PRODUCT REVIEW: Red Heart- ALL IN ONE Granny Square!!

Hi friends! Today’s video is my personal product review for the new Red Heart All in One Granny Square!
*Im not affilitated with Yarnspirations and I’m not being paid from them to give the review. I bought the product with my own money, and the review is my own.*
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[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

Hi friends- I’ve had some time with this yarn after posting this video and I have additional thoughts and opinions that I’d love to share. I plan on posting a podcast episode tonight where I’ll include that info. Thanks!!! 🙏

[@GraceandHarmony]

Your diplomacy was admirable, I just got the sense that you wanted to give them a thumbs up for their effort, in reality, it’s a gimmick that may not be satisfactory for some. ❤

[@sandygrogg1203]

Hi Juan…I have used Red Heart yarns for many years. \Itbhas gotten softer over the years, and once washed and dried…I use dryer sheets…my items are so sift,, I love making Grannies… I make them to relax.. HOWEVER………I don’tbthunk I’ll be bytungbthis yarn. I don;t want to have ti thunk much whrn cricketing my Grannies. This yarn wants yiu to thunk about the thungd…si no thanks. Love yiur channel, snd looking forward ti yiur futyhervrematksvre, this yarn. Sandy frum Cincunnaty.

[@catalinamargomyers9970]

I love your addiction...maybe some time I too will have a beautiful colorful wall❤️❤️

[@sharonolsen6579]

For me personally, I hate playing yarn chicken.. it gives me such anxiety.. This yarn for me, would be yarn chicken EVERY ROUND... Some people may find this acceptable but it would drive me batty... I have NO problem changing yarns myself at the end of each round.. For me this yarn is gimmicky and a big thumbs down.

[@GaiaCarney]

@JuanTheYarnAddict - thanks for your review! I don’t enjoy a Granny Square with that many holes. They make afghans that are . . . breezy 😆 I am interested to see what other patterns can be made with this yarn. You’re just the one to tame it, if so!

[@marilynjay7307]

This is a trip to watch left handed crochet! How many “firsts” do I have left at this hour of my life??!!Hahahaha!!!

[@sharon2764]

As a leftie, this is so good for us.

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

I RESPECT the Left Handed ✋ 👏 ❤❤❤!!! MY precious Daddy was born in 1924 & He was also Left Handed ❤. Even as a little Girl it absolutely brought tears to my eyes as He told us 5 Girls about being slapped/smacked with a ruler across His Left Hand & knuckles being forced to use his right hand 💔😭! I am Right Handed but I actually prefer & love watching Juan's Left Handed over His Right Handed ❤❤❤!

[@loreleesomershein1249]

I’m right-handed but I don’t mind watching left. I know the stitches and where they go. It simply doesn’t bother me. Thanks for the review and all the things.

[@Nana-ru4uq]

I am a southpaw but when I was learning to crochet I couldn't do it left handed so I crochet right handed. I don't think I have ever seen a lefty either. This is cool.

[@heidilbrennan4928]

I noticed that too! Also watching a left hand knitter is a trip as well!

[@deborahdow7864]

Although I do not mind Red Heart yarns, I do not think this is a yarn for me - one is the price point - being Canadian our price will be around $14 or more! And two, I crochet to relax, I think this would stress me out worrying about making sure the colour change works out😂 btw - I love all of videos!

[@dymundprynsess]

Exactly, like that pooling yarn that was all the rage and the cake yarn lol no thanks nice to watch videos on but I kno I can't do it

[@twentynineteen4687]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Doris_DAW]

Honestly, This specific yarn drives me to 🤯 I just can't....

[@madelynmandina7495]

This is the first review that has actually shown this works correctly.

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

That's because he followed the directions, so many reviewers I have watched don't.

[@EZDPhilly]

Thanks Juan. Since I’m not committed to a particular Granny Square pattern, you simplified things for me ❤Other reviewers were too insistent on forcing their granny philosophy onto this fun yarn 🧶 making things waaay too complicated. Like you, I thought it would be necessary to adjust hook size and follow the pattern 👍🏻I found a great sale on Joanns and bought a few colors that I’m excited to try!

