Can anyone recommend a yarn for . . .?

[GreebosWhiskers]

. . . fingerless wrist warmers? I've got the pattern & really like the look of the Noro yarn but want something that looks funky & is machine washable.
Anyone got any good ideas?

please tell me you are knitting them for an 80s themed fancy dress party

Nope - I'm knitting them to wear.

Why - should I not be?

It's going to be something synthetic if you need machine washable I expect. Try browsing Sirdar/Patons etc for something in the right gauge.

Why do you need machine washable by the way - it only takes moments to rinse out a small handknit in a little Wool Wash and then you get to use gorgeous yarns.

i wonder if you could use sock yarn....

This link might be able to give you what you are looking for.