So this year I went on the hunt and gathered a list of substitutes that I think will work fabulous for the Seven Days of Scarfie patterns. Perfect … I meant that my own personal collection of amigurumi never get washed because they sit on shelves as decorations – they are never played with so they never get dirty. I’m afraid I can’t really help, Jane – I’ve always avoided the less-soft acrylics as I don’t like the feel of them, so I’ve never even tried Red Heart Super Saver. Clearance . Extremely soft with just a little stretch, it's perfect for accessories, fashions and home decor. The other gauge information (for recommended hook/needle sizes and knitting) seemed equally random/incorrect compared with my tests. Thanks! i’ve used red heart for decades, and am stuck as to what i can use for a sturdy acrylic. RED HEART … 2021 June Gilbank, previous post: interview with June, part 2, Loops & Threads Impeccable (green) – Michaels’ store brand, Although some worsted weight yarns are thicker than others, all make good amigurumi! Well mine came out almost 20″ Yikes!!! it is available online, but I didn’t see it at any of my local yarn stores, it’s not quite as soft or flow-y when it’s worked up. When I compared them, not only were the colors different as they say to watch with lot numbers, but the yarns were not even the same thickness. Oops, no, you misunderstood me, Jessica-Jean! Favorite Add to BLISSFUL PRINT - 100% Cotton Red Heart Scrubby Cotton Yarn. RED HEART strata is a knit yarn that features fine fibers knitted into a tube around a soft core. It confirms and clarifies some of my own observations. Some people will swap or sell unwanted yarn. Soft and stretchy, it is suitable for making a variety of accessories and decorations. Very interesting and helpful. yes. Our Aran yarn is very thick. Thank you very much for your help! Thank you :) - June. While that is in line with other pricing for similar yarns, keep in mind that these skeins are smaller than other widely available solid colored skeins at 219 yards. Filed under Crochet, Tutorials, Worsted weight acrylic yarn is what I use and recommend for my amigurumi designs. I did not understand why the acrylic yarn was different in texture from brand to brand. Your e-mail: Subscribe. I will be referring and passing along this article to my crocheting friends!!! You’ve made my day. Report an issue with our yarn information. When you are a crocheter or knitter, it can be frustrating when you can’t work with the yarn a pattern calls for. The thinner (I assume, newer) yarn is a sort of sparse, shiny eyelash stuff, a different yarn altogether. Bernat; Red Heart; Caron; Lily Sugar'n Cream; Patons ; Phentex; Sugar Bush; Peaches & Creme; Yarn Type Expand menu. A list of potential substitutes, if you can't get hold of Red Heart Super Saver, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. I recently posted a question on your blog asking about which yarns you use in your amigurumi as your pieces are always so neat and crisp looking. It is “Scalloped Edge Cami” and very cute but the dimensions will definitely be tricky if the wrong yarn is used. Good luck! Similar to a traditional T-shirt yarn but the tube structure means no fraying or curling edges! I want to crochet a free pattern from Caron and perhaps adapt it some, but didn’t know how I could find it here. I understand it’s a comparable thing but it seems to me that a measure of some sort can be had to better define yarns. This yarn is perfect for making accessories, … Skip to Main Content. Here is the baseline that we are comparing to. A list of potential substitutes, if you can't get hold of Red Heart Dreamy, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. 2020 . I always put on the gauge, but you know how that goes…..they want to get the pattern done and then…oh,oh…it’s not what they thought it would be like. Lion Brand Landscapes is a beautiful yarn that would work best for the scarf or cowl designs from my Seven Days of Scarfie patterns. That’s 30 metres more yarn with the same total weight, which means the yarn really has got thinner (and the gauge information was never modified, although the gauge is definitely different since the change!). I could not find any info. Some manufacturers bulk them up to compensate. thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you! So I found out that yarn can differ not only by brand but also can differ on different lots. I know it’s answered some questions for me, and now I’ll feel more confident about deciding to mix, or not mix, certain yarns in my future amigurumi projects. Please mail us: hello@yarnsub.com. If only there was enough time in the day to get to everything I want to do. i’m going to order one of each of your suggestions and try them out. Consequently, if you want a multi-color design to run and look consistent, you need to use the same brand. The only alternative, if your gauge is wildly off, is that you may be able to follow the instructions for a smaller or larger size (as appropriate) to give you the desired finished size. I am a pattern designer and have been telling my customers this for a long time. I’d be interested to try the new (improved?) Please mail us: hello@yarnsub.com. So, time for a yarn experiment! Thank you so much! This was something that will help me to watch more carefully what I am buying in the future if I want the items I am making to be the same size and shape. 4oz=1 skein used to be the norm. (I offer more advice about gauge in my book Idiot’s Guides: Crochet.). This yarn is first on my list because I think Lion Brand Shimmerie is the most similar to Lion Brand Scarfie out of the yarns that I tried. So my little caution is to watch out – even if you’re buying the same brand and type of yarn, it may not have exactly the same thickness. Thank you Red Heart for allowing us to offer your Red Heart Yarn Free Patterns on our website. All Bernat Satin has a weight of 100g, but the older balls were labelled as between 149 and 152m per 100g skein. I really appreciate all the lengths you’ve gone to, to help sort out the broad and frankly surprising differences in yarns all under the hood of worsted 4. Thank you, this is very interesting and educational. Thanks again for the work it took to put this comparison together for everyone. I don’t think it would be a very good substitute for the more fitted designs like slippers or mittens. Red Heart yarns, whereas aron Simply Soft is a tad bit thinner than Vanna’s hoice or Red Heart yarns. Are our DK the same/similar to USA Worsted weights, or is the Bulky the equivalent? . Wraps per inch Yardage 228 yards (208 meters) Unit weight. Baby; Home Dècor; Sock; Case Packs. Thank you so much for doing this yarn comparison. This is similar to a traditional T-shirt yarn but the tube structure means that it will not fray and edges will not curl. Again, thank you so much – tremendously helps!!! Both the yarn in the project and the yarn I’m using are worsted weight, but I’m finding the thickness of the new yarn is completely different producing bigger stitches. You may prefer a firmer, more rigid yarn for amigurumi, or like the shinier, softer look and feel. So, I’d use any of the top 4 yarns (Bernat, Patons, Red Heart, Caron) interchangeably – they have a similar weight and sheen to them, and the size difference is no more than that between different shades of the same type of yarn. Here there are 12 wraps between the 3″ and 4″ markers on the ruler. Has anyone else noticed that lighter colored yarns aren’t as thick as the darker colored yarns in the same brand and type? Just stumbled on this. I am amazed at how many clothing patterns are in WW. It has several color options, and new color options have been added the past couple of years to keep the yarn on trend. Repeats in same color changes throughout skein. Red Heart Strata yarn in Splash is available at Aunt Bs Attic. several color options - including some more colorful options, easily available in several stores and online, This yarn is a Category 3 - quite a bit lighter in weight than Scarfie. several color options - including neutral and colorful options, the color changes are not as gradual and do not create the same type of ombre look, though this yarn is also a Category 5, I felt like it was less versatile for some of the patterns that require smaller hooks. Red Heart With Love skeins contain 370 yards While this yarn is beautiful, it does look quite a bit different than Lion Brand Scarfie when worked up. Each skein is 76% Acrylic, 24% Nylon, in 95 yards (285 yards total). RED HEART … This new yarn at Target is priced at $3.99. Search Catalog Search. Lion Brand Scarfie is a light and lofty yarn with long and gradual color changes. Canada. several color options - including some more colorful options. I arranged all the flattened samples by size here so you can see the difference visually too – 0.3mm per stitch may not sound like much, but you can see that it really makes a difference, even in a small amigurumi piece: Flattened samples from the top – the height of the samples shows the stitch width variation, Flattened samples from the side – the height of the samples shows the stitch length variation. United Kingdom. Thanks