Acrylic Yarn

Shop Colourful Acrylic Yarn For Your Project At Spotlight

There are so many creative projects that are made possible with acrylic yarn. This is a synthetic fibre that crafters typically decide to use over wool as a result of its lightweight design. Despite this lightweight design, acrylic yarn still manages to provide warmth, making it a useful ingredient that makes up your final creative piece. Acrylic knitting yarn is often referred to as a man-made fibre due to the chemicals used in its creation. The synthetic fibre of this yarn ensures a durable yet colourful yarn that is sure to delight any knitter, no matter their experience level.

Explore Our Acrylic Knitting Yarn For Your Next Project

At Spotlight, you'll be sure to find the perfect acrylic yarn for your next project. Whether its a neutral toned beanie or a vibrant colourful scarf, we offer a whole range of different colours for you to choose from. For more project inspiration, check out our free knitting and crochet projects! Don't shy away from substituting the colours featured in the project. Swap out different colours of yarn to recreate projects that reflect your personal style. Check out our helpful buying for more assistance in learning how to choose the right yarn for your project.

Choose Soft Acrylic Yarn For Crochet In A Range Of Styles And Colours

No matter your desired colour palette, we offer an incredible range of colour tones to suit a wide range of projects. You can even find multicoloured yarn for those projects that feature lively, colourful designs. If you're struggling to follow on with the instructions from your crochet project due to confusing acronyms, we've compiled a list of common knitting and crochet abbreviations to get you right back on track.

We Offer Affordable Or Premium Acrylic Yarn To Suit Any Budget

Whether you're a beginner knitter or an expert crocheter, our yarn is suitable for any knitting level. We also cater towards a number of different price ranges, so if you're looking to save a bit more or if you're wanting to invest in quality yarn, there will be a roll of yarn that accommodates your price range.

Acrylic Yarn FAQs

What do the various thicknesses of acrylic yarns mean?

Wool, acrylic and cotton yarns are often categorised with the definition ply. Generally, the higher the ply, the thicker the yarn. Therefore, 8ply is thicker than 5 ply, which in turn is thicker than 2 ply. Confusingly, the terminology is not always the same across the world and US and British terms for yarns can differ from those used in Australia. In this way, 8 ply yarn is referred to in Britain as Double Knit or DK, while in the US it may be called light worsted. Luckily, most yarn labels will provide useful information as to the size of knitting needle or crochet hooks required to work a particular yarn.

At Spotlight, most of our yarns also carry a handy tension guide for knitters which tells you how many stitches and rows make up a trial square of 10cm x 10cm. If yours comes out larger or smaller, you may need to adjust your tension or try different sized needles!

What are the benefits of using acrylic yarn?

Acrylics are a man-made fibre, but they have some benefits over natural products such as wool, cotton or silk.

• Range of colours: Because acrylics are man-made fibres, they will take just about every colour dye imaginable and are available in a vast range of colours.
• Value for money: Acrylic fibres are made in large quantities and are some of the cheapest yarns available on the market.
• Easy to clean: Unlike wool, acrylic yarns can be washed in the machine without too much worry about shrinking or pilling (low temperatures are advised).
• Acrylic fibres are very durable, so are perfect for items that are meant to last.
• Acrylic yarn is lightweight so if you are making a large item such as a blanket, it will keep you warm without weighing too much.
• Hypo-allergenic: Because acrylics are a man-made yarn, people who are allergic to wool can bear it next to their skin.

What types of acrylic yarn are available in the range?

Choose from pretty pastels, vibrant colours, variegated yarns and speciality yarns including frizzy, furry and with pompoms. There are also some yarns that are a mixture of different fibres, such as for instance a wool, acrylic and viscose blend. See individual product descriptions for details and prices.

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Explore our Range of Acrylic Yarn for Bargains Galore at Spotlight

No matter your craft, we have everything you need to bring your creative endeavours to life. Knitters in particular can enjoy shopping from various types of yarn, including:

• Wool yarn: Our wool yarn is ideal for making warm, winter accessories like scarves, beanies and jumpers.
• Cotton blends: Combining cotton with another fibre like nylon, wool or bamboo can improve its stretchiness, durability and warmth.
• Baby yarn: A soft and delicate yarn designed for making baby garments, blankets and other accessories.

Shop our incredible yarn and needle art range to check out all the tools and accessories you need to bring your creations to life.