Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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When I buy yarn at a garage sale or thrift store, I always wash it before adding to my stash. In my original video, I showed how to easily wash a skein of yarn before using using a lingerie mesh bag, and I received so many comments saying that you could also use a pillowcase. I decided to try it out, and here are my results.

Here is the original video: youtu.be/Dds7p_A6EGI

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I also have a FAQ on washing yarn and photo tutorial available on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2022/04/how-to-wash-a-skein-of-yarn-before-using.html

If you liked this video, you may like these others in my Crochet & Knit 101 playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAgrRPB3v6_uILRSOJn3UOkc9BOSL0p3A

Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Should You Wash Skeins of Yarn in a Pillowcase?
02:19 Outro