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

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Podcast: [Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467)
Published: 2026-02-05T11:20:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marcy-gardner6/episodes/Where-Does-Yarn-Come-From--The-Truth-About-Natural-vs--Synthetic-Fibers-for-Amigurumi-and-Clothing--Crochet-and-Knitting-Life-e3eknh8
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## Resource

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 ⁠

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