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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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Out of Stock Rowan Felted Tweed Aran 29 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Aran

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 95yds (87m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$13.44
$16.80
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport Wave 17 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport Wave

100% Wool, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$13.00
Lang Yarns Cloud 14 options
Lang Yarns Cloud

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$30.00
SALE Manos del Uruguay Franca 42 options
Manos del Uruguay Franca

100% Merino Wool, 114yds (104m)/150g (5.29oz), Super Bulky

$33.00
$44.00
Out of Stock Berroco Meraki 16 options
Berroco Meraki

71% Cotton 24% Hemp 5% Polyester, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Sarasota 66 options
Cascade Yarns Sarasota

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 314yds (287m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.30
SALE Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted 23 options
Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$5.60
$7.00
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$6.50
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Linea Pura Solo Lino 40 options
Lana Grossa Linea Pura Solo Lino

80% Viscose 20% Linen, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$9.50
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Grande 36 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Grande

100% Wool, 220yds (201m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$18.80
$23.50
Out of Stock Lamana Milano 32 options
Lamana Milano

90% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere, 197yds (180m)/25g (0.88oz), Light Fingering

$13.99
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann 15 options
Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann

85% Merino Wool 15% Nylon, 475yds (434m)/115g (4.06oz), Fingering

$28.00
Out of Stock Paintbox Yarns Socks 47 options
Paintbox Yarns Socks

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 427yds (390m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$11.50
Out of Stock Fibra Natura Donnina 19 options
Fibra Natura Donnina

100% Merino Wool, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash 22 options
Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash

100% Wool, 283yds (259m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.25
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.55
$6.50
SALE Cascade Yarns Cotton Sox 30 options
Cascade Yarns Cotton Sox

89% Cotton 11% Nylon, 433yds (396m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$8.25
$11.00
Out of Stock Regia 4-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos 3 options
Regia 4-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$20.50
SALE MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran 40 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran

100% Merino Wool, 87yds (80m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$7.70
$11.00
SALE Lang Yarns Snowflake 9 options
Lang Yarns Snowflake

47% Cotton 42% Alpaca 7% Nylon 4% Wool, 126yds (115m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$9.00
$18.00
Out of Stock Lamana Como 45 options
Lamana Como

100% Merino Wool, 131yds (120m)/25g (0.88oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.99
Out of Stock Regia Premium Merino Yak (4 Ply) 13 options
Regia Premium Merino Yak (4 Ply)

58% Wool 28% Polyamide 14% Yak, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$28.00
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock 11 options
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock

100% Merino Wool, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$24.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Botanika 16 options
Cascade Yarns Botanika

100% Cotton, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$10.00
$12.50
Out of Stock Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool 16 options
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool

100% Wool, 136yds (124m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$7.00
$10.00
Willow & Lark Ramble 37 options
Willow & Lark Ramble

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

$8.00
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium 43 options
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium

55% Cotton 45% Viscose, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.50
SALE Debbie Bliss Piper 20 options
Debbie Bliss Piper

50% Cotton 50% Viscose, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.35
$10.50
Out of Stock Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK 21 options
Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.75
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Colorspun 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Colorspun

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 143yds (131m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$6.39
$7.99
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 43 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 197yds (180m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.70
$11.00
SALE Berroco Wizard 13 options
Berroco Wizard

85% Merino Wool 15% Nylon, 262yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$20.00
$25.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Uptown Super Bulky 24 options
Universal Yarn Uptown Super Bulky

100% Acrylic, 87yds (80m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$7.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Coffee Beenz 17 options
Plymouth Yarn Coffee Beenz

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 212yds (194m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$7.99
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran 16 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran

100% Merino Wool, 85yds (78m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$7.70
$11.00
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton 30 options
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton

100% Cotton, 185yds (169m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$7.95
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton 12 options
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton

100% Cotton, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.50
Juniper Moon Farm Beatrix 24 options
Juniper Moon Farm Beatrix

54% Merino Wool 30% Angora 16% Nylon, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$21.95
Universal Yarn Wool Pop 30 options
Universal Yarn Wool Pop

50% Bamboo 35% Wool 15% Polyamide, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.00
Out of Stock Regia 6-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos 12 options
Regia 6-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos

75% Virgin Wool 25% Polyamide, 410yds (375m)/60g (2.12oz), DK | Light Worsted

$25.60
Out of Stock SweetGeorgia Party of Five Tough Love Sock Mini-Skein Set 21 options
SweetGeorgia Party of Five Tough Love Sock Mini-Skein Set

80% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 525yds (480m)/28g (0.99oz), Fingering

$44.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 50 Merino Hand-Dyed 6 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 50 Merino Hand-Dyed

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$21.99
Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 8-Skein Pack 5 options
Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 8-Skein Pack

100% Merino Wool, 128yds (117m)/454g (16.01oz), Fingering

$66.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash 58 options
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash

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

$11.25
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 50 Merino Jam 8 options
Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 50 Merino Jam

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$21.99
Lang Linello 17 options
Lang Linello

40% Linen 32% Cotton 28% Viscose, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$21.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Dulcie 13 options
Debbie Bliss Dulcie

47% Cotton 47% Acrylic 6% Nylon, 82yds (75m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$5.60
$8.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 183yds (167m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$2.98
$4.25
Out of Stock Ella Rae Watercolors 13 options
Ella Rae Watercolors

100% Cotton, 263yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.95
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit Rainbow Hand Dyed 9 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit Rainbow Hand Dyed

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$23.99
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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.