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Cotton Yarn: Mercerized, Pima & Organic Cotton Fibers

Soft and supple, cotton yarns are the perfect choice for warm-weather tops and accessories that keep you crafting year-round. Known for being incredibly strong and durable, cotton fibers feature excellent water absorption and short drying times—making them a go-to for baby essentials, bath sets, and kitchen accessories. With crisp, clean stitch definition, knitting with cotton yarn is a dream for showcasing intricate colorwork and textured patterns. Whether you're looking for organic options or mercerized sheen, this is one versatile fiber you don’t want to miss out on!
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SALE Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton 48 options
Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton

100% Cotton, 3360yds (3072m)/454g (16.01oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$23.24
$30.99
SALE Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic 76 options
Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic

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

$5.24
$6.99
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 3/2 57 options
Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 3/2

100% Cotton, 1260yds (1152m)/454g (16.01oz)

$25.19
$35.99
SALE Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine 95 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine

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

$5.44
$7.25
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK

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

$2.63
$3.75
SALE Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima 109 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima

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

$10.80
$13.50
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 5/2 57 options
Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 5/2

100% Cotton, 2100yds (1920m)/454g (16.01oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$25.19
$35.99
SALE Brassard 8/2 Cottolin 37 options
Brassard 8/2 Cottolin

60% Cotton 40% Linen, 1680yds (1536m)/227g (8.01oz)

$21.20
$26.50
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram 105 options
Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram

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

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

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

$2.63
$3.75
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 10/2 46 options
Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 10/2

100% Cotton, 4200yds (3840m)/454g (16.01oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$25.89
$36.99
Out of Stock Scheepjes Whirl 39 options
Scheepjes Whirl

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

$30.99
Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton 36 options
Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton

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

$17.80
SALE Valley Yarns Goshen 27 options
Valley Yarns Goshen

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

$4.39
$5.49
SALE Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop 72 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop

50% Bamboo 50% Cotton, 291yds (266m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.80
$11.00
SALE Valley Yarns Southwick 25 options
Valley Yarns Southwick

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

$6.39
$7.99
Tahki Yarns Tandem 20 options
Tahki Yarns Tandem

28% Cotton 28% Viscose 28% Nylon 16% Acrylic, 107yds (98m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$8.99
SALE Cascade Yarns Fixation 67 options
Cascade Yarns Fixation

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

$4.80
$6.00
Valley Yarns 6/2 Unmercerized Cotton 31 options
Valley Yarns 6/2 Unmercerized Cotton

100% Cotton, 2265yds (2071m)/408g (14.39oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$38.99
SALE Berroco Modern Cotton 94 options
Berroco Modern Cotton

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

$9.60
$12.00
Out of Stock HiKoo CoBaSi 23 options
HiKoo CoBaSi

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

$7.95
SALE Scheepjes Stone Washed 35 options
Scheepjes Stone Washed

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

$4.87
$6.49
SALE Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton 49 options
Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton

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

$6.19
$8.25
SALE Rowan Handknit Cotton 44 options
Rowan Handknit Cotton

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

$7.49
$9.99
SALE Valley Yarns 8/2 Variegated Cotton 19 options
Valley Yarns 8/2 Variegated Cotton

100% Cotton, 3360yds (3072m)/454g (16.01oz)

$22.39
$31.99
SALE Valley Yarns Montague 18 options
Valley Yarns Montague

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

$5.59
$6.99
Tahki Yarns Hatteras 25 options
Tahki Yarns Hatteras

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

$12.99
SALE Valley Yarns Leverett 15 options
Valley Yarns Leverett

70% Cotton 30% Linen, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.59
$6.99
SALE Valley Yarns Hawley 21 options
Valley Yarns Hawley

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

$5.99
$7.49
SALE Berroco Modern Cotton DK 62 options
Berroco Modern Cotton DK

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

$9.60
$12.00
Valley Yarns Granville 14 options
Valley Yarns Granville

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

$6.49
SALE Rowan Softyak DK 29 options
Rowan Softyak DK

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

$11.81
$15.75
SALE Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply 43 options
Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply

