How to soften acrylic yarn

How to soften acrylic yarn

I've been using Red Heart Super Saver yarn for.... ever. Probably since I first started to learn to crochet (about 18 years ago. I'm 23). I didn't learn until recently how much people tend to dislike Red Heart yarn. Some opinions I've heard are that it's scratchy, squeaky, stiff, stupid, and other 'S' words that I'll try to avoid mentioning in case you're 8 years old and I offend you. I honestly didn't get it since the only options of yarn in my area were Red Heart and Caron and I couldn't…

Acrylic yarn is great when you need something versatile and cheap, but it can be scratchy. Here's how to soften acrylic yarn so that it's soft and supple!

Acrylic yarn is a lot of fun to work with: it's readily available, it comes in a myriad of bright and bold colors, and it's very affordable. When you're shopping for yarn for a big crochet blanket or a thick and cozy infinity scarf, you'll likely want to have as many options available to you and not spend a fortune on the sheer amount of skeins you'll need, right? The downside to all these perks is that 100% acrylic yarn isn't always the softest yarn out there. So, can you soften acrylic…

*Please note!* if you are crocheting/knitting for hospitals or preemie babies this may not be a good method. They prefer no product has been used on yarn of donated hospital items. This week I crocheted a Nyan Cat themed lovey for my impending baby. Unfortunately, trying to make something rainbow takes a lot of colors, and buying all 7 ROYGBIV plus the grey, pink and tan is a lot of yarn money. I bought Red Heart Super Saver thinking it couldn't be THAT bad. I worked up the blanket part and…

I've been using Red Heart Super Saver yarn for.... ever. Probably since I first started to learn to crochet (about 18 years ago. I'm 23). I ...

2 Different Ways To Soften Your Yarn “aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh” …. those are the singing angels I heard in my head when I found these 2 ways to soften yarn!! I am always frustrated when purchasing yarn because, lets all just be completely honest here, there are SO MANY lovely and super soft yarn options but they …

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Acrylic yarn is a type of synthetic fiber that is made from a polymer called polyacrylonitrile. It is often used in knitting and crocheting because it is inexpensive and easy to care for. Most fiber artists find Acrylic Yarn to be softer than wools or alpaca, however depending on the sensitivities of who you are intending to knit or crochet for, or even for your own comfort you may want to soften the yarn. When some yarn is milled, it has a coating on it to protect the fibers and ke

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This week I experimented with all the most popular ways to soften acrylic yarn to share with you what works best. I share all the methods I tried to soften ...

Acrylic yarn is a lot of fun to work with: it's readily available, it comes in a myriad of bright and bold colors, and it's very affordable. When you're shopping for yarn for a big crochet blanket or a thick and cozy infinity scarf, you'll likely want to have as many options available to you and not spend a fortune on the sheer amount of skeins you'll need, right? The downside to all these perks is that 100% acrylic yarn isn't always the softest yarn out there. So, can you soften acrylic…

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Yarn is an essential element when it comes to knitting or crocheting. However, the stiffness of yarn can sometimes ruin the look of your creation. Here are some ways you can soften yarn after crocheting and give your creation a softer and more comfortable feel.

I cannot tell you how many times I have found myself super frustrated over the fact that there is a color or a bulk option for yarn that I would love to use for a project but just don’t because of the sheer undesirable feeling of the “scratchy-ness” of it. How many times have you …

Taylor Bento on Instagram: "Keep reading for more details 👇 These methods work great for acrylic yarns like Red Heart Super Saver. I also prefer to soften my cotton projects (especially clothing). Be sure to read the care instructions on your yarn label. If cold wash is indicated then mix your preferred softener in cool water. If you choose conditioner, be sure it’s white in color so it doesn’t stain your project. I get the best results when I do these methods AFTER I finish crocheting the…

Pattern: my own (with 35 mitered squares in garter stitch) Yarn: Lana Grossa Due and Due Chine in light green, dark green and blue Needles: 7 mm straights I want to make my son a lovely blanket that can accompany him through his childhood. I'm slightly inspired by this beautiful blanket by Mustaa Villaa but am working with bulkier yarn and mitered squares that should produce a zigzag pattern.

Coming up with new and fun color combinations for baby blankets can seem intimidating, but it's really a lot of fun! While pinks and blues and white will always be the classic baby blanket color options, there are so many pretty yarn colors out there to play with and create something unique. In this post,