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

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

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I was definitely frustrated!!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@jmile001]

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

[@MissTam2000]

Seem more like a puzzle than a craft. 😅

[@BeMandy]

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

[@MissTam2000]

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

[@angelahockin2606]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@58fcorley]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's exactly my thoughts too! 🧶🧶🧶

[@velvety2006]

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

[@shannanberry]

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

[@drumminwoman5646]

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

[@faithannscheck5351]

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

[@gwensmith7024]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's how I felt..... stressed! 😅

[@aubrey6538]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@loribeatty8481]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@susansingh1291]

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

[@carolgladney9890]

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

[@maryk.madachy2368]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@lucimathews8980]

I wonder how it would work for color pooling?

[@Larissa_aus]

14:37 I would guess maybe this?

[@sylviamaxwell504]

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

[@kat9446]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much! 🧶🧶🧶

[@kat9446]

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

[@Larissa_aus]

@@kat9446it's true! 😌

[@cassadypalmer5776]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh fun!! 🐙

[@berritanner3250]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's how I feel as well! 🧶🧶🧶

[@elizabethburnett2486]

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

[@2010redshift]

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

[@PEDALSnPROJECTS]

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

[@zerotodona1495]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@Sang15Mitang]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@barbarajohnson1572]

@@EliseRoseCrochet Excellent point

[@kathyoneill4011]

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

[@alaineheritage956]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@ameliadegroot]

Omg I love it when pickle makes an appearance

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@sjferguson]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@cj-lx7bo]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@carolclinger1678]

You're good! 😊

[@jamesverhoff1899]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@sambeawesome]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you for sharing that tip!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@kathyoneill4011]

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

[@dellamariesundo8136]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Great idea!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@morticia981]

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

[@carolclinger1678]

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

[@nicolemarie6273]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@nicolemarie6273]

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

[@debdiefenderfer6830]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh! That's a good tip! 🧶🧶🧶

[@bt5080]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's wonderful!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@roseydiva1183]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for the info! 🧶🧶🧶

[@kathyoneill4011]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's wonderful! 🧶🧶🧶

[@patriciagillmer]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@hedwigvanoirbeek1041]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@alishawilliams4194]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@chessaheg9520]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@KoalaTulip47]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@dbboi33]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@shirleyoutlaw866]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's the conclusion I came to! 🧶🧶🧶

[@MissDjango82]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@mizsherm4352]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@valeriehowden471]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's exactly how I felt! 🧶🧶🧶

[@baharmerrikh1475]

color changing yarn is so cute

[@Buttery200]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's how I feel as well! 🧶🧶🧶

[@marjoryfray5599]

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

[@sweethaven5]

6:30 Howdy Pickle!!😂 He’s helping 😂

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Bonnatella]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@deedeeknight725]

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

[@Schatzie301]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's a very good point! 🧶🧶🧶

[@kianaorr9214]

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

[@kathyellis36]

So glad some one did something other than granny squares

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@yarninaway]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@LadyDonnaCrochet]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶

[@kellycarter2497]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@theyarnpharm-JillFountain]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@saraprice8542]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh how fun!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@debbiestuckey6599]

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

[@pamelasteburg6006]

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

[@anniegold1763]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

It was making me a little cuckoo! 😜

[@TerezatheTeacher]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Lol!!! You made lemonade from lemons! 🍋

[@velvety2006]

hey at least you still found a use lol

[@vickenator]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@carolgladney9890]

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

[@okesoncharlie]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@darla123]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@ladyd54]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@charlottewaddle2537]

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

[@rosiecat123]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's how I feel too! 🧶🧶🧶

[@sharonolsen6579]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Haha!! 🧶🐓

[@SoNewOrleans1]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@user-xd2ml8dn9h]

They have so many color options 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

They really do! 🧶🧶🧶

[@mydailyfiber]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@margaretdevries8090]

Love red heart yarn but I’d never work a granny square like this ! Be nice for blankets or as we used to say Afghans ! I learned to knit at age 4 but for some reason I could not get the hang of crochet ! I was 23 just had a baby girl I went to night classes to learn crochet! I was thrilled and sat up way past my bedtime crocheting granny square pink blanket ! I was so afraid I’d forget ! I mostly did Afghans after that! But now so many gorgeous granny squares I need to try ! I actually did better with thread crochet ! But arthritis is hard on hands and yarn is loser for me! Thanks for the great video !

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh wow can't imagine thread crochet!!! 🧶🧶🧶🧶

[@irritatedtatertot]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing your tips and experience! 🧶🧶🧶

[@TerriMacLachlan]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@marciatoo]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@grammacilleturner7134]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@amygurumi.crochet]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing your tips! 🧶🧶🧶

[@jacquelinebartels151]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That works better for me! 🧶🪡❤️

[@moonhaux]

Soft White Pink Punch is my favorite 😫🤌🏼 I managed to find a good groove with this yarn but Red Heart just rubs my finger raw!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

They really are pretty colors! 🧶🧶🧶

[@colin_mockery]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing your experience! 🧶🧶🧶

[@daleannayoung9438]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Nope, not just you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@placruise]

All the frogging has me appreciating tying in the ends.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Totally! 🧶🧶🧶