for any help you may give on this matter. The pattern this will be used for is the aardvark, so proportions are quite important in relation to the nose length, etc. It’s still a loose fluffy yarn and of course, all the fuzzy means it sheds. Thank you very much for your help! Red Heart Strata yarn The overalls and little socks from the Opal Brazil yarn were a huge hit, everyone wants a pair of socks now, even complete strangers :) Those colors are just so eye catching. Hi Jacqui, I’ve written a post to clarify the differences in yarn weight terminology; that should help you out! When it’s the same brand with the same name (as super saver for innstance) they should definitely be the same thickness. Hi June: I think you should send your research to each of the manufacturers. In South Africa, it’s called aran weight – DK is lighter (#3) and bulky is heavier (#5) – but there aren’t many aran weight yarns available in SA, in my experience. This could be due to lack of availability or even a wool/fiber allergy. I wish we had a greater selection. Margaret, I found this post after googling “Caron yarn getting thinner”. I actually created crochet samples a few years back to teach my students about the importance of gauge and some of the things that can affect it. Red Heart Colorscape Pros. discontinued. My reply was to Anita’s question about how these yarns stand up to washing when they are used to make garments, which I couldn’t address from personal experience, as I don’t use these yarns to make garments, and my own amigurumi are never washed . I just wanted to say THANK YOU for taking the time to share this spectacular comparison which I know had to have been quite time consuming. Thank you so much for this explanation! I was starting to think I was crazy or just plain stupid. Wow! Please mail us: hello@yarnsub.com. Old-fashioned acrylics felt hard and looked matte, whereas many modern ‘soft’ acrylics feel silkier to work with, and have more of a sheen to them. by Red Heart. Weight Worsted (9 wpi) ? That makes it sound pretty locked down, and that any yarn you choose that fits those requirements will be exactly the same. But don’t let that deter you! I took 8 samples of worsted weight acrylic yarns, choosing a different colour for each so we can recognise them later: Yarn thickness is often measured in terms of wraps per inch (WPI). Thank you very much for your help! What is their problem I wonder. !! You are a truly generous soul!!! from Red Heart. There are often similar yarn substitutions out there that work and are equally beautiful, and today I will be sharing some of my favorite yarn substitutions for Lion Brand Scarfie yarn. That’s 100% acrylic yarn, marked as worsted weight, medium weight, or number 4. Follow me! This final table of results is more subjective, but it’s my attempt to classify the yarns by which are similar enough to use within one project, both in terms of softness/shininess and weight. Thanks for justifying my observations and confirming I am NOT crazy! Maybe other readers will be able to offer their opinions too? (Outside North America, it may also be called 10 ply or aran weight.). US 7 - 4.5 mm. This changes the “which yarns pair up with what, when” information. And that’s another reason why it’s so important to make a gauge swatch before you dive into a large wearable project: to check that the fabric looks and feels good with the yarn you’ve chosen at the specified gauge. I will keep this handy to refer. Thank you very much for your help! Home; Yarn Brands; Red Heart; Report a data issue. Having grown up in an area that produces cotton I know that many things affect the fiber at the end including heat and moisture. I love it! I apologize for asking that question as you’ve provided wonderful information regarding yarn here! thank you both for your responses. hi, june – wonderful explanation! What an amazing article! the label states this yarn is a Category 4, but I personally think it’s basically the same weight as Lion Brand Scarfie yarn which is a Category 5. Cons. THANK YOU so much for showing this – you did all the hard work FOR us!!!! My WPI results were consistently higher than the ones I found on Ravelry, e.g. The important thing to remember is that all yarn marked ‘worsted weight’ – or any other weight – is definitely not the same, and you should be aware of that going into a project, especially if you plan to mix and match between brands. Apr. Thank you for this valuable information, particularly about the reduction of thickness in some brands. You can send me money in seconds at paypal.me/planetjune or send me a