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Machine-Washable Wool Yarn

Machine-washable wool yarn gives you the warmth and bounce of wool with the ease of tossing finished projects in the washer. This page gathers merino wool and superwash blends in worsted, bulky and chunky weights, including options like Cascade 220 Superwash and Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Superwash. It's a great fit for anyone knitting or crocheting sweaters, blankets and gifts that need to survive real-life washing routines.

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Out of Stock Queensland Collection Brisbane Yarn - Superwash Wool Chunky 7 options
Queensland Collection Brisbane Yarn - Superwash Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 144yds (132m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$16.95
Out of Stock Euro Baby Fair Isle Yarn - Wool Worsted 14 options
Euro Baby Fair Isle Yarn - Wool Worsted

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 246yds (225m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$21.95
Adriafil Calzasocks Solids Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply 10 options
Adriafil Calzasocks Solids Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply

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

$16.99
SALE Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g Yarn - Wool Fingering 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g Yarn - Wool Fingering

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 208yds (190m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$9.80
$14.00
Discontinued Katia Pure Organic Wool Yarn - Wool Worsted
Katia Pure Organic Wool Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$15.95
Discontinued Laines Du Nord Infinity Sock Yarn - Wool 3 Ply
Laines Du Nord Infinity Sock Yarn - Wool 3 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 458yds (419m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$24.95
Out of Stock Laines Du Nord Watercolor Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 2 options
Laines Du Nord Watercolor Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 458yds (419m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.47
$24.95
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm La Pampa Organic Merino Yarn - Wool Chunky
Juniper Moon Farm La Pampa Organic Merino Yarn - Wool Chunky

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

$17.99
Juniper Moon Farm Fairy Floss Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 6 options
Juniper Moon Farm Fairy Floss Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

73% Wool 15% Baby Alpaca 12% Polyamide, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$29.99
Discontinued Regia 4-Ply Arne + Carlos Setesdal Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Regia 4-Ply Arne + Carlos Setesdal Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$20.50
Berroco Carousel Yarn - Wool Sport 10 options
Berroco Carousel Yarn - Wool Sport

52% Wool 48% Acrylic, 416yds (380m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$18.00
Discontinued Adriafil Calzasocks featuring KnitCol Prints Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Adriafil Calzasocks featuring KnitCol Prints Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$19.99
Out of Stock Sirdar Country Classic 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 16 options
Sirdar Country Classic 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$6.75
Rowan Colours by Kaffe Fassett Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK 7 options
Rowan Colours by Kaffe Fassett Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.75
Discontinued West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab DK Yarn - Wool DK
West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab DK Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 246yds (225m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Amoroso Yarn - Wool Worsted
Lana Grossa Amoroso Yarn - Wool Worsted

33% Wool 32% Acrylic 14% Cotton 14% Silk 7% Polyamide, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$34.00
Discontinued Cowgirlblues Merino DK Yarn - Wool DK
Cowgirlblues Merino DK Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 186yds (170m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$29.00
Discontinued Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Hand Paints Yarn - Wool DK
Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Hand Paints Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 382yds (349m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.95
Out of Stock Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Aran 11 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Aran

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 1969yds (1800m)/1000g (35.27oz), Aran

$95.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa About Berlin Cashmere Noble Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Lana Grossa About Berlin Cashmere Noble Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

70% Wool 25% Polyamide 5% Cashmere, 459yds (420m)/109g (3.85oz), Fingering

$19.99
Discontinued Universal Yarn Sugar Saki Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Universal Yarn Sugar Saki Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

50% Wool 25% Bamboo 25% Nylon, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.50
Discontinued Cowgirlblues Proper Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Cowgirlblues Proper Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$27.00
King Cole Rebel 4Ply Yarn - Superwash Wool Fingering 6 options
King Cole Rebel 4Ply Yarn - Superwash Wool Fingering

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

$12.29
Discontinued Lana Grossa About Berlin Yak Sky Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Lana Grossa About Berlin Yak Sky Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

65% Wool 25% Polyamide 10% Yak, 459yds (420m)/109g (3.85oz), Fingering

$19.99
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Alpaka Zauber Yarn - Wool Worsted
Schoppel Wolle Alpaka Zauber Yarn - Wool Worsted

50% Wool 45% Alpaca 5% Linen, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$27.95
SALE King Cole Forest Aran Yarn - Wool Aran 14 options
King Cole Forest Aran Yarn - Wool Aran

35% Wool 20% Acrylic 20% Polyamide 25% Viscose, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$5.67
$7.09
Out of Stock Rowan BIG Big Wool Yarn - Wool Super Chunky
Rowan BIG Big Wool Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

100% Wool, 44yds (40m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$23.35
Discontinued On-Line Supersocke 351 - Nature Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
On-Line Supersocke 351 - Nature Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.95
Discontinued OnLine Supersocke 356 Style - 4-Ply - Moonlight Color w/ALOE Yarn - Superwash Wool
OnLine Supersocke 356 Style - 4-Ply - Moonlight Color w/ALOE Yarn - Superwash Wool