[@karenharju6919]

To fussy for me. I have plenty of yarn to keep me busy. Thanks for your review. Love your channel

[@nadiacusan3799]

plus way too expensive for a gadgety yarn

[@WoodshedTheory]

I think this is one of those things that is supposed to be easy but actually makes it harder

[@NinaKeilin]

The second drawback, as Juan pointed out, is that they're using too many chains for the corners and between the clusters.

[@the_lovely_walnut]

I love that you call the pattern a recipe! I do the same thing lol

[@jamiemiesler322]

This yarn would drive me crazy😂

[@DebraLavigne-nc6xf]

Me to

[@LadyDee150]

The yarn is pretty, and the idea is interesting, but I could see that even when you follow their instructions to the letter there would always be a challenge where you have too little or too much yarn remaining based on how tightly or loosely you crochet. Thanks for the demo and review. It was really helpful😍

[@harmonylove128]

I thought this was a beautiful sober Steve-O gifting me a crochet pattern on KZbin

[@nancyfink4828]

I don't want to put that kind of stress on myself! 😂🤣😂 As it is I crochet on the tighter side and usually go up a hook size as a norm. I do like the colors and may buy a skein just to play with but that's it. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@Kimmiejo_TheCrochetCabin]

I don’t think this yarn is for me as I am a relaxed crocheter but I truly appreciate your review of this product Juan thank you!

[@karenhorvath8056]

I love your yarn organization.

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

Thank you!!

[@carriefawcett9990]

Hi Juan, i live in Australia 🇦🇺 and I'm currently facing the very real possibility of homelessness through no fault my own. There is a housing crisis for renters here. My point is, through crying every day, your channel and watching you makes me smile, and gives me peace, i love yarn too and love to crochet, ive been crocheting since August, Crystal 🔮 taught me. Xoxox thank you! 😊 I agree totally about smaller spaces looking better on a granny square.

[@karenharju6919]

I hope your housing situation improves soon.

[@knittingnana2939]

Ive seen this used on a circular knitting machine for making a hat and it made stripes and looked great.

[@sydneyholcomb8210]

I'm soo with you . I do not like those big gaps. My opinion is it's much more trouble than it's worth .

[@deboraharmstrong3002]

If you creep into the next color, try: A: fuss with the tension --or B: frog the "bad" row, and sneak out a few of those chains that you didn't want to include anyway.

[@deboraharmstrong3002]

You mentioned that you prefer to not do the chain between 3DC clusters. You're right, omitting that chain makes for tighter work, but the advantage of putting them in is that the work lies a bit flatter.

[@ChrisTina-ln4yk]

Thanks for reminding us that we can work the stripes! (Because I'm totally with you on the big holes...no thanks)

[@ruthieshields189]

Hi Juan! Yay! Yarn talk about all the things!!!🥰🧶💜

[@zenobiaaibonez844]

If you did go with a smaller square, you could make a second set of squares with the remaining length, they wouldn't be a new color every row, but they'd be consistently mixed color rows. It would be the same as making two different squares for one big blanket. Might be interesting.

[@Ready2golf1]

One other thing to consider Juan, is tension. I’m a tight crocheter; others may be loose crocheters. So there is that to keep in mind.

[@sheliaheverin8822]

I really want to try it. Just did a 4 round granny square afghan (168 squares). It took me close to a year working on it at night...and weaving in hundreds of tails.

[@lorimurphy889]

hmmm I think I am going to have to try a skein of this and play around. thanks for the review Juan!!❤

[@sueparker5465]

Hi Juan. That was fun! I’m a lefty, too! And a great review. Do you know “Mikey” from Canada? He works for yarnspirations and spent months helping to develop this yarn. Then he did a review here on Utube. Just like you, he said you must be aware of your tension, and change hook sizes as needed. Mikey also offered added advice for on the spot issues. When you see on side 4 that you are coming up to the last corner with too little or too much of that specific colored yarn left, frog back only side 4 to corner 3, switch your hook up or down as needed, and redo just side 4. I think I might try the yarn. Thank you and have a great week.

