Knitting Yarns — DK

Adrienne Vittadini Martina

This yarn has a gentle twist and lovely sheen and depth of color. This yarn is perfect for year-round garments. Checkout the styles in the Adrienne Vittadini Fall 2004 Pattern Book.

Content: 70% Extrafine Merino Wool/30% silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50gm/109 yards/ball
Gauge: 4 3/4 sts. = 1" on #7 needles
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $14.95/ball SALE $7.49/ball , no further discount

A great addition from Berroco! Comfort DK is the same soft fiber content as regular Comfort, but can be used for any pattern calling for a DK weight yarn. Not only to you get superb softness with Comfort DK, this yarn can be machine washed, so no fear in making cozy children’s items!

Content: 50% Nylon/50% Acrylic
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 178yd=50g
Gauge: 5.5-6sts=1" US 5-6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $3.25/ball, discountable

Berroco Metallic FX

A soft, knittable metallic yarn, Metallic FX has the look of molten metal with a light, soft and silken hand.

Content: 85% Rayon/15% Metallic
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 875oz/25grams/85 yards
Gauge: 41/2 - 5 sts = 1" #7 0r #8 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $8.00/skein, discountable

Berroco Pure Merino DK

A great addition to a favorite yarn from Berroco. Pure Merino DK is the same soft, machine washable yarn you already love, but in a DK weight. This yarn is perfect fot the lighter gauge projects that are popular right now, and as always, there is fantastic pattern support for Berroco Pure Merino DK.

Content: 100% Extra Fine Merino
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 50g=126yd
Gauge: 5.75sts=1" US 6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $8.50/ball, discountable

Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light

Ultra Alpaca Light is the newest addition to our best selling Ultra Alpaca family. 23 favorite shades including the popular mélange heathers are now available in a finer gauge for knitters who prefer lacier and lighter weight knitting projects.

Content: 50% Super Fine Alpaca/50% Peruvian Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 144yd/50 g hank
Gauge: 5.75 sts/inch on #5
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $5.50/skein, discountable

Blue Sky Handspun Organic Cotton

Grown from 100% organic cotton, there are no pesticides, herbicides, agro-chemicals or dyes used in the growing, harvesting or production of the fiber. The yarn is hand spun on drop spindles by a women’s cooperative in Arequipa, Peru. Knitters will love the rich feel of the yarn. They’ll also feel good, knowing that the yarn production is helping preserve a centuries-old tradition of eco-friendly cotton cultivation in Peru and improve the lives of the poverty-stricken women who live there. Working with a local charity, Blue Sky Alpacas employs women to spin Hand Spun Organic Cotton, providing them with a living wage that helps them care for their families and send their children to school.

Content: 100% Organic Cotton
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 132yd/68g hank
Gauge: 5-6 sts/inch on #3-5
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $14.60/skein, discountable
UPC: 172032
Qty in Stock: 14

Blue Sky Skinny Dyed

A great organic yarn from Blue Sky Alpacas! Skinny Dyed is 100% organically grown cotton. The colors are created with low-impact dyes. Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed is a perfect choice for projects calling for a DK weight cotton. The colors are beautiful, and the patterns from Blue Sky are fantastic.

Content: 100% Organically grown cotton
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 65g=150yd
Gauge: 5-6sts=1" US 5-6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $9.70/skein, discountable

Blue Sky Suri Merino

Our friends at Blue Sky Alpacas describe this yarn as opulent meets orthodox, and that certainly fits this yarn is both basic and precious. A silky, itch-free combination of baby suri alpaca and the softest merino wool, the single-ply yarn will sing in textured or plain knitting.

Content: 60% Baby Suri/40% Merino
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 164yd/100 g hank
Gauge: 5-6 sts/inch on #5-7
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $16.20/skein, discountable

Bristol Yarn Gallery Ashton

Bristol Yarn Gallery Ashton is a luscious blend of alpaca, merino and silk. This DK weight yarn has a smooth construction that will display stitch patterns and cables beautifully. The sophisticated colors are perfect for your favorite projects.

Content: 50%BabyAlpaca/40%FineMerino/10%Silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 122yd=50g
Gauge: US6 5.5sts=1"
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $7.99/hank, discountable

Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece

Looking for a yarn that provides the best of both worlds? Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece is the answer. A soft, mostly cotton yarn is great for projects from babies to adults. Cotton Fleece has 20% wool which gives the cotton memory.

Content: 80% Pima Cotton/20% Merino Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 3.5oz/ 215 yards/ball
Gauge: 5 sts = 1 #6 needles
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $8.90/ball, discountable

Cascade Arcadia

Cascade Arcadia is a great machine washable combination of Peruvian pima cotton and angora. Cascade Arcadia is a fairly tightly plied cotton, so you won't have to worry about the angora shedding, but you do get the hint of extra warmth. It is available in beautiful collection of spring colors, so you'll be ready to welcome the warmer weather.

