superwash wool yarn

[knittingnana]

:) Does anyone know if superwash wool yarn works the same as wool yarn? I have some pretty varigated I would like to make into longies, but not sure about the performance. Thanks for any info.
Renate

[Meredith]

I have never worked with superwash, but I have heard it isn't the best wool yarn to work with, but I truly couldn't tell you why.

Big help I am, huh? :?

[knittingnana]

I meant to say, does it work well as a soaker? It usually knits up fine and is soft. Thanks for any info. :)

[pageta]

Here's what I've heard: it is treated so it can be washed, but in the process, the waterproof properties are lost. I have some superwash yarn, and it is very soft. I'm thinking of knitting it up and treating it like acrylic - meaning that, it's there for looks (not waterproof) and has to be washed after every use.