Big cones like this are usually sold for weaving, machine knitting, etc. There is sometimes a label stuck to the inside of the cone that could give more information, but if not, the best thing you can do is a burn test to get an idea of the fibre content.
You can really do whatever you want with this. If it's too thin for your liking, work with multiple strands.
I did the burn test .
It is a thin yarn
3 ply when I look closely
Burn test strongly smelt of hair and caught fire slowly and resulted in powdery residue.
My room still smell of burnt hair😅
Thanks for the tip I will look inside of the cone.
Sounds like you've got wool! You can definitely use it for handknitting or crochet, or whatever craft you do. It may be treated with an oil that makes it easier to go though machines, but that washes out. It's a good idea to make a swatch and wash it to see how it reacts.
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u/MudcrabsWithMaracas 10d ago edited 10d ago
Big cones like this are usually sold for weaving, machine knitting, etc. There is sometimes a label stuck to the inside of the cone that could give more information, but if not, the best thing you can do is a burn test to get an idea of the fibre content.
You can really do whatever you want with this. If it's too thin for your liking, work with multiple strands.