Question on Simply Soft Yarn?

[charlye]

My niece and I would like to know if anyone can tell me what you think of how well Simply soft yarn wears used on something that is wash a lot. How does it hold up? We had one store that told us that they don't carry it
because it doesn't hold up well under usage. Can any one verify or repute this comment? Like how would it hold up used in a baby blanket that is washed a lot.
Thank you now for any help with your comments
Charlye

[Poinciana]

Moms who have baby articles made of Simply Soft have reported how pleased they are with the ongoing washing/drying of them. Simply Soft is one of my fave yarns!

[kiti13]

Absolutely. Simply soft is perfect for baby items. I wouldn't use anything else. Not only does it wash well its gentle and soft on the little ones. I always make a matching lovey for the baby set(s). Gives them a little something to snuggle with when mom washes the blanket.

[Casa de Luna]

I use Simply Soft a lot and have had no issues of any kind. I wash mine in cold water and hang dry but I have occasionally dried stuff in the dryer, on low, when I'm in a hurry and things have always come out beautifully. It's easy to work with and comes in such lovely colors. I have had issues with some baby yarns though.

[Mttoni]

What is a "lovey" I have not heRd this term? Thanks, Toni

[Pixieglitter]

I bought a few skeins of this yarn a few months ago and made my mom an infinity scarf. It tended to split on me. I loved it though, and because it's so soft I can see that it would make lovely baby items. Maybe I just picked up a few skeins from a bad lot?? Because of all the great comments from others who love working with it, I'll buy more and try it again. I make a lot of baby items.

Shelley

[Poinciana]

What is a "lovey" I have not heRd this term? Thanks, Toni

Toni, these are baby lovies

crochet baby lovies - Bing Images

[crochetdiva]

I use Simply Soft but the yarn tends to split when I crochet. I just have to be careful how I insert my crochet hook to eliminate this problem. Otherwise, I like the feel of the yarn and it washes well.

[trueblue2007]

Yes, I agree with everything everyone else has posted about Simply Soft. It is very soft, it does split a lot, and it does wear well. I usually don't recommend it to beginner crocheters because of the splitting, but I have certainly used it a lot over the years and I have never been disappointed with it. It's actually much easier to work with than some of the other baby yarns, like the Bernat baby yarn. Actually, it's easier to work with than Homespun or Landscapes or Unforgettable too. There really are a lot of yarns out there that do have their issues for crocheting with them, but most do wear and hold up well. The Homespun is probably the one that is the worst of the bunch for how it holds up.

[Pixieglitter]

It makes a big difference for me which type of hook I used with Simply Soft yarn. I used a Boye hook and it worked much better than a Susan Bates.

Shelley