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Machine-Washable Yarn & Superwash Wool

Machine-washable yarns provide the ultimate flexibility for your fiber artistry, making project care entirely worry-free. Whether you are crocheting a soft baby blanket, knitting a daily-wear sweater, or weaving a gift for someone who values convenience, easy-care yarn is the perfect choice for high-use items. From superwash wools that won't felt to high-quality synthetic blends, these fibers are designed to withstand the laundry while maintaining their shape and softness. Explore our selection and create beautiful pieces that are as practical as they are stunning.
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SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 146 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 199yds (182m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$6.80
$8.50
Malabrigo Rios Merino Worsted Yarn - Superwash Worsted 120 options
Malabrigo Rios Merino Worsted Yarn - Superwash Worsted

100% Merino Wool, 210yds (192m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$17.90
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino Yarn DK 122 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino Yarn DK

100% Merino Wool, 220yds (201m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.20
$14.00
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Yarn - Superwash Wool DK 201 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Yarn - Superwash Wool DK

100% Wool, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.40
$14.25
SALE Cascade Yarns Heritage Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 109 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$9.60
$12.00
SALE Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Yarn - Cotton DK 76 options
Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 107yds (98m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.24
$6.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Yarn 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Yarn

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.33
$4.75
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine Yarn - Cotton Sport 95 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$7.25
SALE Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Yarn - Cotton DK 109 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.20
$14.00
SALE Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 136 options
Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.80
$11.00
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK Yarn - Merino DK 33 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK Yarn - Merino DK

100% Merino Wool, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.79
$8.49
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport Yarn - Merino Sport 88 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport Yarn - Merino Sport

100% Merino Wool, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$5.60
$7.00
Valley Yarns Huntington Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 32 options
Valley Yarns Huntington Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 218yds (199m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.49
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Yarn - Merino Worsted 37 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Yarn - Merino Worsted

100% Merino Wool, 97yds (89m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$8.49
Malabrigo Arroyo Merino Sport Yarn - Superwash Merino Sport 90 options
Malabrigo Arroyo Merino Sport Yarn - Superwash Merino Sport

100% Merino Wool, 335yds (306m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$22.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 105 options
Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 68yds (62m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$2.99
Malabrigo Mecha Merino Chunky Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky 87 options
Malabrigo Mecha Merino Chunky Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$16.90
Malabrigo Sock Merino 3 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 3 Ply 87 options
Malabrigo Sock Merino 3 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 3 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 440yds (402m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$22.25
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Yarn 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Yarn

100% Cotton, 93yds (85m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$3.33
$4.75
SALE Berroco Vintage Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 74 options
Berroco Vintage Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 136yds (124m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.40
$10.50
Malabrigo Mechita Merino 4 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 90 options
Malabrigo Mechita Merino 4 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 420yds (384m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.25
SALE Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky 100 options
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 128yds (117m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$10.72
$13.40
SALE Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 87 options
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$8.25
$11.00
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 49 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 142yds (130m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$6.38
$8.50
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 85 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 199yds (182m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$7.60 - $9.50
$9.50
Out of Stock Scheepjes Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 39 options
Scheepjes Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 1094yds (1000m)/225g (7.94oz), Fingering

$30.00
Valley Yarns Haydenville Yarn - Superwash Merino Worsted 32 options
Valley Yarns Haydenville Yarn - Superwash Merino Worsted

60% Merino Wool 40% Acrylic, 220yds (201m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.99
Valley Yarns Haydenville DK Yarn - Superwash Merino 31 options
Valley Yarns Haydenville DK Yarn - Superwash Merino

60% Merino Wool 40% Acrylic, 136yds (124m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.25
SALE Plymouth Yarn Select DK Merino Superwash Yarn 64 options
Plymouth Yarn Select DK Merino Superwash Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 129yds (118m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.74
$8.99
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Anthem DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 61 options
Cascade Yarns Anthem DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 248yds (227m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.50
SALE Berroco Vintage DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 74 options
Berroco Vintage DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 288yds (263m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.40
$10.50
SALE Berroco Ultra Wool Yarn - Superwash Wool Aran 96 options
Berroco Ultra Wool Yarn - Superwash Wool Aran

100% Wool, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$10.69 - $14.25
$14.25
SALE Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK 72 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK

50% Bamboo 50% Cotton, 291yds (266m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.80
$11.00
Malabrigo Washted Merino Worsted Yarn 41 options
Malabrigo Washted Merino Worsted Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 210yds (192m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$16.50
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport Yarn 31 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$8.49
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 27 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

75% Acrylic 22% Wool 3% Rayon, 199yds (182m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.00
$10.00
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Wave Yarn - Wool Worsted 34 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Wave Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 220yds (201m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.00
$15.00
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran Yarn - Merino Aran 66 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran Yarn - Merino Aran

100% Merino Wool, 150yds (137m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$13.60
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky Yarn 30 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$13.99
SALE Plymouth Yarn Dream DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 82 options
Plymouth Yarn Dream DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

50% Acrylic 50% Nylon, 174yds (159m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.79
$5.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 85 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 302yds (276m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.15
$4.50
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 35 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 63yds (58m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$6.38
$8.50
SALE Berroco Comfort Sock Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply 25 options
Berroco Comfort Sock Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply

50% Nylon 50% Acrylic, 451yds (412m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$4.75 - $9.50
$9.50
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Fixation Yarn - Cotton DK 67 options
Cascade Yarns Fixation Yarn - Cotton DK

98% Cotton 2% Spandex, 100yds (91m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.00
SALE Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock Yarn - Bamboo 4 Ply 32 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock Yarn - Bamboo 4 Ply

55% Bamboo 37% Cotton 8% Other, 492yds (450m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$9.60
$12.00
Cascade Yarns Pacific Yarn - Acrylic Aran 112 options
Cascade Yarns Pacific Yarn - Acrylic Aran

60% Acrylic 40% Merino Wool, 213yds (195m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$8.25
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 82 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$13.00
SALE Sirdar Snuggly DK Yarn - Nylon DK 110 options
Sirdar Snuggly DK Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.20
$6.50
Berroco Modern Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 94 options
Berroco Modern Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

60% Cotton 40% Rayon, 209yds (191m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.00
Out of Stock HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 23 options
HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

55% Cotton 21% Nylon 16% Bamboo 8% Silk, 220yds (201m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.95
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What Makes Yarn Machine-Washable?

What Makes Yarn Machine-Washable?

For many makers, the term Superwash wool is a game-changer. This specialized process removes the tiny scales from wool fibers (or coats them in a microscopic polymer) to prevent them from interlocking and felting when agitated in a washing machine. This allows you to enjoy the warmth and elasticity of natural wool with the convenience of modern cleaning. Beyond wool, we also offer acrylic yarn blends and cotton mixes that are naturally hardy and perfect for those with sensitive skin or wool allergies.

Best Projects for Easy-Care Yarn

When should you reach for a washable knitting yarn?

  • Baby Clothes & Blankets: New parents rarely have time for hand-washing. Using a machine-washable fiber ensures your gift remains a cherished, usable item.
  • Socks: Constant friction and moisture require frequent cleaning. Our superwash sock yarns are reinforced for durability and easy laundering.
  • Everyday Sweaters: For garments that will be part of a heavy rotation, a blend that can handle a gentle cycle ensures your handiwork stays fresh and pill-free.

Pro-Tips for Laundering Your Handmade Knits

Even though these yarns are "safe to wash," longevity depends on the details. We always recommend washing your projects in a mesh laundry bag to prevent snagging on zippers or buttons. While many of our synthetic and superwash blends can handle a low-heat dryer, laying flat to air-dry is still the best way to maintain stitch definition and garment shape over time. Always check the specific care instructions on the yarn label for the best results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Superwash wool real wool?

Yes! Superwash wool is 100% natural wool that has been treated to make it machine-washable. It retains all the wonderful properties of traditional wool—like breathability and warmth—but it will not felt or shrink when washed on a gentle cycle.

Can machine-washable yarn go in the dryer?

It depends on the specific fiber blend. Many machine-washable cottons and acrylics are dryer-safe on low heat. However, for many superwash wools, we recommend air-drying to prevent the fibers from thinning out or losing their "bounce" over time.

What is the best machine-washable yarn for a baby blanket?

For baby items, we recommend a cotton-acrylic blend or a high-quality superwash merino. These fibers are incredibly soft against sensitive skin, hypoallergenic, and can survive the frequent washings that baby items inevitably require.

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