Caron Simply Soft Yarn 3-Pack
- Item Thickness: 0.2 inches
- Material Composition: 100% Acrylic
- Material Type: Acrylic
- Compatible Crochet Hook Metric Size: 5 millimeters
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ASIN: B076MNJ3B9Model: H970039701BCategory: Yarn
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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.
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.
Pros and cons
- 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
Where it stands among yarn
- #9 most-searched brand and model of the 50 yarn lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 22 yarn we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Caron |
|---|---|
| Model | H970039701B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| 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 |
| Item Weight | 1.12 poundshigher than 80% of 21 yarn |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Composition | 100% Acrylic |
| Material Type | Acrylic |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 2835 feet |
| Included Components | Yarn |
| Other details | |
| Item Thickness | 0.2 inches |
| Item Type Name | Yarn |
| Care | Machine wash and dry |
| Gauge | 4 - Worsted |
| Use For | Knitting, crocheting garments, accessories, and home décor projects |
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Frequently asked questions
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.