warm in the winter. It is like she is still with me now. Also, she is the one who tried to teach me to crochet.💚 Super Saver last forever like Twinkies.
One of my favorite acrylic yarns. Been using it for years, stitch definition, holds up and the color variety. Gets soft once you wash it and doesn’t split like some other yarns. Great review.
Thank you!! I’m a Red Heart user. Felt the shame forever, but this is what I can afford. Crocheting is just a hobby, and I give away the things I make- and I’ve actually been snubbed because I use “cheap yarn”! To give away……. So thanks for putting this out there
I give away everything I make too. Have very few things in my house that I crocheted for myself. It really does soften up after washing and drying it.😊
I love using Red Heart and the variety of the type of yarn doesn’t matter. I also love using Big Twist from Joann. I have never used the Premier Basix which I am interested in doing since it is also a great value yarn just like the other two yarn types I listed. In my opinion if it wasn’t for these value yarns I never would’ve learned to crochet and/or knit. I love them all hopefully someday I’ll be able to purchase and use more expensive high end yarns.
My Granny used only RHSS for everything. I have a Afghan she made for me when I was 10 that I wanted more than anything. Now, 35 years later, that blanket looks just the same. It's been washed 100 times so it's soft and literal comfort all these years later. My Granny passed long ago (when I was 20 years old) and it will always be one of my most cherished items. ❤❤❤
I have a blanket that my grandmother made me 60 years ago and it's still very soft and beautiful! That blanket is why I started crocheting all those years ago. ❤
I hope the one I made my granddaughter holds up as well! I used RHSS on the recommendation of a crochet group I'm in, and I fear I may have overdried it already. It felt a little crisp out of the dryer, not as soft and snuggly as I'd hoped. I'll see when I visit. It may have just been not all the stiffener washed out. I hope.
I love red heart yarn! I’m almost 69 years old and learned to crochet when I was 12. This is what I learned on and still use today. Shame on people for shaming others for their choices of yarns! We all have different preferences and we buy what’s in our own budgets. I love the many colors and varieties available from red heart. Have a wonderful day and keep sharing!
I learned crochet using RHSS about the same time as you and I agree. I don't like using it because it is so stiff and prickly using it. But objects made with it do soften up when washed. I am currently making a color pooled blanket with it.
I have my first afghan from 1971, made with Red Heart yarn and it looks great. It’s great yarn, for sure. When I was a kid, there wasn’t anything else available in my small home town.
Thank you Crystal Soo much for making this video. I am a single mother with a 9 year old lil girl who is my world. I am on a very tight budget (thanks world) and give everything I can to my daughter for her future, health and well being and everything in between. My fav thing to do at the end of a day is to sit and crochet and watch BOD videos. Without the inexpensive price of red heart I wouldn’t be able to do that. I wouldn’t of been able to make us blankets for winter ( I live in 🇨🇦) or cute amigurumi stuffys for my daughter. Things we need. As much as I would love to buy top dollar yarns it’s not in my budget to do so atm. It does soften up after a wash and the color pallet is endless. Soo thank you Crystal for not making me feel like an outcast. I will keep entering your giveaway in hope that one day I can make something beautiful but until then…I’ll use Red Heart ♥️. Take care Crystal. U made my day. 😊
I have 3 blankets that I was gifted as wedding gifts 28 years ago. I still have them, and they are still in great condition. They were without a doubt made with red heart super saver. They always have a place on couches and chairs in my Livingroom. Love them and am very thankful for the hours that were spent making them for me.
Red Heart Yarn is durable as I have a lapghan my grandmother crocheted for me almost 50 years ago. I use Red Heart because their color is consistent (except for black) -- no dye lot, and I know that If I need more yarn for a project I can normally just go purchase another skein with no worry about the shade of the color being off.
I also liked the fact of no die lot numbers however I have recently noticed that RHSS yarns now DO have die lot numbers listed and have actually gotten some with very noticeable differences in skeins of the same color so be careful
Yay! Yarn talk!!! 🥰🌈🧶 I’ve used Red Heart for ages. I love the color selection and the durability. And you’re exactly right; wash it and use fabric softener and it softens right up.
It’s rough yes and is a bit uncomfortable working it especially if you work up cables BUT I agree it softens with the wash. I have many blankets made by my late mother with this yarn and I will cherish them forever. I use it for blankets absolutely would NEVER bully anyone using it! Ever! ❤
I love RHSS! Not only is it pretty but it's a safe yarn to give to others. Not everyone will follow the care instructions for items. RHSS helps me know that if they don't, my hard work will not be ruined and they can continue to enjoy my gift. It also fits my budget.
First yarn I ever used and still use it for some of my items. I like it because of the many choices of color. It’s always the same, no surprises. Holds up Great. Makes a nice warm afghan.
Red Heart is what my grandmother used, my mother used, I've used, and it's what I've taught my daughters with. Super Saver is our go to when we're looking to try something new. It's a brand that we know we can trust to be there and in just about any color we want. It might not be the softest, but it's realiable and what I would call a good value.
