Bare Naked Yarn 101

Learn how to care for your natural wool yarn with our Bare Naked Wools guide. Get tips for winding, washing, storing, blocking, and getting the most from your yarn.

The Naked Yarn Guide

WELCOME TO THE NAKED SIDE.

You’ve got the wool. Now let’s make sure you know what to do with it.

From winding and washing to storing, blocking, and getting the most out of your skein, we’ve got you covered.

Understanding our label

Now that you have your yarn in hand, you may notice a few different details on the label—like the yarn weight, yardage, fiber content, and more!

Not sure what it all means? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a handy guide to help you decode your yarn label and understand what each detail means.

Winding your Yarn

Casting On

Binding off

Washing & Blocking

Storaging your knits & your yarn!

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