Yarn spec sheet · Caron

Caron Simply Soft

Caron Simply Soft: 169 m per 100 g, 5 mm hook, Acrylic. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
4 – Medium
Meters per 100 g
169.4 m
Recommended hook
5 mm
Composition
100 % Acrylic
Ball
170 g · 288 m (315 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
9–12 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
11–14 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Caron Simply Soft

Ranked by Match Score: density (40%), weight (20%), fiber (15%), texture (15%) and hook size (10%).

  1. Red Heart Super Saver Match Score 99 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 333 m per ball (+45 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart Super Saver 1 3 5 9

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  2. Red Heart With Love Match Score 99 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 338 m per ball (+50 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart With Love 1 3 5 9

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  3. Red Heart Soft Match Score 97 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 234 m per ball (−54 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart Soft 2 4 7 13

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  4. Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran Match Score 86 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +9 % meters per 100 g vs. original 184 m per ball (−104 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 2 5 8 16

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  5. Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Match Score 84 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 85 m per ball (−203 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 4 11 17 34

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  6. Scheepjes Cahlista Match Score 78 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 85 m per ball (−203 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Cahlista 4 11 17 34

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Frequently asked questions about Caron Simply Soft

What hook size do you use for Caron Simply Soft?

For Caron Simply Soft we recommend a 5 mm crochet hook. It is a 4 – Medium yarn according to the Craft Yarn Council: go down half a size for firm fabric such as amigurumi and up half a size for garments with more drape.

How many meters are in a ball of Caron Simply Soft?

A ball of Caron Simply Soft has 288 meters (315 yards) and weighs 170 g, which is 169 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Caron Simply Soft?

The best substitute for Caron Simply Soft in CrochetMetrics is Red Heart Super Saver, with a 99% Match Score. It has 168 m per 100 g (−1 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Caron Simply Soft you will need 5 balls of Red Heart Super Saver.