I’ve use RHSS for over 65 years … I learned in a church class as a kid. At the time I only saw Red Heart in stores, so I bought that. Since then I’ve used a wider variety. RHSS was there for me when I had to save up to buy a skein and when I was doing a lot better financially. It’s still my #1 choice . It’s been gifts, home decor, wearables for me and my kids, etc. This very minute I’ve paused a project to write this - my other hand is full of a hat I’m making to donate to homeless youth. Yup, RHSS - easy to wash in a lavatory sink, stuff in a pocket or backpack, wear on good hair or bad hair days, and last until it’s lost and someone else starts it all over again. Thanks for reminding us that criticism about someone’s choices or $ worth is just another form of rudeness. You rock kiddo 😅
I learned to crochet with RHSS when I was nine. I'm 68 and I still use it more than any other yarn. I'm making a scarf with the ombre gray right now. It softens up in the wash like you said and the varieties are a great benefit. I can afford more expensive yarn and have bought some, but I have bought more RHSS over the years than any other yarn. It's a great value.
Hi Crystal 👋 Some folks still don't trust RHSS not to be scratchy lol. I learned on it too (40+years ago 😮) but really appreciate it's softness now lol. It's a go to for me bc it's the most affordable way I can make large blankets &lapghans. My favorite are the hombre & stripes Be well ! 🦋
Funny you talked about super saver! My sister had yarn stored away for who knows how long. Asked if I wanted, as she didn't think she'd use it. Of course, I said as I'm just getting back into crocheting. There were several colors, mostly red and green. I'm going to crochet hats and baby blankets for our local hospital. ❤
I love RHSS! So many colors. Afgordable. If you’re making a blanket or something for a baby that will need to go in the washing machine…. You can’t beat it! Thanks for standing up for a great yarn!
I learned to crochet using Red Heart yarn. I don’t think they had super saver then. It was the only brand I knew of. I was 13 when I learned and I will be 77 next month. I still have afghans my grandmother, who taught me, crocheted. Not a thing wrong with them. I will always treasure them.
I’ve been crocheting with RHSS since I learned how to crochet at 12. It’s the benchmark of value yarns, and for every person who doesn’t like RHSS, there’s two others who do, which is why it’s never going to go away. Some dislike the “stiffness” but I agree with you 1000 percent, it helps with stitch definition. my yarn room has many different yarns from other companies…but a good chunk of my inventory is RHSS. Thanks for this video!! Definitely a great topic to talk about!
I’m one of the few people who actually prefer the stiffness of RHSS. I have arthritis associated with crohns and Red Heart helps me be able to “feel” the yarn and hold it better. I have a LOT of yarns including cashmere but waaay prefer RHSS, the softer yarns actually make my hands hurt because I’m constantly having to adjust to be able to feel it. I guess I’m one of the extremely few and thankfully I’m not a yarn snob.
I was raised watching my mom crocheting with it she loved it I love it I have baby blankets made with it I’m using it for my center pieces for my wedding I’m crocheting roses using ombré
I use RHSS a lot! I do a lot of amigurumi and decor pieces and the color variety is key to getting the look I'm going for. Also, my little town doesn't have a yarn store, or even a hobby store where yarn can be purchased. We do have a Walmart and they stock Red Heart! Another thing I like is the consistency of the product. I rarely get a skein where there are large color variations from the norm, or one with multiple knots or frayed areas. It's good consistent quality, across the board 99% of the time. I'm like you, Crystal, I will use it now and in the future!
I love red heart. Its what I learned with. Softens up when its washed. Holds its shape and doesn't fade. My grandkids are using afghans I made when I was young.
I’m crocheting my third scarf with Red Heart Super Saver variegated yarns for gifts. I’m washing and drying them first because I know it softens up from doing just that. The colors are great.
I have an afghan made for me in 1980, crocheted in Red Heart Super Saver. It looks exactly the same as the day she gave it to me. It has been a nap blanket, a baby blanket, and a couch cover, washed many times, still going strong!
Thanks Crystal, ive only been crocheting for 2/3years but i dont think ive used it. I started going to my local yarn shop and bought the cheapest yarn to teach myself how to crochet. I love everything about crochet and i definitely dont care what yarn it is as long as I like it 🥰 Plus nobody should be mean about anything to other people full stop...... i remember the saying point 👉 👈 a finger at someone and you have 3 pointing right back at you 😂❤
Thank you for being a cheerleader for RHSS! Those of us who are older and on a limited income appreciate the fact that it's available to everyone at a reasonable price.😊❤😊
Growing up i thought that was the only yarn they ever made, my mother always crocheted. I like super saver . Use all the time . Sometimes its soft. But nothing wrong with it 🙂
Red heart ss is one of my most favorite yarns. For the price and the huge variety of colors. The ombre is my absolute most favorite yarn. I'm glad you did this video. No one should feel bad about using this yarn, or any yarn.
I love Red Heart Super Saver, without it i wouldnt be able to crochet 90% of the projects i make, i just cant afford some of the other yarns. All of my projects turn out absolutely beautiful.
I use this for all my afghans. After I learned about it getting softer after washing, that’s the first thing I do when they are finished. I probably wouldn’t use it for garments but then that’s not something I do very often. Thanks for always great content. You’re one of my favorites!
