How to soften crochet projects

*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…

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…

Learn how to soften acrylic yarn with this ultimate guide that tests all the ways to soften acrylic yarn to give you the best results.

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 …

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 ...

Are you a crochet beginner looking to learn the basics? One of the most fundamental techniques in crochet is the yarn over (yo) and the yarn under (yu). This tutorial will help you understand the difference between the two and how to perform them properly. We have included a step-by-step video tutorial that will guide you through the process. You will quickly become an expert at crocheting yarn over and yarn under in no time!

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 …

Learn how to soften cotton yarn without ruining your hand dyed lot! This article has full photo instructions!