Acrylic yarn is made from synthetic fibers, typically acrylonitrile or polyacrylonitrile. It is a completely synthetic fiber, so it doesn’t occur in nature. Wool yarn, on the other hand, is made ...

The shop features yarn types such as alpaca, merino and cashmere, the focus being on carrying natural fiber yarns over acrylic yarn. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.