Content: 80% Pima Cotton/20% Angora
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 116yd=50g
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" US 6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $6.95/skein, discountable

Cascade Cotton Rich DK

A super soft cotton yarn from Cascade! Cotton Rich DK is a stunningly soft blend of cotton and nylon. The two fibers take the color a bit differently, so the yarn has a very subtly marled effect. Cascade Cotton Rich DK is the perfect choice for your spring and summer garments where you are looking for a bit of color and superb softness.

Content: 64% Cotton/36% Polyamide
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 135.6yd=50g
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" US 6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $4.80/skein, discountable

Cascade Fun

Cascade Fun is just that! A multicolored yarn that is several strands twisted together. The colors are fun and the texture if creates when worked is even more so. Try it for fun accessories or as an edging on you pieces.

Content: 61.2%VISCOSE 38.8%COTTON
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50GRM/81.58YDS
Gauge: 5.5STS=1"ON#5
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $5.99/hank SALE $2.69/hank , no further discount

Classic Elite Blithe

Classic Elite Blithe is a gorgeously soft 100% baby camel yarn. This DK weight yarn is perfect for sumptuous wraps and cozy sweaters. You will not believe how incredible Classic Elite Blythe feels!

Content: 100% Baby Camel
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 25 grams/128 yards
Gauge: 5 1/2sts. = 1" on #5 needles
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $16.00/skein, discountable

Classic Elite Classic One Fifty

Pure merino wool, plied and tightly spun into a round, springy yarn has become a gold standard for knitters who desire affordable luxury. Classic Elite Classic One Fifty sets itself apart from the pack with its generous yardage and wide range of lively, wearable colors.

Content: 100% Fine Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 150yd/50g ball
Gauge: 6 sts/inch on #6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $6.95/ball, discountable

Classic Elite Classic Silk

Classic Elite Classic Silk is a popular blend of raw silk and cotton. The great texture of this yarn, paired with the beautiful colors makes Classic Elite Classic Silk a great choice for warm weather projects.

Content: 50% COTTON 30% SILK 20% NYLON
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 135 Yds/50 gram ball
Gauge: 5 sts = 1" on #6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $7.95/ball, discountable

Classic Elite Cotton Bam Boo

Classic Elite Cotton Bam Boo is a beautiful, soft tubular yarns that screams to be knit with interesting stitch patterns. The cotton and bamboo absorb the dye differently, adding a hint of color texture to the yarn.

Content: 52% Cotton/48% Bamboo
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 130yd=50g
Gauge: 6sts=1" US 5
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $7.95/ball, discountable

Classic Elite Miracle

The "miracle" of Classic Elite Miracle is its Tencel composition - a fiber that is environmentally friendly, lightweight, strong and fashionable. The yarn is perfect for a camisole or shell and has excellent stitch definition. Classic Elite Miracle cries out to be knit in complex designs with lots of stitch work, or in simpler designs with lots of femininity.

Content: 50% Alpaca/50% Tencel
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/108 yards
Gauge: 5.25 sts = 1, #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $8.50/skein, no further discount

Classic Elite Moorland

Classic Elite Moorland is a lovely tweedy yarn in muted shades. The soft halo and light, wearable fabric make it perfect for fall garments. Try it doubled for a chunkier fabric. There are fantastic patterns for Classic Elite Moorland in the Classic Elite Autumn 1 book.

Content: 42%Merino/23%Alpaca/19%Mohair/16%Acrylic
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50g=147yd
Gauge: 6sts=1" US 6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $9.95/ball, discountable

Classic Elite Pebbles

Classic Elite Pebbles is a machine washable cotton/acrylic blend has a twisted, slightly boucle texture, making it just right for a light spring or summer blanket or cardigan. The acrylic will make it durable and long-lasting and the range of colors is rich and true.

Content: 75% Cotton/25% Acrylic
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 110yd/50g ball
Gauge: 5 1/2 sts/inch on #6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $5.50/ball SALE $4.10/ball , no further discount

Classic Elite Premiere

Classic Elite Premiere is a beautiful pima cotton blended with Tencel. It has an incredibly soft feel and knits up very nicely. From its unique braided skeins to its delicious soft hand, Classic Elite Premiere is a truly classic yarn. Available in a wide array of beautiful colors, and having great stitch definition, Premiere can be used for office, weekend and special occasion garments.

Content: 50% pima cotton/50% tencel
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/108 yards
Gauge: 5.25 sts = 1, #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $6.50/hank, discountable

Classic Elite Provence

This fabulous mercerized Egyptian cotton yarn is a favorite from Classic Elite. Provence is perfect for all of you warmer weather garments and accessories. The generous yardage of Classic Elite Provence makes this yarn go a long way.

