How To Soften Hard and Scratchy Yarn and Wool 

The good news is that hard and scratchy yarn can be softened before and after knitting.

[{"selector":"#anim-9b616e47-1ab5-4862-8f43-2fc1844314d8","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0)","scale(1)"]},"delay":101,"direction":"normal","duration":1401,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4bf5be7c-1076-4849-bbd4-d3f17f43d458","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 150px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"direction":"normal","duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a14532ee-f8bb-4536-bd3e-85c7a4ba8fdf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":750,"direction":"normal","duration":300,"easing":"linear","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ce956d1c-9a72-4b6c-83ed-c09c518580cc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 100px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"direction":"normal","duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-34aa5ef9-a1c2-463c-b00c-0a281187fa25","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"direction":"normal","duration":600,"easing":"linear","fill":"both"}] Learn more

Soften Hard Yarn By Steaming It

[{"selector":"#anim-5d041293-7821-481e-ba5f-c5b5c68168e7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -110%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cd3c4ce6-85f0-4669-a51a-cba10e0686cb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(105%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-12ddc93f-6aac-4878-9b3e-92fb9a6c0fed","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -20px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":800,"direction":"normal","duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-39dfcfc7-5ae3-49c2-9c1f-b6b6833c8873","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1101,"direction":"normal","duration":500,"easing":"linear","fill":"both"}] VIEW MORE Use this method for yarn skeins to get the best results. Use this method for yarn skeins to get the best results. Learn more

Soften Hard and Scratchy Yarn Using Hair Conditoner

[{"selector":"#anim-61142d28-5ee3-4215-9636-01354c1d7916","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -110%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e6cdcad3-ce69-46e0-83ce-7fb75fd6c963","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(105%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ef1e6c8b-f153-4655-988d-4e5303b3a7bf","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -20px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":800,"direction":"normal","duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-98eb58ed-f0af-4b81-bd31-60384d335c46","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1101,"direction":"normal","duration":500,"easing":"linear","fill":"both"}] VIEW MORE Hair conditioner works wonders for our hair, but did you know it’s also a great way to soften yarn? Hair conditioner works wonders for our hair, but did you know it’s also a great way to soften yarn?

Soften Yarn Using A Lingerie Bag

[{"selector":"#anim-3db91427-8c80-4bcb-8a37-bbc0f9223610","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -110%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7e90c2de-a587-44dc-896e-b806065371de","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(105%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6b2fa5ce-f46b-4649-89e9-d479cffa98eb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -20px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":800,"direction":"normal","duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f85952ae-6878-415d-bf6e-a161984ea87a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1101,"direction":"normal","duration":500,"easing":"linear","fill":"both"}] VIEW MORE This method is generally used for yarn skeins and or your scratchy crochet or knit projects. You have to gather lingerie washing bags along with the yarn This method is generally used for yarn skeins and or your scratchy crochet or knit projects. You have to gather lingerie washing bags along with the yarn

Check Out Other Similar Stories

[{"selector":"#anim-9ad6dd4f-3816-40da-aa8c-f9d8412704e2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -20px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d35ef62e-077f-4680-b8f3-c389580e0b59","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":400,"easing":"linear","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5b01ad23-b0f4-4a5b-8cd8-ee57b67826a3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -20px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b269d0c2-aec9-4f63-9ee7-bead8a4ff7d5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"direction":"normal","duration":400,"easing":"linear","fill":"both"}]

The good news is that hard and scratchy yarn can be softened before and after knitting.

The good news is that hard and scratchy yarn can be softened before and after knitting.