There are any number of superwash wools -- even merino wools -- out there. But if you're worried about scratchiness, you're going to want to do a touch-test yourself.
Or you could just indulge yourself on what you like best in the skein -- because it's not like you have to wash a scarf every time you wear it, is it? I'd look for quiviut (lace or fingering), alpaca (lace to sport), cashmere, angora, or merino sheep's-wool in a weight you want to work with.
You'll definitely want to avoid acrylics and other synthetics if you're living somewhere cold -- they don't retain heat well, and they *do* retain moisture, at least in my experience.
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Date: 2011-08-25 03:11 am (UTC)I'd recommend Lorna's Laces Shepherd (in Sock, Sport or Worsted), but you might like something else --KnitPicks has a very affordable range of machine-washable yarns. I also like Jojoland, and Melody (fingering) and Rhythm (worsted) both come in superwash.
Or you could just indulge yourself on what you like best in the skein -- because it's not like you have to wash a scarf every time you wear it, is it? I'd look for quiviut (lace or fingering), alpaca (lace to sport), cashmere, angora, or merino sheep's-wool in a weight you want to work with.
You'll definitely want to avoid acrylics and other synthetics if you're living somewhere cold -- they don't retain heat well, and they *do* retain moisture, at least in my experience.