Caron One Pound Yarn

Four scarves from one skein, if you follow the page.

One Pound is 453.6 g of acrylic and 812 yards, a #4 worsted. Knit gauge is 16 stitches to 4 inches on 5 mm needles. The page price is $14.99. That scarf line is the maker claim, not a lab test.

Caron is a Spinrite brand. Listowel production ended on July 25, 2025. The skein page never names the plant that makes it now.

It can go in the washer on cool and in a delicate dryer. Bleach, iron, and dry cleaning are ruled out.

Product Highlights

  • 453.6 g (16 oz) skein
  • 812 yards (742 m)
  • Page says 4 scarves per skein
  • 16 knit stitches on 5 mm needles
  • Page price $14.99

Category

14

Our Canadian score

Imported

Imported

Caron One Pound is the big Spinrite acrylic, not a Canadian mill skein. Comvest Partners and JW Levin own the parent. Walmart Canada has carried this put-up.

Score breakdown (66% evidenced, high confidence)

Manufacturing30% of score0/100

Spinrite Inc. has made the difficult decision to close the manufacturing facility and retail outlet store in Listowel

Ingredients / Materials25% of scoreNo data
Brand Ownership20% of score0/100

has been co-owned by American based investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners since 2018

Headquarters10% of score60/100

We will still maintain a presence in Listowel with our office to support the business, as well as our Listowel Distribution Centre to facilitate Canadian distribution

Canadian Workforce6% of score50/100

some of the company's administrative, marketing and sales roles would remain in Listowel

Packaging5% of scoreNo data
Design & R&D4% of scoreNo data

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Made In
Mill not named. Listowel factory closed.
Owned By
Spinrite Inc.
Fibre
100% acrylic
Weight
453.6 g (16 oz)
Length
812 yards (742 m)
Price
$14.99

Product Information

Ingredients

100% acrylic

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caron One Pound yarn made in Canada?

No. Caron One Pound Yarn is not made in Canada. Spinrite still has a Listowel office and a distribution centre.

Who owns Caron One Pound?

Spinrite. Caron One Pound Yarn is in the company co-owned by Comvest Partners and JW Levin since 2018.

How is One Pound different from Simply Soft?

Size. Caron One Pound Yarn is 453.6 g and 812 yards. Simply Soft is the 170 g skein at 315 yards. Both are acrylic worsted.

Can you tumble dry One Pound?

Yes, on delicate. Caron One Pound Yarn also allows a cool wash. Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean it.

What does the scarf claim mean?

The product page says one skein makes 4 full-sized scarves. Caron One Pound Yarn does not define the scarf pattern on that line.