Paintbox Yarns

Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

A 100% acrylic DK/light-worsted yarn in long 100 g balls.

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Specifications

Yarn weight: DK / Light Worsted (category 3, Light)
Fiber: 100% acrylic
Ball size: 100 g / 276 m
Recommended hook: 4 mm (US G-6)
Care: Machine wash 30 °C; tumble dry low; iron low; do not bleach; dry clean in specified solvents

Use the yarn label or hook package for the exact variant you buy.

When this yarn makes sense

You want an affordable acrylic in lots of colors, with 276 m per ball for garments, toys or blankets.

Before you buy

Acrylic doesn’t have wool’s warmth or cotton’s absorbency; choose a wool or cotton yarn when the project needs either.

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Check it against your pattern

Start with the yarn-weight category, then compare the fiber, length per ball and care instructions. The same category does not promise the same drape or elasticity. Color variants may have a different length or composition.

Use the substitution worksheet to compare it with the pattern yarn. Wash and measure a gauge swatch, then use the specific ball length in the yarn quantity calculator. Do not use knitting gauge as crochet gauge.

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