[@darrinmckeehan5697]

I've watched so many folks on KZbin try this yarn. My conclusion is that if I get some of it, I'll be knitting something with it 😂. I'd rather weave in ends than be so frustrated playing yarn chicken. The colorways are awesome 😊

[@ladybuglee001]

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

[@Nothanksinflation]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@faithannscheck5351]

Thank you for this review. I already knew I wasn’t going to use it, but your video showed me what I thought would happen did. 💕

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad I could help! 🧶🧶🧶

[@Kimzeb0410]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

It really is! 🧶🧶🧶

[@user-wf6xj9ff7j]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awesome! 👏 Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@Grumpytank59]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I hope it works well for you! 🧶🧶🧶

[@bethpope3479]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing your tips! 🧶🧶🧶

[@fel944]

H🎉Elise how are you doing today iam doing fine today your projects are very beautiful colors and very beautiful work thank you for sharing stay safe ❤❤❤

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@teacherexplained853]

I need to learn how to deal with frustration like you lol! So much patience

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I didn't feel patient!! 🤪

[@vbrooker1]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I totally agree! 🧶🪡❤️

[@jamiehudon859]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@Genevieve24]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's the perfect description! 🧶🧶🧶

[@vickihalbeisen9513]

You have to work with it but it works. Your tension and hook size will have to be adjusted. Just like any project you do. You also need to make sure you need to make sure your first color is all there. I used the one with orange, gold, maroon and oranges in a waffle stitch started from middle by fiber spider. I used the pink, blue, maroon, white in a c2c moss stitch by hooked by Robin and I love how they are working up.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@AnnReHandmade]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

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

[@user-th6mv1el9c]

Love you a lot. You're just so bubbly and you help lighten my day. About the granny squares, I had to change hooks on each square according to my tension. One round maybe a H and then another round an I or J. Maybe it will help you. Janet

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you for sharing that tip!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@historybuff7491]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

[@crazypinkchick5557]

Fantastic video Elise ! 💗🧶 I love granny squares too. And I really like some of this new yarn's colours but no way would I use it for granny squares ! I crochet for anixety and stress release not to induce anxiety and stress ! But I will use it for other projects because it looks fun. I am presenting turning vintage granny squares into doggy coats for all my puppy dog girls as in Australia we r coming into Winter soon. And u r not going to believe this but last night while looking for inspiration I too fell in love with the same orange granny square doggy coat, that u r sharing with us 2day !😁🧡 U confirmed my choice is perfect ! Thank u for always being so informative and inspiring. 💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏🧶🧶🧶

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awwww! How fun! I bet all the puppies will love their winter jackets! 🐾❄️🧶

[@juliebuxton5220]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Exactly! 🧶🧶🧶

[@kelleytortorice1283]

I love the yarn! It takes practice and sometimes a little fudging (a few slip stitches to get the yarn in the right place to change color), but I’ve made 2 blankets and bought more yarn to make more.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for the tips! 🧶🧶🧶

[@sweethaven5]

7:55 I’m literally laughing out loud!!😂😂 “Momma ain’t got time for that”!!!😂😂 I am Red Heart and granny square gal, but I won’t be purchasing the granny square yarn. I prefer the multi colored yarn. For me it doesn’t matter when the color changes. Thanks for making this video 😊 14:43 I’ve seen this before!!😂 Awesome, shucks, I might just have to buy the yarn!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Haha!!! I'm glad I tried it! The stitch definition is really nice! 🧶🧶🧶

[@RoE99]

I'm with you, I will take weaving in loose ends any day of the week over that headache!! But!! I was thrilled to see you using Boye ergonomic, my all time favorite hooks (even over Clover)! I don't think you included those in your crochet hook review video?? I'll have to go back and check! I had wanted you to love the Yarniss, but wow, even though they look almost the same, I love the Boye, sooo much more!! PS - I'm not wild about the Red Heart color combinations, but that's just personal taste. (ALL of it's personal taste - hooks, weaving in loose ends, colors...) Thank you for your fun videos!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I haven't included the Boye hooks in my review. I found this hook in my stash and was surprised how much I liked it! 🧶🧶🧶

[@sherrybowlin1208]

Hi Elise, I love watching your videos and I am learning a lot. I love the colors they put together for this yarn. I think I might give it a try.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

They really are pretty and it feels nice working with it! 🧶🧶🧶

[@christinehoffman1825]

Thank you 😊 😊😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're welcome! 🧶🧶🧶

[@alldaymusiclover107]

Love the idea; also love the colorways. I often switch hooks while crocheting because I have problems crocheting evenly so I would use this yarn for making colorful beanies.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

It would make great beanies! 🧶🧶🧶

[@jeanbean9797]

Thanks for reviewing and having the patience to try this yarn. When I first saw it I thought it was just a gimmick and would go the way of the O’go yarn- that has yet to be proven. I might try it if it’s on clearance for a blanket, but the frustration of frogging granny squares far out weighs sewing in ends. Thanks again I really enjoy your channel!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶

[@poodlegirl55]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Good idea! 🧶🧶🧶

[@seraphinastudio]

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

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Me too! 🧶🧶🧶