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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 Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana 32 options
Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana

45% Merino Wool 45% Cotton 10% Polyamide, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$6.00
$11.99
Out of Stock Fibra Natura Flax Lace 12 options
Fibra Natura Flax Lace

100% Linen, 547yds (500m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$15.00
SALE Rowan Sock 12 options
Rowan Sock

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

$11.25
$22.50
Out of Stock Berroco Zinnia 12 options
Berroco Zinnia

93% Cotton 7% Nylon, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.00
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Superwash 100 Gram Hanks
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash 100 Gram Hanks

100% Merino Wool, 194yds (177m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$9.99
$12.49
Out of Stock Lamana Bergamo 30 options
Lamana Bergamo

75% Merino Wool 25% Alpaca, 71yds (65m)/25g (0.88oz), Aran

$12.99
Out of Stock Jojoland Carnation 6 options
Jojoland Carnation

75% Cotton 25% Acrylic, 130yds (119m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$6.99
Out of Stock Deramores Studio Aran 23 options
Deramores Studio Aran

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

$4.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Anthem 45 options
Cascade Yarns Anthem

100% Acrylic, 186yds (170m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$5.50
Out of Stock Rowan Soft Boucle 9 options
Rowan Soft Boucle

45% Cotton 23% Alpaca 22% Wool 10% Polyamide, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$18.40
Out of Stock Jody Long Summer Delight 21 options
Jody Long Summer Delight

90% Cotton 10% Cashmere, 253yds (231m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Diversity 7 options
Plymouth Diversity

93% Acrylic 7% Polyester, 420yds (384m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$4.00 - $8.00
$8.00
SALE Berroco Vintage Baby Handpaint 9 options
Berroco Vintage Baby Handpaint

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

$6.94
$9.25
Out of Stock Scheepjes Terrazzo 28 options
Scheepjes Terrazzo

70% Wool 30% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.99
SALE Plymouth Yarn Soft Serve 12 options
Plymouth Yarn Soft Serve

100% Acrylic, 207yds (189m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$6.39
$7.99
Out of Stock Scheepjes Woolly Whirl 3 options
Scheepjes Woolly Whirl

70% Cotton 30% Wool, 1093yds (999m)/215g (7.58oz), Fingering

$34.99
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta

45% Cotton 40% Wool 15% Nylon, 414yds (379m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$13.99
SALE Valley Yarns Huntington Coned Sock Yarn - 2lb Cone
Valley Yarns Huntington Coned Sock Yarn - 2lb Cone

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 4260yds (3895m)/998g (35.2oz), Fingering

$75.59
$94.49
SALE Willow & Lark Drift 8 options
Willow & Lark Drift

100% Merino Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.50
$9.00
Out of Stock Knitting Fever Painted Desert 55 options
Knitting Fever Painted Desert

100% Wool, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.95
Out of Stock KFI Painted Sky 14 options
KFI Painted Sky

100% Wool, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$16.95
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in Cheshire Cat 6 options
Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in Cheshire Cat

100% Merino Wool, 2560yds (2341m)/560g (19.75oz), Fingering

$168.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Big Wheel 29 options
Cascade Yarns Big Wheel

100% Acrylic, 203yds (186m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$5.00 - $10.00
$10.00
SALE Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton 24 options
Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton

100% Cotton, 116yds (106m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.75
$5.00
Out of Stock Kelbourne Woolens Mojave 8 options
Kelbourne Woolens Mojave

60% Cotton 40% Linen, 185yds (169m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK 100 Gram Hanks
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK 100 Gram Hanks

100% Merino Wool, 274yds (251m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.99
$12.49
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Cartwheel 17 options
Cascade Yarns Cartwheel

100% Acrylic, 328yds (300m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$10.00
Out of Stock Valley Yarns Huntington 100 Gram Hanks
Valley Yarns Huntington 100 Gram Hanks

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 436yds (399m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$11.99
Out of Stock Regia 6-Ply Arne + Carlos Lofoten Color 5 options
Regia 6-Ply Arne + Carlos Lofoten Color

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 410yds (375m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$23.95
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sock 17 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sock

100% Merino Wool, 456yds (417m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$44.00
Out of Stock Rico Design Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK 23 options
Rico Design Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK

49% Cotton 46% Acrylic 5% Polyester, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock 21 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 458yds (419m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$8.50
Out of Stock Lamana Como Tweed 21 options
Lamana Como Tweed

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

$12.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Pima Fine Hand-Dyed 9 options
Lana Grossa Pima Fine Hand-Dyed

100% Cotton, 371yds (339m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$11.99
Out of Stock Berroco Isola 13 options
Berroco Isola

38% Cotton 36% Linen 26% Viscose, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.00
Out of Stock Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint 6 options
Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint

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

$20.50
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 20 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 66yds (60m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$6.50
Out of Stock Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport Taffy 8 options
Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport Taffy

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

$12.95
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Filly 6 options
Universal Yarn Filly

46% Cotton 33% Merino Wool 12% Polyamide 9% Polyester, 492yds (450m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Cherub DK Multi 26 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub DK Multi

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

$3.99
SALE Sirdar No.1 DK 31 options
Sirdar No.1 DK

50% Acrylic 50% Nylon, 252yds (230m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.13
$10.25
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Diversa 13 options
Lana Grossa Diversa

74% Cotton 26% Viscose, 229yds (209m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$8.99
Out of Stock Regia Pairfect 38 options
Regia Pairfect

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

$20.25
Out of Stock Jojoland Fantasia 9 options
Jojoland Fantasia

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

$13.99
Out of Stock Lang Frida 14 options
Lang Frida

100% Virgin Wool, 240yds (219m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$29.00
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in March Hare 4 options
Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in March Hare

100% Merino Wool, 46yds (42m)/20g (0.71oz), Worsted

$168.00
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 19 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints

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

$5.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 100 Merino Shadow 5 options
Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 100 Merino Shadow

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

$21.99
Koigu Chelsea Merino 25 options
Koigu Chelsea Merino

100% Merino Wool, 125yds (114m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$29.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Cool Wool Lace 35 options
Lana Grossa Cool Wool Lace

100% Merino Wool, 437yds (400m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$9.49
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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.