Published: by Tamara Kelly · 89 Comments
Caron Simply Soft Yarn is a true classic, beloved by crocheters and knitters since 2009. It was one of the first yarns I fell in love with when I learned to crochet - so soft and silky, and it is an excellent value. There's a reason it's stuck around: easy to find in stores, easy to care for, and easy to work with. Take another look at this much-loved medium-weight yarn, and enter to win an amazing 7 skeins of Caron Simply Soft on Moogly!
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Yarnspirations and may include affiliate links; all opinions are my own.
"Caron Simply Soft yarn is among the most popular and versatile worsted-weight yarns. This yarn is incredibly soft to the touch and perfect for various projects from baby to fashion to home décor. Simply Soft comes in an extensive array of colors, from neutrals to pastels and brights, as well as vibrant neons – the perfect shade for every project! With a unique sheen, this yarn has a fabulous, lustrous look, with a beautiful drape. Conveniently machine washable and dryable for easy care."
Just The YarnyFacts:
Content:100% acrylic
Ball Size:170 g / 6 oz, 288 meters / 315 yards (solids)
Care:Machine wash and dry
Gauge:#4 - Worsted (Medium)
Knitting Gauge:4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 18 sts and 24 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needle
Crochet Gauge:4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 13 sc and 14 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook
Buy It: Yarnspirations.com, craft stores, and Amazon.com
Featuring 47+ Lovely Colorways
There have been some fun Caron Simply Soft offshoots over the years - Party, Paints, Speckels, Marled, Tweeds, and more! But it's the 47 solids that make up the backbone of this gorgeous collection. Neutrals, brights, jewel tones, and pastels are all included, making this yarn an excellent choice for almost every kind of project. Acrylic yarn is easy to care for, and won't bleed, so mix and match to your heart's content!
Free Crochet and Knit Patterns for Caron Simply Soft Yarn
Caron Simply Soft is popular for blankets, wearables, accessories... pretty much anything you'd use a light worsted yarn for. And since it's been around for a while now, there are a plethora of patterns to choose from. But they aren't letting this one linger - there are 5 new patterns out for Simply Soft this summer, bringing the total to over 500! CLICK HERE to explore them all!
Of course, I've designed with it a few times myself! I loved using Caron Simply Soft Yarn to make the Heatherstone Shawl, Brick Row Shawl, Diamond C2C Quilt, Big Bloom Blanket, Stripey Knit Slouchy Beanies, Sweet Striped Crochet Hat, All Grown Up Striped Slouch Hat, Winter Sunrise Scarf, Cuddly Cat Crochet Scoodie, Autumn Sunset Infinity Scarf, All Grown Up Arm Warmers, Wavy Baby Blanket, Summer Waves Placemat, Squares Squared, Bacon and Eggs Pillow, and Sweet Striped Arm Warmers. Whew! And there's more to come!
Caron Simply Soft Yarn Giveaway Time!
The Caron Simply Soft Yarn Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends June 25, 2024, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please try the link provided. If that does not work, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.
The winner will receive 7 skeins of Caron Simply Soft in their choice of available colors and will be notified by email.
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Dawn Tenneson
I made a hat with Simply Soft for chemo patients
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Shari Lewis
It’s been a long time, but I think it was an infinity scarf in two beautiful Caron Simply Soft colors.
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Jennifer Riley
I made some adorable pumpkins with happy faces last fall. Loved how soft they were and the color was just gorgeous.
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Amanda
This was one of the first yarns I purchased when I learned to crochet. I lived in a tiny town with no craft stores, but I could find this at Walmart. I've used it for hats and blankets and even a cardigan or two. I'd love to make something for my daughter to take with her to college this fall!
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Lynn Hotchkiss
This is my favorite yarn! The sheen and the colors can't be beat.
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Amy B
First project was a baby blanket for a friend so many years ago.
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Fabiola Sánchez
I haven't used this yarn before but I would love to crochet a cardigan!
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Sue
Oh SIMPLY wonderful!!!
