Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
- Item Thickness: 0.2 inches
- Material Composition: 100% Acrylic
- Material Type: Acrylic
- Compatible Crochet Hook Metric Size: 5.5 millimeters
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
For everyday knit and crochet projects like blankets and hats, this worsted acrylic is dependable, washable, and easy on the wallet.
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ASIN: B001732FZ2Model: E300.0886Category: Yarn
Overview
Red Heart Super Saver is a 100 percent acrylic worsted-weight yarn, sold here in a solid blue, with about 364 yards per skein. It's sized for a standard 5mm knitting needle or 5.5mm crochet hook.
This is Red Heart's long-running budget yarn line, a medium (worsted, category 4) weight acrylic meant for everyday knitting and crochet rather than a specialty fiber blend. Acrylic construction makes it machine washable and durable for items that see regular use, like blankets, hats, and amigurumi, though it won't have the drape or warmth-to-weight ratio of a wool or wool-blend yarn.
- 100 percent acrylic, medium worsted (category 4) weight
- About 364 yards per skein
- Sized for a 5mm knitting needle or 5.5mm crochet hook
- Solid blue colorway
Who it's for
Knitters and crocheters working on blankets, hats, or toys who want an affordable, washable acrylic will find this a straightforward pick. Natural-fiber projects or ones needing a lighter drape call for a different yarn.
Pros and cons
- Machine washable acrylic construction
- Standard worsted weight matches most 5mm/5.5mm patterns
- Affordable for large projects like blankets
- Not a natural fiber, so less warmth-to-weight than wool
Performance notes
As a medium worsted weight, it works up at a typical gauge for a 5mm needle or 5.5mm hook, matching most patterns written for worsted weight yarn. Acrylic fiber means it holds up to machine washing and resists felting, which suits it to kids' items, blankets, and other pieces that need regular laundering.
Specifications
| Brand | Red Heart |
|---|---|
| Model | E300.0886 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Compatible Crochet Hook Metric Size | 5.5 millimeters |
| Compatible Crochet Hook US Size | I9 |
| Compatible Knitting Needle Metric Size | 5 millimeters |
| Compatible Knitting Needle US Size | 8 |
| Item Weight | 7.1 ounceshigher than 60% of 21 yarn |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Composition | 100% Acrylic |
| Material Type | Acrylic |
| Color | Blue |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1092 feet |
| Other details | |
| Item Thickness | 0.2 inches |
| Product Care Instructions | Machine Wash |
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Frequently asked questions
What weight is Red Heart Super Saver yarn?
It's a medium worsted weight, category 4, sized for a 5mm needle or 5.5mm hook.
Is this yarn machine washable?
Yes, it's 100 percent acrylic, which is machine washable.
How many yards are in one skein?
This listing measures about 364 yards.