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Tweed Yarn

Tweed yarn brings rustic texture and flecks of contrasting color to sweaters, blankets and accessories. Shop classic Donegal tweeds from Debbie Bliss and Tahki alongside Rowan Felted Tweed, in weights from fingering to super chunky and in wool, alpaca and cotton blends. Pair it with simple knitting patterns that let the flecks shine.

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SALE Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK 61 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.20
$16.50
Plymouth Yarn Encore Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 13 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

75% Acrylic 22% Wool 3% Rayon, 199yds (182m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.00
SALE Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed Fine Yarn - Wool Fingering 20 options
Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed Fine Yarn - Wool Fingering

70% Wool 30% Mohair, 218yds (199m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$6.37
$8.49
SALE Valley Yarns Worthington Yarn - Wool DK 6 options
Valley Yarns Worthington Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 174yds (159m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.99
$9.99
Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 2 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 64yds (59m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$7.99
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash Yarn 8 options
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash Yarn

90% Wool 7% Acrylic 3% Viscose, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$13.00
Rowan Felted Tweed Colour Yarn - Wool DK 5 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Colour Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.90
SALE Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran Yarn - Wool Aran 43 options
Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 96yds (88m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$9.45
$13.50
Noro Silk Garden Solo Yarn - Silk Aran 17 options
Noro Silk Garden Solo Yarn - Silk Aran

45% Silk 45% Mohair 10% Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$15.50
Cascade Yarns Aegean Tweed Yarn - Wool DK 7 options
Cascade Yarns Aegean Tweed Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.00
Plymouth Yarn Homestead Tweed Yarn - Wool Aran 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Homestead Tweed Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 191yds (175m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$13.99
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal Yarn - Wool Fingering 26 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal Yarn - Wool Fingering

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 416yds (380m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$26.00
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock Merino 4 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 9 options
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock Merino 4 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$24.00
Juniper Moon Farm Summer Solstice Yarn - Linen Sport 11 options
Juniper Moon Farm Summer Solstice Yarn - Linen Sport

48% Linen 24% Cotton 24% Viscose 4% Polyester, 295yds (270m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$21.50
Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran 100 Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 9 options
Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran 100 Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

85% Merino Wool 10% Silk 5% Cashmere, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$27.95
SALE Rowan Tweed Haze Yarn - Mohair Chunky 5 options
Rowan Tweed Haze Yarn - Mohair Chunky

40% Mohair 39% Alpaca 10% Polyester 8% Cotton 3% Polyamide, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$11.00
$22.00
Queensland Collection Kathmandu DK 100 Yarn - Merino Wool DK 7 options
Queensland Collection Kathmandu DK 100 Yarn - Merino Wool DK

85% Merino Wool 10% Silk 5% Cashmere, 295yds (270m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$27.95
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g Yarn - Wool Fingering 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g Yarn - Wool Fingering

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 208yds (190m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$14.00
Plymouth Yarn Hearty Homestead Tweed Yarn - Chunky 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Hearty Homestead Tweed Yarn - Chunky

90% Peruvian Highland Wool 10% Donegal Wool, 123yds (112m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$14.99
SALE King Cole Fashion Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran 35 options
King Cole Fashion Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran

70% Acrylic 30% Wool, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$6.32
$8.42
SALE String Amalfi Yarn - Viscose Worsted 8 options
String Amalfi Yarn - Viscose Worsted

39% Viscose 25% Wool 22% Silk 14% Cashmere, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$16.90
$26.00
Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 10 options
Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

96% Acrylic 4% Viscose, 150yds (137m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$5.65 - $6.20
SALE String Venezia Yarn - Cashmere Worsted 4 options
String Venezia Yarn - Cashmere Worsted

53% Cashmere 27% Wool 20% Silk, 197yds (180m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$28.60
$44.00
Stylecraft Life Tweed DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 6 options
Stylecraft Life Tweed DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 326yds (298m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.49
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Yarn - Wool Aran 3 options
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 182yds (166m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$19.70
Stylecraft Special XL Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 14 options
Stylecraft Special XL Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

97% Acrylic 3% Viscose, 74yds (68m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$5.19
King Cole Fashion Aran 400g Yarn - Acrylic Aran 15 options
King Cole Fashion Aran 400g Yarn - Acrylic Aran

70% Acrylic 30% Wool, 793yds (725m)/400g (14.11oz), Aran

$15.99
Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Nepp Yarn - Acrylic Aran 10 options
Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Nepp Yarn - Acrylic Aran

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 892yds (816m)/400g (14.11oz), Aran

$19.19
Stylecraft Highland Heathers Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran 7 options
Stylecraft Highland Heathers Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$5.99
SALE Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 1040yds (951m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$66.50
$70.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Aran 15 options
Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 481yds (440m)/250g (8.82oz), Aran

$64.13
$67.50
SALE Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 2080yds (1902m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$126.00
$140.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Aran 15 options
Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 962yds (880m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$121.50
$135.00

How to Choose the Right Tweed Yarn Weight

Tweed yarn gets its signature look from small flecks of color spun into a solid-toned base, giving sweaters, blankets and accessories a heathered, rustic finish. Because tweed yarn comes in so many weights and fiber blends, it helps to know what you're shopping for before you start a project.

Choosing a Weight

Tweed yarn is available from fine and dk weight up through worsted and bulky, so the right pick depends on your pattern. A dk weight tweed yarn, such as Stylecraft Life Tweed DK, works well for lighter garments and accessories, while a bulky tweed yarn like Stylecraft Special XL Tweed knits up quickly into cozy blankets or outerwear. Worsted tweed options, including Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash, suit sweaters, hats and mitts that need a bit more structure.

Matching Fiber to Project

Wool tweed yarns, like those in the Donegal tradition from Debbie Bliss and Tahki Yarns, hold their shape nicely for outerwear and heirloom pieces, while cotton tweed yarn offers a lighter-weight, breathable option for warmer-season makes. Brown and black tweed yarns remain popular neutral choices for classic cardigans and menswear-inspired pieces, letting the fleck pattern do the talking instead of a bold color.

Using Tweed in Patterns

  • Choose simple stitch patterns so the tweed texture stays visible
  • Pair tweed yarn with plain stockinette or garter for garments and blankets
  • Reach for sock-weight tweed yarns when you want subtly textured socks

Explore knitting patterns and crochet patterns designed around tweed yarn, or start with free knitting patterns if you're trying a new tweed yarn for the first time. Don't forget to check your knitting needles or crochet hooks are sized correctly for your chosen weight.

FAQ

What makes tweed yarn different from solid yarn? Tweed yarn is spun with small flecks of contrasting color throughout an otherwise solid-toned base, giving it a heathered, textured look.

Can I substitute a different weight of tweed yarn in a pattern? Yes, as long as you match the gauge called for in the pattern; swatching first helps confirm the substitution will work.

Is tweed yarn good for beginners? Yes, tweed yarn works well with simple stitches, making it approachable for newer knitters and crocheters who want added texture without complex patterning.

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