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Yoshi's Woolly World / yarn balls, hidden knots and Mellow Mode

Yoshi's Woolly World yarn balls, hidden knots and Mellow Mode

Read the fabric scenery as part of the puzzle.

Edition covered

Original 2015 Wii U game. This guide covers two-player local co-op and Wii U collectibles; Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World on Nintendo 3DS has additional and changed features.

Turn enemies into yarn balls

Yoshi throws yarn near a red Piranha Plant in a knitted outdoor stage.
Yoshi throws yarn near a red Piranha Plant in a knitted outdoor stage.

Swallow suitable enemies to build ammunition. Yarn attacks can wrap threats and fill marked structures as well as hit targets.

Fabric actions
ActionTargetResult
SwallowSuitable enemyCreates yarn ball
Throw yarnOutlined platform or pipeFills the structure
Pull with tongueLoose knot or bowUnravels scenery
Ground PoundSoft floor or marked surfaceReveals or activates a route

Pull loose threads with the tongue

A visible knot or bow can unravel part of the scenery. Search the newly exposed space before following the main route.

Movement choices
SituationHelpful toolCheck
Wide gapFlutter or Mellow wingsSafe landing
Hidden passage outlineYarn ballEnough ammunition
Suspicious fabric knotTongueSpace behind the panel
Low healthHeartsRecover before another hazard

Fill outlined platforms and pipes

Throw yarn at a wireframe object to make it solid. The completed structure can lead to a hidden room or safer crossing.

Use Mellow Mode when flight helps

The pause menu lets players switch between Classic and Mellow. Wings can make a difficult jump or collection sweep easier.

References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Wii U game referencewww.mariowiki.com
Nintendo Wii U overviewwww.nintendo.com
Detailed topic referencewww.mariowiki.com