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Wool Yarn: Versatile Merino, Corriedale & Icelandic Fibers

Wool yarn is the quintessential choice for knitting and crochet, beloved for its warmth, elasticity, and timeless appeal. From hearty Icelandic wool like Lopi to the buttery softness of merino wool like Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK, the variety available at WEBS is unmatched. Wool is a naturally insulating fiber, making it the gold standard for cozy sweaters, structured jackets, winter hats, and scarves. With a massive range of weights—from delicate lace weight to trendy super bulky—and top brands like Cascade Yarns, Berroco, and Tahki Yarns, you’ll find the perfect wool for any project on your needles.
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Debbie Bliss British Wool Aran Yarn - Wool Aran 14 options
Debbie Bliss British Wool Aran Yarn - Wool Aran

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

$12.00
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 4 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$16.50
SALE The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 12 options
The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

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

$18.75
$25.00
Cascade Yarns Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 8 options
Cascade Yarns Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 254yds (232m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.50
SALE Debbie Bliss Nell Yarn - Mohair Chunky 12 options
Debbie Bliss Nell Yarn - Mohair Chunky

78% Mohair 13% Merino Wool 9% Polyamide, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$9.80
$14.00
Fibra Natura Cobblestone Yarn - Merino Wool DK 4 options
Fibra Natura Cobblestone Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 612yds (560m)/200g (7.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$29.00
SALE Adriafil Stellato Yarn - Viscose Worsted 8 options
Adriafil Stellato Yarn - Viscose Worsted

50% Viscose 23% Wool 23% Polyamide 4% Polyester, 114yds (104m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.50
$10.99
Noro Haunui Silk Yarn - Wool Worsted 7 options
Noro Haunui Silk Yarn - Wool Worsted

65% Wool 35% Silk, 361yds (330m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$46.95
Adriafil Calzasocks Solids Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply 10 options
Adriafil Calzasocks Solids Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.99
SALE Valley Yarns Berkshire 100 Gram Hank Yarn - Wool Worsted
Valley Yarns Berkshire 100 Gram Hank Yarn - Wool Worsted

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 140yds (128m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$6.37
$8.49
Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky Effects Yarn - Acrylic Chunky
Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky Effects Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

60% Acrylic 40% Merino Wool, 120yds (110m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.00
Plymouth Yarn Hearty Homestead Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 2 options
Plymouth Yarn Hearty Homestead Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

100% Wool, 123yds (112m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$11.99
SALE 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

$9.80
$14.00
Koigu KPPPM Painter's Fade Palette Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Koigu KPPPM Painter's Fade Palette Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 1575yds (1440m)/450g (15.87oz), Fingering

$148.50
King Cole Merino Blend DK Yarn - Superwash Wool DK 51 options
King Cole Merino Blend DK Yarn - Superwash Wool DK

100% Wool, 114yds (104m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.90
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Stride Yarn - Wool Aran 7 options
Trendsetter Yarns Stride Yarn - Wool Aran

85% Wool 15% Acrylic, 175yds (160m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$12.00 - $14.40
$24.00
Noro Haunui Yarn - Wool Worsted 6 options
Noro Haunui Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 437yds (400m)/200g (7.06oz), Worsted

$41.95
Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 30 options
Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 197yds (180m)/85g (3oz), Worsted

$5.99
SALE Valley Yarns Savoy Yarn - Wool DK 5 options
Valley Yarns Savoy Yarn - Wool DK

30% Wool 5% Cashmere 35% Viscose 30% Polyamide, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.39
$11.99
SALE Noro Saiun Yarn - Wool DK 14 options
Noro Saiun Yarn - Wool DK

70% Wool 30% Polyester, 492yds (450m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$31.41
$36.95
Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 11 options
Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 328yds (300m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$19.75
Cascade Yarns Cantata Hand Paint Yarn - Cotton Worsted 5 options
Cascade Yarns Cantata Hand Paint Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$11.50
SALE Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply 13 options
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze Yarn - Alpaca 4 Ply

37% Alpaca 37% Wool 13% Polyamide 9% Cotton 4% Polyester, 235yds (215m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$17.20
$21.50
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 11 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$19.50
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Vector Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 7 options
Trendsetter Yarns Vector Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

90% Merino Wool 10% Polyamide, 165yds (151m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$6.75
$13.50
Cascade Yarns Woolpaka Lite Yarn - DK 30 options
Cascade Yarns Woolpaka Lite Yarn - DK

60% Peruvian Highland Wool 40% Alpaca, 292yds (267m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.00
King Cole Homespun Prism DK Yarn - Polyamide DK 12 options
King Cole Homespun Prism DK Yarn - Polyamide DK

23% Polyamide 23% Acrylic 22% Merino Wool 22% Alpaca 10% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.69
Juniper Moon Farm Big Merino Wool Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky 9 options
Juniper Moon Farm Big Merino Wool Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 87yds (80m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$18.95
King Cole Riot DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 34 options
King Cole Riot DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

70% Acrylic 30% Wool, 322yds (294m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.99
Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 15 options
Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

