About: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn

This is where I write about specific yarns, tools, books, or techniques.

The Good

There are some great things to be said about Red Heart Super Saver. It comes in a huge variety of colors, including my family's favorite....Camoflage. It is easy to find, and commonly stocked at most craft stores and Walmart. I remember my Mom using it to make me a vest and skirt set when I was 6, so it has been around a while. There is no dye lot, so matching is easy.  It is a great yarn for beginners, very easy to work with, and very reasonably priced, so not a huge investment if you are just starting out or teaching a child.  I use it when I am figuring out if I like a new pattern or not, or trying a new stitch. It is easy to care for garments made with this yarn: warm water, gentle cycle, mild soap or detergent, no bleach, tumble dry on low heat.

The Bad

Red Heart Super Saver is not soft when you are working with it, but it does soften up considerably when you wash it or steam it with an iron. Do I want it right next to my skin? Not so much. But it is great for afgans, bags, home decor and outerwear.

The one pictured is from my Mom's stash, Country Blue.

Always bear in mind that this is only my opinion, but if you are looking for a wide variety of colors at a reasonable price, Red Heart Super Saver is a good yarn to keep in mind.