Acrylic yarn: good or not so good?

Dear users, dear authors,
Do you like acrylic yarn?

It depends on what you’re using it for. I don’t like wearing it as clothing, but it’s great for a cozy winter blanket. Amigurumi usually turn out nicer with cotton, unless you want to achieve a fur-like look by brushing it out—in which case, acrylic is the only option.

Hello😊

These days, there are very high-quality synthetic yarns. 
It always depends on what you want to make. 
Potholders, summer clothing, and amigurumi are usually made from cotton.
For children's clothing (outerwear), I personally like using synthetic fibers, as they usually hold their shape well and are easy to care for. Cotton is usually too heavy for that and loses its shape, while many people are allergic or sensitive to wool.
Synthetic fibers are also often inexpensive, which is another significant factor compared with wool.
(I always find it fascinating how many people get worked up about synthetic yarns while at the same time wearing a fleece sweater [and not one made of expensive cotton fleece 😉]…)
Best regards

I’m one of those people who can hardly stand wearing wool. No matter how fine it is, it still itches. I very rarely find any that I find comfortable. Socks made from sock yarn are okay. I also have a scarf made from sock yarn. Strangely enough, that works too. So I often use acrylic yarn, usually blended with cotton.  I’ve also knitted a lot of acrylic items for my kids. My daughter had eczema, and wool just didn’t work for her at all. I think it’s ideal for kids’ sweaters. It doesn’t itch, is easy to care for, and dries quickly. Of course, even with acrylic, the cheapest quality won’t be the best choice.
Best regards, Marita 

I don’t like acrylic yarn for clothing—neither for myself nor for my children. My daughter can’t tolerate acrylic or polyester yarns; she can only wear cotton or animal fibers.

There’s that saying, “Acrylic makes me feel stuffy!” I can confirm that. I start sweating really quickly in items or accessories like hats made of acrylic. But I think acrylic is great for blankets and pillows.

I’m currently crocheting a blanket using Hayfield Spirit DK, which is 80% acrylic and 20% wool, and I’m using Schachenmayr Bravo, which is also 100% acrylic, for the border. So far, I really like it. It will be my first big project.

Otherwise, I only crochet small amigurumi and the like, almost exclusively out of cotton.

I feel exactly the same way as the two previous commenters. When I wear acrylic clothes, I feel like I’m in a sauna in the summer and I freeze in them in the winter. In the summer, I feel most comfortable in cotton or viscose; in the winter, in woolen clothes with cotton underneath.

But for doll clothes or decorations, I enjoy knitting and crocheting with blended yarns that contain acrylic.