For those of you that knit or crochet, you’ll appreciate the value of Caron’s Simply Soft yarn. This yarn is in the worsted weight category, but it offers more than most worsted weight yarns in its versatility. Whether you want to make sweaters, baby blankets, accessories, or stuffed animal projects, Caron’s Simply Soft Yarn is the way to go.
Value
You will have a hard time finding a yarn that is as cheap per ounce as Caron’s Simply Soft that offers the softness. Most 100% acrylic yarns are scratchy until washed, but Caron’s Simply Soft is just that-simply soft. It is only $2-2.50 per 6 ounce skein, and is sold nationwide at craft stores everywhere.
Weight
Although it is categorized as a worsted weight yarn, it has unique properties. It isn’t thin enough to be a dk weight, but it is a ‘light’ worsted weight yarn. This means that it can easily be worked up into baby clothing, booties, hats, and other baby accessories for a wonderful softness and weight. The smaller size of the yarn strand makes it ideal for adult apparel, and can work for doll clothing just perfectly. If you know a lot about the yarn market, you’ve probably come to realize that sport weight yarns are expensive per skein and usually don’t come with more than 4 ounces. This can be a real pinch on your purse if you are trying to make a large project that requires a lot of yarn. Caron’s Simply Soft is the solution to this quandary. You can make a small blanket with just two skeins of Caron’s Simply Soft and spend less than $5.00. This is where the value of making your own is really a value.
Color selection
I ‘discovered’ this yarn while trying to figure out what kind of yarn would be cheap enough for a starter crochet project. I wanted something that could be made into a ‘wearable,’ so it needed to have a wide variety of colors to choose from. Caron’s Simply Soft has a great selection of colors. Not only will you find brilliant colors, but you will find similar shades that can be easily worked together into one project. Caron’s Simply Soft in Autumn Red, Red, and Raspberry are stunningly pigmented. The white is a shiny, bright white, and the black is a rich, deep, true black. You’ll be pressed to find another yarn that offers so many useable colors in this unique weight.
Maintenance
You will find a few problems with the yarn when working with it. It splits easily. But with a little extra care you can prevent this from happening or at least keep it to a minimum. The softness of the yarn can make your finished project look a little ‘fuzzy;’ but if you are familiar with yarn working you won’t find this a drawback. The stitches are easily defined and make for a clean finished look to any project. It is machine washable and will have little shrinkage in commercial machines. Keep your projects dust free by storing items in plastic when not in use for a long time.
Don’t let another project slip by without trying Caron’s Simply Soft. You’ll notice the difference in feel, the vibrancy of colors, and the beauty of your finished projects in this richly soft yarn.
