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Shop Yarn by Weight: Find the Perfect Thickness for Any Project

Achieving the correct gauge starts with choosing the right yarn by weight. Whether you are following a pattern that calls for delicate lace or a trendy, oversized chunky knit, our collection makes it simple to filter over 1,000 options to find exactly what you need. From "Category 0" threads to "Category 7" jumbo roving, we carry all types of yarn weight to ensure your finished project has the perfect drape, warmth, and stitch definition. Use our weight filters below to explore your favorite fibers in the specific thickness your pattern requires.

Lace: > 8 sts or > 8 sc  = 1" | Fingering: 7–8 sts or 5.25–8 sc = 1" | Sport: 6–6.75 sts or 4–5 sc = 1" | DK: 5.25–6 sts or 3–4.25 sc = 1" | Worsted: 4–5 sts or 2.75–3.5 sc = 1" | Heavy Worsted/Aran: 4 sts or 2.75–3.5 sc = 1" | Bulky: 3–3.75 sts or 2–2.75 sc = 1" | Super Bulky: < 2.75 sts or 1.75–2.25 sc = 1"

Please note that Novelty yarns vary, so be sure to check the yarn specifications for your project. 

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King Cole Big Value Super Chunky 55 options
King Cole Big Value Super Chunky

100% Acrylic, 89yds (81m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$5.54
King Cole Rebel 4Ply 6 options
King Cole Rebel 4Ply

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

$12.29
Dream in Color Bumblebee 12 options
Dream in Color Bumblebee

80% Merino Wool 20% Acrylic, 150yds (137m)/113g (3.99oz), Bulky

$28.00
SALE Lion Brand Heartland 54 options
Lion Brand Heartland

100% Acrylic, 252yds (230m)/142g (5.01oz), Worsted

$6.39
$7.99
Noro Rittou 7 options
Noro Rittou

70% Wool 15% Silk 15% Mohair, 361yds (330m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$47.50
Mode at Rowan Merino Soft 11 options
Mode at Rowan Merino Soft

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

$8.00
SALE Berroco Mistico 14 options
Berroco Mistico

48% Cotton 30% Alpaca 12% Wool 10% Nylon, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.81
$15.75
HiKoo Twisp 11 options
HiKoo Twisp

50g (1.76oz)

$9.50
SALE Plymouth Yarn Vivara 8 options
Plymouth Yarn Vivara

81% Rayon 19% Linen, 103yds (94m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$3.75
$7.49
Lion Brand Ferris Wheel 12 options
Lion Brand Ferris Wheel

100% Acrylic, 270yds (247m)/85g (3oz), Worsted

$4.99
SALE Berroco Vintage Handpaint 11 options
Berroco Vintage Handpaint

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.20
$15.25
SALE Universal Yarn Uni Merino Mini Neons 5 options
Universal Yarn Uni Merino Mini Neons

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 109yds (100m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$4.13
$5.50
King Cole Cutie Pie DK 10 options
King Cole Cutie Pie DK

100% Acrylic, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.49
Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed 8 options
Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed

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

$6.20
King Cole Linendale DK 14 options
King Cole Linendale DK

57% Cotton 30% Viscose 13% Linen, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
SALE Juniper Moon Farm Iris 8 options
Juniper Moon Farm Iris

70% Alpaca 20% Silk 10% Merino Wool, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$39.99
$49.99
King Cole Forest Aran 16 options
King Cole Forest Aran

35% Wool 20% Acrylic 20% Polyamide 25% Viscose, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$7.09
Hayfield Spirit DK 18 options
Hayfield Spirit DK

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 377yds (345m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.85
SALE Sirdar Soft Down 16 options
Sirdar Soft Down

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 375yds (343m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.60
$7.00
Rowan Cotton Trio 10 options
Rowan Cotton Trio

84% Cotton 8% Wool 8% Alpaca, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$10.00
SALE Berroco Gimlet 9 options
Berroco Gimlet

42% Cotton 38% Alpaca 10% Wool, 95yds (87m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$10.40
$13.00
King Cole Bramble DK 16 options
King Cole Bramble DK

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

$8.06
SALE King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK 57 options
King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK

50% Bamboo 50% Cotton, 252yds (230m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.32
$11.88
SALE Adriafil Cupido 10 options
Adriafil Cupido

40% Cotton 35% Acrylic 17% Nylon 4% Metallic 4% Other, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$3.60
$7.19
SALE Berroco Vera 12 options
Berroco Vera

80% Cotton 20% Viscose, 279yds (255m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$20.80
$26.00
SALE String Venezia 7 options
String Venezia

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

$30.80
$44.00
SALE West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat 25 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat

100% Wool, 153yds (140m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$13.50
$18.00
King Cole Fjord DK 30 options
King Cole Fjord DK

100% Acrylic, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.11
Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool 7 options
Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool

100% Wool, 465yds (425m)/227g (8.01oz), Worsted

$12.69
King Cole Homespun DK 13 options
King Cole Homespun DK

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

$6.19
SALE Hayfield Bonus Chunky 90 options
Hayfield Bonus Chunky

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

$4.48
$5.60
Paintbox Yarns Chenille 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Chenille

