How To Understand Yarn Labels

Posted by Carey Nuss on

Have you ever looked at a skein of yarn and wondered what all the information meant? Do you still confuse the bleach and dry symbols? 

Check out this handy guide to reading yarn labels and you’ll never be confused again! There's a reason that there is a little pretty label that goes around your yarn and it's not just to make the yarn look cool.  If you've started to get interested in knitting then those labels will becomes more interesting and more relevant as you continue your knitting adventure.  Let's have a look at what all the bits mean ... Knowing what to look for on a yarn label can help you quickly find what you need, especially when you’re in the store shopping. The below is a small guide I have put together showing you all the main things you need to look for. Click on the blue link to read or print out the How To Understand Yarn Labels


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