Wool-Ease Recycled Yarn | Lion Brand

Wool-Ease just went sustainable! The beloved leader of the Wool-Ease family is now available in fully recycled materials. Don’t worry, it still has the feel, warmth, and softness of wool that it’s known for! Every 3 oz (85 g) ball has 196 yd (179 m) to work with while helping to protect the environment, so grab your favorite color and get going on hats, scarves, sweaters, and anything else you can think of: this versatile yarn is great for it all!

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn is a 4-ply worsted-weight yarn that is so beloved by knitters and crocheters that it inspired an entire family of yarns. Wool-Ease® is appreciated for its versatility and value. It has the feel, warmth and softness of wool, combined with the easy care of machine wash-and-dryability.

Wool-Ease Recycled Yarn is available in a range of 7 shades makes it easy to design with and perfect for every project from socks to afghans.

Features:

Yarn Weight: 4 Medium
Crochet Gauge (4in x 4in): 13 sc x 16 r on J-10 (6mm)
Knit Gauge (4in x 4in): 18 sts x 24 r on #8 (5mm)
Length: 196 yards / 179m
Weight: 3oz  / 85g
Fiber Detail: 80% Recycled Acrylic, 20% Recycled Wool

Review Summary:

“Wool-Ease Recycled Yarn is thinner than the regular Wool-Ease Worsted from Lion Brand. It has a great soft feel and works up well with a US size 5 or 6 knitting needle or similar gauge crochet hook. I love the bright red color that I bought and would buy this yarn again.”

Care:

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn can be machine washed. The initial water temperature should not exceed 40C or 105F. Dry Clean, any solvent. Do not use bleach products. Use a machine dryer at the hottest available temperature setting. Do not smooth or finish with an iron.

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8.5Expert Score

Great yarn, nice and soft, doesn't split easily. I also love that it's made from recycled product. Crocheted it double and it looks great! :)

Color Range

5.9

Easy Care

9.6

Versatility/Easy to use

9.5

Softness

8.8

Value for money

8.6