I think Red Heart yarn is softer

Hi all,

Just thought I'd put in 2¢ worth and comment that the new Red Heart
yarn I bought for a project I have in mind is a different texture than
the stuff I have in the stash that's anywhere from a couple to 10-15
years older.

People have commented that it's usually a rough acrylic, but I just
noticed the newer yarn seems softer, and I don't think it's just the
one new color, Light Fuchsia. I'm hoping it wears as well as the
other RH I've used for years and years!

Leah

Leah wrote:
Hi all,

Just thought I'd put in 2¢ worth and comment that the new Red Heart
yarn I bought for a project I have in mind is a different texture than
the stuff I have in the stash that's anywhere from a couple to 10-15
years older.

People have commented that it's usually a rough acrylic, but I just
noticed the newer yarn seems softer, and I don't think it's just the
one new color, Light Fuchsia. I'm hoping it wears as well as the
other RH I've used for years and years!

I have always liked working with Red Heart.

Higs,
Katherine

Hi Leah,

I have to agree with you that the Super Saver yarn is a lot softer then
even a couple years ago. That's the brand I use for the afghans that I
make and the last two have been so soft. I hope that Red Heart doesn't
go back to however they were doing it before.

Katherine, I had a skein of their giant yarn sent to me from Michelle
and it was a lot softer then what we had, but not it's equal.

Hugs,

Nora

Hi Leah,
Yes, I have noticed the same thing, it is much softer. I've always
used it but I'm making an afghan now and it will be much softer than my
previous ones! I'm so glad they changed it.
Debby (FL)

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Hi all,

Just thought I'd put in 2¢ worth and comment that the new Red Heart
yarn I bought for a project I have in mind is a different texture than
the stuff I have in the stash that's anywhere from a couple to 10-15
years older.

People have commented that it's usually a rough acrylic, but I just
noticed the newer yarn seems softer, and I don't think it's just the
one new color, Light Fuchsia. I'm hoping it wears as well as the
other RH I've used for years and years!

Leah

I picked some up after reading this and you are right. I had thought
it pretty harsh before but the new skeins feel much nicer. I wanted to
do a sweater for DGD#3 that could be treated like an old sweatshirt for
outdoor play etc - and will try this. It is just going to be a topdown
raglan pullover - nothing special. I am also doing a Winnie the Pooh
sweater for her in Canadiana for play. However, I made her a dressy
little bolero in cashmerino aran for dressier wear - but warned DD that
it needed more careful treatment. (DGD#3 is a very active 4 year old).