Soft and Excellent Washing Yarn is there such a combo

[crochetandrelax]

I am crocheting an afghan for a gift, though I know they do not like the scratchiness of RHSS. I want to give an afghan that will hold up in the wash and not look fuzzy. I wash my afghans a couple times a month in the winter and they look great, (w/RHSS). Is there a much softer yarn that holds up the same?

[katyallen815]

ILTY Hobby Lobby's brand is very simialr in durability as red heart, but softer, have you considered using rhss and "softening" it yourself, I believe I have read right here on the ville how to do that, and I have used hair conditioner in the final rinse, and had wonderful results! Good luck, happy hookin!

[FrLopLady]

Caron pounders have a nice feel and hold up well too. ILTY I have used, love the texture but haven't washed anything I've made with it yet

[crochetluvknot]

I agree with Caron Pounders and ILTY both hold up well and are softer than RHSS

[RoseRed]

I'm a big fan of Caron Pounders. You can get the smaller skeins - it's called Caron Natura but it's the same yarn.

[katyallen815]

I too like caron one pounders, but have't washed anything made from it yet, but it is very soft, I use it a lot for scarves and such!

[RoseRed]

oh, sweetie - go wash something. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how nice it washes up.

[crochetandrelax]

Thanks to everyone and the great recommendations.

 

I would not want someone not to use it or just throw it aside. I haven't tried Hobby Lobby's yarn since it is a drive from me. I am definitely going to have to try it. I can still buy some Caron here at Micheal's. I haven't used Caron in a very long time and could not remember if it fuzzed.

 

I usually soften my RHSS with Downy when washing.

[RoseRed]

Caron Simply Soft is the Caron yarn that fuzzes not Natura or Pounders. I get my at Joanns.com when it's on sale and use the free shipping coupon. It's amazing how much yarn you can get that way.

[crochetandrelax]

Thanks RoseRed!

 

I thought it was Caron. I am glad you cleared that up for me. I know they have a few pounders, not a great selection at Micheal's. I may have to try ordering online. I have never bought my yarn that way.

[Nilliem]

Thanks RoseRed!

 

I thought it was Caron. I am glad you cleared that up for me. I know they have a few pounders, not a great selection at Micheal's. I may have to try ordering online. I have never bought my yarn that way.

 

If you check for coupons, and/or specials, you may not have to pay shipping. JoAnn's has good sales, and shipping specials. I've never ordered from them, but I've only heard good things about Knitpicks; they have a wonderful selection.

[RoseRed]

At the bottom of every thread here at the ville is a free shipping coupon. They usually place a limit of over $40 or $50 on free shipping but I just save up and do a big purchase instead of a few little ones.

 

Sign up for their newsletter and they'll let you know when the yarn goes on sale and other promotions. I like the customer service at JoAnns. If there's a problem with the yarn just a phone call has always been enough to fix it.

 

The thing about JoAnns that you need to remember is that they will not replace a skein that has been used in a project. I wind my skeins first so that if there are a lot of knots I'll know it ahead of time. (That's not actually a JoAnn problem but a manufacturer problem). They've never asked me to send anything back. They just replace what I've called about. I also don't abuse this and only call when there is a problem.

[crochetandrelax]

I am glad to hear JoAnn's has good customer service. I will give buying yarn online a try.

 

There are so many options and until you use a yarn consistently it is hard to know it's wear. I always have the tendency to stick to the one's I have used. I tried making sample pot holders out of a few varieties of yarn to test it's washing ability. Sometimes it works and other times I'm just not certain. I have made two afghans for Christmas gifts that are a plush yarn and working on the third. These are request by the girls. Though I have a few family members who would like the warmer afghans and I would like to make at least two by Christmas, using a softer yarn. (So they will be a little more cuddly.)

 

I know many don't like Homespun, though I work well with it. (No, it's not a wonderful washing yarn, but I have had daughters who have kept it looking fairly new. Miracles never cease.)

 

Sorry, I have a tendency to rattle on. I am anxious to try the Caron Pounders and see how it washes. I know I will have to try ILTY also. I hear about it all the time on the 'ville.

 

All of you have been great! I appreciate your input more than you know.