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Adrienne McCarthy
I used Caron for the first time, for MooglyCAL 2015 (?) or maybe it was 2016? I still have most of the squares, lol! Some have since been made into pillows. They never did make it into a blanket!
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Judy
Love working with Caron Simply Soft yarn.
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Sonia
Oh I love Simply Soft! The first project I ever made with simply soft was a Beanie for my nephew for Christmas.
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Sharon Thomas
I love Simply soft. One of the first yarns I used when learning crochet
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Vi
Thank you! Love seeing so many pattern ideas in one place!
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Kimberly
The first project that I ever made with Caron Simply Soft yarn was a cowl with fringe. It was beautiful, I ended up making several but in different colors. I love how soft it is and it has a sheer look to it.
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KIMBERLY MILLER
I would love to make a blanket if I were to win this yarn
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Kim Lennie
I'm probably one of the few that has never used Caron Simply Soft yarn. I can only think the reason why is I mostly crochet Christmas decor and such But I am getting back into making sweaters so this would be the perfect start. Good Luck to All!!
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Denise
Simply Soft has been a favorite of mine for decades -- I am very fond of their jewel tones, the texture, and the shine.
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Tonya M.
I made a blanket for the first time with simply soft. It had become my very favorite yarn. My go to yarn for most projects.
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monique s
My first creation with it was a scarf and I love the softness
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Erin M Lazzarini
I love CSS! It's great to work with and has such a nice drape
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Trina
I made a heart puff throw.
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Deb Rowley
I've made so many things with Caron Simply Soft over the years that I really don't remember the first time I used it. It's one of my go-to yarns for sweaters and hats.
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Nancy
I can't even remember the first project with simply soft!! My favorite has to be baby blankets though! Simply soft is just that so ideal for a baby blanket.
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Amy
I'll be using it for a skirt! A tiered skirt.
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Janet
I made my very first prayer shawl with Caron Simply Soft in the color, Pagoda. As it turned out, it was the recipient's favorite color!
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Kathleen Davis
I love this yarn. Simply wonderful!
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aisha martowidjojo
My first projject with Simply Soft yarn was a phone cozy!
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Carolyn Ensminger
I love Caron Simply Soft! I've crocheted several baby blankets out of it!
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Teresa
I love Simply Soft, and I've used it a lot. I think the first project was the first sweater I made for myself. It turned out as a long tunic, since the pattern actually called for a more lightweight yarn, but I love it!
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Anne Haun
I made a crocheted blanket many, many years ago - I still use is and love it as much now as I did then. Caron simply soft is a great yarn.
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Katherine
A grey slouchy beanie for my nephew ❤️
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Barbara Carolyn Hamlet
Love the feel
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Phyllis
My very first finished crochet project was a baby granny square blanket ( for a coworker). My first knit project was a baby set ( Sweater, booties and bonnet) for a close friend's first grandchild.
Thanks for sharing your talent.Reply
Janet Coffield
My daughter gave me some Caron Simply Soft and I made a shawl.
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Cindi
Lol! I'm participating in your current CAL. This is not only my first CAL, but I'm also reintroducing myself to the craft. I picked this yarn for your project because it's so soft and luxurious to me.
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Donna S
I love this yarn. It's so soft and easy to work with. I also love all the color choices. This is one of my favorite yarns. Thanks for offering this giveaway.
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Christine Ice
My first project was an amigurumi beach with a palm tree surrounded by the ocean. I also made a starfish, a whale, an octopus, and a turtle. It was so easy to work with and is so soft. My granddaughter loves playing with it. Since then I made a baby blanket with it for our neighbors’ new baby boy! I love working with it and am always trying to find a reason to make something else…🥰
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Donna
This yarn is so do soft! I know it was pink and I made a scarf with it. Thanks so much!!