Im 71 and i have afagans my mom made using Red heart..in the 70s .she wouldn't teach me to crochet .but when i retired 10 yrs ago i learned to knit and just the last few yrs learned crochet getting my first yarn from yard sales and Walmart yes. RED HEART
Started knitting at 8, and crocheting at 20 (when a left-handed coworker taught me by mirroring her). I taught her to knit the same way. Anyway, I started using Red Heart before they had a super saver and I will be a very young 71 in October and still use it for some projects. Like you, I use what I like for each project and really don’t have a favorite as they just keep producing more and more beautiful yarns and colors! I do tend to buy a lot more fall colors though, and have to crochet several pumpkins every fall.😂😊 Love your ideas, techniques and thoughts about everything. And, especially that you are real! Keep doing you!❤️
I've used red heart since i started crocheting, when i was 8. I still use it on some projects. It does wash up softer and is super durable. Like all yarn, it has its usefulness
I am a crocheter and a weaver. I love using animal fibers, dying my own wool, and even spinning thread. That said, Red Heart ss is so wonderful and versatile. The color range cannot be beat. Shaming is just a sign of your own insecurities. I have made a ton of stuff using red heart and your videos, and I don't plan on stopping any time soon. Great video as always!
Hi Crystal, I like working with Red Heart SS, it's easy to work with and after it is washed it is so soft. I taught myself how to crochet in 1985 using RHSS, and have been using it to this day.
I love Red Heart Super Saver yarn I’ve been using it for years I’m allergic to wool alpaca and mohair yarn so my go to yarn is always the Red Heart Super Saver
I love the way you beautifully elevate this yarn to its rightful place. For longlasting durability and its heritage attachment to families what can compare to it. Sweet video for an old relic 🥰
Hi Crystal. Red Heart is one of my main 'go to' yarns. The other is Herrschner's Worsted 8. Depending on the color I'm looking for, sometimes Red Heart has the color that Herrschner's Worsted 8 doesn't so I have no problem with Red Heart AT ALL! When I finish a project, I usually put it in the dryer with a fabric softener sheet anyway to give it a smell and make it cuddly. I feel 'to each his own'. Everyone of us has their own preference in crocheting and that preference is neither right nor wrong. It's just what we like. What works for one may not work for another. Crocheting is an individual art. We all create differently and we make our projects our own. Thank you Crystal for sharing your creations with us and keeping us informed of everything to do with crocheting. Take care.
I’m pretty sure my grandma used red heart exclusively (or mostly at least). I feel like it’s great for learning not just because of the price, but also that stiffness makes it easy to work with and the stitch definition is easy to see. If somebody asked my advice on learning crochet, I’d tell them start with red heart super saver. I’m making a blanket with it right now and I’m excited to finish it and get it washed. I wouldn’t use it for every project, but that’s me.
Hi Crystal! I agree with you about RHSS yarn. I learned from my grandmother in the 70,s. For years that was all I ever bought. I'm now 73 and still using it. Love your videos. Janet
Red Heart Super Saver is the backbone of the yarn industry. It is a terrific yarn for teaching new yarnies, especially children. And for some people, it is all they can afford, and they get a wide selection to choose from. Yes, there are extravagant, gorgeous yarns available, but I find when I use something that special, I worry that I may snag it, or I don’t want it to get dirty, or stained, or worn out. It becomes something very beautiful, but has a lot of stress included with it. I like something I can freely love without fear- sounds dramatic, but I do worry with fancy yarns. I love knowing I have something that I can drag around, let the kids play on, and the pets lay on, and I can just throw it in the washer and dryer. Right now, my yarn obsession is, Red Heart, Melange series. It has fantastic color combinations, and works up beautifully. And it is quite reasonable in price. I think it gives any project a rich look. I affectionately call it my Boho yarn!
I am a third generation Red Heart crocheter in my family, and my daughter is the fourth generation. I have tried other yarns but I always come back to Red Heart Super Saver.
When it's all you can get you use it. Everything I make is super saver yarn. My blankets are soft and everyone I've gave them to love how soft they are. And Mandela's cakes. Love them all. Have a great week Crystal !!!!❤
Crystal, the more I watch you the more I love you. The world needs more people like you. I do you red heart super saver and I do like it. The colors are pretty and it is a good workhorse yarn. I live on a very low income and can't afford the nicer yarns. I have tried some softer yarns and I love them too.thanks for standing up for those out there who can only afford super saver.i love that you are not a yarn snob.😊
I have RH blankets handed down from my grandmother that keep me warm all winter while I crochet on the couch. They will still be around long after me! Couldn't live without RH. An excellent workhorse yarn.
I’m currently using red heart super saver to make my daughter a cardigan one of your patterns actually. My daughter is very picky and she’s excited for me to get the cardigan done so she can actually wear it and it’s red heart super saver nothing wrong with it. There are those of us that can afford certain yarns, or can afford to order a certain yarns from certain places and that’s OK thank you Crystal thank you you’re the best.
I cant use natural fibers like wool, etc. I’m disabled and cant spend time handwashing stuff. Super saver works up nicely and usually softens in the wash. The Ombre’s and Stripes are my favorites. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I also love the Jumbo skeins since there are fewer ends. I think I saw 132 colors online.
