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Caron Simply Soft Yarn
MSRP: $30
Online Rating:
(8.5/10)
Simply Soft from Caron International is simply the softest worsted weight acrylic yarn on the market today. Machine washable and dryable, Simply Soft, with its lustrous sheen, has been the yarn of choice for generations (retail $30). And now, Simply Soft comes is wonderful bright colors for infant, toddler and childwear. Visit
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ONLINE REVIEWS
Beadqueen
Posted:
1/4/2008
Location:
lakewood, CO
Life Member
Online Rating:
(9/10)
PROS
This yarn really is one of the softest yarns I have ever used. It feels great on the hands while knitting. It knits up evenly and wears quite well. I haven't had any problems with putting it in the washer and dryer, either.
CONS
The only problem I found was that the plys will split and i would pick up only part of the yarn on a stitch. I have to watch my work a little more closely as I knit.
OVERALL
This is one of my favorite yarns to use!
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psardo
Posted:
1/30/2008
Location:
tolland, CT
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Online Rating:
(9/10)
PROS
Love the softness of the yarn. I make caps for the Seafarer Mission in Boston and love how soft they come out. Other yarns I have used are on the rough side.
CONS
OVERALL
Love them!
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ShadowWalker
Posted:
2/28/2008
Location:
chandler, AZ
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Online Rating:
(10/10)
PROS
I always use this yarn to crochet all my baby sweater sets (hat, sweater and booties) and blankets. The colors are wonderful too. I just finished making a set in the blue mint color for a new baby boy. I also finishing up my grandson's sweater in the same color. I have used the green, white, pink, etc... It makes the softest baby sweaters... I even won at our State Fair in each of my categories that I used this yarn
CONS
NONE!!!!
OVERALL
Excellant yarn .. Will use it for many years to come..
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pooh92
Posted:
5/12/2008
Location:
oklahoma city, OK
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Online Rating:
(10/10)
PROS
Absolutely wonderful yarn. Feels nice against the skin, doesn't bunch & pill like some yarns. Crochet patterns don't end up bulky & cumbersome. The new colors are fantastic.
CONS
none
OVERALL
Will definitely use more often!
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bonnie727
Posted:
6/3/2008
Location:
jesup, IA
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Online Rating:
(7/10)
PROS
This is very soft yarn, does feel nice on the hands as you work.
CONS
I have found that in some of the skiens that they have broken quite easily, I'm sure this is a manufacturer flaw, and hopefully will fix it
OVERALL
I do like it and will continue to buy it.
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flowergirl
Posted:
6/8/2008
Location:
council bluffs, IA
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Online Rating:
(8/10)
PROS
The yarn comes in so many bright and vibrant colors now. You can create a entire Fruit Basket of assorted fruits and make the entire fruit Basket with the correct color of yarn to go with each fruit or vegetable.
CONS
with all those colors you would think that someone in the Omaha Area would know where you can buy the Caron yarn except for online.
OVERALL
The Product is create when you are able to find the yarn at the store.
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michellephx
Posted:
6/13/2008
Location:
gilbert, AZ
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Online Rating:
(9/10)
PROS
Very soft - love the way this works up knitted or crocheted.
CONS
Range of solid colors is pretty good but they could use more prints / varigated's to expand the line.
OVERALL
One of my favorites to work with, especially for baby and kids items.
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jfoerster
Posted:
6/19/2008
Location:
morris, NY
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Online Rating:
(9/10)
PROS
Very soft yarn, great for baby items. Readily available and affordable.
CONS
Cant think of any
OVERALL
Caron has quality yarns. Love the feel of this.
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Ladyoriental
Posted:
6/20/2008
Location:
valrico, FL
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Online Rating:
(9/10)
PROS
Soft and easy to use when crocheting. Soft yarn against the skin.
CONS
Not enough shades, of colors
OVERALL
Soft and durable, easy to use and fun to work with.
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fmeocat
Posted:
6/27/2008
Location:
gaffney, SC
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Online Rating:
(10/10)
PROS
Yarn was great to work with. Soft enough to use for baby blankets
CONS
Need more colors to choose from.
OVERALL
Good to crochet with. Some splitting occurs , but workable.
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vbender
Posted:
7/26/2008
Location:
ossining, NY
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Online Rating:
(5/10)
PROS
It is very soft and I love it. Wish it had even more colors.
CONS
However, besides the splitting problem mentioned above, I was very disappointed when I was knitting an afghan. Because it has no dye lot, I didn't worry about making sure I had enough skeins at the beginning of the project. When I purchased more, I did not notice, but when the afghan was finished, some of the skeins were not identically matched in color - even though they were supposedly the same color. In the future, if I were going to use this yarn, I would have to be sure to buy enough yarn for the entire project at once and before starting it, look at all the yarn under my light and make sure they were exactly the same color.
OVERALL
I still like it, but I am now very wary and do not buy at different times for my project. Since Dazzleaire is no longer made, this is the next best thing.
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larlington
Posted:
11/9/2008
Location:
brick, NJ
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Online Rating:
(9/10)
PROS
Soft yarn for even baby clothes. Works well with Loom Knitting, (no splitting/breakage). No splitting with crochet, either.
CONS
None
OVERALL
Great yarn, will continue to purchase.
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mbennett1022
Posted:
2/12/2009
Location:
simpson, LA
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Online Rating:
(8/10)
PROS
This is some of the softest yarn on the market. I love how it feels while you're working with it
CONS
The yarn splits really easily -- more so than most yarns -- and you have to be really careful that you pick up the whole strand in your stitches. If you don't, the split stitches show up really bad in the finished project. Also, I've had a several skeins that had been tied together more than once inside.
OVERALL
Love the yarn but just wish it didn't split so bad.
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jinkens006
Posted:
6/9/2009
Location:
tucson, AZ
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Online Rating:
(7/10)
PROS
used it to make a hat and scarf for byfriend and they both turned out wonderful, it is super soft and a nice slate blue. working on a sweater for my six year old and having some problems
CONS
it splits more then some other yarns. and is tied two or three times in the skein
OVERALL
afforable and super soft. i can find a varity of colors at the stores.
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debbswan
Posted:
8/29/2009
Location:
brunswick, GA
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Online Rating:
(8/10)
PROS
I've completed one afghan so far and love it.
CONS
It does split and that can be annoying.
OVERALL
I do like it for crocet projects and will continue to use it
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lizette
Posted:
9/6/2009
Location:
haledon, NJ
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Online Rating:
(9/10)
PROS
This is a very soft yarn. It is suitable for baby projects and for anyone with a sensitive skin. It's easy to work with.
CONS
OVERALL
I highly recommend it!
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auntiepeg
Posted:
9/16/2009
Location:
bayonne, NJ
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Online Rating:
(8/10)
PROS
It's so soft - wonderful for baby projects... and for adults too... who doesn't love something buttery soft against their skin? I haven't experienced any big knotted balls inside the skein as I have with other brands of yarn. The color selection is pretty extensive.
CONS
It does split easily, and I have experienced some tie offs - sometimes two in a skein - which I don't like at all. I hate to feel knots in my work, so I always have to cut the yarn and do a fresh tie on and weave in. I tend to do a lot of one-skein projects simply because I don't like to tie on - so having to do it multiple times because of the knots is very frustrating.
OVERALL
I still like it & will continue to use it. I think it's a good value for a nice, workable, soft yarn.
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