Scheepjes - Softy

Scheepjes Softy is a novelty yarn in DK weight, made from 75% polyester and 25% nylon, designed to offer an extra-soft, fluffy and lightweight texture. Its main feature is a fine layer of fibres covering the yarn, creating a cushiony effect—perfect for children’s clothing, plush toys, amigurumi and cosy accessories.

Moreover, its feel is even softer than Sweetheart Soft, making it one of the most pleasant yarns for hand knitting.

Softy is extremely versatile but particularly stands out in projects that require a plush, warm texture, such as:

• ▷ Soft amigurumi (ideal for parts like ears, tummies or fur).
• ▷ Plush toys and children’s dolls.
• ▷ Winter scarves, cowls and hats.
• ▷ Baby garments, such as jackets, booties or crib blankets.
• ▷ Decorative details: ears, tails, pompoms or trims on more structured items.

Thanks to its light weight, it’s an excellent choice for adding volume without heaviness.

Due to its furry texture, Softy

can make it difficult to see stitches

However, many less experienced knitters use it successfully, especially if:

• ▷ You work on simple projects with few shape changes.
• ▷ You use a contrasting-colour needle.
• ▷ You combine Softy with cotton yarns (like Catona) to make counting easier.

👉 Handy tip: if you struggle to see your stitches, use stitch markers and ensure you have good lighting. You could also work bases in smooth yarn and use Softy for highlight areas.

The brand recommends 4.0 mm needles or hooks for both knitting and crochet.

You can, however, adjust the size to suit your desired firmness:

• ▷ For more compact amigurumi or plush toys, use 3.5 mm.
• ▷ For looser garments or cowls, you can go up to 4.5 mm for better drape.

Each Softy ball contains 50 g and approximately 145 m.

Though the metreage seems limited, being a voluminous and light yarn it covers a lot visually.

One ball is usually enough for:

• ▷ A small to medium plush toy.
• ▷ A baby beanie.
• ▷ The furry details of several amigurumi figures.
• ▷ A short cowl-style scarf.

✅ Yes, this yarn is machine washable on a delicate cycle at up to 40 °C.

However, to preserve the texture and shape of the fabric:

• ▷ Do not use bleach.
• ▷ Lay flat to dry, never hang.
• ▷ Do not tumble dry.
• ▷ Do not iron.

This simple care routine makes it ideal for baby items and toys that require frequent washing.

✅ Yes. Softy’s synthetic composition, along with its certified quality and softness, makes it ideal for sensitive skin, including that of newborns and young children.

Furthermore, it does not shed fibres easily and has a compact structure, making it a suitable choice for blankets, plush toys or baby garments, provided they are well sewn and age-appropriate.

✅ Yes, it is common to combine Softy with other yarns from the brand, especially when you want to:

• ▷ Add texture over a cotton or acrylic base (such as Catona or Colour Crafter).
• ▷ Contrast parts of an amigurumi (e.g. body in Catona, tummy in Softy).
• ▷ Create soft trims on blankets, cowls or sleeves.

Additionally, it shares the colour range with Sweetheart Soft, so you can blend both yarns seamlessly into the same project.

Scheepjes Softy is available in 26 soft shades, including:

• ▷ Delicate pastels such as baby pink, sky blue and vanilla.
• ▷ Warm neutrals like pearl grey, white or beige.
• ▷ Bold colours such as red, turquoise or forest green.

This makes it an excellent option for children’s amigurumi or elegant accessories with a velvet-like touch.