I’m so glad you made this video. I haven’t been crocheting long, 3 years but felt like I needed to buy expensive yarn. I like it, the colors and I like how the pattern shows. Now I will not be shy about using you. Thank you ❤
I was 20 years old when l learned to knit, l used Red heart, yarn then,l bought it on Woolwort store in Buffalo, N. Y. That was the year 1965. I always like Red Heart yarn. The price was right!! You should try it sometime. I am with you Crystal❤.
I couldn’t agree more Crystal. I have a couple of afghans my grandmother made in the 70s using super Saver yarn. They are still beautiful and very very soft.
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I'm glad you did this video. Without Red Heart Super Saver and other budget friendly yarns, some of us wouldn't be able to crochet at all.
I think it's the one I learnt to knit, crochet and plastic canvas with. It's spectacular for plastic canvas. Very forgiving of mistakes without showing wear and tear?
I am 63 years old. My aunt taught me how to crochet (when I was about 9 yrs old) using RHSS. I still use it today. It is a bit stiff but will soften up after washing. I have 6 children, and all of them still have their baby blankets. The oldest child will be 45 years old !!. So RHSS will hold up for a lifetime if taken care of properly. I like it😊
Like me.
@ruthyk7083
Yes! When I was 7 yo trying to make a sweater for a doll. Took me most of the summer, lots of ripping out of the arms to get them to fit but it never frayed. It’s also better for plastic canvas than the special “yarn for plastic canvas” - it covers better.
Thank you, Crystal. RHSS allows a lot of us to create beautiful things we otherwise wouldn’t be able to. Everybody has their own opinions, yes, but it’s never okay to use those opinions to hurt or make fun of others. Everybody should be able to create and express themselves as they see fit, without being shamed! Thanks again.
I always say “all yarn is good yarn” and I mean it. Let’s not shame people for using red heart OR cashmere. So many of us learned on red heart. It’s a nostalgia yarn for me and will always have a special place in my heart. ❤
There are lots of Afghans still floating around that I made with Red Heart SS, 30-40-50 years ago! You can’t kill that stuff 😉
I still have the one my Mother made me in 1991. My dog sleeps on it now. She's 12 yrs old and it is still just as bright as when my mom made it.
I have some from the 70s when I first learned to crochet.
It used be to be 4oz. In the day for the smaller one.
Ditto, lol
Me too! I'll use all kinds, but still love RH❤
Seriously! 💪
Oh, I forgot to tell y'all a cool tip. If you think RHSS is too stiff to work with, or it bothers your skin. Before you start with a new skein: remove the wrapper(save it), stuff down into a leg from panty hose, tie closed, toss in the washer with soap & softner-on gentle, toss in the dryer. You might want to let it sit out for 24 hours to make sure it's thoroughly dry. Then crochet away! Hope this helps someone 😊
Fantastic idea! I never thought about that! 😂
That’s a great tip!
Super Saver softens up nicely once washed with a bit of softener. Love it and the colors.
I don’t think I’ve ever used Red Heart Super Saver but to be honest, I’ve never really thought twice about brand of yarn, I just buy whatever looks pretty and is in my budget. If that happens to be Red Heart, that’s what I’m getting. Now after watching this video, imma go buy me some red heart so I can check it out and so I can say I’ve used it! ❤
Great to know. Thanks!
I started learning to crochet in January this year. I'm homeless and poor. Folks donated yarn to me so I could learn and 99% of it was RHSS. I made and sold my first couple of pieces so I could buy more yarn and nearly always default to RHSS because it's what I can afford and carries the variety so I can continue to learn without being bored with what's running through my fingers. I am also a renaissance festival worker, my community works rain or shine, usually in the dirt so they appreciate wash & wear items.
That is very cool! How great that you make and sell your own pieces using Red Heart Super Saver , and that you are a Renaissance Festival Worker. Crocheting really helps to calm me and keeps my hands busy. Best wishes❣️💗🤗
I crochet every day just to keep myself calm. I love RHSS and make sweaters and ponchos for my granddaughter. Good luck on your sales.
This makes me so happy. Both of my brothers were homeless. They both had so much potential but unfortunately they did not put it to use. Unfortunately, I lost both of my brothers and my mom this year. Crocheting has been keeping me sane so far. I wish you much success honey ❤️
Are you a modern day gypsy for lack of better term? I traveled with some carnies for a while, way back in the day when I was a traveler myself. They all had cool fiber art, or wearable art hobbies. ❤
The colors and variety are just about the best ! Redheart is the perfect yarn for my c2c picture afghans !!
I love red heart. They provide so much for the crochet/knit community. They have free patterns, affordable yarn, and a huge selection of colors/textures. I use Red Heart more than any other brand. For the people that talk down to people who use it, shame on them.
I have an afghan made by my grandmother about 45 years ago, and it will outlast me. It has kept me and keeps my son, her great grandson warm in the winter. It is like she is still with me now. Also, she is the one who tried to teach me to crochet.💚 Super Saver last forever like Twinkies.
Same but my is from the 70s and one from the 80s and they just keep getting softer with every wash and dry ❤
My grandmother made mine in 1975, so 48 years ago. I still use it to snuggle in the winter as do my great grandsons.
I have a blanket my grandmother made in the 60's. Its an heirloom. It is as beautiful today as the day she made it.
It's been my go to yarn since I started crocheting 56 years ago. It's a very reliable yarn.
