[Whippetldy]

In new Knitter's magazine the pattern for a Caplet uses Red Heart Shimmer.
It is acrylic. I am worried it would be very stiff when knitted up.
Has anyone tried this yarn? Thank you

 

[MarshaHicks]

I have used it for a Shaw and it was soft and very nice

 

[MarshaHicks]

I have used it for a Shaw and it was soft and very nice

 

[Whippetldy]

Thanks. Just wondered how it would drape.

 

[sharmend]

Nice yarn - very soft, too.

 

[jobailey]

I used it fora sweater and it turned out great. It was actually very soft.

 

[run4fittness]

Just bought some yesterday and am looking forward to trying it out.

 

[casey1952]

I have used it for a Shaw and it was soft and very nice

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Whippetldy]

Please let me know, thanks!

 

[paljoey46]

This is very soft yarn. The skein I had was supposed to be medium worsted #4 but, knitted somewhere between 3 & 4. Be sure to check gauge if trying to make something that needs to fit. For a shawl it should be fine.

 

[SouthernGirl]

There are so many worsted weight #4 yarns that knit up differently.

This is very soft yarn. The skein I had was supposed to be medium worsted #4 but, knitted somewhere between 3 & 4. Be sure to check gauge if trying to make something that needs to fit. For a shawl it should be fine.

 

[Whippetldy]

Thank you EVERYONE for your advice.

 

[determined_to-knit]

I have used Red Heart shimmer yarn to knit a shawl. I really liked using the yarn and my friend really liked her new shawl!LOL!

 

[pilgrim1953]

I agree here, my shimmer is closer to a dk weight, but am using it for lacy fingerless mitts so it is working out fine and is fairly soft. I am sure after washing with conditioner they will soften up even more. It is a very pretty yarn with a subtle shimmer. Aptly named.

This is very soft yarn. The skein I had was supposed to be medium worsted #4 but, knitted somewhere between 3 & 4. Be sure to check gauge if trying to make something that needs to fit. For a shawl it should be fine.

 

[Grandmaknitstoo]

In new Knitter's magazine the pattern for a Caplet uses Red Heart Shimmer.
It is acrylic. I am worried it would be very stiff when knitted up.
Has anyone tried this yarn? Thank you

I knitted a hat , mittens and a scarf for my GD. Also, I made knitted a shaw for my sister. They were very nice and soft and held up well, for kids. LOL :lol:

 

[MarshaHicks]

where did you get your Shimmer yarn they are closing out it out at my stores i regular shop at

 

[pilgrim1953]

where did you get your Shimmer yarn they are closing out it out at my stores i regular shop at

Got mine at closeout at Hobby Lobby.

 

[Dreamweaver]

Looks like we all agree that it is a nice, soft yarn... and I do agree that it knits up a little smaller... I find Caron's Simply Soft also is a bit smaller gauge than a #4..