donation through my shop. I always suggest to new knitters and crocheters to make a gauge sample no matter what, even if they are using the same brand and style of yarn as their pattern calls for. Thank you so much for such valuable information. It has great nice stitch definition and is very versatile. Manufacturer’s are not always using fibers from the same source and many things can change how a fiber feels and reacts. Don’t believe the gauge info when you’re comparing yarns for amigurumi! Something went wrong. Of the yarns I tested above, I’d assume one of the store brands (Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Sign up for my free email newsletter to get all of my updates on free crochet patterns, crochet news and more directly to your inbox! I also like your amigurami patterns. This is so helpful! Meanwhile the ball band information always remains the same. Red Heart Colorscape will probably work for any of the designs from my Seven Days of Scarfie collections. I guess I’ve missed something. Please explain the problem: Your e-mail: (optional) Report issue. thank you for your guidance in your chart – very useful, especially when creating small items like bags, booties, caps, etc. Red Heart Strata E850.2570 Yarn, Coral Knit yarn that is similar to a t-shirt yarn but does not fray or curl 76Percent Acrylic, 24Percent nylon 95 yard length Ball Recommended size l-11 Crochet hook and size us 11 knitting needle Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. If anything, I personally think it was on the bulkier end compared to Scarfie, so be sure to check your gauge especially if you want to use it for mittens or slippers. It does not shed as much as Bernat Irresistible yarn does, but it’s a close second. Please click through to my Yarn for Amigurumi post for details , Hi June, I am from South Africa, near Potchefstroom, NW. A list of potential substitutes, if you can't get hold of Red Heart Hygge, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. Hi Jane & June! I have been using our thicker DK, and adjusting the hook/needle size accordingly, but the size is not correct then. I thought they were stuffed toys – though smaller and more tightly made than many others. Will the proportions still be the same with light worsted yarn and a smaller hook? The yarns I prefer (Cascade Cherub for worsted and Berroco Comfort for bulky) are slimmer than other commercial yarns, leading my customers to experiencing trouble with substitution. A list of potential substitutes, if you can't get hold of Red Heart Strata (new 2016), with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. similar look and feel to Lion Brand Scarfie. I also did machine embroidery commercially and I’ve found yarn to follow similar specifications to embroidery thread. Thank you for this information! Sign In Create Account. These are just my opinion, and I may have invented the term ‘light worsted’, but I feel it applies for subdividing the ‘worsted’ weight into strata of weights that match each other more closely. Fibers. For this project (180 stitches over Lord knows how many rows), I had to go down to 7’s and the tension still isn’t ideal. June, thank you for this blog. This is a sort of densely-flocked yarn which has thick tufts that are almost woolly. Then the heavy weight is called Bulky. Thank you for clearing up my confusion about never washing amigurumi. the label states this yarn is a Category 4, but I personally think it’s basically the same weight as Lion Brand Scarfie yarn which is a Category 5. not many neutral color options available. That’s very interesting, Jenn – thanks for that info! I live in the UK and DK (light worsted) yarn is a lot easier and cheaper to get hold of than aran (worsted) yarn. As with any yarn substitution, I recommend making a gauge swatch to check before you start a project. Sorry I didn’t check for a FAQ first. Thanks June! It is so hard when trying to select a local yarn to a pattern. The only difference is the size of the finished result – they will scale correctly so using the same pattern with a thicker yarn will give you a taller, wider. Do your own test: crochet or knit (or however you intend to craft these garments) a square swatch from each yarn you’re considering (in different colours so you remember which is which), then wash them as you would your garments, and see how they stand up. Thank you for this! For me, I like both, but I’d never want to mix them in one project. The difference in thickness isn’t really enough to worry about, but it is something to consider if you’re Thanks for any info , Jess, please see my