One of my favorite acrylic yarns. Been using it for years, stitch definition, holds up and the color variety. Gets soft once you wash it and doesn’t split like some other yarns. Great review.
Yes! Caron pills terribly. It's soft, but doesn't launder well. Ss launders like a champ
@@StormCaller5Oh my gosh, exactly about the Caron splitting - I won't even buy it anymore.
@@ninahannum1894 So sad. Caron used to be my mom's go-to yarn for slippers, but it's terrible now.
Bravo! Some folks wouldn't be crocheting or knitting with Red Heart!❤
Thank you!! I’m a Red Heart user. Felt the shame forever, but this is what I can afford. Crocheting is just a hobby, and I give away the things I make- and I’ve actually been snubbed because I use “cheap yarn”! To give away…….
So thanks for putting this out there
I give away everything I make too. Have very few things in my house that I crocheted for myself. It really does soften up after washing and drying it.😊
Sorry you've had to deal with that! It's crazy to me that people yarn-shame other creators.
Oh don’t be silly….I think we all use it at times…and it’s all about the enjoyment crocheting brings
Just ignore the "shamers". I say shame on them. I also make items and give them away and Red Heart has been good to me for many, many years.
I love using Red Heart and the variety of the type of yarn doesn’t matter. I also love using Big Twist from Joann. I have never used the Premier Basix which I am interested in doing since it is also a great value yarn just like the other two yarn types I listed. In my opinion if it wasn’t for these value yarns I never would’ve learned to crochet and/or knit. I love them all hopefully someday I’ll be able to purchase and use more expensive high end yarns.
My Granny used only RHSS for everything. I have a Afghan she made for me when I was 10 that I wanted more than anything. Now, 35 years later, that blanket looks just the same. It's been washed 100 times so it's soft and literal comfort all these years later. My Granny passed long ago (when I was 20 years old) and it will always be one of my most cherished items.
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I started crocheting in 1965. Red Heart was the bomb-diggity! ❤
And it still is! 😉🥳
Nothing wrong with Redheart SS. I’ve used it since my very first blankie I crocheted 52 years ago. P.S. I still have it!
That's what my first scarf over 40 years ago is made of. And I still have that too.😊
@janet, did it get soft with use? Thank you.
@@judemorales4U well after much use and washed yes
I love red heart super saver i have used it since i was 13 1971 ❤🎉😮😊
I have a blanket that my grandmother made me 60 years ago and it's still very soft and beautiful! That blanket is why I started crocheting all those years ago. ❤
I hope the one I made my granddaughter holds up as well! I used RHSS on the recommendation of a crochet group I'm in, and I fear I may have overdried it already. It felt a little crisp out of the dryer, not as soft and snuggly as I'd hoped. I'll see when I visit. It may have just been not all the stiffener washed out. I hope.
Very nice. Everyone needs a friend like you that says things like this. No shame with working with what you can afford and have access to 😊.
I love red heart yarn! I’m almost 69 years old and learned to crochet when I was 12. This is what I learned on and still use today. Shame on people for shaming others for their choices of yarns! We all have different preferences and we buy what’s in our own budgets. I love the many colors and varieties available from red heart. Have a wonderful day and keep sharing!
I learned crochet using RHSS about the same time as you and I agree. I don't like using it because it is so stiff and prickly using it. But objects made with it do soften up when washed. I am currently making a color pooled blanket with it.
I make slippers & it wears well
I have my first afghan from 1971, made with Red Heart yarn and it looks great.
It’s great yarn, for sure. When I was a kid, there wasn’t anything else available in my small home town.
Thank you Crystal Soo much for making this video. I am a single mother with a 9 year old lil girl who is my world. I am on a very tight budget (thanks world) and give everything I can to my daughter for her future, health and well being and everything in between. My fav thing to do at the end of a day is to sit and crochet and watch BOD videos. Without the inexpensive price of red heart I wouldn’t be able to do that. I wouldn’t of been able to make us blankets for winter ( I live in 🇨🇦) or cute amigurumi stuffys for my daughter. Things we need. As much as I would love to buy top dollar yarns it’s not in my budget to do so atm. It does soften up after a wash and the color pallet is endless. Soo thank you Crystal for not making me feel like an outcast. I will keep entering your giveaway in hope that one day I can make something beautiful but until then…I’ll use Red Heart ♥️. Take care Crystal. U made my day. 😊
I love red heart supper saver! Glad to hear you learned on it. My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was ten, I am now 75 .
I have 3 blankets that I was gifted as wedding gifts 28 years ago. I still have them, and they are still in great condition. They were without a doubt made with red heart super saver. They always have a place on couches and chairs in my Livingroom. Love them and am very thankful for the hours that were spent making them for me.
For someone who has shakey hands, stiff yarn is a blessing. But I to love red heart super savor
Red Heart Yarn is durable as I have a lapghan my grandmother crocheted for me almost 50 years ago. I use Red Heart because their color is consistent (except for black) -- no dye lot, and I know that If I need more yarn for a project I can normally just go purchase another skein with no worry about the shade of the color being off.
I also liked the fact of no die lot numbers however I have recently noticed that RHSS yarns now DO have die lot numbers listed and have actually gotten some with very noticeable differences in skeins of the same color so be careful
Use it. Love it. Will continue to buy it. For all the reasons you mentioned, greatest color selection, durability, value. Long live RHSS!
