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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 Lana Grossa Gomitolo Pazzo Yarn - Cotton Worsted 6 options
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Pazzo Yarn - Cotton Worsted

52% Cotton 48% Acrylic, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$18.99
King Cole Big Value Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran 39 options
King Cole Big Value Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 257yds (235m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$6.37
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 33 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 984yds (900m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$110.00
Out of Stock Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Acrylic DK 3 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Acrylic DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 1422yds (1300m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$32.50
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran 33 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 2012yds (1840m)/1000g (35.27oz), Aran

$42.50
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 31 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 492yds (450m)/250g (8.82oz), Aran

$55.00
Paintbox Yarns Socks 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 14 options
Paintbox Yarns Socks 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 4265yds (3900m)/1000g (35.27oz), Fingering

$120.00
Valley Yarns Montague 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted 18 options
Valley Yarns Montague 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 550yds (503m)/250g (8.82oz), Worsted

$34.95
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Chunky 23 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Chunky

55% Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 711yds (650m)/500g (17.64oz), Bulky

$110.00
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 19 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 1826yds (1670m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$55.00
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 75 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 1487yds (1360m)/1000g (35.27oz), Bulky

$45.00
Sirdar Loveful 100% Bio Blend Yarn - Polyester DK 12 options
Sirdar Loveful 100% Bio Blend Yarn - Polyester DK

80% Polyester 20% Wool, 291yds (266m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.00
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Iridescence Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Juniper Moon Farm Iridescence Yarn - Cotton DK

85% Cotton 15% Silk, 350yds (320m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$28.95
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick Yarn - Polyester 6 Ply 21 options
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick Yarn - Polyester 6 Ply

100% Polyester, 55yds (50m)/100g (3.53oz), 6 Ply

$7.99
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Chunky 23 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Chunky

55% Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 355yds (325m)/250g (8.82oz), Bulky

$55.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

55% Cotton 45% Polyamide, 656yds (600m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$21.94
$33.75
Discontinued MollyGirl Rockstar Yarn - Merino Wool DK 10 options
MollyGirl Rockstar Yarn - Merino Wool DK

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

$25.00
King Cole Simply Footsie 4ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 2 options
King Cole Simply Footsie 4ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

93% Acrylic 7% Other, 470yds (430m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$11.35
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack - Chloe's blanket Yarn - Cotton DK
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack - Chloe's blanket Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 1367yds (1250m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$37.50
Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool Yarn - Acrylic Aran 64 options
Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool Yarn - Acrylic Aran

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 919yds (840m)/400g (14.11oz), Aran

$23.35
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Wool, 640yds (585m)/500g (17.64oz), Bulky

$62.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted 9 options
Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 848yds (775m)/500g (17.64oz), Worsted

$17.06
$26.25
Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Marl Yarn - Acrylic Aran 4 options
Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Marl Yarn - Acrylic Aran

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 892yds (816m)/400g (14.11oz), Aran

$20.39
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 26 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

100% Merino Wool, 684yds (625m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$55.00
Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 1090yds (997m)/1000g (35.27oz), Bulky

$139.90
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 20 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 656yds (600m)/1000g (35.27oz), Super Bulky

$67.50
Paintbox Yarns Chenille 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Polyester Chunky 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Chenille 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Polyester Chunky

100% Polyester, 1312yds (1200m)/1000g (35.27oz), Bulky

$75.00
King Cole Timeless Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 4 options
King Cole Timeless Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

90% Acrylic 10% Alpaca, 93yds (85m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$9.68
King Cole Yummy Tweed Yarn - Polyamide novelty 6 options
King Cole Yummy Tweed Yarn - Polyamide novelty

100% Polyamide, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Novelty

$9.26
Sirdar Pumpkin Spice Crochet Along 2026
Sirdar Pumpkin Spice Crochet Along 2026

100% Acrylic, 4899yds (4480m)/1645g (58.03oz), DK | Light Worsted

$70.00
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 26 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

100% Merino Wool, 1367yds (1250m)/500g (17.64oz), Sport

$110.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 1340yds (1225m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$23.56
$36.25
Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran 10 options
Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 2078yds (1900m)/1000g (35.27oz), Aran

$92.50
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran 79 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 201yds (184m)/1000g (35.27oz), Aran

$45.00
Stylecraft Horizon Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 6 options
Stylecraft Horizon Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 394yds (360m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$14.99
King Cole Celestial Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 6 options
King Cole Celestial Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

99% Acrylic 1% Polyester, 120yds (110m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$10.18
SALE King Cole Cottonsmooth DK Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
King Cole Cottonsmooth DK Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$8.89
$11.85
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 11 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 601yds (550m)/1000g (35.27oz), Super Bulky

$95.00
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport 4 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 180yds (165m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$28.75
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky 20 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 273yds (250m)/500g (17.64oz), Super Bulky

$75.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 1040yds (951m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$45.50
$70.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 14 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 984yds (900m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$38.50
$55.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Eco Baby 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport 14 options
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 684yds (625m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$31.50
$45.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Piper 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 14 options
Debbie Bliss Piper 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Viscose, 1094yds (1000m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$36.75
$52.50
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 20 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 328yds (300m)/500g (17.64oz), Super Bulky

$33.75
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 1094yds (1000m)/500g (17.64oz), Worsted

$33.75
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn 24 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 2679yds (2450m)/1000g (35.27oz), DK | Light Worsted

$47.13
$72.50
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 52 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 2975yds (2720m)/2000g (70.55oz), Bulky

$90.00
Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran 10 options
Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 1039yds (950m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$46.25
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Wool, 1280yds (1170m)/1000g (35.27oz), Bulky

$125.00
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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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