Ranking 5 Value Yarns | Least Favourite to Favourite | Acrylic Yarn Review

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

Hi all, I am LOVING all the feedback from this video! I've heard of lots of other value yarns that people love here and am planning another Value yarns video, probably for the summer sometime. If you have some that you want me to discuss, please do let me know! Cheers :)

[@debbiecannady7558]

Can you review dk value yarns?

[@Aleks25900]

I made a huge blanket for my son with red heart comfort. Hated it - BUT, then I washed it and dried it. - Wow! So much softer ! It looked and felt 10 times better

[@candynkeith]

I am in the states. Red Heart SS is my favorite value yarn. Wash it a couple of times and it softens up. Been my go to yarn for about 50 years.

[@Rachel_lyn]

All you have to do with Red heart super saver is wash it. It softens it up a lot. I’ve made numerous blankets for friends and they love them. And the blankets last forever. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇨🇦

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

Good to know!

[@alwaysreadin163]

Good to know, I'm making my friend a blanket for her college dorm and figured super saver would be the best economic choice :)

[@shmataboro8634]

I think Red Heart has some sort of sizing like cloth has, and once it is washed out the texture improves hugely.

[@MistressWhispers]

Don't mind the Red Heart super saver for amigurumi but definitely prefer Bernat Premium for wearables. My husband always loses his toques so I'm not splurging on the expensive yarn for him!

[@thecreatedvoid117]

Pound of Love is definitely my favorite of this bunch. Love Lion Brand in general. Just as you said, I really wish they would add more colors to line but otherwise I have no complaints!

[@handley2645mh]

Red Heart Super Saver has been around forever. I learned to crochet with it back in the 1960s. As a pre-teen it was the only yarn I could afford. So even though I hated it, I used it. I quit crochet for a long time and have finally come back in past 5-6 years. I have been amazed at the changes that have happened with yarn overall and the number of soft value yarns available now. It is a great time to be in the Fibre Arts.

[@lauracrabb7169]

Personally, I love Red Heart super saver. It does start out a bit rough, but I e found it softens as you work it and it’s durable.

[@scifugitive2]

I adore RHSS in most of its varieties. I have never found it 'so darn scratchy.' I wash all my wearable items (or anything for kids / babies) before I use or gift them. Mainly because I have a dog that is an AMAZING shedder. If I find that the finished piece is a bit stiff, I throw a dab of fabric softener in and Viola! No problem. RHSS ( I can't speak for Comfort yarn, never saw it before today) is hard wearing and long lasting. They have so many colorway options -- They have YELLOW OMBRE!!! They will always be the top value brand for me.

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

And this is why I love making these videos! It’s interesting to see what everyone’s favourites are. And I cannot deny that their colour options are extensive.

[@SarahJo]

Red Heart Super Saver has my heart simply because of the color "Latte Stripe" I think it's super pretty, made a scarf from it, and now am working on a blanket and am absolutely loving how it's coming together!

[@TheJohno95]

Great video, Nicole! I don't knit myself, but I have fond memories of when I was a kid hanging out with my grandmother while she knit and had Murder, She Wrote on the tv to have some background noise. I was usually curled up with a book in a chair. My grandmother was one of those rare people that I could spend time with in comfortable silence and have a good time with. Definitely made the time that my mother was in the hospital with cancer more bearable. Have an awesome day! And Michaels is definitely one of the best craft stores around. I can get lost in there for hours, even though don't make anything myself.

[@shmataboro8634]

This past year I've done a lot of charity knitting with yarns supplied to the volunteers knitters. I must say its made me much more curious about yarn qualities, and caused me to do more experimenting in my own personal knit and crochet projects. Your reviews have been a big help, thanks 😊

[@brandip2446]

This is awesome, I am from Ontario Canada and its great to have a Canadian view on yarns

[@beverlyscott3652]

I agree ..red heart is very scratchy…..yarn I like in the USA Is (I love this yarn)4 weight

[@MinnieMay9]

I really like Walmart's own brand of yarn, Mainstays. I find at mine it tends to be cheaper than Super Saver but is much softer.

[@homesteadknitting4918]

Hey Nicole, love that you did a video on this. I totally agree with the Red Heart yarns, I had to purchase Red Heart Super Saver once since Walmart was out of my favourite bernat acrylic yarn and I hated the whole experience and I don’t want to use it again unless it’s my only option.

