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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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Lang Yarns Cloud 14 options
Lang Yarns Cloud

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$30.00
Out of Stock HiKoo Merino Lace Light 5 options
HiKoo Merino Lace Light

100% Merino Wool, 1531yds (1400m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$18.95
Blue Sky Fibers Techno 16 options
Blue Sky Fibers Techno

68% Alpaca 22% Silk 10% Merino Wool, 119yds (109m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$26.50
SALE Rowan Cotton Wool 12 options
Rowan Cotton Wool

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

$9.98
$19.95
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$6.50
Out of Stock Artyarns Merino Cloud 94 options
Artyarns Merino Cloud

80% Merino Wool 20% Cashmere, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$42.00
Out of Stock Katia 50 Mohair Shades 50 options
Katia 50 Mohair Shades

67% Mohair 30% Polyamide 3% Wool, 218yds (199m)/20g (0.71oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$12.95
Out of Stock Lamana Milano 32 options
Lamana Milano

90% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere, 197yds (180m)/25g (0.88oz), Light Fingering

$13.99
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Meadow 21 options
The Fibre Co. Meadow

40% Merino Wool 25% Llama 20% Silk 15% Linen, 545yds (498m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$25.08
$29.50
SALE Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Grande 36 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Grande

100% Wool, 220yds (201m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$18.80
$23.50
SALE Berroco Millefiori Light 30 options
Berroco Millefiori Light

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 350yds (320m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$12.75
$17.00
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann 15 options
Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann

85% Merino Wool 15% Nylon, 475yds (434m)/115g (4.06oz), Fingering

$28.00
Out of Stock Fibra Natura Donnina 19 options
Fibra Natura Donnina

100% Merino Wool, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.00
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Merino Lace Ombré 17 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Merino Lace Ombré

100% Merino Wool, 712yds (651m)/75g (2.65oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$40.00
Cascade Yarns Woolpaka 26 options
Cascade Yarns Woolpaka

60% Wool 40% Alpaca, 220yds (201m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$14.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash 22 options
Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash

100% Wool, 283yds (259m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.25
Out of Stock Regia 4-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos 3 options
Regia 4-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos

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

$20.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.55
$6.50
Out of Stock Berroco Arno 20 options
Berroco Arno

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

$12.00
Out of Stock Berroco Dash 21 options
Berroco Dash

92% Merino Wool 8% Nylon, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$17.40
$29.00
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool Aran 26 options
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool Aran

45% Wool 35% Silk 20% Nylon, 104yds (95m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.95
SALE Tahki Yarns Reno 12 options
Tahki Yarns Reno

45% Merino Wool 37% Bamboo 10% Yak 8% Polyamide, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.09
$12.99
Out of Stock Mirasol Sisa 29 options
Mirasol Sisa

60% Wool 40% Alpaca, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$14.95
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Findley 56 options
Juniper Moon Farm Findley

50% Merino Wool 50% Silk, 798yds (730m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$29.90
Out of Stock Lamana Como 45 options
Lamana Como

100% Merino Wool, 131yds (120m)/25g (0.88oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.99
Paintbox Yarns Socks 47 options
Paintbox Yarns Socks

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 427yds (390m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$11.50
SALE Lang Yarns Snowflake 9 options
Lang Yarns Snowflake

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

$9.00
$18.00
Out of Stock Valley Yarns Hardwick 18 options
Valley Yarns Hardwick

50% Alpaca 35% Wool 15% Silk, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$15.99
Out of Stock Regia Premium Merino Yak (4 Ply) 13 options
Regia Premium Merino Yak (4 Ply)

58% Wool 28% Polyamide 14% Yak, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$28.00
Noro Yukata 18 options
Noro Yukata

50% Silk 25% Wool 25% Polyamide, 787yds (720m)/200g (7.06oz), Sport

$49.95
SALE MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran 40 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran

100% Merino Wool, 87yds (80m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$7.70
$11.00
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran Wave 21 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran Wave

100% Wool, 150yds (137m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$13.00
Blue Sky Fibers Skyland 11 options
Blue Sky Fibers Skyland

40% Wool 30% Alpaca 30% Silk, 210yds (192m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$30.50
Out of Stock TOFT DK 8 options
TOFT DK

100% Wool, 246yds (225m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$22.50
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Cirro 21 options
The Fibre Co. Cirro

40% Alpaca 40% Cotton 20% Merino Wool, 246yds (225m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.00
Out of Stock Baah Yarn Sequoia 24 options
Baah Yarn Sequoia

100% Merino Wool, 85yds (78m)/130g (4.59oz), Super Bulky

$31.00
Out of Stock Noro Kashirukuru 10 options
Noro Kashirukuru

40% Silk 30% Wool 20% Cashmere 10% Polyamide, 180yds (165m)/75g (2.65oz), Worsted

$29.95
SALE Noro Madara 35 options
Noro Madara

60% Wool 10% Alpaca 30% Silk, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$22.80
$28.50
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock 11 options
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock

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

$24.00
Out of Stock Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool 16 options
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool

100% Wool, 136yds (124m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$10.00
Blue Sky Fibers Suri Merino Worsted 7 options
Blue Sky Fibers Suri Merino Worsted

60% Baby Alpaca 40% Merino Wool, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$26.50
Willow & Lark Ramble 37 options
Willow & Lark Ramble

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

$8.00
Out of Stock Anzula Squishy 29 options
Anzula Squishy

80% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon, 385yds (352m)/114g (4.02oz), Fingering

$37.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Andean Dream 37 options
Cascade Yarns Andean Dream

40% Llama 40% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$17.55
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Super Bulky 21 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Super Bulky

100% Wool, 87yds (80m)/150g (5.29oz), Super Bulky

$44.00
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Tundra 24 options
The Fibre Co. Tundra

60% Alpaca 30% Merino Wool 10% Silk, 119yds (109m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$28.50
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Fourteen Paints 8 options
Juniper Moon Farm Fourteen Paints

90% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere, 147yds (134m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$24.95
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Colorspun 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Colorspun

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 143yds (131m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$6.39
$7.99
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 43 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 197yds (180m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$11.00
Out of Stock Rowan Pebble Island 11 options
Rowan Pebble Island

100% Wool, 118yds (108m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$25.20
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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.