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100% Cotton Yarn

100% cotton yarn is a fantastic choice for warm-weather projects, dishcloths, and anyone sensitive to wool. Strong, durable, and absorbent with a quick drying time, it suits bath and kitchen accessories, children's items, and breathable summer garments alike. This collection includes options like Cascade 220 Superwash's cotton counterparts and Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK for crochet and knitting.

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SALE Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Yarn - Cotton DK 72 options
Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 107yds (98m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.24
$6.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Yarn 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Yarn

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.09
$4.75
SALE Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine Yarn - Cotton Sport 37 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$5.80
$7.25
SALE Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Yarn - Cotton DK 63 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.20
$14.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 68yds (62m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$2.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Yarn 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Yarn

100% Cotton, 93yds (85m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$3.09
$4.75
Out of Stock Scheepjes Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 26 options
Scheepjes Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 1094yds (1000m)/225g (7.94oz), Fingering

$30.00
Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 34 options
Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 150yds (137m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$17.80
Out of Stock Valley Yarns Goshen Yarn - Cotton Worsted 23 options
Valley Yarns Goshen Yarn - Cotton Worsted

48% Cotton 46% Modal 6% Silk, 92yds (84m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.49
SALE Valley Yarns Southwick Yarn - Cotton DK 24 options
Valley Yarns Southwick Yarn - Cotton DK

52% Cotton 48% Bamboo, 105yds (96m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
$7.99
Cascade Yarns Fixation Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
Cascade Yarns Fixation Yarn - Cotton DK

98% Cotton 2% Spandex, 100yds (91m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.00
SALE Berroco Modern Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 25 options
Berroco Modern Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

60% Cotton 40% Rayon, 209yds (191m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$9.00
$12.00
Out of Stock HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

55% Cotton 21% Nylon 16% Bamboo 8% Silk, 220yds (201m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.95
Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn - Cotton Sport 15 options
Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn - Cotton Sport

78% Cotton 22% Acrylic, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$6.00
Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 12 options
Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 185yds (169m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.25
Rowan Handknit Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK 11 options
Rowan Handknit Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 93yds (85m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.99
SALE Valley Yarns Montague Yarn - Cotton Worsted 18 options
Valley Yarns Montague Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.24
$6.99
SALE Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky 24 options
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky

100% Cotton, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.74
$12.99
SALE Valley Yarns Hawley Yarn - Cotton DK 20 options
Valley Yarns Hawley Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 30% Silk 20% Nylon, 135yds (123m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.62
$7.49
Berroco Modern Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 24 options
Berroco Modern Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Rayon, 335yds (306m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.00
Valley Yarns Granville Yarn - Cotton Sport 14 options
Valley Yarns Granville Yarn - Cotton Sport

90% Cotton 10% Merino Wool, 167yds (153m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$6.49
Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 20 options
Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$10.50
Rowan Softyak DK Yarn 14 options
Rowan Softyak DK Yarn

76% Cotton 15% Yak 9% Nylon, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.75
Valley Yarns Westhampton Yarn - Cotton DK 22 options
Valley Yarns Westhampton Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.99
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Yarn - Cotton Sport 26 options
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Yarn - Cotton Sport

60% Cotton 40% Linen, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$21.50
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy Yarn - Cotton DK 10 options
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy Yarn - Cotton DK

41% Cotton 34% Hemp 25% Modal, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.95
Rowan Summerlite DK Yarn 34 options
Rowan Summerlite DK Yarn

100% Cotton, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.50
Rowan Cotton Cashmere Yarn - Cotton DK 24 options
Rowan Cotton Cashmere Yarn - Cotton DK

85% Cotton 15% Cashmere, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.80
Sirdar Happy Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK 43 options
Sirdar Happy Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 47yds (43m)/20g (0.71oz), DK | Light Worsted

$2.15
Rowan Cotton Glacé Yarn - Cotton DK 4 options
Rowan Cotton Glacé Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 126yds (115m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.20
Discontinued Tahki Yarns Coronado Yarn - Cotton DK
Tahki Yarns Coronado Yarn - Cotton DK

