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Yarn Care

Caring for Your Yarn  

You’ll notice that Lion Brand Yarn labels now feature universal care symbols. Rather than using long, complicated instructions for yarn care, we’ve opted for a more streamlined approach. Here are some of the symbols you will find on our labels and how to “read” them.

Note:  To find the care instructions for any yarn, click here and select the yarn name.

hand wash cool This symbol is used for yarns that need gentle washing. You should wash your garments in cool water (no higher than 86 degrees F / 30 degrees C noted in the symbol). In most cases these pieces should be dried flat, but look for a machine dry/do not machine dry to accompany this symbol.
hand wash This symbol is used for yarns that need gentle washing but that won't be damaged if warmer water is used. You should wash your garments in cool or warm water (no higher than 104 degrees noted in the symbol). In most cases these pieces should be dried flat, but look for a machine dry/do not machine dry to accompany this symbol.
machine wash Garments and projects with this symbol can be washed by machine at a warm temperature. Generally it would be best not to wash your knit or crocheted items at extreme temperature or agitation.
machine dry You can dry items giving this symbol by machine. Use a gentler setting than you would for other laundry pieces.
do not machine dry Dry projects flat and not by machine.
bleach This means you can use chlorine bleach. This is not generally used for most yarns.
do not bleach Do not use chlorine bleach.
press You can use an iron to steam a project made from yarn with this symbol. Use common sense and care when steaming any knit or crocheted items.
do not press Don’t use an iron or press yarn that shows this symbol.
dry clean You can use all solvents to dry clean. If in doubt, check with your local cleaner.
do not dry clean Do not use dry cleaning solvents on projects in yarns that give this symbol.
dry clean using 'P' solvents • perchloroethylene
• monofluorinetrichloromethane
• hydrocarbons
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