Yay! Yarn talk!!! 🥰🌈🧶
I’ve used Red Heart for ages. I love the color selection and the durability. And you’re exactly right; wash it and use fabric softener and it softens right up.
I love the Redheart Super saver. My favorite yarn. ❤❤❤
Hi Crystal, Red Heart was the first yarn I learned to crochet with in 1961.
I love red heart ombre happy birthday krystal
It’s rough yes and is a bit uncomfortable working it especially if you work up cables BUT I agree it softens with the wash. I have many blankets made by my late mother with this yarn and I will cherish them forever. I use it for blankets absolutely would NEVER bully anyone using it! Ever! ❤
I love RHSS! Not only is it pretty but it's a safe yarn to give to others. Not everyone will follow the care instructions for items. RHSS helps me know that if they don't, my hard work will not be ruined and they can continue to enjoy my gift. It also fits my budget.
First yarn I ever used and still use it for some of my items. I like it because of the many choices of color. It’s always the same, no surprises. Holds up Great. Makes a nice warm afghan.
Red Heart is what my grandmother used, my mother used, I've used, and it's what I've taught my daughters with. Super Saver is our go to when we're looking to try something new. It's a brand that we know we can trust to be there and in just about any color we want. It might not be the softest, but it's realiable and what I would call a good value.
Love a good cheap yarn, I’m a budget babe and personally use RH super saver yarns for all my granny squares
I’ve use RHSS for over 65 years … I learned in a church class as a kid. At the time I only saw Red Heart in stores, so I bought that. Since then I’ve used a wider variety. RHSS was there for me when I had to save up to buy a skein and when I was doing a lot better financially. It’s still my #1 choice . It’s been gifts, home decor, wearables for me and my kids, etc. This very minute I’ve paused a project to write this - my other hand is full of a hat I’m making to donate to homeless youth. Yup, RHSS - easy to wash in a lavatory sink, stuff in a pocket or backpack, wear on good hair or bad hair days, and last until it’s lost and someone else starts it all over again. Thanks for reminding us that criticism about someone’s choices or $ worth is just another form of rudeness. You rock kiddo 😅
I love Red Heart, it's about all I use! The color selection is good, and I have never been disappointed 💕💕
I learned to crochet with RHSS when I was nine. I'm 68 and I still use it more than any other yarn. I'm making a scarf with the ombre gray right now. It softens up in the wash like you said and the varieties are a great benefit. I can afford more expensive yarn and have bought some, but I have bought more RHSS over the years than any other yarn. It's a great value.
I use Red Heart quite often. I love it. I love the colors and the affordability. Yes I use other yarns at times but Red Heart is always available.
Hi Crystal 👋
Some folks still don't trust RHSS not to be scratchy lol. I learned on it too (40+years ago 😮) but really appreciate it's softness now lol. It's a go to for me bc it's the most affordable way I can make large blankets &lapghans. My favorite are the hombre & stripes
Be well ! 🦋
Boye hooks and red heart are my first loves ❤❤❤❤
Funny you talked about super saver! My sister had yarn stored away for who knows how long. Asked if I wanted, as she didn't think she'd use it. Of course, I said as I'm just getting back into crocheting. There were several colors, mostly red and green. I'm going to crochet hats and baby blankets for our local hospital. ❤
i love Red Heart SS especially for crocheting Amigurumi. It holds up very well, great value and I love the variety of colors.
I love RHSS! So many colors. Afgordable. If you’re making a blanket or something for a baby that will need to go in the washing machine…. You can’t beat it! Thanks for standing up for a great yarn!
I learned to crochet using Red Heart yarn. I don’t think they had super saver then. It was the only brand I knew of. I was 13 when I learned and I will be 77 next month. I still have afghans my grandmother, who taught me, crocheted. Not a thing wrong with them. I will always treasure them.
I really love Red Heart and their variety of colors and variations of types. ♥️🧶♥️🧶♥️🧶♥️
I’ve been crocheting with RHSS since I learned how to crochet at 12. It’s the benchmark of value yarns, and for every person who doesn’t like RHSS, there’s two others who do, which is why it’s never going to go away. Some dislike the “stiffness” but I agree with you 1000 percent, it helps with stitch definition. my yarn room has many different yarns from other companies…but a good chunk of my inventory is RHSS. Thanks for this video!! Definitely a great topic to talk about!
I’m one of the few people who actually prefer the stiffness of RHSS. I have arthritis associated with crohns and Red Heart helps me be able to “feel” the yarn and hold it better. I have a LOT of yarns including cashmere but waaay prefer RHSS, the softer yarns actually make my hands hurt because I’m constantly having to adjust to be able to feel it. I guess I’m one of the extremely few and thankfully I’m not a yarn snob.
I was raised watching my mom crocheting with it she loved it I love it I have baby blankets made with it I’m using it for my center pieces for my wedding I’m crocheting roses using ombré
I use RHSS a lot! I do a lot of amigurumi and decor pieces and the color variety is key to getting the look I'm going for. Also, my little town doesn't have a yarn store, or even a hobby store where yarn can be purchased. We do have a Walmart and they stock Red Heart! Another thing I like is the consistency of the product. I rarely get a skein where there are large color variations from the norm, or one with multiple knots or frayed areas. It's good consistent quality, across the board 99% of the time. I'm like you, Crystal, I will use it now and in the future!