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Tracey Down
I love Caron! Thank you for a chance to win this lovely yarn 🧶💘
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Kezra
I think I used some scrap yarn to make a bag recently, but I can't be sure since there was no label. But I'd love to make some cute pumpkin inspired amigurumi with orange or yellow 🧡💛
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Rachel King
I crocheted a pair of leg warmers for one of my daughters when they were younger out of Caron Simply Soft.
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Karen McDaniel
I can’t remember my first project with Caron Simply Soft but I do remember my largest. I used it for my 2022 temperature blanket. I made it with 12 granny squares with 31 rounds each. The colors, determined by the daily high temperatures, were so vibrant, the texture was soft, and it became a huge, beautiful weighted blanket.
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Chris
I think the first project I made with Simply Soft was a mystery CAL about 10 years ago. I really like the look and feel of projects I've made with Simply Soft
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Sarah Price
My first project with Caron Simply Soft was a hat for a NICU baby.
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Jasmine Robinson
I think I want to make a lounge set for myself with the Caron simply soft. Something I can wear at home and keep on when I’m out.
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Lisa G
The first items made with Caron Simply Soft was a pair of knitted fingerless gloves.
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Emily Gardner
I love Caron Simply Soft! I use it to make all kinds of things. Most recently I’ve used it to make Yip Yips!
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Katie Lind
I haven't used it that much. But ith being a thinner medium weight, I wonder if it could be substituted for DK 3 Weight in some projects where gauge isn't as important. I love the colors!!!
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Laura
I posted a comment but not sure if it went through so I'm reposting. Sorry if it's a duplicate.
Oh my gosh! I love Caron Simply Soft! I think my first project was a baby blanket about 10 years ago. Since then I have used it for many other projects like hats, Scarves, Shawls, more blankets, baby booties, baby bonnets, just to name a few. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Jackie
I think the first thing I made with Simply soft was an afghan. Blue and white.
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Melissa
Caron Simply Soft has been my go-to for years so I can't remember the first projects I created with it. However, my most memorable would be my 2022 temp blanket made with two-tone solid granny squares. It's nearly queen sized. I used 13 colors and each square represented the daily high and low. I absolutely love it.
I'm currently working on a 2023 corner-to-corner blanket and a 2024 hexagon granny blanket.
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April
My first project with this yarn was a scarf. Now I make hats to donate to our local high school’s winter clothing drive every year.
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Karen
I would absolutely LOVE to make a beautiful soft blankie if I were lucky enough to win! I could use some good luck and winning gorgeous yarn would certainly help cheer me up! I'm disabled as well so I would really appreciate the opportunity 🙏 😃
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Jamie
This yarn is my go to favorite. Been using it since I started crocheting and knitting. Caron Simply Soft is a hooker stable. My very first project with it was actually learning how to crochet. My grandma made me chain till I couldn't see straight. My very first project on my own was knitting a comforter for my bed. I bought out Purple Plum in a 20 mile radius from my house in the 90's. I usually use this when I know it going to touch skin. So gloves, hats, footies, scarves, baklavas and what not. To win this world be amazing because I only buy when I am actually making something. To have some fun yarn would be amazing.
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Caelyn Rutledge
This is an amazing yarn, I have made sweaters and blankets out of it and I love the shiny and smooth result you get with it.
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Christine Voss
My first project with this yarn was a granny type square blanket. It is one of my favorites. I have to say I struggled finishing it because of weaving in the ends but the yarn was amazing to work with. I love that it has so many oranges and greens.
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Joy Rist
Love this yarn. I use a lot of it. TYSMFTC.🤞🏻
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Joy Rist
Love this yarn. I use it a lot. I think I first made a baby blanket for my niece. Thank you for this opportunity to win some of this lovely yarn.
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Diane Beavers
A knit hat for a friend whom had recent surgery. She loved the softness and warmth. Unbeknownst to me it also coordinated with a scarf she love’s so it was a perfect set. Thank you.
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Elaine Corrie
I made a newborn cardigan, hat and booties set. I absolutely love this yarn.
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Helen
I've yet to use this yarn but would love to try a cute summer top with it!! So many colours to choose from!!
