Red Heart All In One Granny Square
Yarn Review

Yarn Review: Red Heart All In One Granny Square

Hello fellow crafters! Today, I’m diving into a yarn that promises to revolutionize our granny square game: Red Heart All In One Granny Square. This yarn is designed to simplify the process of creating beautiful, multicolored granny squares, claiming to eliminate the need for color changes and reduce the number of ends to weave in. Intrigued? I was too. Here’s my take on this innovative yarn.

Yarn Details


Red Heart All In One Granny Square is a 100% acrylic, worsted weight yarn (size 4) that comes in a generous 250g (8.8 oz) ball, boasting 381 meters (417 yards). It’s available in 11 vibrant colors, which makes it versatile for various projects. The yarn is machine washable and dryable, a real plus for ease of care.

The yarn’s standout feature is its ability to crochet up to 14 granny squares from a single ball, thanks to its built-in color striping effect. This means you’re supposed to get five different colors in one ball without the hassle of changing colors. The gauge is 17 stitches x 23 rows with a 5 mm (US 8) knitting needle and 12 single crochet x 15 rows with a 5.5 mm (US I-9) crochet hook.

My Experience


When I first unwrapped my ball of Red Heart All In One Granny Square, I was excited by the concept. The idea of seamlessly creating colorful granny squares with minimal ends to weave in sounded like a dream come true. I was ready to dive in and make some granny squares!

Initial Impressions:


The yarn felt sturdy and the colors were vibrant. My first few attempts were met with some mixed results. While the yarn itself is reasonably soft, it still has a bit of that classic Red Heart stiffness that can be a bit scratchy, especially on larger projects. It took me a few tries to get my tension right and figure out the best gauge. I ended up using a 4.5 mm hook to get a more even texture, which worked better for me.

Color Matching Challenges:

Here’s where things got a bit tricky. The promise of seamless color transitions didn’t quite match my experience. I found that the color changes within the yarn didn’t always line up perfectly from row to row, which led to some mismatched rows in my granny squares. This mismatch was a bit frustrating and required me to adjust my technique and rework a few squares to get a more cohesive look.

I understand that some folks found this aspect particularly challenging. The yarn does sometimes have issues where the color transitions aren’t as smooth as one might hope. I’ve heard similar concerns from others who struggled with the same issues, leading to some dissatisfaction.

Successes:


On a positive note, once I managed to get my technique down, making granny squares was indeed fun and relatively easy. The yarn’s striping effect created a nice visual impact once I got the tension and gauge just right. I can see how this could be a great yarn for quick, eye-catching projects if you’re willing to experiment a bit.

Overall Thoughts:


Red Heart All In One Granny Square is a yarn with a brilliant idea but with some execution challenges. It’s a bit of a mixed bag—while it offers the convenience of fewer ends and vibrant colors, achieving the perfect granny square requires some patience and adjustment. If you’re willing to put in the time to get the tension right and don’t mind a bit of trial and error, this yarn can definitely make for a beautiful and enjoyable project.

For those who love a challenge and enjoy experimenting with new techniques, I’d say give it a go. Just be prepared for a bit of a learning curve. For those who prefer a more straightforward project, you might want to consider other yarns that offer a more consistent color transition.

Have you tried Red Heart All In One Granny Square? I’d love to hear about your experiences and any tips you might have for working with this yarn. Happy crocheting!

WANT MORE?

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE LATEST KNITTING & CROCHET TIPS & TRICKS, PLUS SOME EXCLUSIVE PATTERNS!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *