Superwash Wool Yarns Do's and Don'ts | Off Our Needles

When yarn is labeled “superwash”, what does that even mean? Tracie & Jodi, aka the Grocery Girls, welcome special guest Sunne Meyer to demystify superwash yarn from creation to care. Learn about this amazing yarn that is created to be soft and felt-free. Discover what projects its best for and how to care for any superwash garment.

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[virginiajayhudgins]

I've been knitting for over 60 years, and I really "learned" a lot about super wash yarns by watching this video...just hope I can remember it all. This was a GREAT teaching tool. Thank you all so much!

[raysunshine]

I have spun super wash merino with nylon for sock yarn. Love my ankle socks and haven’t had any problems washing them in the machine. Took dye great too. I’m thinking about a blend with Bison down to try next.

[rowenaphilbeck]

Love this episode. Great tips on superwash that I really never thought of. Thanks so much.

[Mitzou]

-me currently half way through knitting my first sweater with superwash merino- :') This video is great though at least I know and can make better decisions next time!

[grimmssocalledlife]

Thank you so much for this video I just started making my own yarn and I was so confused

[coldlakecrew]

Love the info in this episode! Another tip from Craftsy....don't use superwash wool for Brioche projects. Can't wait for the next episode!

[E_LithaBeth]

Great. I have just spent a fortune on just the wrong yarn for two sweaters. I had even considered steeking them into cardigans. Thank you so much for this video. It has saved me from using yarn that would make my happy project have a very sad ending. The funny thing is it took years and years for me to buy superwash yarn as I am such a fan of unadulterated wool. I finally bought some to make a baby blanket and was alarmed at the way it acted when I (hand) washed and blocked it. It got terribly fuzzy and loose feeling. Just UGHHH. I laid it flat and pushed it into shape and it seemed to behave okay after it was dry but I have always wondered how it behaved for the recipient.

[JanKellis]

Oh no. I'm knitting a sweater right now, with Pure Superwash Merino Wool. It's Malabrigo, Arroyo, in the Indiecita colorway. It's sport weight. I'm using a size 8 needle. The pattern is bottom-up, and so far I have about 12" of the body knitted. I looked on Ravelry and it looks like there are a few sweaters knit from this yarn, but they used smaller needles. Should I continue, or should I rip it out??? Please help!

[chrisb]

What great information. Thanks for these wonderful videos.

[mariavicente]

Olá de Portugal e estou a adorar o programa de hoje!!

[toynama]

Tracie where is the pattern for the throw you have on? that is lovely.

[neonelishuax]

Great video ladies. You have saved me the error of using merino superwash wool to knit a bath towel. I say this respectfully but you ladies don't have to cover up so much. You are beautiful and have nothing to hide. All the best!

[andychen]

I disagree with the idea of not machine drying superwash wool. Superwash wool does not hold its shape very well because those scales are removed, which in normal wool helps wool keep its shape and add strength. When superwash wool gets wet, it gets stringy and it grows and it becomes shapeless. The dryer will help fluff back the fibers and return the project back to its original shape. That being said, it's necessary that a low or even a no heat cycle be used. Superwash wool isn't as sturdy as normal wool; it needs to be treated gently.

[BeatlesFanSonia]

Can we make Afghans with Superwash wool?

[kjlouisi]

super wash labels say machine drying is possible. Now I don't know what to believe! :-(

[TheGabygael]

guess who is almost done knitting a somewhat intricate stranded colored norwegian cardigan in fingering weight superwash wool that is a bit more oversized than i planned (before blocking), knitted in the round and that will be heavily steeked... my bf is bigger than me i hope he likes setesdal jackets