Acrylic Yarns【Soft, Lightweight, Durable and Anti-Pilling】 | Page 2

Q: What is acrylic and why is it used in yarns?

Acrylic is a synthetic fibre widely used in the manufacture of knitting yarns due to its strength, softness and ease of care. Unlike other fibres, acrylic can be used as the main component of the yarn (100%) or blended with cotton, wool or polyester. There are also improved qualities such as microacrylic, which is softer, and anti-pilling acrylic, which reduces the formation of bobbles.

Q: What are the advantages of knitting with acrylic yarn or acrylic blends?

There are many advantages:▷ High resistance to wear, tear and washing.▷ Lightweight and soft, especially in microacrylic or premium acrylic yarns.▷ Easy care: machine washable and quick drying.▷ Wide range of colours and effects.▷ Less pilling on yarns with anti-pilling technology.▷ More economical than natural fibres, but with great quality and comfort.

Q: Does acrylic yarn itch or is it suitable for sensitive skin?

No, acrylic yarns do not itch. They are soft, lightweight and comfortable, especially when it comes to microacrylic or anti-pilling acrylic, which offer an even silkier feel. That's why they are perfect for baby clothes, blankets, children's garments and any project that comes into contact with the skin.

Q: What can I knit with acrylic yarn or acrylic blend yarn?

Acrylic yarns are incredibly versatile and suitable for all kinds of projects:▷ Children's clothing: blankets, hats, jackets, rompers, scarves.▷ Accessories: cushions, blankets, collars, hats, stoles.▷ Amigurumi and soft toys, especially with yarns such as Ricorumi Neon, Acryl Soft Minis or Candy.▷ Clothing such as jumpers, cardigans or jackets.▷ Creative projects with special effects: chenille, marbled, glitter or washed effect.

Q: How should acrylic yarn be washed and cared for?

Acrylic yarn is very easy to care for:▷ Machine washable on delicate cycles.▷ Quick drying; recommended to dry flat.▷ No ironing required.▷ Retains its shape and colours even after many washes.▷ Anti-pilling yarns are more resistant to wear and tear and the appearance of bobbles.

Q: Why choose acrylic yarns over other fibres?

Choosing acrylic yarns means choosing:▷ Softness and comfort at a more affordable price.▷ High strength and durability.▷ Lightweight and easy to care for.▷ Less prone to pilling in anti-pilling versions.▷ Wide variety of colours and textures for any type of project.

To buy acrylic yarn online, discover our selection of acrylic yarns, versatile, soft, and durable fibres perfect for knitting all kinds of projects. We offer both 100% acrylic knitting yarn and blends with cotton, wool, or polyester. Acrylic is lightweight, long-lasting, and easy to care for. Additionally, some yarns are made of premium microacrylic or anti-pilling acrylic, providing even more softness and wear resistance. The soft and durable microacrylic yarn is especially easy to knit with.

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SCHEEPJES - Softfun Minis Colour Pack (12 x 20 g balls)

15,10 €

~~19,25 €~~

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Scheepjes - Merino Soft (extra-fine superwash merino and acrylic) 50 g

5,45 €

~~6,05 €~~

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RICO DESIGN - Acryl Soft Minis pastel Pack 4 Und

3,50 €

~~4,99 €~~

Ricorumi Neon Dk for Amigurumi - RICO DESIGN

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RICO DESIGN - Basic Soft Acryl Dk - Imágen principal

RICO DESIGN - Basic Soft Acryl DK (affordable acrylic) 50 g

1,99 €

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Creative Lazy hazy Summer Cotton Dk - 383285.003 - Mostaza

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RICO DESIGN - Creative Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK (curly multicoloured yarn) 50 g

4,00 €

~~4,99 €~~

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Baby Cotton Soft Print Dk - 383040.020 - Rosa Turquesa

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RICO DESIGN - Baby Cotton Soft Print DK (combed cotton for babies) 50 g

3,75 €

~~3,99 €~~

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GAZZAL - Pareo (premium gradient cotton and acrylic) 50 g

2,80 €

~~3,02 €~~

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ETROFIL - Etrofil Jeans - Imágen principal

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ETROFIL - Etrofil Jeans (soft and breathable cotton Sport) 50 g

3,00 €

~~3,96 €~~

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SENSY - Softee Baby (premium anti-pilling acrylic Sport) 100 g

6,50 €

~~7,16 €~~

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SENSY - Candy (soft premium acrylic DK) 100 g

5,90 €

~~6,99 €~~

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Acrylic, polyacrylic and microacrylic threads

At Garmon Yarns, we offer a complete range of acrylic and acrylic blend yarns, a synthetic fibre highly valued in the world of knitting for its softness, strength and ease of care. Unlike other synthetic fibres, acrylic can be either the main base of the yarn or part of a blend, providing warmth, lightness and durability.

We have different qualities of acrylic:

✔️ Standard acrylic.
✔️ Premium acrylic, with softer and more durable fibres.
✔️ Microacrylic, extremely fine and soft to the touch.
✔️ Anti-pilling acrylic, specially designed to prevent pilling and improve durability.

