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Where Does Yarn Come From? The Truth About Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers for Amigurumi and Clothing | Crochet and Knitting Life
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- Feb 5, 2026
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Summary
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! The Lifetime All-Access Pattern Vault : Get every pattern I’ve ever made (and every future release!) for one single price. Hank the Hippo Signature Crochet Kit : Grab the preorder for the kit and the "Do You Know Hank the Hippo?" children’s book! 🔆 Join Our Skool Community 🔆 Learn to Crochet Course 🔆 Shop My Crochet Patterns 🔆 Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book 🧶 Grab Some Crochet Merch