http://www.crochetme.com/blogs/crochet_daily/archive/2012/12/03/create-unexpected-afghans.aspxTraditionally crochet has been a favorite craft of choice for fiber enthusiasts who want to create stunning blankets and afghans. The height of many crochet stitches make crochet afghans and baby blankets quick projects-when compared to other methodsenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://www.crochetme.com/blogs/crochet_daily/archive/2012/12/03/create-unexpected-afghans.aspx#140205Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:56:01 GMTa67ddc32-88dd-4d96-a48b-678eefde7757:140205Char55<p>In the article you said, &quot;or be naturally stiff (like an acrylic);&quot;</p> <p>The acrylic yarn I use is far from stiff. Caron Simply Soft; RedHeart Baby TLC; TLC baby are soooo soft and huggable I use them for all my projects. And because they are acrylic, you just throw them into the washer and dryer and they last for a LONG time. </p> <p>Granted, there are acrylic yarns that are stiff, but not all of them.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.crochetme.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=140205" width="1" height="1">