[@ckcox]

No wonder you finish so many projects so quickly. You are fast! Thanks for this tutorial! Definitely going to order some.

[@Mominator60]

Yeah look forward to your videos in the evening

[@susanharris-rohde1127]

I don't begin my grannies on a corner, makes the corner sit awkward. I also don't add a ch between the clusters, but I do add 3 ch on corners. I learned to make grannies in the 60's so it's been a couple of years

[@judyeng9822]

I’m with you. I only do 2 ch on corners. And none in between corners! I’m glad smaller hook worked. Thank you!

[@carolkamaile1967]

Me too.

[@PamsCraftyheart]

I so love watching another lefty. 😂 I am also a lefty and it is nice to see from my perspective.

[@kareninman220]

Thank you for your review! 🧶

[@reecayoung8257]

I have watched several reviews of this yarn and your's is definitely the best. Thank you for taking the time to figure issues out and providing a useful and thoughtful review.

[@kealyphillips3946]

I purchased this as soon as I seen it. I guess it's on back order 🙄 thanks for telling me Joanne's. I cannot wait to get it and give it a whirl. Love your content Juan except I always miss you! Darn it!!

[@Christena1601]

Hi Juan, thank you for the review. Sad to say but I am not a fan of granny squares . I know, I know🤪

[@songbirdscreations-MargaretS]

I am not a big fan of granny squares either! You are not alone!😊

[@brendascuccimarri8138]

The yarn looks fun, but it’s a little pricey right now, hopefully it will go down or wait for a hood sale. Thanks for your tutorial

[@cindynevels2053]

Thanks, Juan, for trying out this yarn so I don’t have to! 😂 ❤Great review, but I’m not sure you convinced me. High price (comparatively) and limited application doesn’t seem like a winning combination. For this to work, I have to have the right size hook, the right kind of tension, and make the square exactly according to specs … resulting in a gap-toothed granny with holes big enough to drive an oil tanker through. Hmmm … 🤣🤣🤣 But it was sure fun watching you wrestle with it!! You’re the best!❤

[@shawnlandreth2779]

Thank you for your review, one of the best I saw. I had to go to a 6mm, great job

[@melindawright965]

The yarn is beautiful but the way they are saying. To chain 6 looks so much harder than the way I know how to do a granny square. But I really love how it work out for each round of granny square. Beautiful ❤ thank you for sharing with us.

[@dianecuirle4417]

Wow! No ends to weave in. Because of all the time that would be saved on the no-ends aspect I would gladly pay the bit higher price for this yarn.

[@redcanary2928]

Hi Juan. Interesting video. Thanks for the review. Binx approves. 😊

[@Littletyk]

I bought it from Joanns even before they had it on the floor display. I love it and yes I a had to go down to an H hook for it to work for me. Works great for the tote bag I am making.

[@carriej5055]

This yarn seems like it might be stressful to work with. Thanks for the demo!

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

Excellent Review Juan 💜💜💜🤗🤗🤗! I love it & this was sooo much Fun 💜💜💜🙂! Thank You so much for sharing 🙂💜!

[@marilynjay7307]

I like those colors together. It’s TOO OPEN 😩. Yes, I’m whining 😊.

[@SweetPea112]

Here to watch your video, but for me, this yarn would be a no go. Appreciate you sharing your opinion and your honesty.❤

[@Sophiecjp]

I wish my yarn was as organized and put away perfectly like yours. I try to make mine look like that but it never turns out😂😂😂 thanks for the review

[@morgantough]

Thank you for your video, and all your information and reviewing .

[@suzannecorveleyn9322]

I love love love this yarn !

[@ciaraingham3602]

Love that you left in your "struggles" with this yarn. Thank you for all the things! Happy Holidays ❤

[@georgemcduncan5391]

Fantastic!! You are a left-handed crocheter!! My friend is left-handed and he doesn't want to expand his horizons due to his "leftie" block. I was supposed to be left-handed but my mother wouldn't have it. lol. I do things both left and right-handed but not needle work. Secondly, I learned from you that they made a thread to change colours per round. Who knew?? What's next a warning label on your coffee that it's hot?? 50 years of needle craft under my belt here.

