Caron Simply Soft Yarn
One hundred and seventy grams, all of it acrylic.
Simply Soft is a #4 ball of 170 g and 315 yards. Knit gauge is 18 stitches to 4 inches on 5 mm needles. The page price is $6.99. The product blurb is one line about comfort, and it adds no mill town.
Spinrite bought Caron from National Spinning in 2011. The Listowel factory then closed on July 25, 2025. This skein does not name a plant in Canada or anywhere else.
Wash it in cool water and dry it flat. Bleach, iron, and dry cleaning are off the list.
Product Highlights
- •170 g (6 oz) skein
- •315 yards (288 m)
- •#4 worsted acrylic
- •18 knit stitches on 5 mm needles
- •Page price $6.99
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
Caron Simply Soft is Spinrite acrylic, bought with the Caron name in 2011. Comvest Partners and JW Levin own the parent. The skein names no Canadian plant.
Score breakdown (66% evidenced, high confidence)
“Spinrite Inc. has made the difficult decision to close the manufacturing facility and retail outlet store in Listowel”
“has been co-owned by American based investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners since 2018”
“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”
“some of the company's administrative, marketing and sales roles would remain in Listowel”
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
- 170 g (6 oz)
- Length
- 315 yards (288 m)
- Price
- $6.99
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
100% acrylic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caron Simply Soft made in Canada?
No. Caron Simply Soft Yarn is not made in Canada. Spinrite kept a Listowel office and distribution centre, and named no new mill.
Who owns Caron Simply Soft?
Spinrite, since the 2011 purchase from National Spinning. Caron Simply Soft Yarn is under Comvest Partners and JW Levin.
Is Simply Soft the same as One Pound?
No. Caron Simply Soft Yarn is the 170 g skein. One Pound is the 453.6 g acrylic, a different put-up and a different yardage.
How do you wash Simply Soft?
Cool water, then flat to dry. Caron Simply Soft Yarn says do not bleach, do not iron, and do not dry clean.
What is the crochet gauge?
Thirteen single crochet and 14 rows to 4 inches on a 5 mm hook. That is the crochet line for Caron Simply Soft Yarn.