Review of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Linen

I buy Red Heart Super Saver yarn because I can get a lot for a little, but it's honestly not my favorite yarn.It's rough, although it softens up a bit in the wash.I prefer yarn that is soft to the touch right out of the skein.I also don't think it wears well.After a few washes, it begins to look a little ragged.

Super Saver does have some redeeming qualities.It is cheap, and easier for a beginner to work with than some of the specialty yarns that sometimes require us to work by feel.The colors are consistent from skein to skein.When they say no dye lot, they mean it.I have never had trouble mixing old and new yarns.The colors always match.

PROS:
+ inexpensive
+ no dye lot
+ easy for beginners to work with

CONS:
- feels rough but will soften up a little in the wash
- doesn't wear well over time

I personally wouldn't choose this yarn to make a gift.I sometimes buy it for whatever reason and always regret it, because then I'll have a stash I need to use up.They're okay for adult blankets or stuffed animals.

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UPDATE:Try as I might to get away from it, I still use a lot of Super Saver and the pile grows.I make the most of it by combining the colors.I'm horrible at that, so I use the colors on other patterns and make my own pattern with those colors.Add Super Saver Ranch Red, Cafe and Coffee to the linen color for a soothing combination.

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Product Description:
COATS&CLARK-Red Heart Super Saver Yarn.Super Saver has been America's best selling yarn for over 70 years.The great wash performance and no dyelot solids makes this large skein the Go-To yarn for wear-ables; home accessories and more.Weight category: 4. Solids: 100% acrylic; 7oz/198g; 364yd/333m.Prints/Multi-colors: %100 acrylic; 5oz/141g; 244yd/223m.Flecks: 96% acrykic/4% other fibers; 5oz/141g; 260yd/238m.Gauge: knit: 17 st x 23 r = 4in(10cm) on size 8(5mm) needles; crochet: 12 sc x 15 r = 4in(10cm) on size I9(5.5) hook.Care: machine wash (max.temp. 104F/40C); tumble dry; do not bleach; do not iron; dry cleanable.Made in USA.

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