[@bunnygaffney2765]

I would like to try a scarf just out of curiosity. Because...my tention is all over the place and it will never look correct lol.

[@TamaraO5560]

Your a lefty like myself ! so glad i found you, it will be much easier for me.

[@jennyremington7266]

Haha .. I love how you described the weight of the yarn.. " it does have meat on the bones." lol I adore your channel! I feel relaxed , informed, and entertained every time 🧶💚🧶💚

[@jennifersabin5589]

Love that you call patterns recipes. I do too. I'd like to use this yarn for a stiped blanket by panels.

[@christinahutchison3967]

Thank you for sharing the other use for this yarn I’ve not seen that in other reviews.

[@jillpaxton2422]

Very helpful review! Thanks, Juan 😊

[@hobbiesandmoremaryking]

I like how you not only talked about this but you show us. Love the color

[@kelseyverbanac2663]

I just bought so much of this yarn lol. It was like 7$ and change at JoAnn Fabric. Hopefully it’s awesome. Kind of seems like it needs to be treated like planned pooling yarn…I’m excited! Love the review!

[@tammycook7549]

Pricey,I wanted to make a giant 40 by 50 granny blanket with the skien but it doesn't look happy to me anymore for what wanted it for. I love changing colors and not ending every round and starting every round in the same spot.Good luck having time with this .

[@knittykatstudio]

This yarn would probably work better for me if I used it to make stripes, instead of granny squares. Thanks so much for this review! 😊

[@mamaggear]

Thank you thank you thank you 😅 I had this yarn in my cart but Hell-o nooo. It will be less stress to change yarn skeins each rows 😂. (I may still try it just to see) big Hugs 🤗

[@dknight1128]

That yarn would probably be better for the granny square rectangle blanket and just let the yarn change where ever it does and not worry about making it meet. I have done a couple of this style and it turned out beautifully

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

OK Juan I will try this again with a different hook size and see how it works.Love your video.Thanks so much for your advice.

[@oldmomma56]

Thank you for hitting this product so quickly! The price point will have me waiting a while to play with this one but this cautionary tale will give it time to percolate in my brain for a bit! It will be fun to watch for what other creators come up with for this yarn!

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

I always like seeing reviews of new yarn. I will admit I've never been fond of Red Heart yarns... even after washing and drying they are just too scratchy for me, not soft enough. I think I got spoilt on Caron Simply Soft! Having said that, I don't think I would purchase ANY all in one granny square yarn, for many reasons. 1- Most importantly, I don't get to choose the colors. One of the main reasons why I like doing granny square blankets, is because I tend to use up my scrap yarns from other projects, and I make something totally unique. I weave my ends as I go (I have a unique technique for that), so that's not a factor for me. Using a yarn that's all in one granny... my blanket is going to be just like the next person that chooses the same colorway as I did... and that's just not my thing. 2- I HATE playing yarn chicken. I crochet to relax, and trying to match tension every time to be able to get the perfect granny square every time is NOT relaxing. 3 - I almost never use the recommended hook size, because I tend to prefer a drapier fabric when I crochet. I will deliberately crochet looser than called for so that my end product isn't so stiff (I also tend to crochet tighter than most). I wouldn't be able to do that and keep up with the color changes. 4 - Like you, I don't put all the chain spaces in my granny squares. I like the tighter less defined holes in a granny square blanket. Obviously I wouldn't be able to do that with this yarn. I'm sure there are those out there that will LOVE this idea. I have nothing against those that do. For me, I think I will just stick to what I do now...

[@creativeworksbyannie]

Oh my goodness... I look up from my own crochet work, I'm writing a doily pattern while I listen to you, FIRST TIME ON YOUR CHANNEL by the way, nice to meet you. I look up and get a shock !! You're a lefty !!! Very refreshing, wonderful voice and so helpful. Glad I found you. I will be procrastinating... I mean working with you while I work often I feel. Can't wait to check out more from you.

Thank you for your review! It was very useful for me.😀

[@sharebare3941]

I feel that recipe will drive me insane with the tension thingy. Lol

[@lighthousefan5538]

This is my first time visiting your channel. I enjoyed listening to your tutorial!

