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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 147 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted

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

$6.80
$8.50
Malabrigo Rios 121 options
Malabrigo Rios

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

$17.50
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino 122 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino

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

$10.40 - $13.00
$13.00
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash 199 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash

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

$9.20
$11.50
SALE Cascade Yarns Heritage 109 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage

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

$9.20 - $11.50
$11.50
SALE Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic 76 options
Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic

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

$5.24
$6.99
SALE Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine 95 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine

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

$5.44
$7.25
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK

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

$2.63
$3.75
SALE Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima 109 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima

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

$10.80
$13.50
SALE Berroco Vintage 136 options
Berroco Vintage

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

$8.40
$10.50
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK 33 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK

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

$8.49
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport 88 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport

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

$5.20
$6.50
SALE Valley Yarns Huntington 32 options
Valley Yarns Huntington

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

$5.99
$7.49
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash 37 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash

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

$8.49
Malabrigo Arroyo 90 options
Malabrigo Arroyo

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

$21.90
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram 105 options
Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram

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

$2.99
Malabrigo Mecha 87 options
Malabrigo Mecha

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

$16.50
Malabrigo Sock 88 options
Malabrigo Sock

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

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

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

$2.63
$3.75
SALE Berroco Vintage Chunky 74 options
Berroco Vintage Chunky

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

$8.40
$10.50
Malabrigo Mechita 90 options
Malabrigo Mechita

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

$22.00
SALE Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash 100 options
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash

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

$10.40
$13.00
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 87 options
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino

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

$11.00
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky 49 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky

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

$6.80
$8.50
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Colorspun 85 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Colorspun

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

$7.60
$9.50
Out of Stock Scheepjes Whirl 39 options
Scheepjes Whirl

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

$30.99
SALE Valley Yarns Haydenville 32 options
Valley Yarns Haydenville

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

$8.79
$10.99
SALE Valley Yarns Haydenville DK 31 options
Valley Yarns Haydenville DK

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

$5.00
$6.25
SALE Plymouth Yarn Select DK Merino Superwash 64 options
Plymouth Yarn Select DK Merino Superwash

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

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

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

$5.50
SALE Berroco Vintage DK 74 options
Berroco Vintage DK

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

$8.40
$10.50
SALE Berroco Ultra Wool 96 options
Berroco Ultra Wool

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

$11.40
$14.25
SALE Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop 72 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop

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

$8.80
$11.00
Malabrigo Washted 41 options
Malabrigo Washted

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

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

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

$8.49
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Tweed 27 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Tweed

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

$8.00
$10.00
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Wave 34 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Wave

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

$10.40
$13.00
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran 66 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran

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

$13.00
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky 30 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky

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

$11.19
$13.99
SALE Plymouth Yarn Dream DK 82 options
Plymouth Yarn Dream DK

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

$4.79
$5.99
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega 35 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega

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

$6.80
$8.50
SALE Berroco Comfort Sock 25 options
Berroco Comfort Sock

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

$7.60
$9.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 85 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

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

$2.98
$4.25
SALE Cascade Yarns Fixation 67 options
Cascade Yarns Fixation

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

$4.80
$6.00
SALE Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock 32 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Sock

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

$9.60
$12.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Pacific 112 options
Cascade Yarns Pacific

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

$6.60
$8.25
SALE Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints 82 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints

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

$9.75
$13.00
SALE Sirdar Snuggly DK 110 options
Sirdar Snuggly DK

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

$5.20
$6.50
SALE Berroco Modern Cotton 94 options
Berroco Modern Cotton

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

$9.60
$12.00
Out of Stock HiKoo CoBaSi 23 options
HiKoo CoBaSi

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.