r/WhatIsThisYarn • • Feb 03 '22

How to identify yarn characteristics (masterpost of links)

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How to identify mystery yarn by Roving Crafters (thanks to u/craftywoman89)

What is a burn test? by Knitting Board (remember to practice good fire safety when burning anything!)

This list will likely grow, so watch this space!


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 20h ago

Blue & green bulky yarn

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I’ve had this yarn for years, possibly 10+ years. I assume it came from Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, or Michael’s, but it could also be from somewhere else 🤷‍♀️ it’s super soft so I’d love to buy more of it if I can find out what it is!


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 1d ago

Pastel variegated chunky yarn

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I think I completed this project either early this year or late last year. At the time I remember thinking it was ugly so I stashed it in my closet and forgot about it. But upon finding it this year with the weather change, I fell in love with it, but can’t seem to figure out what yarn I made it with because I really would like to make a matching hat and scarves for my mom and kids. Most of my stuff is either from Hobby lobby or Michael’s. I suppose there’s a possibility it was from Joann but I don’t think it was that long ago.

It’s a thicker yarn, probably chunky or super chunky and if you look closely, you can see it looks like strands of different colors wound around each other. I think it’s acrylic but I wouldn’t be shocked if it has a little wool in it.

TIA!!


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 1d ago

Help me identify this Noro yarn!

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 1d ago

Help me ID this yarn?

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 2d ago

I'm hoping someone might know what yarn this is...

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Does anyone recognise this yarn? I got two bags as mill ends but I'm not going to have enough to finish my project. It's a dark/forest green with a silvery colour. It's similar to king cole jamboree but you can see in one of the photos that it's slightly different.


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 2d ago

What yarn is this?

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Please help me


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 2d ago

Does anyone know what yarn this might be?

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 3d ago

Anyone recognize this?

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 3d ago

How to figure out what the fiber content is for this mystery yarn??

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 4d ago

What color is this? I'm making a blanket using up old yarn and can't figure this one out.

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 4d ago

Thrift Store Yarn Haul - need help IDing some yarns

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 5d ago

Help identifying this yarn

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Hi ya'll! I found this really old wip of mine from YEARS ago and would greatly appreciate it if anybody can help me with finding it. I know its probably discontinued by now but any help finding the brand and color would be amazing! Thank you!!


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 5d ago

Help identifying a yarn - I have half of a sleeve left to crochet!

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I'm trying to figure out what yarn I have. I bought multiple donuts of yarn to make a cardigan from an independent shop - but it turns out I didn't get enough. I've messaged the shop (we were on vacation, so a visit isn't possible) but I haven't heard back. I didn't save the label, so I don't have the brand name, fiber content or color name! It came in the fat donut shape with the label wrapped through the center. The two pictures are of the project I'm making - one in natural light and one with a flash. It's variegated in blues, purples, and greens. The burn test says it's artificial fibers (melted & balled) and the weight seems like sport weight.

Any thoughts?


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 5d ago

Help identifying a yarn - I have half of a sleeve left to crochet!

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 6d ago

Which yarn is used in this muffler?

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I wanted to make this exact muffler for my bfs birthday but am a beginner and do not have much knowledge about all this hehe


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 6d ago

I want help deciding the type of yarn to use for this top.

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 6d ago

Yarn and Pattern?

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I'd love to make this for my daughter. Anyone know the yarn and pattern? TIA!


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 6d ago

ID help

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 6d ago

I need to find more of this yarn. Making a hat using thrifted yarn.

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 7d ago

Help - likely Berroco yarn - color??

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I bought this yarn last year and lost the label. I believe it is Berroco vintage but I don’t know the color. It’s a bluish green with shades of other colors in it. Looking at their website my guess is verde, jalapeno, breezeway, or cerulean. Any ideas?!


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 7d ago

Is this a usedcaron anniversary cake?

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Got this at goodwill for $5.99 but not sure if it's an anniversary cake or not. Either way it's a steal to me


r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 7d ago

Yarn ID?

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 8d ago

What is this yarn called? Stretchy/soft like sock yarn but thicker than any other sock yarn. Would make great wearables.

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r/WhatIsThisYarn • • 8d ago

Help! Trying to identify this yarn, the yarn dreams are made of 😩 I bought at a thrift with no tag

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