For those of you who crochet, I've been crocheting a few scarves recently using acrylic yarn. They've been coming out rather stiff though, so I've had to make them of a very thin width. Is there any way for me to soften or stretch the scarf that will make it a little more flexible? I don't know, like setting or something? Any technique suggestions for this?
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I have found that it is truly up to the yarn how it will work and be used. Most, not all, acrylic yarns are stiff, and they can get more flexible and softer once you've washed them as a finished project.
There are a couple of yarns that are acrylic and are softer to work with. Carons Simply Soft, which works up wonderfully, but sometimes can be too soft (as in loosing it's body/shape) after washing. I still do not hesitate using Simply Soft, because it has a beautiful sheen and is so very soft and easy to work with. The other is Red Heart Soft and this I have not used at all.
Sorry I can't be of further help.
There are a couple of yarns that are acrylic and are softer to work with. Carons Simply Soft, which works up wonderfully, but sometimes can be too soft (as in loosing it's body/shape) after washing. I still do not hesitate using Simply Soft, because it has a beautiful sheen and is so very soft and easy to work with. The other is Red Heart Soft and this I have not used at all.
Sorry I can't be of further help.
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spinningwheelgirl
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It is generally the yarn which you use which dictates the softness of the finished product. A lot of times it also has to do with the quality. Usually, the better quality yarns are softer. I would suggest trying a different brand.
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icrochetafghans
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Acrylic yarns tend to hold their shape longer, but are stiff in the beginning. They will softon up a bit in the wash. I do agree with using a softer yarn to begin with, but don't make your stitches too lose or it will lose it's shape.
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