🙌 Understanding Yarns & Labels – and a Small Request for Our Designers

Hello everyone!

We’ve published a new, easy-to-understand info article: “Understanding Yarns & Labels: An Honest Shopping Guide”. In it, we briefly explain the common certifications (GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, RWS), share practical care tips for everyday use, and provide a checklist for buying yarn.

👉 To the article: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/garne-und-labels-verstehen

What we’re (voluntarily) asking our designers to do

So that users and buyers can enjoy your projects for even longer—and so there are fewer follow-up questions—we’d be happy if you added short care instructions to your patterns / product descriptions. This helps with material selection, saves energy, and protects the finished pieces in everyday use.

Here’s how you can include them (copy & paste templates)
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A) Super short (1 line)

Care: 30 °C gentle cycle, dry flat, do not tumble dry.

B) Short format (5 points)

Washing: 30 °C gentle cycle (wool detergent)
Drying: dry flat, do not tumble dry
Ironing: low heat or do not iron
Note: wash separately, do not wring out
Material tip: for synthetics, wash with a laundry bag/filter

C) Detailed (with material/certifications)

Material: e.g. 100% virgin wool, etc.
Washing: 30 °C gentle cycle, preferably with a full drum, wool detergent
Drying: dry flat, do not tumble dry
Ironing: low setting (•) or do not iron
Notes: reshape while damp; spot-treat stains beforehand
Alternative yarns: e.g. merino, cotton blend, etc.
Synthetics tip (if used): wash with a laundry bag/filter, wash less often

Elements that are important:
Temperature, wash cycle, drying, ironing, possibly certifications/material, 1–2 everyday tips.

Quick certification decision guide for designers
“Does the certification specifically help my customers make a decision, or reassure them about legitimate concerns?”
a) If yes → mention it.
b) If no → leave it out and stick to material/care.

Questions or feedback?
Feel free to write here in the thread. We’re looking forward to constructive feedback and, if applicable, additional tips and your personal experiences.

Thank you! 💛
Your Crazypatterns Team