Lion Brand

Heartland Yarn

A machine-care worsted acrylic yarn with solid and rayon-flecked tweed variants.

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When this yarn makes sense

You want generous yardage and easy care for soft garments or home projects.

Before you buy

Tweeds are smaller and contain 6% rayon, unlike the 100% acrylic solids.

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Check it against your pattern

Start with the yarn-weight category, then compare the fiber, length per ball and care instructions. The same category does not promise the same drape or elasticity. Color variants may have a different length or composition.

Use the substitution worksheet to compare it with the pattern yarn. Wash and measure a gauge swatch, then use the specific ball length in the yarn quantity calculator. Do not use knitting gauge as crochet gauge.

Compare another option

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Specifications

Yarn category: 4 Medium / Worsted
Fiber: solids 100% acrylic; tweeds 94% acrylic, 6% rayon
Ball size: solids 142 g / 230 m; tweeds 113 g / 183 m
Recommended Crochet Hook Mm: 6
Care: machine wash; machine dry

Specifications reference: 2026-09-07.

Use the yarn label or hook package for the exact variant you buy.