[@kelseyverbanac2663]

Yay for pound of love! I enjoy the color selection for the neutrals. Pairs well with a lot of other brands in my opinion. I live in Montana in the states so I have a pretty easy time finding whatever I want for yarn

[@jack_walton]

I completely agree with you on Red Heart Super Saver! Can be good for housewear items but not for wearables. I’m in Australia and we have a lot of great natural yarns (wool, cotton, bamboo and alpaca) but we don’t have a large range of acrylic yarns available so I tend to buy the USA yarns online. My go-to acrylic yarns have been Lionbrand Vanna’s Choice or Red Heart with Love (if I need a large skein) - I like using these especially if I’m making something for someone who is allergic to wool. After watching this, I’m keen to try the Bernat Premium and One Pound of Love! 😊

[@suebigger5097]

Like the pound of love. But my favorite is Joann’s big twist value. Don’t know if you have it where you are. Thanks for the video!!

[@elliebellie7816]

My favorite for Afghan is Caron Simply Soft.

[@sandaramoore9660]

I love redheart yarns…more color variations, good price…no dye lot issues in majority of the solid colors and when you wash it…which you in most cases you will…it softens up. That’s my 2 cents. Forgot something…the ombré yarns are really great too

[@daizee8948]

Finally a Canadian!!! Most of these videos are American and those brands aren’t available in Canada.

[@sueleedham7944]

Hi - I’m in the UK so we can’t get some of those yarns but because we assess the size of a ball by weight it would be really useful if you could include metric weight if it’s available on the ball band, eg 100gm. We can sometimes get Bernat and some Lion Brand yarns here online. Thank you very much!

[@robynhillier4002]

Finally someone Canadian! Thank you so much! ❤

[@jessicaplummer7037]

I tried Red Heart, and it was good for loom knitting and trying normal knitting, but not for crocheting. My hook would end up between the fibers and destroy it! My favorite is Caron One Pound right now, but I also love Loops&Threads

[@nicolesnonfiction5965]

I'll have to try some others!

[@jessefriendsgaming155]

Joann Big Twist

[@n.v.b2]

Pound of Love would be my #1 out of your list. For garments I love Vanna's Choice quite a bit as well.

[@ollieVeroli]

Lion Brand definitely takes the cake.

[@ILovePlants33]

Thank you so much for this video! I made 2 blankets with super saver and thought they were nice, but I've heard so much amount pound of love that I need to try it-, plus it's on sale this week!

[@cbodine100]

I have run into many problems with pound of love. Many short, separate lengths stuffed into the center of the skein! Plus the white was really thin in comparison to the Oxford grey.

[@lfortenskie611]

I live in Ottawa, this was info that I really needed. Thanks.

[@sy2.083]

According to one utuber red heart has changed it’s super saver yarn and it is much softer now! Haven’t tried it yet

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

Hmmm I should pick some up and compare to the decade old stuff in my stash!

[@rootsrocksfeathers1975]

I have had Red Heart Comfort in several colors and I agree that it's usually fairly rough, however, I got one in Smoky Heather Gray and it is VERY soft, like a completely different yarn. I made a large shrug from it. I find different colors vary a lot in softness, probably the dying process. It's quite a value for the $$ because of the yardage. I don't use Super Saver generally, but found a color recently that felt softer than I remembered so I bought it. I like Pound of Love, never heard of or seen Bernat Cozystyle, but I have only used one or two Bernat yarns in the past. This year, in 2023, Walmart has almost nothing in stock so I've been ordering online from yarn companies instead. ~Cynthia

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

I’ve experienced this too! Some colours are awfully scratchy and others are soft! I’m wondering if it has to do with the dyes…

[@rootsrocksfeathers1975]

@@nicolesneedlecrafts671 I think it must be.

[@simplypreciousable]

Pound if live is my favourite too

[@christinaolivia3475]

My #1 is craftsmart from michaels. They reformulated it so it's soft now.

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

I have GOT to try that!