70% Alpaca 7% Wool 23% Polyamide, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$11.00
Juniper Moon Farm Fairy Floss Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 6 options
Juniper Moon Farm Fairy Floss Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

73% Wool 15% Baby Alpaca 12% Polyamide, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$29.99
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
Stylecraft Life DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 36 options
Stylecraft Life DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

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

$7.39
Juniper Moon Farm Cotton + Merino Yarn - Cotton 11 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cotton + Merino Yarn - Cotton

70% Cotton 30% Merino Wool, 229yds (209m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$21.95
SALE String Verona Yarn - Cashmere Chunky 10 options
String Verona Yarn - Cashmere Chunky

95% Cashmere 5% Merino Wool, 88yds (80m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$25.99
$39.99
Lion Brand Hue & Me Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 37 options
Lion Brand Hue & Me Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 137yds (125m)/125g (4.41oz), Bulky

$7.49
Berroco Carousel Yarn - Wool Sport 10 options
Berroco Carousel Yarn - Wool Sport

52% Wool 48% Acrylic, 416yds (380m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$18.00
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Hand Paints Yarn - Merino Chunky 8 options
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Hand Paints Yarn - Merino Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 128yds (117m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$15.60
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
Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch Yarn - Acrylic Aran 10 options
Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch Yarn - Acrylic Aran

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$9.25
Berroco Vintage Sock Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 10 options
Berroco Vintage Sock Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.00
Mode At Rowan Alpaca Haze Yarn - Wool Sport 14 options
Mode At Rowan Alpaca Haze Yarn - Wool Sport

58% Wool 22% Alpaca 20% Polyamide, 232yds (212m)/25g (0.88oz), Sport

$8.00
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Wisdom Yarn - Merino Wool DK 18 options
Trendsetter Yarns Wisdom Yarn - Merino Wool DK

53% Merino Wool 47% Cotton, 135yds (123m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.24
$11.55
Koigu Jasmine Festive Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool DK 4 options
Koigu Jasmine Festive Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 1440yds (1317m)/25g (0.88oz), DK | Light Worsted

$192.00
Hayfield Spirit Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 14 options
Hayfield Spirit Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 170yds (155m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.75
Koigu KPPPM Festive Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 4 options
Koigu KPPPM Festive Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 2175yds (1989m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$200.00
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

$8.42
Noro Ohajiki Yarn - Cotton Worsted 8 options
Noro Ohajiki Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 20% Silk 15% Wool 15% Viscose, 459yds (420m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$41.95
SALE Berroco Mystery Blanket Knit Along Kit Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 6 options
Berroco Mystery Blanket Knit Along Kit Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 3917yds (3582m)/1800g (63.49oz), Worsted

$126.00
$180.00
SALE Mode at Rowan Alpaca Wool Yarn - Alpaca DK 11 options
Mode at Rowan Alpaca Wool Yarn - Alpaca DK

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 127yds (116m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.20
$9.00
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Finding the Right Wool for Your Project

The world of wool knitting yarn is incredibly diverse, offering textures and properties for every type of garment. If you are looking for heritage-style sweaters with weather-resistant properties, a traditional, toothy wool or a rustic Icelandic fiber is an excellent choice. For items worn directly against the skin, merino wool yarn is the premier option due to its fine fibers that feel soft rather than scratchy. Because wool is naturally breathable and moisture-wicking, it helps regulate body temperature, making it a high-performance fiber for all-season wear.

The Convenience of Superwash Wool

For many modern makers, Superwash wool is a revolutionary option. Treated to prevent the fibers from interlocking (felting) when agitated, Superwash wools allow you to enjoy the luxury of natural fiber with the convenience of machine-washability. This makes them the ideal choice for baby knitting projects, blankets, and everyday afghans that need to withstand frequent cleaning. By choosing an easy-care wool, you get the durability and warmth of the fiber without the stress of hand-washing.

Endless Possibilities with Wool Blends

Beyond 100% pure wool, our collection includes sophisticated wool blend yarns. By blending wool with silk for shine, alpaca for drape, or nylon for strength, manufacturers create unique textures that enhance the best qualities of each fiber. Whether you are searching for a classic wool for a cabled cardigan or a modern bulky blend for a quick gift, our selection ensures you have access to the highest quality materials in the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes merino wool different from regular wool?

Merino wool comes from a specific breed of sheep known for having much finer and softer fleece than other breeds. Because the individual fibers are thinner, they are more flexible and less likely to irritate the skin, making merino the most popular soft wool yarn for sweaters and scarves.

How do I prevent my wool projects from felting?

Unless you are using Superwash wool, you should always hand-wash your wool items in cool water with a dedicated fiber wash and lay them flat to dry. Heat, moisture, and agitation (like the movement of a washing machine) are what cause the scales on wool fibers to lock together and felt.

Is wool yarn itchy?

Not necessarily! The itchiness of wool depends on the micron count (thickness) of the fiber. While rustic or primitive wools have a coarser feel, perfect for outerwear, fine merino and wool-silk blends are incredibly smooth and comfortable for those with sensitive skin.

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