Super Saver Yarn Softer?

[imalefty]

Recently purchased Red Heart Super Saver skeins in four different colors. They feel somewhat softer than previous purchases. Is it only me or has someone else noticed a difference? Just curious. imalefty

[Texas transplant]

Imalefty, I have been buying the Red Heart LOVE. It is so soft and very nice to work with. I love the colors that it comes in, too. I want to make a rainbow afghan and this yarn will be great with the colors. It costs more so I'm buying a few skeins a payday but have just about all I need now. I made an afghan for my granddaughter When she was in high school that using 2 strands started out[ 2 like colors, then one of the same color and one of the next color.] Say 2 blue then a blue and a green, then 2 green. I went thru the color spectrum that way and had a very nice afghan for a student. She played in the band all 4 years of high school and the afghan went every where with them. That was made with Hobby Lobby's yarn. What are you going to make with them? Margaret {{{ I am also a lefty.}}}}

[imalefty]

Hi Texas transplant! The afghan you made sounds gorgeous. Sounds like you love color as do I. I have used the RH Soft and RH With Love. But ,as you mention, they are a bit more costly. I truly was happily surprised at the softer feel of the Super Saver. My project is a Stitch Sampler throw that is also called Lace and Bobbles. I was looking for a pattern to use up lots of leftover yarn. This pattern was an eye catcher. It is done in rounds not rows and the colors and stitches change frequently. Admit that I paid for the pattern but felt it was worth it as
I was using so much yarn I already had. Lots of counting but I am enjoying working on it. Happy Stitching! Glad to chat with you! imalefty

[Jinx]

I find the newest Red Heart Super Saver is indeed softer than it has been. I hope it wears as well as it did.

[imalefty]

Thanks,jinx! I thought perhaps it was only me. I agree in hoping it wears as well as in the past. What are you making right now?

[Jinx]

imalefty, I am making myself a vest in blue suede Red Heart Super Saver. If I was making a smaller size I would have been finished long ago. I think maybe the newer super saver is a bit splittier. What do you think?

[imalefty]

jinx-so far no splitting problems but I haven't used the newer SS a great deal yet. Lots of color changes on this afghan! But I will be on the look out. Thanks for the info. The round I am on now has many bobbles and I love doing them! Any special stitches in your project? imalefty 😉

[Jinx]

I am actually knitting. I chose this pattern as it is mindless. It is knit from side to side so the garter stitch lines go up and down instead of around. I am searching for a new project. This is my project to work on when I have nothing else on the hook or needles. Easier to decided on projects in the winter. Then everyone needs mitt and hats.

[crochetdiva]

I have been using Red Heart Soft, and I like how it feels through my fingers. But to answer your question, yes, I have noticed that Red Heart Super Saver yarn does feel softer.