Upgrade your next fiber project by working with a Loopy Mango yarn! Each selection in our line-up is soft, beautiful, and a joy to work with and wear. Keep reading for more details!
Learn more about...
- Yarn Sourcing and Standards
- General Fiber Care: Best Practices
- Merino No. 5
- Dream
- Mohair So Soft
- Big Cotton
- Summer
Sourcing and Standards
All Loopy Mango yarns are made in Italy from ethically sourced fibers.
(Note: Discontinued yarn Big Loop was made in the US from American-raised sheep.)
All merino wool used in our yarn is sourced from non-mulesed sheep.
We prioritize making yarn that is natural and soft, so that knitters and Mother Earth are both happy!
General Fiber Care: Best Practices
Caring for natural yarn is a considerably different from its synthetic counterpart. Before getting into specifics, the number one rule when it comes to fiber care is to make a small swatch and wash it using your preferred method to see if you like the result before washing the entire garment.
For garments made from Loopy Mango yarn, we generally recommend dry-cleaning or hand-washing in cold water and laying flat to dry. This is especially true for yarn with high wool content (Merino No. 5, Dream, Mohair So Soft), as exposure to heat and agitation — aka the typical conditions of a washing machine — will cause the fibers to felt together and turn your project into a shrunken, stiffened version of the handmade treasure that you worked so hard on.
Cotton yarns (like Big Cotton and Summer) can stand up to a bit more intense cleaning method, but we still recommend testing out any processes on a test swatch first!
To learn more about fiber care, including recommendations for dealing with the shedding/pilling that's inevitable for natural yarn, check out our full fiber care guide.
Merino No. 5
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Merino No. 5 is soft and chunky — making it a perfect option for quick, beginner-friendly projects! Knit your first hat, scarf, sweater, and more with this delightful merino wool yarn. Even once you've handled the basics, you'll love returning to make even more hand-crafted treasures with Merino No. 5.
Fiber Content
100% merino wool
(Note: Tweed colors Flamingo, Blue Lagoon, Stardust, and Blacksmith have a slightly different fiber content: 80% merino wool, 14% wool, 6% viscose)
Weight Category
Super-bulky
Weight (per ball)
5.3oz (50g)
Yardage (per ball)
74yds (68m)
Gauge
Colors*
*as of August 2024
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Dream
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We consider Dream to be like the little sister of Merino No. 5: It brings all the same merino wool goodness in a worsted weight yarn. Dream is super versatile and sturdy, which makes it ideal for multiple projects — just look at the range of suitable needle sizes! From over-sized sweaters to socks and everything in between, Dream is ready for the job!
Fiber Content
100% merino wool
(Note: Tweed colors Flamingo, Blue Lagoon, Stardust, and Blacksmith have a slightly different fiber content: 80% merino wool, 14% wool, 6% viscose)
Weight Category
Worsted
Weight (by ball)
1.8oz (50g)
Yardage (by ball)
109yds (100m)
Gauge
Colors*
*as of August 2024
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Mohair So Soft
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A delicious blend of soft merino wool and fuzzy kid mohair, Mohair So Soft is the thickest mohair yarn on the market! This is a bulky blend you'll have to feel to believe — it's truly like knitting with a cloud.
Fiber Content
47% Super Kid Mohair/53% Extra Fine Merino
Weight Category
Bulky
Weight (by ball)
1.8oz (50g)
Yardage (by ball)
65yd (60m)
Gauge
Colors*
*as of August 2024
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Big Cotton
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Big Cotton is made from 100% unmercerized, minimally processed cotton, which makes it super soft, natural, and elastic. Given its plant-based content, it's also vegan-friendly! The cooling properties of cotton also help make Big Cotton an easy choice for quick summertime projects.
Fiber Content
100% cotton
Weight Category
Super-bulky
Weight (by ball)
3.5oz (100g)
Yardage (by ball)
48yd (43m)
Gauge
Colors*
*as of August 2024
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Summer
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Summer is very similar to its sister Big Cotton, in that it has all the same benefits of natural cotton. It differs slightly when it comes to size, though — check out our deep dive on both Big Cotton and Summer to see how they compare!
Fiber Content
100% cotton
Weight Category
Bulky
Weight (by ball)
3.5oz (100g)
Yardage (by ball)
90yd (82m)
Gauge
Colors*
*as of August 2024