Weak spots in yarn

[christinaparrish]

I am working on an afghan for my son. The yarn I chose was Red Heart super saver Zebra. I have noticed lots of <what I call> weak spots in the yarn. It s defently thinner in these spots. Should I worry about this? Is this normal?

 

Thank you for the advice in advance

[MissRach]

It's probably fine, but I would let Red Heart know. Maybe they will replace it.

[Real Deal]

This is one of the reasons I don't like to work with Homespun. It's thick and thin on purpose, but I found areas that were almost down to a thread. Yuk.

 

The yarn you are using should be consistent. I think I would take it right to the store and show them the problem. See if they will replace it, or replace it with something else that is consistent.

[thepunkrockinchick]

I would think that if it didn't break while you were crocheting with it, it's probably not going to fall apart when you use it/wash it. I've used many yarns that were thick and thin.. but Red Heart is irritating in that way. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten skeins of yarn with a big old knot a few yards in, frayed yarn, etc.. but I continue to use it I don't know why! Okay, maybe I do.. it's readily available, inexpensive for large projects, and versatile. I've never used the zebra yarn though.

 

~Cyndi~

[DreamsOfYarn]

I noticed that when I was working with Zebra as well. A few of the other variegated are like that too.

I can't remember exactly which colors, but I noticed it when it changed from one color to another.

[Craw]

Yup, any of the RHSS variegated I've used have done that. I rarely see it in their solid colors. I just keep going with it unless it looks like it might break and then I cut it.

[christinaparrish]

I have noticed that it is only the black that is thin. I am going to continue and just watch and see if I need to cut to reinforce. This what my son chose for his color. I can't stop now.

 

Thank you for all your advice!

[gumby28]

I've noticed thin spots in other yarns. There has never been a problem with durability.

[crpstx]

That happened to me. I took it back to Hobby Lobby and showed it to them, and they replaced it on the spot.

[dorothysgirls]

I have had that happen with red heart as well as bernatt. If you go the thrir web sithe there is a coustomer service number. Both companies were very good about replacing the "damaged" yarn.

[Cathoms]

I have had that happen with red heart as well as bernatt. If you go the thrir web sithe there is a coustomer service number. Both companies were very good about replacing the "damaged" yarn.

 

 

I also contacted Red Heart about a problem and they were very good. I usually have good luck with companies when I contact them about problems with their products.