Content: 100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100gm/205 yards
Gauge: 5 - 5 1/2 sts = 1 on #5 or #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $13.95/skein, discountable

Classic Elite Soft Linen

Classic Elite Soft Linen is a great transition yarn. The linen adds durability and cooling properties, while the wool adds elasticity. Classic Elite Soft Linen is great for spring and summer garments you can wear into the cool evening.

Content: 30% Baby Alpaca/35% Wool/35% Linen
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 137yd=50g
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" US 5
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $10.50/ball, discountable

Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo

Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo's wonderful combination of fibers produces a yarn with drape, softness and sheen. And because dyes absorb so well by the bamboo fiber, the colorations of Wool Bam Boo are vivid and exciting.

Content: 50% Wool/50% Bamboo
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/118 Yards
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" #6 needles
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $10.50/ball, discountable

Cleckheaton Country 8 Ply and Country 8 Ply Tweed

Sometimes only a classic will do! This well-loved DK weight yarn comes in a variety of colors and is well-suited to aran, alpine, norwegian, and other "old world" style sweaters.

Content: 100% Wool; Tweed is 85% Wool/10% acrylic/5% rayon
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 1.75oz/106 yards/skein
Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1 #6 needles; 7 sts = 1" #5 needles
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $4.99/skein, no further discount

Dale of Norway Svale

Svale has a wonderfully soft hand and elegant drape for lightweight three-season fabrics. Your finished project will be machine washable in the gentle cycle with a mild detergent, but should be laid flat to dry.

Content: 50% Cotton/ 40% Viscose/10% Silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/114 yards
Gauge: 5.5sts = 1, #4 or 6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $5.85/ball, discountable

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK

Debbie Bliss has created cashmerino in many of the heavier gauges and in the lighter baby weight. Finally the knitter who loves DK weight yarn has a cashmerino too! Cashmerino DK is the same beautiful soft yarn at a gauge of 51/2 stitches. There is terrific pattern support as always!

Content: 55% Merino 33% Microfiber 12% Cashmere
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/125 yards per ball
Gauge: 5 1/2 sts = 1 on #6 needles
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $8.95/ball, discountable

Debbie Bliss Prima

A machine washable yarn with the sheen and softness of bamboo from Debbie Bliss. Prima is a DK weight yarn with classic construction is great for spring garments from kids to adults. As always, there is great pattern support in the book, Debbie Bliss Prima .

Content: 80% Bamboo/20% Merino
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 50g=110yd
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" US 6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $7.50/ball, discountable

Debbie Bliss Rialto DK

Rialto is an extra fine merino that is a dream to work with. This is a great yarn for those who enjoy working with a beautiful, classic yarn like a pure wool that retains all the softness of those fibres but has a practical element that makes it perfect for casual, every day wear. Rialto is an all season yarn, cool in summer, warm in winter, with a bounce and elasticity that makes it perfect for both the body hugging knits and the gently flared jackets showcased here.

Content: 100% Merino Wool
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 115yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 5 1/2 sts/inch on #6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $8.95/skein, discountable

Ella Rae Baby Cotton

Ella Rae Baby Cotton is a stunning blend of cotton and nylon. It is perfect for spring and summer garments. Ella Rae Baby Cotton is extremely soft and the construction adds interest.

Content: 88% Cotton/12% Nylon
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50g=110 yd
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" US 6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $4.95/skein, discountable

Ella Rae Silkience

Silkience is the perfect yarn for Spring and Summer garments. This smooth and silky yarn will knit up in exquisite tanks, sweaters, and cardigans. Choose from an enticing range of colors.

Content: 41% Cotton/39% Modal/12% Silk/8% Rayon
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 119yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 5.25 sts/inch on #7-8
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $6.00/skein, discountable

Elsebeth Lavold Cotton Frappe

Cotton Frappe is a cabled cotton yarn wrapped with a little polymide, giving your garments a bit of glimmer. Create great summer tops with one of the solid colors or try one of the color mixes giving your garment a dappled effect.

Content: 95% Cotton/5% Polymide
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 159yd/50 gram ball
Gauge: 5-5.5 sts/inch on #6-7
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $6.50/ball SALE $4.88/ball , no further discount

Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool

We couldnt keep our hands off this wonderfully soft silk/wool blend yarn when it first arrived. Silky Wool has beautiful colors will make a great warm but light sweater for someone special.

Content: 45% Wool / 35% Silk / 20% Nylon
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 gm/191 yards/skein
Gauge: 5 1/2sts. = 1" on #6 needles
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $7.50/skein, discountable

Fibranatura Baby Merino

Fibranatura Baby Merino is a light weight superwash merino wool that is perfect for baby wear. The fun colors are sure to keep you happy while working with it and the lucky recipient will be thrilled too! Have a baby shower coming up? Whip up a great little outfit or blanket using Fibranatura Baby Merino.

