{"product_id":"caron-simply-soft-worsted-yarn-light-country-blue-3-pack-100-acrylic-machine-washable","title":"Caron Simply Soft worsted yarn Light Country Blue 3-Pack - 100% acrylic, machine washable","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eCaron Simply Soft Light Country Blue 3-Pack is a worsted-weight, 100% acrylic yarn with a lustrous sheen and soft drape, ideal for knitting, crocheting, and home or wearable projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nCaron Simply Soft is a long-standing favourite for makers who want a soft, easy-care yarn that works across garments, baby items, amigurumi, and décor. This Light Country Blue bundle contains three full-size balls of the popular worsted (#4) yarn, offering consistent colour and yardage for multi-piece or larger projects. The yarn blends vibrant appearance with machine-washable convenience, so finished pieces maintain look and feel through everyday use.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow will Caron Simply Soft perform for garments and baby items?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yarn offers a smooth, draping hand with a subtle sheen that flatters sweaters, cardigans, scarves, and baby wear. Its worsted-weight thickness gives structure while remaining flexible, making it easy to shape and stitch without losing softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFibre: 100% acrylic for lightweight warmth and machine-washable care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGauge: #4 Worsted — knitting 16 sts x 20 rows over 4\" with 5 mm needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCare: safe for machine wash and dry for everyday practicality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: smooth surface and drape suitable for garments and layering pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this yarn suitable for blankets, home décor, and amigurumi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Caron Simply Soft balances softness and stitch definition, so textured blankets, pillow covers, and amigurumi shapes read clearly. The consistent worsted weight helps you match pattern gauge and produce even fabric across panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBall size (selected types): 141 g \/ 5 oz with approximately 215 m \/ 235 yd for long runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrochet gauge: 12 sc x 13 rows over 4\" with a 5 mm hook for pattern consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable finishes like heathers, speckles, ombre, and brights for coordinated decor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable acrylic fibre resists pilling and is low-maintenance for household items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tools and techniques work best with this worsted yarn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard worsted needles and hooks pair well with Caron Simply Soft to hit recommended gauges and stitch textures. The smooth strand slides nicely for cables, lace borders, and amigurumi shaping, while maintaining crisp stitch definition for colorwork and textured stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended needles\/hooks: 5 mm (US 8) knitting needles and 5 mm crochet hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreat for techniques: cables, ribbing, lace trims, colour stripes, and single-crochet amigurumi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelpful tip: swatch before starting to confirm gauge and drape for wearable items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColour matching: buy enough balls at once to avoid dye-lot variation for large projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Makers who want a polished, comfortable yarn with easy-care performance will appreciate this three-pack of Caron Simply Soft in Light Country Blue. It’s aimed at knitters and crocheters of all levels working on garments, baby items, blankets, accessories, and decorative crafts. If you value a soft hand, consistent worsted gauge, and a slight sheen that elevates finished pieces, this 3-pack provides enough yardage and colour uniformity to complete multi-piece projects or larger single projects with minimal colour variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What fibre is Caron Simply Soft made from?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Caron Simply Soft is 100% acrylic, offering softness with easy machine-wash-and-dry care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What needle and hook sizes work best?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Use 5 mm (US 8) knitting needles or a 5 mm crochet hook to reach the recommended worsted gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Caron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55294578852177,"sku":"B09VXHWF3M","price":40.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/caron-simply-soft-front-packaging_3e7ecc2e-dd04-4d14-872d-cfdae0e65ffc.jpg?v=1791932349","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/caron-simply-soft-worsted-yarn-light-country-blue-3-pack-100-acrylic-machine-washable","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}