Yarn Care

Caring for Your WGLY Yarns

Whether you’ve chosen a tonal, variegated, or limited edition skein, a little care will keep your yarns and finished projects looking their best.

Washing

• Always hand wash in cool water.
• Use a gentle wool wash such as Soak, Eucalan, or mild baby shampoo.
• Avoid harsh detergents and never tumble dry — always air dry flat.

Colour Fastness

• All yarns are dyed to exhaustion to minimise bleeding.
• Very occasionally, some colours may release a little dye on the first wash (this depends on your water’s pH). If concerned, swatch and test wash first.

Winding

• Before winding, check ties haven’t crossed when unwrapping the skein.
• If you’re new to winding, this tutorial shows how to use a swift to make a ball or cake.

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Behind the Scenes: How WGLY Yarns Are Dyed

Every skein is dyed in small batches to ensure the highest quality.

• Tonals are kettle dyed in batches of three, creating depth and richness across each skein.
• Variegateds are tray dyed in batches of four, layered with colour — sometimes several to create complex palettes.
• All yarns are left overnight so the colours can fully settle before rinsing the next day.

The following morning, skeins are rinsed in cold water, soaked in Yarn food wool Wash, spun dry, and “snapped” by hand to smooth the strands. They are then hung overnight, checked carefully, and twisted into skeins ready to join the WGLY wall before being sent to you.

 

Each step is done by hand with care and intention — so when your yarn arrives, it’s ready to be transformed into something beautiful.