Red Heart is one of the Coats family of brands that includes Rowan, Anchor, Regia, Schachenmayr, Coats zippers and Coats sewing threads. Red Heart is a trusted yarn brand that for more than 75 years has been supplying yarns for a range of different knitting and crochet projects. Red Heart yarns represent quality, vast color selection, style, and are crafted with love. Spend some time on their website, and you’ll also discover a plethora of free patterns to choose from. The variety of Red Heart yarn colors, amazing textures and quality you can rely on have made them a favorite.
In 2015, Red Heart received an enviable accolade, in the form of a Women’s Choice Award®. Thousands of American women were asked to select brands they would be happy to recommend to family and friends.
For those concerned about the cost of their knitting projects there’s Red Heart Super Saver yarn. For soft and gentle baby garments there’s a Red Heart Soft yarn collection. If you’re looking for something a little more ‘green’ there is an Eco-Ways line, or Recycled Cotton Yarn.
Some of the most popular yarns from Red Heart include:
Red Heart Soft yarn – 100% acrylic, this yarn has an ultra soft hand, delicate sparkle, and is perfect as an all round yarn. It comes in 14 different shades that are great if you’re planning to mix and match. There are no dye lot solids, so you’re guaranteed the color will be the same time after time. Machine washable on a warm cycle, and can withstand tumble drying as long as the temperature is low. Some project examples include a toddler’s baseball jersey, delicate shawl, and a range of different throws. There is also Soft Baby Steps yarn that’s perfect if you’re creating something for the really little ones.
Red Heart Super Saver yarn – 100% acrylic, this yarn has a traditional hand, medium weight, and excellent workability, but there is no compromise on the warmth and softness of anything made. For a quick afternoon or evening project it is perfect. For any project that calls for a medium weight yarn, for example beanies, mittens, hats, children’s blankets, or something decorative for your home. The yarn comes in a wide selection of solid and variegated colors.
Red Heart Bella – Another value for money yarn, this 100% acrylic yarn will suit all your fashion needs. There are numerous solid shades and prints. Machine washable on a warm and gentle cycle, and can be tumble dryed on low. The perfect yarn for making some everyday accessories such as scarves, bobble hats, and ponchos.
Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable – As the name implies, anything you make with this yarn will be memorable. The end result will look like it cost a fortune. However, aftercare will require gentle handling.
Red Heart Cotton Blend – 60% cotton, and 40% acrylic, this yarn offers a natural touch. It’s comfortable to wear, and easy to work with. Not suitable for tumble drying, but machine washable on a low temperature.
This is merely a small selection of the range of yarns available from Red Heart. And you’ll be pleased to know they offer much more than attractive, colorful, and value for money yarns, whether you’re into knitting or crochet.
What else is on offer from one of America’s favorite yarn companies?
- Help with learning the art of knitting or crochet, with online tutorials, access to a number of FREE eBooks, helpful tutorials, tips, and even their own YouTube channel.
- FREE crochet and knitting patterns, ranging from easy to the not so easy, whether you’re looking to make a new baby’s blanket, or a Christmas jumper for your BFF.
- Online store, not just for yarns but hooks and needles, and many other accessories.
- Special offers and clearance discounts.
- Regular emails so readers can keep up with new additions to the Red Heart family of yarns.
- Red Heart Community page, where you can post details of your latest project, and see what other’s are currently working on.
- Social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
All in all, Red Heart has a lot to offer knitters and crochet-lovers alike. They have years of experience in the industry, and are backed by Coats, another well-known craft brand. Whatever your level of skill, Red Heart are definitely worthy of some time.