I am with you, nothing wrong with red heart Super Saver!it's efficient thrifty and like you said it's going to last forever!
I love red heart. Its what I learned with. Softens up when its washed. Holds its shape and doesn't fade. My grandkids are using afghans I made when I was young.
I love super saver I use it all the time
Really helpful, not to mention illuminating, on acrylic yarns. Thank you! Now I shan't be so picky when buying yarns.
I love Red Heart yarn. I learned with this yarn and still use it today. Makes great afghans. Love the Ombre yarn beautiful colors.
I’m crocheting my third scarf with Red Heart Super Saver variegated yarns for gifts. I’m washing and drying them first because I know it softens up from doing just that. The colors are great.
That's a good idea. For some reason, I had not thought of that.
I have an afghan made for me in 1980, crocheted in Red Heart Super Saver. It looks exactly the same as the day she gave it to me. It has been a nap blanket, a baby blanket, and a couch cover, washed many times, still going strong!
Thanks Crystal, ive only been crocheting for 2/3years but i dont think ive used it. I started going to my local yarn shop and bought the cheapest yarn to teach myself how to crochet. I love everything about crochet and i definitely dont care what yarn it is as long as I like it 🥰 Plus nobody should be mean about anything to other people full stop...... i remember the saying point 👉 👈 a finger at someone and you have 3 pointing right back at you 😂❤
Thank you for being a cheerleader for RHSS! Those of us who are older and on a limited income appreciate the fact that it's available to everyone at a reasonable price.😊❤😊
Growing up i thought that was the only yarn they ever made, my mother always crocheted. I like super saver . Use all the time . Sometimes its soft. But nothing wrong with it 🙂
Red heart ss is one of my most favorite yarns. For the price and the huge variety of colors. The ombre is my absolute most favorite yarn. I'm glad you did this video. No one should feel bad about using this yarn, or any yarn.
I love Red Heart Super Saver. My first yarn I used to learn how to knit and crochet was Red Heart yarn.
I love Red Heart Super Saver, without it i wouldnt be able to crochet 90% of the projects i make, i just cant afford some of the other yarns. All of my projects turn out absolutely beautiful.
I use this for all my afghans. After I learned about it getting softer after washing, that’s the first thing I do when they are finished. I probably wouldn’t use it for garments but then that’s not something I do very often. Thanks for always great content. You’re one of my favorites!
I made a temperature blanket with Red Heart Supersaver and it is beautiful! Thank you for the fabric softener tip!
Im 71 and i have afagans my mom made using Red heart..in the 70s .she wouldn't teach me to crochet .but when i retired 10 yrs ago i learned to knit and just the last few yrs learned crochet getting my first yarn from yard sales and Walmart yes. RED HEART
Started knitting at 8, and crocheting at 20 (when a left-handed coworker taught me by mirroring her). I taught her to knit the same way. Anyway, I started using Red Heart before they had a super saver and I will be a very young 71 in October and still use it for some projects. Like you, I use what I like for each project and really don’t have a favorite as they just keep producing more and more beautiful yarns and colors! I do tend to buy a lot more fall colors though, and have to crochet several pumpkins every fall.😂😊
Love your ideas, techniques and thoughts about everything. And, especially that you are real! Keep doing you!❤️
I think learning to crochet by mirroring is really interesting!
My favorite yarn to crochet with. Love the variety of colors.
I've used red heart since i started crocheting, when i was 8. I still use it on some projects. It does wash up softer and is super durable. Like all yarn, it has its usefulness
RHSS is the yarn I learned to crochet with and its my go to yarn now. ❤
I am a crocheter and a weaver. I love using animal fibers, dying my own wool, and even spinning thread. That said, Red Heart ss is so wonderful and versatile. The color range cannot be beat. Shaming is just a sign of your own insecurities. I have made a ton of stuff using red heart and your videos, and I don't plan on stopping any time soon. Great video as always!
I love it for the same reason you do. If you crochet enough and long enough you can figure out when to use it. Love it
Hi Crystal, I like working with Red Heart SS, it's easy to work with and after it is washed it is so soft. I taught myself how to crochet in 1985 using RHSS, and have been using it to this day.
I still use my RHSS Afghan from my grandmother every night for forty years 💞🥰
I love Red Heart Super Saver yarn I’ve been using it for years I’m allergic to wool alpaca and mohair yarn so my go to yarn is always the Red Heart Super Saver
Since we all know Red Heart Super Saver, it is a perfect yarn for your comparisons
I love the way you beautifully elevate this yarn to its rightful place. For longlasting durability and its heritage attachment to families what can compare to it. Sweet video for an old relic 🥰
Hi Crystal. Red Heart is one of my main 'go to' yarns. The other is Herrschner's Worsted 8. Depending on the color I'm looking for, sometimes Red Heart has the color that Herrschner's Worsted 8 doesn't so I have no problem with Red Heart AT ALL!
When I finish a project, I usually put it in the dryer with a fabric softener sheet anyway to give it a smell and make it cuddly.
