Red Heart All in One Granny Square Ruby Red 3 Pack of 250g Yarn

I'm new to crocheting and this was only my second real project. After acquiring this yarn, I read and watched enough reviews of the granny square yarn from people who apparently know what that they're doing that I decided it was probably going to end in frustration if I tried to use it "properly." The reviews were pretty consistent about saying that there's usually a lot of frogging and re-working involved to get the colors to end exactly as they're supposed to when you're trying to use it for making granny squares. So, I just used it to make an simple double-crochet afghan. And I have to admit that I was a little disappointed to learn, as I used the yarn, that the five colors repeat in exactly the same pattern, with the same amount of each throughout. I had hoped that there'd be some variation so that if you were using it for granny squares, the resulting squares wouldn't have to be all identical. But whatever.As for using the yarn as I did for my project: I liked it. I LOVE the colors (actually had a hard time choosing which colorway to get because I think most of them are gorgeous). I found the yarn easy to handle, very little splitting (taking into account that I don't really know what I'm doing yet), makes a nice, fairly soft, stretchy stitch. I would buy it again. My understanding is that acrylic isn't super-soft and I'd say this is NOT super-soft -- probably wouldn't want to wear it as a sweater against my bare skin -- but it's actually pretty nice for an afghan.I did notice that some colors within the colorway some of the colors were consistently more or less bulky or thin than others. I have no idea how the stuff is put together, but it seemed like there were points where I could even see where one color had been attached to the other. I didn't see this as a problem -- changing colors is going to result in joins and they're not always invisible. I'm learning to crochet as a way to relax and just enjoy creating stuff, so I'm not so serious about it that an occasional imperfection in the yarn is going to ruin my project. I actually find a bit of variability and imperfection to add interest to the project.Anyway, as a beginner, I really find no fault with this yarn, for the purposes that I used it for. I very much like the afghan that I made, as does my cat -- had to pry it out from under her, in fact, in order to take the photos (please excuse the cat hair). I doubt that if I do get into making granny squares that I would purchase this yarn for that purpose. I think I'd rather have the control of making a variety of variations on a given color theme, rather than a whole bunch of absolutely identical squares. But I would purchase this yarn again (as well as other "styles" of Red Heart's product line) with no reservations.

I love it when a color changing yarn can do its own stunts. When you have the right gauge, it works very well. Be advised - you *must* have an accurate gauge in order for the colors to come out right. It may be necessary to use a hook size that is different than what the label calls for. (The label calls for I/5.5mm and I needed a K/6.5mm to achieve the right gauge.) My finished patch is 6 inches, and each skein makes 14 patches. A quick bit of math tells me that a twin bed sized throw will need 6 skeins. This will be fun.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I picked this vs others because the brand is something I love and trust. I’ve worked with it before, and it has never let me down! Value for money:Three pack was a great deal. I always search for these three packs because it’s usually about $15 for three vs 1 skein of $8-$10. Ease of use:Easy to crochet with. It doesn’t rip or tear while using it for my projects!

These squares are coming together fast. I am finding this really enjoyable. Pretty as well. I have heard that people get frustrated with having to frog back to get the colors correct but I am not bothered by this. I'm loving this yarn.

Love the yarn it’s super cute and fun to use.HOWEVER, I just finished 45 granny squares for a twin blanket and needed more so I ordered this 3pk. The first color, the purple section, is different! It is SO pale compared to the original color I got. In order for the blanket to not be split with dark purple on one side and light purple on the other; I now have to frog my work! All 45 squares connected via ‘continuous join as you go’! TT^TTAll other colors in the squares are the same. It’s just the purple that’s so much paler!

Thi Is a consistent good quality yarn. I’ve never had any issues with it. I was making a blanket and ran out of yarn. Its so nice to be able to order it and get it within a day or two.

Good yarn. And is perfect for making a granny square afgan. It's soft and a great value for the money.

The yarn was absolutely perfect. I was in the middle of a project and realized I needed more, but when I went back to the store—nothing. The color was completely gone. I checked two other locations and spent over a week searching online.Finally, I came across it on a yarn website, but the price was ridiculously high. Still, I was grateful because I finally had the name of the color! I searched it on Amazon and—bam! Found it. And even better—I got three skeins for the price of two.The only downside was the delivery. It came in a clear plastic bag, which was fine, but the driver left it right on the ground in front of the door. It would’ve been nice if they had placed it on the stool that’s literally right there