Great quality for toy making
I like the quality and value. It has a smooth texture, giving a lovely finish. I use it for toy making - kitten.
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100% Acrylic, 184m (201yds)/100g (3.53oz), Aran
Product Description
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran is a 100% acrylic aran, soft enough for children's clothes and hard-wearing enough for the blankets and toys that get used every day. Paintbox Yarns is our own brand, designed in house.
Aran weight is the fast lane: it knits up quickly on 5.00mm needles without turning bulky, so jumpers, cardigans and throws grow visibly while still holding a neat, even fabric. Being acrylic, it takes a machine wash and a low tumble dry, which is the practical difference between a handmade blanket that gets used and one that stays in the cupboard.
The shades are developed as a coordinated palette rather than one-offs, so stripes, granny squares, colourwork and toys can be planned across the range and matched with confidence. The yarn is OEKO-TEX certified.
Specifications: 100g balls, 184m (201yds). Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm on 5.00mm (US 8) needles; 5.00mm (H) crochet hook. Machine wash at 30°C, tumble dry on low, cool iron, do not bleach. Made in Turkey.
What makers tell us: Across 6,000+ reviews averaging 4.8 stars, this is one of the most reviewed yarns we sell.
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Specifications
| Brand: | Paintbox Yarns |
| Blend: | 100% Acrylic |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Net Weight: | 100g (3.53oz) |
| Tension: | 18 stitches, 24 rows to 10cm/4" |
| Recommended Crochet Hook: | 5.00mm (H) |
| Care Instructions: | Cool Iron, Do Not Bleach, Dry Clean in Certain Solvents, Low Heat Tumble Dry, Machine Wash 30°C |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Length: | 184m (201yds) |
| Recommended Needles: | 5.00mm (US 8) |
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Review summary
Most reviews praise the yarn's softness, smooth feel and easy handling, along with its colour range and value for money. Complaints are uncommon and mostly concern knots, uneven thickness and colours going out of stock for long periods.
Summarized by AI
First class yarn for great projects
I've used this yarn many many times and have always found it to be first class yarn. I've never encountered any joins in the yarn and it crochets up lovely. I've crocheted several cardigans, hooded scarves, fingerless mitts and other bits for my teenage granddaughter. She can be really critical but never any criticism about the items she gets from me.
Great colors and price for fundraising
I like the range of colours available. I like the quick delivery. I like the excellent price. I'm using it for aran cardigans and jumpers to sell to raise funds for our local baby unit. Not yet - it was only given to some of them 2 days ago - we only meet every 2 weeks.
Great value and quality yarn
I like the good value for money. The yarn is lovely to knit with, knits up beautifully, and the garments hold their shape. Yes it has.
Perfect yarn for larger toy clothes
Great to knit with. The quality and softness make it ideal for all aran knits. A very affordable quality yarn. At the moment, I am making a wardrobe of clothes for a large soft toy. I've already made a cardigan in 3 colours, a cabled hoodie, a hat, scarf, and gloves. I've just started a jumper. Great to work with and doesn't split. The softness makes it ideal for larger toy clothes.
As always, the service is great, and I love the Paint Box range of wool. The value pack is great. I am knitting a cardigan. The only thing is the postage was the same price.
Great value and durability
I love Paintbox yarn. It offers great value for the price. I am making a blanket and also use it for amigurumi toys. It holds up well.
Easy to use for beautiful projects
I love the Paintbox range and have quite a few different colors in the Aran. I'm making a waffle lap blanket for my elderly neighbour for Christmas. It's so easy; only 2 rows make the pattern.
very good yarn choice
I like the good value and has a nice feel to it. Hopefully will make a cardigan.
Lovely to knit with - Paintbox Aran Yarn.
This is my first time knitting with paintbox (Aran) yarn. It is lovely to work with and the Aran pattern stands out well. There have been no knots in the yarn either. I found the 20 ball pack to be excellent value and would certainly purchase in the future. I haven’t had the opportunity to wash yet but 🤞 when I do hopefully it will wash well. The only issue I had was with delivery. Having been notified the package would be delivered between specific hours on specific days I made myself...