wool thread

Knitting material strand

Wool thread is thread spun from the fibers of sheep's fleece, used for sewing, embroidery, or light knitting.

It differs from yarn mainly in thickness—thread is finer and tighter-spun: She mended the sweater with matching wool thread.

Crewel embroidery traditionally uses wool thread on linen.

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spinning · needles · weave · fleece · sheep shearing · lamb · soft · merino · crochet · spool · bobbin · loom · stitch · cable knit · ply · worsted · fuzzy · sweater

Opposites
material origin

wool threadnylon thread

Synthetic fiber for sewing

acrylic yarn · man-made fiber · microfiber · spandex

fiber source

wool threadcotton thread

Spun plant fiber strand

linen thread · jute twine · plant fiber

texture and properties

wool threadsilk thread

Fiber from silkworm cocoons

metallic thread · wire · glass fiber · monofilament · copper wire

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G