[@breakmydreams]

I want to get some of this yarn and try it soon. Thank you for this review.

[@MAMorelli]

I find going down a hook size is better than adjusting my tension.

[@susandowty7537]

A very interesting concept.

[@ElizaJane5499]

I love seeing a lefty! I was confused at first because I am so used to flipping right handed videos in my head as I follow along. I can’t tell you how at home I feel watching you! Thank you ❤

[@gamergirlgamerboy1113]

Thank you fellow leftie. I just want to say I got way better with this yarn don't give up. I use slip stitches if I have too much yarn left at the end of a row. It's easier to adapt to too much yarn at the end of a row instead of ripping out stitches

[@eeedd89]

I hope to get this cute skein. My mom had a project of red heart neutral colors look good together.

[@mycrochetstory7169]

I have seen a few reviews on this yarn and I have decided that it is one that will not be added to my yarn stash. I am a tight crocheter so I am sure the whole "recipe" would be off because of that, Thank you so much for your review.

[@sandybrehm3910]

I’m interested in your mom’s opinion as well since she loves her granny squares. I’m sure this would be great for her that is if she follows this recipe lol!! That’s what I call them too! I gather all my ingredients (supplies) and follow the recipe(pattern). Thank you for this awesome in depth review and all the things!!!

[@brittanykrieger5828]

I love the yarn. I am not going to make squares with it, however. It would make a great cowl.

[@1991lnhs]

I love this brand of yarn. I am in love with making squares easily.

[@PrettyCrafty310]

I can’t be the only one who’s ever bought a yarn because of the name….can I?😅 I love the review, thank you.

[@sandragray9031]

Hi Juan. I just discovered you and I am so happy. thanks

[@cherischmitz7153]

Thankyou so much Juan! I would have pulled my hair out trying to figure this out! You are Awesome!

[@MissyPiggy72]

Just like the rest of their multicolored yarns just a new pattern to work with ❤ which I LOVE

[@connied5858]

I do lap blankets for hospic this would be great to work with!

[@catalinamargomyers9970]

That would make a nice beanie❤

[@flash963]

Good information for us beginners.

[@highcotton63664]

I'm naturally a tight crocheter so I would need to go up a hook size. It would be fun to try, I agree with that.

[@donnajenkins4918]

wow - looks cool - I do hope they will be able to drop the price. Would make some great boggie creek blankets - might have to start one! Thanks for doing all the hard part for us - love u

[@Glittersp]

Thank you for your review/tutorial I enjoyed and appreciated it! Think I’ll go ahead and give it a try. Looks like fun and with your advice maybe not so frustrating 😅

[@gracejohnston2692]

I'd start at the most amount of yarn first n give it a good solid base Juan

[@jessicawolk-stanley4421]

Nice to see a fellow leftie crochet!

[@bunnygaffney2765]

I have a beautiful afagan made by my mom in 1970 from Red Heart yarns. its still on my spare room bed .she made all her girls 1 .and 1 for each grand kid .and we all still have them 52 yrs later .

[@brianwarriner8826]

Hey stranger glad to see your channel

[@sharonpainter7809]

To make this work you really have to fidget with it alot, I ended up using a G hook to get the square right. Thanks for the review.

[@DaphnesCreativeTouch]

Hi. Very nice review on this yarn. I definitely questioned this yarn a bit. I may try it and see how I like it.

[@kailey5851]

as a lefty i didn’t even realize you were doing it the “wrong way” until i read the comments! looks perfectly normal to me 🤪

[@DMBallard]

Thanks Juan! 😃💜

[@julsc3492]

I got my 14 squares out of the Granny Square yarn plus a few rounds into a 15th… basically if I maintained my tension (got on a roll) things went ok. I have a feeling that each color is not exactly the same length in each section. I was crocheting with my “formula “ but I found some sections or squares that the same colors from square to square were not working out the same. Only way to prove would be to physically measure each “square “ or “section” in a skein to be sure. Just easier to frog and adjust tension. I’m one that does not mind frogging.. I will continue to buy keeping all this in mind 💜