Wool yarn is more likely to shed than acrylic yarn because the fibers are not as tightly bound together. Honestly I’ve found that the best yarns are usually blends, such as an acrylic and wool ...

Color variety: Acrylic yarns come in a vast array of colors, from vibrant brights to subtle pastels. ... Yarn blends combine different fibers to create yarns with unique characteristics.

They developed a line of colorful wool and acrylic-cotton blend yarns, giving them playful local names such as Mauch Chunky, Tatamy Tweed, Naturally Nazareth and Little Lehigh Pebbles.