How to Read Yarn Labels

Being able to read a yarn label will ensure you have the right yarn and enough yarn for your project.

Yarn band label: This is the label that’s wrapped around the skein or ball of yarn. It includes important information about the yarn, such as the fiber content, weight, and yardage.

No matter what type of yarn label you’re looking at, there are a few key pieces of information that you should pay attention to. We have all of them listed and break down each..