We're All In On Non-Superwash
Maybe you've noticed a new tab on our site just for Non-Superwash Wool 💕
After hearing from many of you in the shop, we decided to expand our knowledge and selection of fiber that hasn't been treated with the superwash process (though of course we think all types of yarn have their place).
Not only is Non-Superwash generally considered more environmentally friendly, Melissa says it also allows the natural fibers to breathe even better, making it cooler to wear.
But first of all, what is Superwash? It's the chemical process that removes a fiber's scales & makes the wool more washable & less likely to felt. It's basically what makes your yarn shrink-proof. It also often allows the fibers to "smooth out" (which is why some people consider it softer than Non-Superwash). It also changes the way the fiber soaks up dye, usually resulting in more vibrant colors.
The perks of going Non-Superwash: not only are you cutting down on this chemical process, lightening the burden that puts on the environment, you also end up with wool that maintains it's inherent wooly-ness. That means better stitch definition + your knits are less likely to lose their shape over time.
We went out searching for a variety of Non-Superwash that met our standards of softness and vibrant color, plus we wanted to offer you a variety of weights too!
Here's a quick rundown of our 6 Non-Superwash superstars:
1: Manos del Uruguay Fino - Lace Weight/Light Fingering
490 yds of 70% Merino, 30% Silk
Make: Cadence is using this to make her Woodland Cardi by Anna Johanna; we've also loved this for Charlotte Tung's Pleated Top, Joji Locatelli's Lone Skein Shawl & Eri Shimizu's Hakuji
2: Queen City Yarn Latta Classic - Sport Weight
312 yds Rambouillet Wool
Make: Andrea Mowry's Comebackigan OR Ooey Gooey, Olga Putano's Here Comes the Sun, Caitlin Hunter's Sellwood
3: Seven Sisters Klima - DK
245 yds
4: Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks - Heavy DK
Color changing!!! 200 yds of American Wool, perfect for contrasting colorwork
Make: Andrea Mowry's Ooey Gooey OR Nightshift, Thea Colman's Potato Vodka, Amy Christoffers' Pressed Flowers Shawl or Cardi, Samantha Guerin's Grid Gambit
5: Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull - Worsted
An affordable workhorse yarn from Norway! 109 yds, 65% Alpaca, 35% Wool
6: Manos del Uruguay Ideal - Worsted
219 yds
We liked that this base has a few really pretty tonal/speckled colorways, something that's harder to do on a Non-Superwash base!
Make: Mary Annarella's Killer Queen Cowl, Ravijennaknit's Blooming Mandala Hat, Andrea Mowry's Harlow Flip Hat, Mercedes Tarasovich's Brioche Vine Cowl
*We have more Non-Superwash on the way, too - we're excited to try some DK from 29 Bridges! Keep an eye out!
It is always fun to get your messages. I cannot wait to come to your shop to see the non superwash yarns and find out more about them!
This is wonderful news! I stopped buying superWash yarn sometime ago and glad to know that you are stocking non superWash now! ❤️
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