✅ 100% acrylic yarns:

▷ SENSY – Candy
▷ SENSY – Softee Baby
▷ ETROFIL – Punch
▷ Scheepjes – Colour Crafter
▷ RICO DESIGN – Basic Soft Acryl
▷ RICO DESIGN – Ricorumi Neon
▷ RICO DESIGN – Acryl Soft Minis pastel Pack

✅ Acrylic blend yarns:

▷ SENSY – Roving, Wool Ease
▷ GAZZAL – Baby Cotton 25, Pareo
▷ RICO DESIGN – Baby Cotton Soft Print, Creative Sport Print DK, Creative Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK
▷ YARNART – Flowers Moonlight
▷ Scheepjes – Merino Soft, Softfun Minis Colour Pack, Stone Washed Colour Pack, Stone Washed / River Washed Colour Pack

Acrylic Yarns – Softness, strength and colour for all your projects

Acrylic yarns are ideal for knitters looking for economical, durable fibres in a wide range of colours. They are perfect for knitting, crochet, amigurumi, blankets, children's garments and accessories.

Thanks to technological improvements, modern acrylics, especially microacrylics and anti-pilling, offer a softness and feel that rivals natural fibres, but with the advantage of much easier maintenance.

What does the Acrylic, Polyacrylic and Microacrylic Yarns category include?

In this category you will find yarns containing acrylic, polyacrylic or microacrylic, either as the base fibre or as part of a blend. Acrylic yarns are known for their strength, softness, durability and ease of care. Some are made with anti-pilling acrylic, which reduces pilling, or with microacrylic, which offers an extra soft and silky feel.

✅ 100% acrylic yarns:

▷ SENSY – Candy
▷ SENSY – Softee Baby
▷ ETROFIL – Punch
▷ Scheepjes – Colour Crafter
▷ RICO DESIGN – Basic Soft Acryl
▷ RICO DESIGN – Ricorumi Neon
▷ RICO DESIGN – Acryl Soft Minis pastel Pack

✅ Acrylic blend yarns:

▷ SENSY – Roving, Wool Ease
▷ GAZZAL – Baby Cotton 25, Pareo
▷ RICO DESIGN – Baby Cotton Soft Print, Creative Sport Print DK, Creative Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK
▷ YARNART – Flowers Moonlight
▷ Scheepjes – Merino Soft, Softfun Minis Colour Pack, Stone Washed Colour Pack, Stone Washed / River Washed Colour Pack

Characteristics of Acrylic, Polyacrylic and Microacrylic Yarns

✅ Resistance and durability: Perfect for frequently used garments thanks to their high resistance to wear, rubbing and washing.

✅ Lightness and softness: These yarns are very light and soft, especially those made from microacrylic or premium acrylic.

✅ Easy care: Machine washable, quick drying and non-shaping.

✅ Anti-pilling acrylic: Some yarns feature anti-pilling technology, which minimises the formation of bobbles and keeps garments looking like new for longer.

✅ Wide range of colours and effects: From solid colours to neon effects (Ricorumi Neon), pastel (Acryl Soft Minis), marbled, shiny (Flowers Moonlight) or washed cotton look (Stone Washed / River Washed).

✅ Perfect for all kinds of projects: From children's clothing and blankets to amigurumi, garments and decorative accessories.

Benefits and recommended uses of acrylic, polyacrylic and microacrylic threads

Key benefits:

▷ Highly resistant to wear and washing.
▷ Easy to maintain: machine washable, does not lose shape or colour.
▷ Very lightweight, soft and comfortable.
▷ Wide range of colours and textures, ideal for any type of project.
▷ More affordable price compared to 100% natural fibres.
▷ Perfect for people with allergies, as it does not contain lanolin.

Recommended uses:

🧸 Amigurumis and knitted toys, especially with yarns such as Ricorumi Neon, Acryl Soft Minis or Candy.
👶 Children's clothing: blankets, jackets, hats, rompers or very soft scarves.
🧣 Accessories: collars, hats, scarves, stoles, cushions or blankets.
🧥 Mid-season or winter garments: jumpers, cardigans, jackets.

💚 Creative projects: neon, chenille, marbled or washed effect yarns (Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton, Stone Washed, Flowers Moonlight).

How is acrylic thread used and with acrylic?

✔️ Tips for use:

▷ Works perfectly with both knitting needles and crochet hooks.
▷ Check the recommended thickness for each product to choose the right needle or crochet hook size.
▷ Make a sample first to adjust the tension.

✔️ Care:

▷ Suitable for machine washing on delicate cycles.
▷ Quick air drying; tumble drying is not recommended in most cases.
▷ No ironing required.
▷ Retains its shape and colours even after many washes.

✔️ Extra tip:

▷ Anti-pilling acrylic and microacrylic yarns are especially recommended for blankets, baby clothes or garments that will be used a lot, due to their extreme softness and resistance to wear and tear.