Content: 100% Superwash Merino
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 50g=197yd
Gauge: US 5-7, 5.25-6sts=1"
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $8.00/ball SALE $3.49/ball , no further discount

Filatura Di Crosa Honey

Honey. This extrafine merino cable with a subtle contrasting viscose wrap will make beautiful garments for the wee one in your life.

Content: 90% Wool/10% Viscose
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/120 Yards
Gauge: 5 sts=1" #7 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $9.95/ball SALE $2.00/ball , no further discount

Filatura Di Crosa Maxime

A pretty new sock yarn that comes fun soft colors.

Content: 70% Acrylic/30% Wool
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 186yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 5 sts/inch on #4
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $7.50/ball, discountable

Filatura Di Crosa Regina Prints and Solids

A new Webs closeout, Regina was a new yarn for the Spring of '06. The rayon/silk combination is very strong and extraordinarily lustrous, both in the solid and printed colors. This yarn originally sold for $13.50, but you can purchase it for only $6.99 now. Check out the Filatura di Crosa Spring Summer 06 Pattern Book for great Regina and Regina Print pattern ideas.

Content: 70% Viscose/30% Silk
Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat
Weight/Yardage: 120 yds/50 gram ball
Gauge: 5.5 sts on #6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $6.99/ball, no further discount

Frog Tree Pima Silk

We were excited to add this yarn from the wonderful people at Frog Tree. Pima silk is a lovely blend of pima cotton and silk, perfect for spring and summer knitting. Remember, Frog Tree is a non-profit organization supporting educational programs in the villages of South America where many of their yarns are made.

Content: 85% pima cotton/15% silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/155 yards
Gauge: 5 sts = 1” on #5 needles
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $6.00/ball, discountable

Great Adirondack Sierra

Sierra is a soft tweedy alpaca, perfect for a comfy sweater or a cozy scarf.

Content: 100% Alpaca Tweed
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 600 Yards
Gauge: 5 sts=1" #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $50.00/ball, discountable

Green Mountain Spinnery Alpaca Elegance

Wonderful in hand, this yarn showcases the drape and resilience of New England Alpaca, the elasticity of fine wool and the softness of both.

Content: 50% Alpaca/50% Fine Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 180yd/2 oz skein
Gauge: 5 sts/inch on #6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $11.30/skein SALE $8.45/skein , no further discount

Green Mountain Spinnery Sylvan Spirit

Tencel® and wool pair beautifully in this single-ply DK weight yarn. At 180 soft, resilient yards this will become a go-to yarn for many projects. It’s delicate range of silvery pastels suggest lace, but the strength of Tencel® makes it suitable for many winter accessories.

Content: 50% Fine Wool/50% Tencel
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 180yd/2 oz hank
Gauge: 5-6 sts/inch on #6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $11.25/hank SALE $8.40/hank , no further discount

Jaeger Roma

Very soft and light with a rounded construction, Roma has beautiful stitch definition and a lovely finished fabric.

Content: 63% Viscose/22% Nylon/15% Angora
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/137 Yards
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $9.95/ball SALE $4.99/ball , no further discount

Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre

New for Fall '06 from Jo Sharp, Alpaca Kid Lustre is oft with a delightful lustre and great construction. Alpaca Kid Lustre will make great classic garments and accessories. Jo Sharp's Knit One collection has many great patterns featuring this yarn.

Content: 30% Superfine Alpaca/40% Kid Mohair/30% Merino
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/121 Yards
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $8.99/ball, discountable

Jo Sharp Silk Road DK Tweed

Silk Road Aran DK Tweed is the lighter member of the Silk Road family features the same soft and warm wool/silk/cashmere blend as its heavier cousins.

Content: 85% Wool/10% Silk/5% Cashmere
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 gm/147 yards/ball
Gauge: 5 sts on #6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $9.50/ball, discountable

Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK

This slightly polished cotton from yarn guru Jo Sharp will make your summer projects fly off the knitting needles.

Content: 100% Cotton
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 109yd/50g ball
Gauge: 5 1/2 sts/inch on #6
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $7.50/ball SALE $5.60/ball , no further discount

Katia Irina

Irina is three thin solid cotton/acrylic plies wrapped with two heavier variegated rayon plies give this yarn an interesting color play and a great sheen. Perfect for light garments for adults or children.

Content: 50% Viscose/32% Cotton/18% Acrylic
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/104 Yards
Gauge: 5.5sts=1" #5-6 needle
Knitting Weight: DK

Price: $3.79/ball, no further discount