[@lucymottershead1265]

Totally agree...$4 full price at Michaels

[@robertmae3416]

I made a second afghan for my 11 year old grandson and it looks shredded and pilled almost immediately while the Comfort one I made him first softened and pilled but didn't shred. I won't use either again. So, as a Canadian too, I'm on the lookout for something better wearing. I also found one color within the same brand wore differently???

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

I've found that different colours feel and drape differently too! I can understand that with different dyes, there will be some small differences, but the differences aren't always so small!

[@SuperVerany]

I’m somewhat of crotchet beginner and found so much value in this video! Thank you for making it. I recently used the 2 Red heart brands you reviewed and didn’t like it that much (wish I saw this video before that lol) I agree 💯. My favourite brand right now is anything Bernat especially the Bernat Softee super chunky...I use it to make a scarf and beanie combo which is all I’ve been doing lately. It’s super soft and affordable too. I’ve only tried Lion Brand Hometown, I like it but didn’t get much value for the money. Will look out for pound of love next time I’m in Walmart!

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

I'm so glad you found value in this video! Yes, I agree hometown is not a great value for money... but it is luxuriously heavy! Softee Chunky is a fave of mine too... Try it for a blanket, you won't be disappointed! Definitely try out pound of love! My friend who crochets extensively swears by it! :)

[@alethela557]

ha, value

[@suetupper9162]

loved this video....thank u from Nova Scotia!

[@pauladaracunas]

I prefer lion brand it is so soft. I live in the states.

[@anneschantl8929]

If I knit a garment for an adult I know will care for it I knit pure wool or alpaca and wool or a cashmere combo. We have a full range of acrylic of various types which are suitable for children, babies and furnishing products. I buy my wool from the wool shop or online. I buy acrylic from spotlight and shops of this type. On sale is like balm to my ears. Greetings from Australia.

[@marshaflorom4220]

I like aquilic; I do but Walmart! I live in America!!

[@gaylescovel7308]

Question: how does one get to the website to look at all the colors n order? I m kinda new at ordering yarn n so far i have only ordered thru joanne's.

[@erikagholston6610]

I like Pound of Love & Bernat yarns.

[@1-10-andmore]

Eversoft yarn is really good. Reminds me of carron simply soft, but I really like eversoft better. The color and softness really last.

[@darlenewhitehead2755]

I love red heart comfort. I make lots of afghans.

[@cerebraloddity]

Woooo Canada!!

[@Archivist82]

How would you rate Bernat Super Value? Somewhere in between Red Heart Super Saver and Bernat Premium? I was told by a Canadian Yarnspirations mill employee that Premium is only available at Walmart. Wondering how similar it is to Super Value? 🧐 🤷‍♀️

[@deborahknight5184]

My all time favorite is also Pound of Love. I don't buy Red Heart. Have given up on it

[@BBFCCO733]

Red heart comfort yarn is okay for adult throw but disappointed to find out for a baby blanket it is quite rough.

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

I’m of the same opinion. Totally fine for a hard-wearing throw, not the best for something extra soft and cuddly

[@kathybailey4532]

I have never seen Bernat premium or comfort style in U.S. I think pound of love is rough.

[@dmcp3240]

Red heart super saver newer yarns are much softer now. It's true, it gets even softer after it's washed.

[@crochetsounds]

New subscriber, great review

[@hilarycohen1470]

What happened to Caron Soft…?

[@sharmanklinefelter508]

the lady that owns a kni shop told me i a a yarn snob because i refuse to buy yarn fom wa mart etc i found a great replacement encore worsted weight found online they have a larg choice of colors knt up beautiful you can wash and dry in machines skein is 650 per plus you pay for shipping worth it so soft

[@kathylegg1033]

Thank you for your video..great info..I purchased pound of love for first time to knit a shawl..my go to yarn is Lion Brand.. Heartland..so soft and easy to work with..

[@gladisglz8176]

😊

[@lisellejoseph1918]

Can lion brand pound of love be used for summer

[@nicolesneedlecrafts671]

It certainly depends on the project and the climate in your area, but I don’t see why not! If you’re looking for a worsted weight acrylic, I’d go for pound of love.

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

Had used RED HEART for years and now will no longer for garments sans slippers. I have read many negatives over the weeks.

[@annettel7746]

You won’t find those prices anymore…

[@GrandmaBooTTV]

Funny how your favorite is my least favorite.