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Kathy J
Caron simply soft is one of my favorite yarns. Very soft and I love the colors. I like to make baby blankets.
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Kim Reid
I have made a baby blanket with Simply Soft, my favorite yarn!
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Charlotte Loring
Caron yarns are soo soft and beatiful colors, ombres and other.
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Carri B.
The first thing I ever made with Caron simply soft was a baby blanket. It’s a nice yarn for tops as it is a lighter 4 weight yarn.
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Tina Hairston
I made a nice double-stranded winter hat of my own design to match an infinity scarf a friend of mine had made me a few years before. She couldn't remember what pattern she used but all that matters is that it was the same yarn which I then used to make a pair of fingerless mitts to match the hat.
Thanks for the giveaway, Tamara!
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Monica
Love this yarn! Made a baby blanket.
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Kathy J
I love Caron simply soft. I am allergic to wool so this yarn gives me no problems. I like to make baby blankets . This is soft on their skin. So many colors to choose from.
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Amy L
I crocheted a blanket for my sister's baby with Caron Simply soft, and I was "hooked". Simply Soft has been my favorite yarn, ever since.
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Miriam L
Caron Simply Soft is great for baby blankets, small toys, etc., because it is so soft. It is also great for chemo caps.
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Anna Payne
My first item to make was a baby blanket, then a shawl for my sister and a chevron blanket for my granddaughters' graduation.
I love this yarn it's so soft and i love using it.Reply
Jeanne L. de Grasse
Great yarn and love the colour choices! Thank you for this!
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Stephanie Cloak-Sander
I love this yarn for sweaters.
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Jyl Milner
Back in the day, I used it to crochet baby booties for a humanitarian project - 100 pairs, a personal challenge! My most recent project with it is a llama and cactus C2C colorwork blanket, which I made in January 2024. It was my very first C2C, so I used an old friend - Caron Simply Soft - so at least one factor would be familiar! It turned out great, like everything I've used this yarn for.
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Susan Izbiansky
Caron Simply Soft is really soft and has a great shein.
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Virginia Bronner
I made 70 doilies with a heart design for my daughters bridal shower. It is a great yarn to work with. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Katharine Wood
I used Caron Simply Soft a few years ago to make a baby blanket for my sister's baby. It turned out beautifully.
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Anjonette Pezan
I have been using it for so long, my first project, I have to guess, was either a baby blanket or a scarf. Sorry it was over 35 years ago.
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Jo-ann Mitchell
I love the softness and lovely sheen to this yarn!
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Connie Dews
My first was so many years/projects ago but most likely it was a hat because for a while there everyone wanted one. But I've done quite a few blankets and other things with it as well. I love that it comes in so many colors. I like the variations of it as well, like the Tweeds and Party.
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Audrey coates
I made an Easter dress for my granddaughter with 4 pastel colors of Caron Simply Soft yarn many years ago. She still has the dress for a hand down to when she has children.
Love working with this yarn!Reply
Sabrina
I made a scarf for my sister with her drum corps colors and logo
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Valerie
I honestly can't remember if I've used it previously. That pattern for mesh vest looks interesting, so will probably go with that.
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Tammy Reed
I use Simply Soft regularly. The softness and sheen show off stitches perfectly!
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Sandy
I made my first Tunisian crochet blanket with Caron Simply Soft. I still have it and it's one of the heaviest ones I own! Very warm and soft. Then I graduated to amigurumi. I LOVE this yarn for my animals. It's absolutely PERFECT!
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Monica F
I hadn’t crocheted in over 25 years, found out I was going to be an Aunt and this was my first choice in making baby Maddy a blanket scratch mitts and matching hat! Best softest yarn ever!
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Erin Woodall
I have made hats that I donate to a local school.
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Elizabeth Brignoni
These make the softest most comfortable beanies!!! The colors! LOVE!!!💕
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Elizabeth Brignoni
These are great on Addi machines and easy on the hands. The colors! LOVE!!!💕
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