Wool & Knitwear Guide

A guide to wool and knitting: materials, choosing clothing for women, men and children, sizes, care, repair and craft basics. Start with your topic of interest. New guides appear here after editorial review.

List of pages in Wool & Knitwear Guide:

• Merino wool: properties and choosing clothing
• Christmas wool sweaters
• A guide to choosing wool sweaters
• Choosing and wearing a wool dress
• Choosing a wool sweater for a child
• What Is Wool? How to Read Clothing Composition
• Types of Wool: Sheep, Merino, Alpaca and Cashmere
• Sheep’s Wool and Lambswool: Meaning and Selection
• Alpaca Fibre: Composition, Clothing and Care
• Cashmere: Composition, Knitwear Quality and Care
• Mohair and Angora: Differences, Uses and Care
• Merino Wool or Cashmere? Choosing a Jumper