I feel 'to each his own'. Everyone of us has their own preference in crocheting and that preference is neither right nor wrong. It's just what we like. What works for one may not work for another. Crocheting is an individual art. We all create differently and we make our projects our own.
Thank you Crystal for sharing your creations with us and keeping us informed of everything to do with crocheting. Take care.
My husband just brought me 6 skeins home this evening for my birthday lol
Thank you very much. I don't like to think my work is worth less because of the yarn that I use. Have a blessed day
I'm 63 , I learned to crochet in the 1st grade. Red heart was what I learned on and still occasionally use it for afghans especially.
Red Heart Super Saver is what I learned to crochet with 35 years ago. I was 5
I’m pretty sure my grandma used red heart exclusively (or mostly at least). I feel like it’s great for learning not just because of the price, but also that stiffness makes it easy to work with and the stitch definition is easy to see. If somebody asked my advice on learning crochet, I’d tell them start with red heart super saver. I’m making a blanket with it right now and I’m excited to finish it and get it washed. I wouldn’t use it for every project, but that’s me.
Hi Crystal! I agree with you about RHSS yarn. I learned from my grandmother in the 70,s. For years that was all I ever bought. I'm now 73 and still using it. Love your videos. Janet
Red Heart Super Saver is the backbone of the yarn industry. It is a terrific yarn for teaching new yarnies, especially children. And for some people, it is all they can afford, and they get a wide selection to choose from. Yes, there are extravagant, gorgeous yarns available, but I find when I use something that special, I worry that I may snag it, or I don’t want it to get dirty, or stained, or worn out. It becomes something very beautiful, but has a lot of stress included with it. I like something I can freely love without fear- sounds dramatic, but I do worry with fancy yarns. I love knowing I have something that I can drag around, let the kids play on, and the pets lay on, and I can just throw it in the washer and dryer. Right now, my yarn obsession is, Red Heart, Melange series. It has fantastic color combinations, and works up beautifully. And it is quite reasonable in price. I think it gives any project a rich look. I affectionately call it my Boho yarn!
I am a third generation Red Heart crocheter in my family, and my daughter is the fourth generation. I have tried other yarns but I always come back to Red Heart Super Saver.
My first yarn related project was a knitted blanket with red heart. I made it 13 years ago and my mom still has it :)
When it's all you can get you use it. Everything I make is super saver yarn. My blankets are soft and everyone I've gave them to love how soft they are. And Mandela's cakes. Love them all. Have a great week Crystal !!!!❤
Crystal, the more I watch you the more I love you. The world needs more people like you. I do you red heart super saver and I do like it. The colors are pretty and it is a good workhorse yarn. I live on a very low income and can't afford the nicer yarns. I have tried some softer yarns and I love them too.thanks for standing up for those out there who can only afford super saver.i love that you are not a yarn snob.😊
I have RH blankets handed down from my grandmother that keep me warm all winter while I crochet on the couch. They will still be around long after me! Couldn't live without RH. An excellent workhorse yarn.
I’m currently using red heart super saver to make my daughter a cardigan one of your patterns actually. My daughter is very picky and she’s excited for me to get the cardigan done so she can actually wear it and it’s red heart super saver nothing wrong with it. There are those of us that can afford certain yarns, or can afford to order a certain yarns from certain places and that’s OK thank you Crystal thank you you’re the best.
My mom used red heart in the 70s and its always been my favorite to use to
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Thought the same thing!!😂
I’m a Red❤ Super Saver fan 😀
Nobody should make fun of someone because they use Red Heart yarn. Not everyone can afford expensive yarn.
not every one wants to have a garment or afghan that needs to be hand washed or dry cleaned!
I cant use natural fibers like wool, etc. I’m disabled and cant spend time handwashing stuff. Super saver works up nicely and usually softens in the wash. The Ombre’s and Stripes are my favorites. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I also love the Jumbo skeins since there are fewer ends. I think I saw 132 colors online.
Super Saver is the first yarn I used as a kid learning to crochet. It does indeed soften up nicely in the wash.
I LOVE super saver! It looks so beautiful worked up and softens up so nicely. I like it even more when it’s on sale 😂
Sale is my favorite 4 letter word! 😂
@christineb.6728 it's mmy SECOND favorite 4 letter word 😂😂😂
I love Red Heart SS because my grandma always used it! It's special to me because of that.
I’m so glad you made this video. I haven’t been crocheting long, 3 years but felt like I needed to buy expensive yarn. I like it, the colors and I like how the pattern shows. Now I will not be shy about using you. Thank you ❤
I can't believe that I never used it yet! But definitely will!
Hi Crystal!!! You said the magic word for me ….It’s inexpensive…and it works great…I’m like you in the sense that the stiff yarn softens after a wash…
I was 20 years old when l learned to knit, l used Red heart, yarn then,l bought it on Woolwort store in Buffalo, N. Y. That was the year 1965. I always like Red Heart yarn. The price was right!!
You should try it sometime.
I am with you Crystal❤.
My first project crochet was a toilet tissue cover made with Red Heart. This was the yarn I learned from. Great yarn!
Mine too! It was pink and red and blue…made it for my grandmother…..❤❤
I couldn’t agree more Crystal. I have a couple of afghans my grandmother made in the 70s using super Saver yarn. They are still beautiful and very very soft.