Best 4 Weight Yarn:

Red Heart Super Saver

• Description: A commonly used acrylic yarn.
• User Comment: "Looks like Red Heart Super Saver to me."

Caron Simply Soft

• Description: Soft, machine-washable acrylic yarn.
• User Comment: "I usually use Caron Simply Soft. It's machine washable and doesn't shrink."

Lion Brand Mandala Yarn

• Description: Soft, acrylic yarn loved for various projects.
• User Comment: "I’ve been doing a bunch with Lion Brand Mandala Yarn! It’s acrylic, but my family/friends it doesn’t really matter material wise as long as it’s soft!"

Hobbii DK Weight Cotton Yarn

• Description: Cotton yarn perfect for summer projects.
• User Comment: "I’m doing a summer weight baby blanket and am using Hobbii DK Weight Cotton Yarn and I’m looooooving how it feels. Someone here recommended it to me."

Drops Cotton Light

• Description: Affordable cotton yarn in DK weight.
• User Comment: "I’m currently making bonnets out of Drops Cotton Light that I get from linde hobby it's like $1 for 50g ball in dk weight."

I Love This Yarn (Hobby Lobby)

• Description: A soft acrylic yarn suitable for various projects.
• User Comment: "I know we hate on Hobby Lobby, but I use I Love This Yarn by them for 90% of my projects."

Cotton and Polyester/Acrylic Blend

• Description: A blend offering the benefits of both cotton and acrylic.
• User Comment: "A Cotton and Polyester/Acrylic Blend would probably be the best of both worlds."

Superwash Merino

• Description: Natural fiber ideal for projects.
• User Comment: "I do Superwash Merino. I live a natural fiber!"

Considerations:

• Acrylic yarns like Red Heart Super Saver and Caron Simply Soft are popular for their durability and softness.
• Cotton yarns like Hobbii DK Weight Cotton Yarn and Drops Cotton Light offer breathability, making them great for summer projects.
• Blends like cotton and polyester/acrylic offer benefits of both materials.
• Superwash Merino is a great natural fiber option for those who prefer it.

Pros and Cons:

• Acrylic yarns are durable but may pill.
• Cotton yarns are breathable but might not be as soft as acrylic.
• Superwash Merino offers a natural option with excellent quality.
• Blends combine the benefits of different materials for versatile projects.