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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 Cascade Yarns Cherub DK 70 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub DK

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

$2.63
$3.50
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 66 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 98yds (90m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$11.00
SALE Scheepjes Stone Washed 35 options
Scheepjes Stone Washed

78% Cotton 22% Acrylic, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$4.87
$6.49
SALE Berroco Vintage Baby 29 options
Berroco Vintage Baby

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 145yds (133m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.40
$5.50
SALE Berroco Remix Light 36 options
Berroco Remix Light

30% Nylon 27% Cotton 24% Acrylic 10% Silk 9% Linen, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.20
$14.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton 49 options
Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton

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

$6.19
$8.25
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Fingering 26 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Fingering

100% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$6.75
Malabrigo Ultimate Sock 32 options
Malabrigo Ultimate Sock

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 421yds (385m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$24.00
SALE Plymouth Yarn Hot Cakes 13 options
Plymouth Yarn Hot Cakes

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 404yds (369m)/200g (7.06oz), Worsted

$13.59
$16.99
SALE Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky 64 options
Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky

60% Acrylic 40% Wool, 120yds (110m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$6.60
$8.25
SALE Valley Yarns Montague 18 options
Valley Yarns Montague

100% Cotton, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.59
$6.99
Malabrigo Noventa 36 options
Malabrigo Noventa

100% Merino Wool, 90yds (82m)/125g (4.41oz), Super Bulky

$24.80
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Super Bulky 29 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Super Bulky

100% Merino Wool, 55yds (50m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$13.49
SALE Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky 25 options
Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky

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

$11.06
$14.75
Tahki Yarns Hatteras 25 options
Tahki Yarns Hatteras

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

$12.99
Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky 19 options
Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky

70% Acrylic 30% Nylon, 170yds (155m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.30
Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky 25 options
Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky

60% Merino Wool 40% Acrylic, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$10.99
SALE Universal Yarn Bella Chenille 29 options
Universal Yarn Bella Chenille

100% Polyester, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$6.80
$8.50
SALE Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Worsted Twist 25 options
Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Worsted Twist

100% Wool, 221yds (202m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$11.06
$14.75
SALE Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash 97 options
Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash

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

$13.49
$17.99
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Sock 55 options
Hedgehog Fibres Sock

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$34.00
SALE Berroco Remix 48 options
Berroco Remix

30% Nylon 27% Cotton 24% Acrylic 10% Silk 9% Linen, 217yds (198m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$11.20
$14.00
Out of Stock Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki 8 options
Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki

50% Merino Wool 25% Bamboo 25% Nylon, 462yds (422m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.00
SALE Berroco Comfort 124 options
Berroco Comfort

50% Nylon 50% Acrylic, 211yds (193m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$4.00 - $8.00
$8.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk 39 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk

85% Merino Wool 15% Silk, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.60
$19.50
SALE Fibra Natura Flax 21 options
Fibra Natura Flax

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

$6.40
$8.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK Paintpot 16 options
Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK Paintpot

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

$3.00 - $5.99
$5.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 82 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran

100% Acrylic, 201yds (184m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$2.98
$4.25
SALE Berroco Modern Cotton DK 62 options
Berroco Modern Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Rayon, 335yds (306m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.60
$12.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 75 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky

100% Acrylic, 149yds (136m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$2.98
$4.25
SALE Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted 70 options
Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted

100% Acrylic, 180yds (165m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$6.20
$7.75
Sirdar Jewelspun 18 options
Sirdar Jewelspun

100% Acrylic, 547yds (500m)/200g (7.06oz), Aran

$17.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky

100% Acrylic, 66yds (60m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$3.50
$5.00
SALE Cascade Yarns ReFine 32 options
Cascade Yarns ReFine

75% Merino Wool 20% Nylon 5% Viscose, 503yds (460m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$5.50 - $11.00
$11.00
Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby 48 options
Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby

100% Merino Wool, 208yds (190m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$13.50
Valley Yarns Granville 14 options
Valley Yarns Granville

90% Cotton 10% Merino Wool, 167yds (153m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$6.49
SALE Rowan Softyak DK 29 options
Rowan Softyak DK

76% Cotton 15% Yak 9% Nylon, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.81
$15.75
SALE Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply 43 options
Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$8.40
$10.50
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Edition 3 17 options
Schoppel Wolle Edition 3

100% Merino Wool, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.00
SALE Berroco Ultra Wool DK 35 options
Berroco Ultra Wool DK

100% Wool, 292yds (267m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.40
$14.25
SALE Adriafil Knitcol 46 options
Adriafil Knitcol

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

$9.59
$11.99
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy 58 options
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy

41% Cotton 34% Hemp 25% Modal, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.95
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey 71 options
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey

60% Cotton 40% Linen, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$21.50
SALE Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky 34 options
Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 145yds (133m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$11.40
$14.25
Rowan Summerlite DK 49 options
Rowan Summerlite DK

100% Cotton, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.50
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore DK 49 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 150yds (137m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$2.65
$3.79
SALE Rowan Cotton Cashmere 30 options
Rowan Cotton Cashmere

85% Cotton 15% Cashmere, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.44
$16.80
Out of Stock Sirdar Snuggly Replay 30 options
Sirdar Snuggly Replay

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.00
SALE Berroco Vintage Sock 48 options
Berroco Vintage Sock

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$8.80
$11.00
SALE Hayfield Baby Blossom DK 12 options
Hayfield Baby Blossom DK

70% Acrylic 30% Nylon, 363yds (332m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.44 - $9.30
$9.30
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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.