Acrylic yarn often gets a bad rap in the knitting world. Many people love it, many people hate it (so much so that they consider themselves yarn snobs who will never touch it), many people are in between - they know when it's actually an item Excellent choice, and realize that sometimes you might not want to use it. We'll explore knitting with acrylic yarn in this article—and everything you should know.

　　While acrylic yarn has some drawbacks, it certainly has its place in the knitting world—it's an affordable option, and it can be a great, washable, easy-care yarn that's versatile.

　　There are many advantages to choosing acrylic yarn for your crochet projects. Below you will find a list of properties and benefits of acrylic yarns:

　　quick dry;

　　easy to clean;

　　No shrinkage (unless washed/dried at high temperature);

　　Lightweight - Compared to natural yarn fibers, acrylic has a lower fiber density and therefore weighs more than natural fibers. That's why acrylic is a great choice for those larger crochet projects--it'll weigh less!

　　Moth Resistant - Another benefit of acrylic yarn is that since it is a synthetic fiber, it is impossible for moth larvae to digest it. It is important to note that any food spills on acrylic projects must be cleaned before storage to prevent moths from being attracted to these spills and stains.

　　Softness - Different ways of handling fibers during spinning can result in softer yarns.

　　Warmth - The properties of this man-made fiber mimic wool and therefore have similar insulating properties. Not as warm as natural fibers, nor does it wick away moisture.

　　DURABLE - Acrylic yarn is a petroleum-based fiber so it will last a long time - some may never.

　　Price Point – Ranging from economy acrylic to premium acrylic, acrylic yarn generally costs less than natural fibers, making it a popular choice for beginners and those looking to keep costs down on their craft.

　　Color Range - Colors added during the chemical process allow for fast coloring and no color run-out

　　anti wrinkle

　　Stretch - Another quality of the acrylic yarn that makes it a great choice for beginners and creates more forgiving garments

　　Stitch Definition - Some acrylic yarns will produce very defined stitches if the yarn does not have high halo (fuzz) points.

　　Hypoallergenic - The synthetic fiber of the acrylic yarn is ideal for those who are allergic to lanolin (commonly found in wool) or who are sensitive to the fouling of wool fibers.