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December 13: Alphabet Soup

12 Dec 2025

Yarn labels are increasingly packed with tiny symbols and cryptic acronyms, so let’s take a closer look at the meaning behind all of these certifications.

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Free Pattern Download:

Useful Dishcloths

Featured Yarns:

Coastal Cotton - Queensland Collection
Coastal Cotton Ocean Mist - Queensland Collection
Pure Alpaca - Rowan
Studio Misha & Puff
Manos del Uruguay

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13 Dec 2025

Amanda Shirley

Fair Trade certified has always been important to me. Honestly, I didn't know about the other certifications until your video. Thank you for sharing. I honestly learn so much from your Christmas videos and every time I visit your store I learn something new.

13 Dec 2025

Courtney

This is a lot of good and also confusing information Keely. Thank you for simplifying all of these symbols. I always want the animals treated well.

13 Dec 2025

Judy McMillan

I honestly have never looked but I will from now on! I always give the label to the person I’m making something for so they know how to care for it.

13 Dec 2025

Judy Smith

I like animals to be treated ethically. I also like organic grown yarns. However, it never dawned on me to check the labels for this info. Guess I ought to start looking.

13 Dec 2025

Tammy Adamson

I really just concentrate on how many yards, whether it’s machine washable and dryable, and what the weight is.

13 Dec 2025

Julie Slaughter

While I do like to purchase yarn from ethically responsible companies, I don't limit my purchases to those who print it on their label. As you said, companies just may not wish to spend the time, money, and man-power to go through that lengthy process.
Loved hearing about what those symbols mean.

13 Dec 2025

Chelsi

For things like cotton I prefer the ones that are organic. I try to find the most eco friendly option for what I’m making. I will still buy ones without looking at labels if I need something specific.

13 Dec 2025

Jennifer Smallwood

Yes and no. I care that workers and animals are treated well, but as you stated, business can meet this standard without having the certification.

13 Dec 2025

Jennifer E

I don't think I have ever really paid attention to those symbols on the label. I will now.

13 Dec 2025

Tamara Vernon

I don't really care about the certifications. I am more interested in the yarn content and the care label.

13 Dec 2025

Dallas Garrett

I do look at the labels for the usual important information. When I'm making items for babies/children I do try to go for as natural as possible. The oeko label does offer some additional relief but I'm not married to having it! I think social welfare is important and now thanks to you I can look for yarns that support similar values!!!

13 Dec 2025

Allison Terrill

I’ve never noticed these symbols. But I will be looking for them now and they will guide my purchasing. Thank you so much!!

13 Dec 2025

Betty Beall

I usually look at the labels but didn’t understand all that's there until today. I mostly look at the content and care, but will be more observant in the future. I need to make some new dish clothes and would love to try this yarn and your pattern.

13 Dec 2025

Betty Schlotthauer

I do look at symbols on yarn wraps or labels. I check the common symbols related to content & care. Some of the more obscure symbols are confusing. I think many shops choose their yarns & avoid any of the controversial practices that customers might object to. With all the tariffs, a lot of foreign yarns are priced so much over the usual costs. Labels aren't universally uniform in information given either.

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