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.95
Stylecraft ReCreate DK Yarn - Wool DK 17 options
Stylecraft ReCreate DK Yarn - Wool DK

40% Wool 30% Acrylic 30% Polyester, 383yds (350m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.29
Discontinued OnLine Supersocke 355 Style - 4-Ply - Rio - Color Yarn - Superwash Wool
OnLine Supersocke 355 Style - 4-Ply - Rio - Color Yarn - Superwash Wool

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.95
Discontinued Araucania Huasco Sock Kettle Dyed Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply
Araucania Huasco Sock Kettle Dyed Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 439yds (401m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$25.00
Out of Stock OnLine Supersocke 364 Canyon Color Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply 8 options
OnLine Supersocke 364 Canyon Color Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 460yds (421m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.95
Sirdar Loveful Recycled Tweed Yarn - Wool DK 12 options
Sirdar Loveful Recycled Tweed Yarn - Wool DK

40% Wool 40% Polyester 20% Acrylic, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.90
Out of Stock OnLine Supersocke 369 Happy Life - Color Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply 8 options
OnLine Supersocke 369 Happy Life - Color Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 460yds (421m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.95
SALE Berroco Bestie Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 12 options
Berroco Bestie Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

35% Wool 35% Polyamide 30% Viscose, 54yds (49m)/50g (1.76oz), Super Bulky

$9.20
$11.50
Rowan Felted Tweed Soft Yarn - Wool heavy_Worsted 10 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Soft Yarn - Wool heavy_Worsted

64% Wool 8% Alpaca 8% Viscose 20% Nylon, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), Heavy Worsted

$14.00
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Yarn - Wool DK 16 options
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 246yds (225m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.00
King Cole Wool Aran Yarn - Superwash Wool 17 options
King Cole Wool Aran Yarn - Superwash Wool

100% Wool, 197yds (180m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$10.47
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Yarn - Wool Aran 3 options
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 182yds (166m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$19.70
Stylecraft Head over Heels Colours of the World Australia Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Stylecraft Head over Heels Colours of the World Australia Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 433yds (396m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$10.99
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK Yarn - Wool DK 5 options
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 246yds (225m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.50
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Sock DK Yarn - Wool 373 4 options
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Sock DK Yarn - Wool 373

100% Wool, 369yds (337m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$21.50
SALE West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK Yarn - Wool DK 16 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 122yds (112m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.80
$13.50
King Cole Zigzag 4Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 3 options
King Cole Zigzag 4Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$14.23
SALE Viking Garn Snorre Nordwool - Wool DK 18 options
Viking Garn Snorre Nordwool - Wool DK

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

$2.89
$3.85
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Aran 6 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Aran

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 984yds (900m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$47.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Socks 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 26 options
Paintbox Yarns Socks 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 2133yds (1950m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$37.50
$60.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn 48 options
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Wool, 1094yds (1000m)/500g (17.64oz), Worsted

$34.38
$55.00
Viking Garn Viking Wool - Wool DK 19 options
Viking Garn Viking Wool - Wool DK

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

$6.09
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How to Choose Machine-Washable Wool Yarn

Machine-washable wool yarn is treated so the fibers resist the felting and shrinking that happens when untreated wool meets heat and agitation. That makes superwash wool a smart choice for everyday knits, especially gifts, baby items and anything headed for a household with kids or busy schedules.

Choosing the Right Weight

Washable wool comes in a range of weights to suit different projects. Worsted weight yarns like Cascade 220 Superwash or Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Superwash work well for sweaters, hats and mittens, while bulky and chunky options such as Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky or Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky knit up quickly into cozy blankets and outerwear. If you want something finer, look toward the lighter end of the merino wool yarn range for socks and lightweight layers.

Using Superwash Wool in Your Projects

  • Pair washable wool with a pattern from our knitting patterns or crochet patterns collections designed for worsted or bulky yarn.
  • Superwash wool is a forgiving choice for colorwork and cables, since the fibers hold their shape well after blocking.
  • For texture and softness, a cashmere-blend option like Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky adds drape without losing washability.

Caring for Washable Wool Yarn

Always check the yarn label before washing, since machine-washable doesn't always mean dryer-safe. Many superwash wools do best on a gentle cold cycle, laid flat to dry, even when the label allows machine washing.

FAQ

Is superwash wool as warm as regular wool? Yes, the washable treatment doesn't change the fiber's natural warmth, only its surface so it resists felting.

Can I use washable wool yarn for baby blankets? It's a popular choice because it withstands frequent washing better than untreated wool.

What's the difference between superwash wool and 100% wool? Superwash wool has been treated to be machine washable, while yarns in our 100% wool yarn collection may require hand washing unless labeled otherwise.

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