Madelinetosh Yarn Tosh Vintage

What can I make with Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage?

Is it machine washable?

Yes! When you use a machine to wash items made from 100% superwash wool, use a gentle cycle and cold water for the lowest risk of unwanted shrinkage, to be safe. Superwash wool is better at resisting felting, but not always immune to it, so we recommend laying your superwash wool pieces flat to dry.

Is merino wool itchy?

We don’t think so! This yarn is made from 100% superwash merino wool, which feels very smooth and soft. Superwash wool has been treated, either with extra physical or chemical washing, to remove many of the microscopic barbs naturally present in each hair of wool fiber. As a result, superwash wool does not felt or shrink as readily as untreated wool, and often feels smoother.

How much yarn do I need for a sweater?

Referencing your pattern and your desired size & gauge is the best way to ensure you will have enough yarn! For a general example, knitting an adult M of the Flax worsted sweater by Tin Can Knits calls for 1160yd of a worsted weight yarn, or six skeins of Tosh Vintage.

What does hand-dyed mean for working with it?

Hand-dyed yarn is often dyed in small batches, and beautifully unique in that no two skeins are exactly alike. With hand dyed skeins, it’s best to work with the same lot for your entire project if possible, buying enough yarn at the start to avoid losing yarn chicken! If you are unable to find enough yarn from the same lot in one go, alternating between skeins as you switch from one lot to another can help blend the color transition more smoothly.

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