myboshi velvet: soft chenille wool in an XXL ball Fluffy, cuddly projects completed in the blink of an eye. That is what makes our myboshi velvet wool special. But what is chenille wool anyway, you ask yourself? Chenille (pronounced: “sche-nil-ye”) means “caterpillar” in French. And that's exactly what Myboshi velvet looks like: like a fluffy, hairy caterpillar. Chenille wool was used as knitting yarn as early as the 18th century. However, the velvety and fluffy soft material became more well-known in the 1970s and 80s due to the “magic worm”, a cult toy of the time. In the 90s, this trendy yarn also achieved a revival in the fashion sector. Velvet wool is used and loved by fluffy lovers, fashionistas and amigurumi fans all over the world for crocheting and knitting. 100% polyester Machine wash up to 30 degrees Year-round Amigurumis, caps, outerwear