Where Does Yarn Come From? The Truth About Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers for Amigurumi and Clothing | Crochet and Knitting Life

Where Does Yarn Come From? The Truth About Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers for Amigurumi and Clothing | Crochet and Knitting Life

Ever looked at a ball of yarn and wondered how it actually happened? It seems like such a simple thing, but the journey from a sheep’s back (or a scientist’s lab!) to your crochet hook is kind of mind-blowing.

In this episode of Simply Hooked, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the fiber world. We’re digging into the "glow-up" process of natural fibers—from the shearing and scouring of raw wool to the rhythmic magic of carding and spinning. I even share a bit about my own (very humbling) experience with an Ashford spinning wheel a decade ago!

What we’re covering today:

  • Animal vs. Plant vs. Synthetic: The major differences between wool, cotton, and acrylic.

  • The Cleaning Process: Why you can’t just rinse wool in the sink (unless you want a giant clump of felt).

  • The Science of Synthetic: How petroleum-based materials become the soft amigurumi yarn we love.

  • Plies & Twists: Why some yarns are sturdier than others and how they’re finished for the craft store shelf.

Every stitch we make is the final chapter of a story that started long before the yarn hit our stash. Let’s explore that story together!

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