Red Heart or Lion Brand Yarn - Which Do You Prefer?
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I Like Lion Brand Yarns Better, How About You?
Yarn, yarn, yarn. Is the brand of knit and crochet yarn we use to knit or crochet important? Isn't yarn just...yarn? No way! Not to me, anyway.
I wonder if it makes a difference to my fellow knitters and crocheters too. The quality of the yarn and weight and color selection are high on the list for me. So is how the yarn 'feels' when I work with it. The yarn has to be soft, pliable and easy to work with. It makes me totally crazy to have to unravel knots coming out of a brand new skein of yarn! LOL
Just as important ~ how does my finished item look, before and after washing? Are the colors just as they were before washing? Is the yarn just as soft or is the item stiff? Did it *gasp* ...pill?
I have used just about every yarn out there. Crocheting since I was 15 or 16 and knitting since earlier this year, that's *alot* of yarn, too! I buy it at the craft stores, I buy it online, I buy it at yard sales and thrift shops. I buy all the yarn I can hide from my husband! LOL
Knitters and Crocheters! Weigh in! What do you think of these top two brands? Let's talk yarn!
Contents at a Glance
- Do You Have A Yarn Preference Between Re...
- Knifty Knitter 210314 Assorted Loom Seri...
- Lion Brand Yarn On World's Greatest TV
- Amazon Spotlight Personal Review
- So, Which Brand Of Yarn Do You Prefer?
- Yarn ~ Beautiful Yarn...
- Lion Brand Yarn Is Available On Amazon
- Great Deals On Lion Brand Yarn on eBay
- Check Out These Cool Lion Brand Yarn Sit...
Do You Have A Yarn Preference Between Red Heart & Lion Brand Yarn?
Red Heart Yarn vs. Lion Brand Yarn
To be totally honest, I actually like both of these two yarns. I make many of my gifts each year and I love to crochet. I've crocheted for a great many years, so it matters to me how my gifts turn out when I'm done.
If you're a crafter, you know what I mean when I say an item just 'looks' and 'feels' stiffer when you've finished an item and even after you've washed it. For projects like afghans, pillows, stuffed toys and other decor, I lean toward Red Heart yarns, especially the Classic or Super Savers.
Over time though, I have found that Red Heart does pill, no matter how careful I am with washing my items (beyond the washing instructions on their labels).
Lion Brand Yarns on the other hand are so soft and easy to work with! They don't seem to knot easily, either. Don't you HATE pulling a huge knot of yarn from a new skein of yarn? ARRRGH!
To be fair, I use Lion Brands' lines, especially Homespun, to make gifts like scarves, shawls, and other items where softness or texture is going to be important. I've noticed that my projects stay soft and pretty even after repeated washings, too. Hmmm...
See what I mean? So...I'm curious. How do YOU feel about your yarn choices? Do you have a brand preference??
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Knifty Knitter 210314 Assorted Loom Series with Slim Jim
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So, Which Brand Of Yarn Do You Prefer?
Red Heart Yarn vs. Lion Brand Yarn
Red Heart Yarn or Lion Brand Yarn - Which Do You Prefer?
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ChrissLJ says:
Lion Brand. It's a much better quality yarn. It doesn't splice nearly as badly as Red Heart and has a much softer texture. I know most people hate Homespun since it's harder to knit/crochet with, but I prefer it as it's warmer, doesn't scratch and is versatile (toys, afghans, scarves,...).
Posted January 06, 2012
DesignedbyLisa says:
Although I do like both, I really like the Lion "Wool Ease" yarn. It makes such great hats and scarves.
Posted January 06, 2012
Ashley says:
Red Heart Super Saver is cheap, arcylic crap. Lion Brand Wool Ease is inexpensive,soft, partly-wooly goodness. I'd rather spend the extra dollar to get Wool-Ease.
Posted August 11, 2011
deanna6812 says:
I like both, but definitely prefer Lion Brand. I find they have more variety, and in general, their yarn is softer. Vanna's Choice is a GREAT line of yarn - wonderful colours and it's just a bit softer and heavier than Red Heart.
Posted July 10, 2011
dawngibson says:
I like Lion a but better overall, but the Red Heart satin finishes have a better drape and look.
Posted July 09, 2011
dustytoes says:
I am fairly new to knitting but buy Lion Brand wool. It felts nicely for mittens.
Posted October 18, 2009
missbat says:
When I learned to knit, I started with Lion Brand Homespun. For the majority of my projects, I've used Homespun or another one of Lion Brand's yarns. Someone bought my some Red Heart but I never used it. I like the feel of the Homespun and how it works up nicely when used for a project.
Posted September 07, 2009
Red Heart Yarn Rules!
CraftLyn says:
I love Red Heart. It has so many colors and varieties to choose from. To make Super Saver softer to work with, remove the label, put the whole skein in a pillowcase or lingerie bag and wash and dry it. It gets rid of some of the sizing.
Posted September 28, 2011
catherine says:
red heart
Posted July 29, 2011
margaret says:
red heart it is easier to work with and stands up to wear and washes the best
Posted January 05, 2011
crochetgal says:
I much prefer the Red Heart yarns. There are at least 50 different Red Heart yarns currently available and the customer support is awesome! I've had nothing but problems with LionBrand customer support.
Posted August 12, 2010
my_never_bored_hands says:
I'm using both of them equally, but prefer to work with Red Heart yarns.
Posted August 06, 2010
crochetgal says:
with the wide variety of Red Heart yarns, from sock weight to wool blends, gorgeous cottons and bamboos and then the bulky Artesano, I would have to go with the Red Heart yarns by Coats & Clark! Customer Support from Coats & Clark is much better than what I've ever had from Lion Brand as well.
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Posted September 09, 2009
BevsPaper says:
Haven't tried Lion Brand but have used Red Heart a lot so I will go with that.
Posted September 08, 2009
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Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Yarn
This yarn has the feel, warmth and softness of wool and the easy care of acrylic
Lion Brand Yarn 620-138 Wool-Ease Yarn, Cranberry
Amazon Price: $3.44 (as of 02/15/2012)
Wool-Ease is a 4-ply worsted-weight yarn that is so beloved by knitters and crocheters that it inspired an entire family of yarns; Wool-Ease is appreciated for its versatility and value; Machine wash; Initial water temperature should not exceed 40C or 105F; Dry Clean, any solvent; No bleach product may be used; A machine dryer may be regularly used at the hottest available temperature setting; Item may not be smoothed or finished with an iron; eight Category: 4 Medium: Worsted-weight, Afghan, Aran Yarn
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Amkatee
Oct 4, 2010 @ 9:51 pm | delete
- I love to knit but I have many projects going at one time. Of course my kids keep me busy, but I try to finish what I can
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Slothlover
Oct 21, 2009 @ 1:45 pm | delete
- Great lens--I favorited it and rated it 5 stars! I knit and crochet, and enjoy both of them. I actually like both brands of yarn equally. ;)
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KimGiancaterino Sep 11, 2009 @ 8:12 pm | delete
- I don't knit or crochet, but I'm lensrolling this to my heirloom afghans lens.
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mukunda22
Sep 10, 2009 @ 12:06 pm | delete
- Haven't used either so am out of the loop on this one!!!
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boutiqueshops
Sep 8, 2009 @ 9:58 pm | in reply to ChineseKitesforKids | delete
- LOL...craZy for sure! Workin' hard for that Top100 Club! Thanks for stopping by!
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