90% Cotton 10% Silk, 121yds (111m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.99
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Yarn - Cotton Worsted 28 options
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 180yds (165m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.00
Berroco Pima 100 Yarn - Cotton Worsted 21 options
Berroco Pima 100 Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$14.50
Out of Stock Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted 10 options
Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 170yds (155m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$3.41
$5.25
Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK 46 options
Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.00
Out of Stock Fibra Natura Radiant Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK 29 options
Fibra Natura Radiant Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 203yds (186m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton Yarn - Cotton Sport 23 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$5.75
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay Yarn - Cotton DK 20 options
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Merino Wool, 262yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.50 - $12.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Fixation Splash Yarn - Cotton DK
Cascade Yarns Fixation Splash Yarn - Cotton DK

98% Cotton 2% Spandex, 100yds (91m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.50
Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton Splash Yarn - Cotton Worsted 16 options
Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton Splash Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 185yds (169m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.50
Out of Stock HiKoo CoBaSi DK Yarn - Cotton DK
HiKoo CoBaSi DK Yarn - Cotton DK

55% Cotton 16% Bamboo 8% Silk 21% Nylon, 140yds (128m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.95
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 31 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 186yds (170m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$3.15
$4.85
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Yarn - Cotton Sport 46 options
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$9.00
SALE Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino Yarn - Cotton Worsted 11 options
Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino Yarn - Cotton Worsted

70% Cotton 30% Merino Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$4.00 - $7.99
$7.99
Sesia Bio Bimbo Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 18 options
Sesia Bio Bimbo Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 196yds (179m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$10.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Ecopuno Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Ecopuno Yarn - Cotton Sport

72% Cotton 17% Merino Wool 11% Alpaca, 235yds (215m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$14.99
Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Yarn - Cotton Worsted 22 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Yarn - Cotton Worsted

94% Cotton 6% Nylon, 250yds (229m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$23.95
Debbie Bliss Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 46 options
Debbie Bliss Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 92yds (84m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.50
Out of Stock Berroco Summer Sesame Yarn - Cotton DK 15 options
Berroco Summer Sesame Yarn - Cotton DK

47% Cotton 44% Acrylic 9% Nylon, 295yds (270m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.50 - $13.60
$17.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme DK Yarn 16 options
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme DK Yarn

100% Cotton, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
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Choosing 100% Cotton Yarn for Knitting and Crochet

100% cotton yarn is prized for its strength, stitch definition, and cool, breathable feel, making it a go-to for summer tops, dishcloths, and household items. Because cotton has little stretch compared to wool, it behaves differently on the needle or hook, so it helps to know what to look for before you start.

Choosing the Right Cotton Yarn

Cotton yarn comes in various weights and plies, from fine mercerized cotton for garments to sturdy worsted-weight cotton like Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran for dishcloths and bags. If you want a softer drape for wearables, look for a blend; for pure 100 percent cotton yarn, mercerized versions such as Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic offer a smooth, polished finish ideal for crochet and knitting alike.

Caring for Cotton Projects

Many cotton yarns are machine washable, but always check the label, since some require gentle or hand washing to preserve stitch definition. Our washable cotton yarn selection highlights options bred for easy care, which is especially useful for kitchen and baby items that need frequent laundering.

Cotton for Crochet and Weaving

Cotton's lack of stretch makes it a favorite for crochet, where stitches hold their shape well, and for weaving projects that need a strong, consistent warp thread; see our cotton weaving yarn for dedicated options. Pair your cotton yarn with free patterns from our free crochet patterns collection to get started.

FAQ

Is 100% cotton yarn good for crochet? Yes, its firm stitch definition and durability make it a popular choice for dishcloths, bags, and amigurumi.

Does cotton yarn shrink? Untreated cotton can shrink slightly in hot water, so washable cotton yarns are a safer bet for items that need frequent washing.

Is cotton yarn good for sensitive skin? Many people who find wool itchy or irritating find cotton yarn a comfortable, hypoallergenic alternative.

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