Caron Simply Soft 3-Pack Yarn
- Yarn
- Acrylic
- 2835 feet
- 1
- Better rated than 91%
- More reviewed than 64%
A dependable, inexpensive worsted acrylic for blankets and garments, worth pairing with a smooth-shanked hook to avoid the splitting reviewers mention.
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How it ranks among the 22 yarn we track
4.8★ across 5,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Caron Simply Soft is a worsted-weight (gauge 4) 100% acrylic yarn sold here as a 3-ball pack in white, each ball running about 315 yards. It's machine washable and dryable, aimed at knitters and crocheters making garments, blankets, and home decor.
This is one of the more bought acrylic yarns on Amazon, and the appeal is straightforward: it's soft to the touch with a visible sheen, at a price point well below wool or blended yarns. Caron pairs a 5mm/US 8 knitting gauge with a 5mm/H-8 crochet gauge, so it works across both crafts without a needle swap. The tradeoff buyers repeatedly note is that the strand splits under a crochet hook more than firmer-spun acrylics.
- Worsted weight (gauge 4), 100% acrylic
- Sold as a 3-ball pack, about 315 yards per ball
- Works on a 5mm knitting needle or crochet hook
- Machine wash and dry
Who it's for
Fits knitters and crocheters making baby blankets, garments, amigurumi, or home decor pieces who want a soft, machine-washable acrylic at a low per-yard cost. Less suited to crocheters who want a tightly plied yarn that resists splitting on tight stitches.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers say the yarn is consistently soft with good color range and works well for baby blankets, but several note it splits easily when crocheted and is a bit thinner with less yardage per skein than comparable brands.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Soft hand and visible sheen out of the skein
- Machine washable and dryable, no special care
- Works for both knitting and crocheting on standard gauge tools
- Popular in pastels and neutrals for baby items
- Strand splits under a crochet hook if not careful
- Some reviewers found it thinner than other worsted brands
- Less yardage per skein than some competing brands, per reviewers
Specifications
| Brand | Caron |
|---|---|
| Model | H970039701B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.12 pounds |
| Item Length | 315 yards |
| Compatible Crochet Hook Metric Size | 5 millimeters |
| Compatible Crochet Hook US Size | H-8 |
| Compatible Knitting Needle Metric Size | 5 millimeters |
| Compatible Knitting Needle US Size | 8 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Acrylic |
| Material Composition | 100% Acrylic |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 2835 feet |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | Yarn |
| Other details | |
| Item Thickness | 0.2 inches |
| Product Care Instructions | Do Not Bleach, Do Not Dry-clean, Do not Iron or Press, Machine Wash (not Exceeding 104F/40C)at permanent press setting, Tumble Dry at low Heat, at delicate setting |
| Item Type Name | Yarn |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in yarn.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caron Simply Soft 3-Pack YarnThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 5,800 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Lion Brand Yarn Hometown YarnLion Brand Yarn | 4.6 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| RED HEART Super Saver 3-Pack yarnRed Heart | 4.7 / 5 | 36,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Bernat Blanket Yarn Super Bulky Soft Chenille Yarn Vintage White 2-PackBernat | 4.7 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Lily Sugar n' Cream Solid Variety Assortment 6 Pack Bundle 100 Percent Cotton Medium 4…Lily | 4.7 / 5 | 2,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Caron H970039701B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Caron Simply Soft machine washable?
Yes, it can be machine washed and dried without special care.
What weight is Caron Simply Soft yarn?
It's a worsted weight yarn, gauge 4, working up on a 5mm (US 8) knitting needle or 5mm (H/8) crochet hook.
Does Caron Simply Soft split when crocheting?
Several reviewers say it can split under a crochet hook, though most still rate the softness highly.