articles on Yarn for Amigurumi and Resizing Amigurumi for tips on finding yarn for amigurumi outside North America and the answer to your question (including examples) . Report an issue with our yarn information. Thank you. I can’t think why unless the dye actually adds weight/thickness. It is recommended for use with knitting or crochet needles that measure 8mm. Could you recommend one that will stand up? Report an issue with our yarn information. Thanks June. However, I only covered the points you shared here verbally with my students. Red Heart Gemstone is a category 5, and I would suggest using this yarn as a substitute for scarves/cowls and possibly hats. Jan. Feb. Mar. I flattened each cup to remove any inaccuracy from the 3D shape (it’s hard to measure an accurate diameter). Here are some similar yarns for comparison: Red Heart Super Saver skeins contain 364 yards. Thank goodness I searched first but I completely understand your frustration. Past newsletters. So I’m having to use a different size hook with each of these colors to get my pattern to even work. If so, please consider making a contribution towards my time so I can continue to create clear and concise tutorials for you: Thank you so much for your support! This is size 5 bulky worsted and a 76percent acrylic, 24percent nylon extremely soft yarn that has a little stretch to it. May. a ruler) so the wraps are touching but not squashed tightly together, and count how many wraps fit into 1 inch. If in doubt, we always recommend knitting or crocheting a swatch before making your project, so you can check the gage, stretch and texture before committing to your new yarn. But as I’m looking for a trend, not the actual numbers, that doesn’t matter – I measured each of my samples using consistent methodology, so the thicker yarns will have a smaller WPI number in my test. Lion Brand Ferris Wheel is also super similar in appearance to Lion Brand Scarfie but the weight of the yarn is a bit limiting. This self striping yarn has a clean color change - no bleed over, no rag patterns. Please explain the problem: Your e-mail: (optional) Report issue. We need to do this because the yarns are different weights, but we all knit to different gauges and some twists are tighter than others. Want to say thanks? A list of potential substitutes, if you can't get hold of Red Heart Unforgettable, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. I’m afraid not, Anita – as this article is inspired by my amigurumi designs, which never get washed, this isn’t an area I can advise on; I don’t typically use these yarns to make garments. Status. The issue is seldom talked about on knitting sites, and in fact this is the only reference I could find anywhere. Jun. If you find your stitches are gaping open with your yarn, just reduce the hook size until they look neat (as I recommend in all my patterns, no matter which yarn you choose/use). Red Heart have another yarn called Strata, which was new in 2016. What about the Standard Weight Charts 1-6 (Super Fine to Super Bulky) – I feel our yarns need to compare one step to the right on these charts. Menu. Home; Yarn Brands; Red Heart; Report a data issue. Just wanted to thank you for clarifying the differences and how to test for size from now on!! Looking for free Red Heart Strata Home Décor Patterns? Get our Yarn Geeks newsletter. The yarns I tested were just what I happened to have on hand; they may not match up exactly with the skeins in your stash. Or we can get 4ply which is like finer baby weight yarn. 20.0 to 0.0 sts = 4 inches Needle size. Thanks again for showing the differences between yarns of the same weight. A higher WPI number means a finer yarn. Please note that these are only my opinions, and I hope that you find this information helpful. One thing that you did not address is the fuzzy factor after the item is washed. Rest of the World. I was just looking for a comparable yarn to Bernat Satin and I found this! After verifying that the change in the yarn was real (old WPI 11, new WPI 12), I checked the ball bands from several skeins of old and new Satin. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment here! 100 grams (3.53 ounces) Gauge. So, I’d use any of the top 4 yarns (Bernat, Patons, Red Heart, Caron) interchangeably – they have a similar weight and sheen to them, and the size difference is no more than that between different shades of the same type of yarn. i have kind of a tangential question for you – could you suggest a brand of acrylic yarn that’s the equivalent to what red heart (sorry, not “soft” but the “supersaver”) used to be? I was going crazy because my project was coming out very small even thought I thought I was using the right yarn until I saw your post And learned that There are a different worsted weight yarns and this affects the final result of a project. How do our yarns compare? Bookmarked. In Australia we have 8ply which I think I equiv to Double Knit. You may be wondering why I’m sharing an entire post dedicated to yarn substitutions for Lion Brand Scarfie yarn. Whether you don’t want to work with wool or you just want a few more color options to work with; I think you are going to love some of the options below for substitution. This yarn is jersey knit like a T-shirt but it won’t fray or curl, so it brings a comfy feel to soft wearables, accessories, and creative projects. If it’s thinner, it means the manufacturers are using less material and it saves them money. The Latest Free Patterns from Left in Knots, Acrylic Substitutes for Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn, Crochet 20 Minute Ear Warmer - Free Pattern, Crochet Christmas Table Runner - Free Pattern, Crochet Santa's Blanket with Fur Border - Free Pattern for Christmas, Crochet Frosted Petals Ear Warmer - Free Pattern, Crochet Classic Wrap Scarf - Free Pattern. So crocheting an amigurumi-style sample was the best way for me to ensure a consistent result for this test, plus it’s more relevant for amigurumi than a flat square swatch would be. I was sure they’d be washable; I guess I don’t understand something basic about them. Thickness, loft (bounciness), stretchiness, softness, shininess – all these properties vary wildly between different yarns all marked as worsted weight acrylic, and that’s why I usually recommend that you don’t mix yarns within an amigurumi. I enjoy knitting and crocheting and just wanted to mention that I have come across this same problem in my knitting projects. Of the remaining four, they make 2 pairs in terms of weight, but the KnitPicks and Lion Brand are far softer than the Hobby Lobby and Michaels’ store brands, and have more sheen, so I wouldn’t mix them. Come share pictures of your work in my Left in Knots Crochet Community :)  If you are looking for more free patterns from me, you can follow me on Pinterest! Search. I’ve been knitting with Caron for about 5 yrs and used to knit everything on size 8 needles. sorry for being a bit off-topic, but thank you more than i can say for giving this some thought! Please note that I can only answer questions related to PlanetJune patterns and tutorials (see details), and I can only respond to questions or comments written in English. Do you find my tutorials helpful? Ravelry lists them as having the same WPI’s and my dark brown I Love This Yarn matches the gauge, but the color Linen by I Love This Yarn is super thin and isn’t matching the gauge at all. I’ve also used craftsmart (Michaels) and Vanna’s Choice (Lionbrand) which are quite similar for projects that require sturdiness. Something went wrong. Strata is a jersey knit tube featuring fine fibers knitted into a tube around a soft core. Jul. I am sad that this rewarding phase seems to be coming to an end. Scarfie has some wool in it, and I know that not everyone can work with wool. On the knitting side, I knit a cable sweater for a son and used Pound of Love instead of Simply Soft. I’m trying to make a hat that used Red Heart With Love and I’m using Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn. Now click below for loads more crochet video and photo tutorials (and do let me know what else you’d like me to cover in future tutorials…). I thought I was a crazy person for thinking my simply soft was thinner than my vannas choice. Yarn Expand menu for Yarn. I thought it might be interesting to try to quantify some of this, as scientifically as possible. I will also let you know the pros and cons of each yarn in using it as a substitute. Thank you for visiting! Any stuffed things I’ve ever made have definitely passed through the washer/dryer from time to time. I read and appreciate every comment. very similar look and feel to Lion Brand Scarfie, the shimmer running throughout the yarn is very subtle and pretty, this yarn only comes with the shimmer - no option for those who don’t want some sparkle, the color changes are gradual, but the color segments are shorter than in Scarfie yarn (not necessarily a con, just a difference). Apr. Enjoy free knitting and crochet patterns courtesy of Red Heart. The Bernat Satin sample easily fits inside the Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice sample.

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