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

$8.40
$10.50
SALE Valley Yarns Westhampton 25 options
Valley Yarns Westhampton

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

$5.59
$6.99
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy 58 options
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy

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

$8.95
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey 71 options
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey

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

$21.50
Rowan Summerlite DK 49 options
Rowan Summerlite DK

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

$10.50
SALE Rowan Cotton Cashmere 30 options
Rowan Cotton Cashmere

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

$13.44
$16.80
Out of Stock Sirdar Snuggly Replay 30 options
Sirdar Snuggly Replay

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.00
SALE Sirdar Happy Cotton 50 options
Sirdar Happy Cotton

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

$1.72
$2.15
Rowan Cotton Glacé 43 options
Rowan Cotton Glacé

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

$10.20
Out of Stock Tahki Yarns Coronado 20 options
Tahki Yarns Coronado

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

$6.99
SALE Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme 43 options
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme

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

$9.60
$12.00
SALE Berroco Pima 100 67 options
Berroco Pima 100

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

$11.60
$14.50
Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted 10 options
Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted

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

$5.00
Out of Stock Fibra Natura Radiant Cotton 30 options
Fibra Natura Radiant Cotton

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

$11.00
SALE Sirdar Stories 50 options
Sirdar Stories

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

$4.80
$6.00
SALE Valley Yarns 5/2 Valley Cotton Stonewash 9 options
Valley Yarns 5/2 Valley Cotton Stonewash

100% Cotton, 2100yds (1920m)/454g (16.01oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$27.29
$38.99
SALE Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay 48 options
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay

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

$8.63
$11.50
Cascade Yarns Fixation Splash 17 options
Cascade Yarns Fixation Splash

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

$6.50
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Why Choose Cotton Yarn for Your Next Project?

Cotton is a staple in any fiber artist's stash due to its breathability and strength. Unlike wool, 100% cotton yarn does not trap heat, making it the ideal summer yarn for lightweight tees, tanks, and market bags. Because it is a plant-based fiber, it is also hypoallergenic and gentle on sensitive skin, which is why it remains the gold standard for crochet baby blankets and infant garments that require frequent trips through the laundry.

Mastering Texture and Colorwork

One of the most celebrated features of cotton knitting yarn is its lack of halo or fuzziness. This smoothness results in unparalleled stitch definition; cables pop, lace looks architectural, and slipped-stitch colorwork remains crisp. For those looking for a bit more give or elasticity, we also carry a variety of cotton blend yarns. Blending cotton with wool, linen, or acrylic can provide the coolness of cotton with the memory and bounce of other fibers, giving you the best of both worlds for tailored garments.

Durable Solutions for Home and Kitchen

Beyond apparel, cotton’s rugged nature and high absorbency make it the premier choice for functional home decor. From scrubby dishcloths to elegant table runners and spa-quality washcloths, dishcloth cotton yarn is designed to withstand heavy use and high temperatures. Explore our rainbow of colors to find the perfect shade for your home or your next gift-giving project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between mercerized and unmercerized cotton yarn?

Mercerized cotton has undergone a treatment that increases its luster, makes it easier to dye, and reduces lint. It has a slightly shiny appearance and is very strong. Unmercerized cotton (or natural cotton) has a matte finish, is softer to the touch, and is generally more absorbent, making it the preferred choice for towels and washcloths.

Does cotton yarn shrink when washed?

Because it is a natural vegetable fiber, cotton can shrink slightly during its first wash. We recommend washing your swatch exactly how you plan to wash the finished garment to check for any changes in gauge. Drying flat is usually the best way to maintain the shape of cotton knits.

Is cotton yarn difficult to knit with compared to wool?

Because cotton has less stretch or memory than wool, some knitters find it feels stiffer on the needles. To avoid hand fatigue, many makers prefer using wooden or bamboo needles with cotton, as they provide a bit more grip and a warmer feel than metal needles.