Wool yarns are among the most popular knitting yarns. These yarns are made from sheep’s fleece and are used for sweaters, scarves, blankets and many projects. It is an insulating, breathable, but also non-allergenic material.

Products produced with wool material generally require less washing than their alternatives and retain their dried form. You can wash wool knits with hand-washing in warm water. It is sufficent.

Producers add other materials to give it greater durability. Wool yarns can be easily dye into a variety of colors and are generally quite resistant to moisture.

Merino Wool Yarns

Merino wool is obtain,ed from Merino sheep and is quite fine. It is one of the softest types of wool yarn popular for its texture, breathability and versatility.

Shetland Wool

Shetland wool takes its name from the sheep of Scotland’s Shetland Islands. It is soft, shiny and thicker than merino wool. For this reason, woolen yarns are more suitable for thick sweaters. However, it can cause itching in some people.

Organic Wool

Organic wool is a type of wool that is not subject,ed to chemical treatment and that the sheep, which is the source of wool, are not exposed to chemical treatments. Organic wool can be expensive and delicate, but it is very important for the environment and ecology.

Wool Blends

Manufacturers often mix pure sheep wool with other types of yarn such as alpaca, silk or acrylic. This is often do,ne to create a yarn with complementary properties such as durability and softness.

It is most often mixed with cotton. Besides these, there are many other types of wool. For example, lamb’s wool is obtain,ed by shearing a young sheep. Icelandic wool is a soft variety of Icelandic sheep.

Finally, “superwash” processes are appli,ed to make the wool yarns more resistant to washing. You know that wool knitwear usually causes a slight allergy, you can try organic, non-allergenic yarns in Ice Yarns Online Store. If you want to wash your woolen clothes in the machine, you can choose super wash wool yarns in Ice Yarns Superwash Category.