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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.

Machine Washable Cotton Yarn | Cotton Weaving Yarn

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Out of Stock Berroco Medina Yarn - Cotton DK
Berroco Medina Yarn - Cotton DK

37% Cotton 36% Acrylic 27% Viscose, 295yds (270m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.00
Cascade Yarns Cantata Yarn - Cotton Worsted 13 options
Cascade Yarns Cantata Yarn - Cotton Worsted

70% Cotton 30% Merino Wool, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.50
Out of Stock Great Adirondack Organic Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK
Great Adirondack Organic Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 315yds (288m)/113g (3.99oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.00
Out of Stock Ella Rae Marmel Duo Yarn - Cotton Sport 14 options
Ella Rae Marmel Duo Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$9.50 - $19.00
$19.00
Discontinued Tahki Yarns Newport Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Tahki Yarns Newport Yarn - Cotton Worsted

67% Cotton 23% Linen 10% Polyamide, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$10.99
SALE Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Twist Yarn - Cotton DK 4 options
Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Twist Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 108yds (99m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.87
$7.49
Out of Stock Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed 58 Count Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport
Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed 58 Count Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport

78% Cotton 22% Acrylic, 1624yds (1485m)/1500g (52.91oz), Sport

$74.99
SALE Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton Yarn - Cotton 10254 12 options
Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton Yarn - Cotton 10254

100% Cotton, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$6.98
$13.95
Discontinued Berroco Vivo Yarn - Cotton DK
Berroco Vivo Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 317yds (290m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.00
Out of Stock Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece Yarn - Cotton DK
Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece Yarn - Cotton DK

80% Cotton 20% Wool, 215yds (197m)/99g (3.49oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.70
Out of Stock Malabrigo Verano Yarn - Cotton DK 10 options
Malabrigo Verano Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 205yds (187m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 2943yds (2691m)/1500g (52.91oz), Fingering

$99.99
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Clean Cotton Multi Yarn - Cotton Worsted 14 options
Universal Yarn Clean Cotton Multi Yarn - Cotton Worsted

85% Cotton 15% Polyester, 96yds (88m)/55g (1.94oz), Worsted

$4.25
SALE Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted 6 options
Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$3.50
$7.00
Discontinued Rowan Denim Revive Yarn - Cotton DK
Rowan Denim Revive Yarn - Cotton DK

95% Cotton 5% Other, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.50
SALE Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Janelle Yarn - Cotton heavy_Worsted,Worsted 3 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Janelle Yarn - Cotton heavy_Worsted,Worsted

68% Cotton 22% Baby Alpaca 10% Merino Wool, 121yds (111m)/50g (1.76oz), Heavy Worsted, Worsted

$11.20
$16.00
Discontinued Berroco Dulce Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Berroco Dulce Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 20% Nylon 16% Alpaca 14% Wool, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$13.50
Blue Sky Fibers Printed Organic Cotton Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted 8 options
Blue Sky Fibers Printed Organic Cotton Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 153yds (140m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$19.50
Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Rainbow Yarn - Cotton Worsted 7 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Rainbow Yarn - Cotton Worsted

94% Cotton 6% Nylon, 251yds (230m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$26.95
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Elastico Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Elastico Yarn - Cotton Sport

96% Cotton 4% Polyester, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$8.99
Discontinued Katia United Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Katia United Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 47yds (43m)/25g (0.88oz), Worsted

$3.95
Out of Stock Katia Cotton-Merino Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Katia Cotton-Merino Yarn - Cotton Worsted

70% Cotton 30% Merino Wool, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.95
Out of Stock Rowan Cotton Wool Yarn - Cotton DK 10 options
Rowan Cotton Wool Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Wool, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.98
$19.95
Discontinued Berroco Meraki Yarn - Cotton DK
Berroco Meraki Yarn - Cotton DK

71% Cotton 24% Hemp 5% Polyester, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Sarasota Yarn - Cotton DK
Cascade Yarns Sarasota Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 314yds (287m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.30
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Linea Pura Organico Yarn - Cotton Aran
Lana Grossa Linea Pura Organico Yarn - Cotton Aran

100% Cotton, 98yds (90m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$7.99
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Dappled Yarn - Cotton Worsted 5 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Dappled Yarn - Cotton Worsted

94% Cotton 6% Nylon, 251yds (230m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$18.87
$26.95
Out of Stock Noro Kakigori Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
Noro Kakigori Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 30% Silk 10% Viscose 10% Polyamide, 660yds (604m)/200g (7.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$47.50
Cascade Yarns Cotton Sox Yarn - Cotton Sport 16 options
Cascade Yarns Cotton Sox Yarn - Cotton Sport

89% Cotton 11% Nylon, 433yds (396m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$11.00
Out of Stock Tahki Yarns Tiburon Yarn - Cotton DK
Tahki Yarns Tiburon Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Lyocell, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.50
$8.99
Out of Stock Berroco Arno Yarn - Cotton DK 3 options
Berroco Arno Yarn - Cotton DK

57% Cotton 43% Merino Wool, 159yds (145m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.00
Discontinued Tahki Yarns Whidbey Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Tahki Yarns Whidbey Yarn - Cotton Worsted

54% Cotton 23% Silk 23% Polyamide, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$9.49
Out of Stock Lang Yarns Snowflake Yarn - Cotton Worsted 3 options
Lang Yarns Snowflake Yarn - Cotton Worsted

47% Cotton 42% Alpaca 7% Nylon 4% Wool, 126yds (115m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$18.00
Discontinued Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gemma Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gemma Yarn - Cotton Worsted

63% Cotton 27% Polyester 10% Polyamide, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.99
Discontinued Valley Yarns Toby Yarn - Cotton DK
Valley Yarns Toby Yarn - Cotton DK

83% Cotton 10% Silk 7% Cashmere, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.59
$10.99
SALE Tahki Yarns Osprey Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Tahki Yarns Osprey Yarn - Cotton DK

87% Cotton 13% Polyamide, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.14
$10.99
Out of Stock Berroco Pima Soft Yarn - Cotton DK 4 options
Berroco Pima Soft Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 124yds (113m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.55
$9.35
SALE Cascade Yarns Botanika Yarn - Cotton Sport 16 options
Cascade Yarns Botanika Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$9.38
$12.50
Discontinued Jody Long Alpamayo Yarn - Cotton DK
Jody Long Alpamayo Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Baby Alpaca, 191yds (175m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.95
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium Yarn - Cotton DK 11 options
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium Yarn - Cotton DK

55% Cotton 45% Viscose, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.50
Out of Stock Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 21 options
Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.75
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus Yarn - Cotton Chunky 14 options
Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus Yarn - Cotton Chunky

96% Cotton 4% Nylon, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$19.95
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 29 options
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$7.95
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves Yarn - Cotton 3 Ply 7 options
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves Yarn - Cotton 3 Ply

100% Cotton, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$12.00
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.50
Out of Stock Trendsetter Yarns Heavenly Yarn - Cotton Worsted 5 options
Trendsetter Yarns Heavenly Yarn - Cotton Worsted

52% Cotton 41% Viscose 7% Polyamide, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.25
$10.50
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Sea Isle Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Sea Isle Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 50% Merino Wool, 329yds (301m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$18.99
Out of Stock Ella Rae Watercolors Yarn - Cotton DK 13 options
Ella Rae Watercolors Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 263yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.95
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted
Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

45% Merino Wool 45% Cotton 10% Polyamide, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.99
Out of Stock Berroco Zinnia Yarn - Cotton DK 3 options
Berroco Zinnia Yarn - Cotton DK

93% Cotton 7% Nylon, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.00
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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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