Interweave Knits Gifts ’23 Fiber Review: What’s Glowing On? Neon and Saturated Yarn Shades

Make the holidays merry and brighter with bold, on-trend neon colors! Here are a few of our favorite brightly-colored and neon yarns on the market now. Let’s take a closer look at the fibers we selected for Interweave Knits Gifts 2023.

Related: Make for the Holidays and Beyond with Interweave Knits Gifts 2023

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Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Chunky

Content: 100% organic Merino wool
Color shown: Mondawmin
Put-up: 125 yd (114 m)/4 oz (115 g)
Weight: Bulky

Richly saturated hues with tonal inflections make this 100% GOTS-certified organic Merino a must-have yarn. Use the bulky-weight base for quick sweaters, hats, or cowls where next-to-skin softness is appreciated.

Hand Dyed Diva Homegrown Fingering Mini Skeins

Content: 100% superwash Shaniko wool
Colors shown: Eighties Bikini (yellow), Feather Boa (pink)
Put-up: 105 yd (96 m)/4⁄5 oz (25 g)
Weight: Fingering

Just right for the heels and toes of socks or a pop of something special in stranded-colorwork projects, we love this fingering-weight Merino and Rambouillet superwash blend. Pair the fluorescent glow of neon with softer neutrals for a bold accent or knit in full color when combined with larger skeins. This yarn is now available only for wholesale orders and in select local yarn shops.

You Knit I Dye Tweed Sock

Content: 75% superwash extrafine Merino wool, 15% nep, 10% nylon
Color shown: Luminosity
Put-up: 437 yd (400 m)/3. oz (100 g)
Weight: Fingering

Knit a project with electric color and tweedy texture when working with this neon sock yarn. Neps in shades of black, brown, and cream dapple the bright tones and bring an unexpected and interesting appeal when used in shawls, socks, and scarves.

Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted

Content: 75% acrylic, 25% wool
Colors shown: #0137 California Pink, #478 Neon Pink
Put-up: 200 yd (183 m)/3. oz (100 g)
Weight: Worsted

Check your local yarn store or shop at Jimmy Beans Wool for this staple worsted-weight yarn. It’s available in almost 200 colors, including neon shades! We love the look of neon paired with a darker color in the same family for a tone-on-tone project. This yarn works well in baby blankets, hats, and any project where washability is important.

Haute Bohème Fibers Mimi DK

Content: 100% superwash Merino wool
Color shown: The Neverending Story
Put-up: 231 yd (211 m)/3. oz (100 g)
Weight: DK

Discover a glow-in-the-dark yarn that is soft and supple and a dream to knit with when casting on this DK-weight yarn. It’s available in hand-dyed solids, semi-solids, and variegated (shown) colorways. This blend of neon pink, sherbet orange, and soft denim blue is just one of the colors we love from Haute Boheme’s collection inspired by fantasy literature.

Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted

Content: 100% anti-pill acrylic
Colors shown: #339 Purple Panic, #342 Bright Salmon
Put-up: 180 yd (164 m)/3. oz (100 g)
Weight: Worsted

This reliable and versatile worsted-weight yarn is our choice for low-maintenance projects. It’s washable and durable, and it’s available in a wide range of colors, including neon shades. Try it in hats, sweaters, mittens, and blankets.

Small Fish Farms Superwash Merino Sock

Content: 100% superwash Merino wool
Color shown: Neon Green
Put-up: 420 yd (383 m)/4 oz (115 g)
Weight: Fingering

Experience the vibrant charm and luxurious softness of this 100% superwash Merino wool. This yarn offers impeccable stitch definition with a cozy feel. Its generous 420-yard put-up makes it perfect for creating stunning accessories and socks that will stand out in eye-catching neon green.

Hand Dyed Diva Homegrown Sparkly Sport

Content: 76% superwash Shaniko wool, 24% Stellina
Color shown: Lady Luck
Put-up: 316 yd (288 m)/3. oz (100 g)
Weight: Sport

Sparkles and speckles make this hand-dyed neon yarn unique. Crafted with a blend of superwash Merino and Rambouillet wools and a touch of Stellina for a shimmering twist, this yarn creates stunning accessories and garments that will catch the light and turn heads wherever you go. This yarn is now available only for wholesale orders and in select local yarn shops.

Pop into your local yarn store and ask them if they carry these yarns. If they don’t, show them your copy of Knits and tell them to order it!

Are you feeling inspired to knit with neon yarn? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to share your favorites.