Today I am putting Stylecraft Special Dk under the microscope and looking at the good and bad. This is of course just my personal opinion! *This page may contains affiliate links. Click on the photographs to be taken to the crochet designs shown on this page. Links to purchase can then be found.

The hard facts:

Composition: 100% Acrylic

Contruction: Multi-plied yarn with a standard twisted construction

Weight: 100 g (3.53 oz)

Length: 295m (323yds)

Size: 8ply Dk Weight

Range: At the time of writing this 111 colours available

My Opinion

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Stylecraft Special DK Yarn Review

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Stylecraft Special DK is an acrylic yarn that is an affordable option for lovers of crochet. While this yarn has had its moments over the years with different manufacturers, including some quality slips and supply issues due to the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, it has remained a widely used and accessible yarn.

I have used this yarn numerous times for designs such as the Chasing Rainbows Finding Tulips Blanket, Remembering Grandma Bed Runner and The Flower Patch Blanket. I am at present using it in the colour Citron (1263) for an embossed-look blanket. I generally work it with a 4 mm hook and find that combination is great for my usually firm tension.

I have found the yarn to be unlike many acrylics that can feel a bit like sandpaper. This one is soft to work with and gives lovely stitch definition.

Although I do not tend to work in DK weight yarn all that often, this is a yarn I reach for if I want a broad colour selection. With 111 colours available, it would be hard not to find something suitable for your project.

It also does not break the bank and comes in decent-sized balls of around 295 metres per 100 grams. Acrylics certainly have their place, and when you find a decent one they are often hardy for wear and easy to care for. Unlike some of the more prima donna yarns that can shrink dramatically if they accidentally find their way into the washing machine.

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Now please remember these are my own personal gripes and what bugs me may not bother anyone else.

I do not have a long list of negatives for this yarn as it largely is what it claims to be. It is not a luscious alpaca or a divine silk blend — it is a budget acrylic.

That said, I have seen some discussion in recent times about declining quality in some newer batches. Some crocheters have mentioned yarn that feels thinner or a little scratchier than older versions, and there have also been comments about colour differences between dye lots making it tricky to match older projects.

Personally, I have not experienced issues such as yarn thinning mid-ball or noticeable thick and thin sections in the balls I have used. My experience with the yarn has been quite consistent.

Overall

Overall, Stylecraft Special DK does exactly what it sets out to do. It is an affordable acrylic yarn with an impressive colour range, good stitch definition, and a softness that makes it pleasant to work with.

While it may not be a luxury fibre, it is a reliable and practical option for many crochet projects, particularly larger pieces such as blankets where cost, durability, and colour choice all matter. For those reasons, it remains a yarn I am happy to reach for when the right project comes along.

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