100% Polyester, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$6.75
Tahki Yarns Tandem 5 Ball Value Pack 20 options
Tahki Yarns Tandem 5 Ball Value Pack

28% Cotton 28% Viscose 28% Nylon 16% Acrylic, 535yds (489m)/250g (8.82oz), Worsted

$44.95
Stylecraft Squeeze Me 16 options
Stylecraft Squeeze Me

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

$5.99
King Cole Cottagespun Chunky 10 options
King Cole Cottagespun Chunky

100% Acrylic, 269yds (246m)/150g (5.29oz), Bulky

$8.82
Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Rainbow 5 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Rainbow

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

$26.95
SALE Plymouth Yarn Jeannee Worsted 28 options
Plymouth Yarn Jeannee Worsted

51% Cotton 49% Acrylic, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$2.55
$5.09
Berroco Aerial Degrade 11 options
Berroco Aerial Degrade

65% Mohair 35% Silk, 568yds (519m)/25g (0.88oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$33.00
Trendsetter Yarn Facade 7 options
Trendsetter Yarn Facade

75% Cotton 25% Acrylic, 165yds (151m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.00
SALE Sirdar Stories Chunky 20 options
Sirdar Stories Chunky

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 142yds (130m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.00
$10.00
SALE Plymouth Yarn Aventura 16 options
Plymouth Yarn Aventura

60% Alpaca 40% Merino Wool, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$17.24
$22.99
King Cole Orchard DK 10 options
King Cole Orchard DK

55% Merino Wool 45% Acrylic, 317yds (290m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.49
SALE Willow & Lark Nestle 6 options
Willow & Lark Nestle

100% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$18.50
$37.00
King Cole Linendale Reflections DK 8 options
King Cole Linendale Reflections DK

57% Cotton 30% Viscose 13% Linen, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.25
Valley Yarns Superwash Sport 5 Ball Value Pack 26 options
Valley Yarns Superwash Sport 5 Ball Value Pack

100% Merino Wool, 765yds (700m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$42.45
SALE Cascade Yarns Merikash 18 options
Cascade Yarns Merikash

80% Merino Wool 20% Cashmere, 255yds (233m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$22.40
$28.00
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 10 Ball Color Pack 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 10 Ball Color Pack

100% Cotton, 930yds (850m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$37.50
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Prints 44 options
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Prints

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 87yds (80m)/140g (4.94oz), Super Bulky

$10.69
SALE Koigu KPPPM Venation Pencil Box Set 5 options
Koigu KPPPM Venation Pencil Box Set

25g (0.88oz)

$64.00
$80.00
SALE Berroco Iris 12 options
Berroco Iris

50% Cotton 32% Bamboo 10% Merino Wool 8% Yak, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$22.00
$27.50
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Understanding Different Types of Yarn Weight

In the world of fiber arts, "weight" refers to the thickness of the yarn strand rather than the physical heaviness of the ball. Standardized yarn weights help crafters substitute fibers while maintaining the same scale. If your pattern calls for a specific weight and you aren’t sure where to start, here is a quick guide to the most common categories:

  • Lace & Fingering (Weights 0-1): These ultra-fine yarns are the best yarn for socks, lightweight shawls, and intricate lace edgings.
  • Sport & DK (Weights 2-3): Often called "lightweight" yarns, these are versatile favorites for baby clothes, spring cardigans, and stranded colorwork.
  • Worsted & Aran (Weight 4): This is the most popular yarn weight, prized for its balance of speed and stitch definition—ideal for sweaters, blankets, and hats.
  • Bulky & Super Bulky (Weights 5-6): Perfect for quick-knit gifts, these thick fibers create warm, cozy textures that work up in a flash on large needles or hooks.

Why Does Yarn Weight Matter?

Selecting the correct weight isn't just about the look; it’s about achieving gauge. If the yarn is too thin, your sweater will be too small; if it’s too thick, your project will be stiff and oversized. By matching your yarn weight to the designer's recommendation, you ensure the drape, durability, and size are exactly where they need to be.

Expert Tip: Always check your ball band! Most manufacturers list the Craft Yarn Council (CYC) number (0–7) right on the label to help you identify the weight at a glance.

How to Verify Your Yarn Weight: WPI and Gauge

If you have a mystery skein in your stash, you can determine its weight by measuring Wraps Per Inch (WPI). By wrapping the yarn snugly around a ruler, you can count how many times it fits into an inch to identify its category. We’ve also included the typical knitting gauge below to help you cross-reference your results and ensure your chosen pattern will have the perfect drape and fit.

Lace Weight: 18+ WPI, 32–40+ sts / 4"

Fingering Weight: 14–18 WPI, 27–32 sts / 4"

Sport Weight: 12–14 WPI, 23–26 sts / 4"

DK Weight: 11–13 WPI, 21–24 sts / 4"

Worsted Weight: 9–11 WPI, 16–20 sts / 4"

Heavy Worsted / Aran: 8–9 WPI, 16–18 sts / 4"

Bulky Weight: 6–8 WPI, 12–15 sts / 4"

Super Bulky: 5–6 WPI, 6–11 sts / 4"

Why Buy Yarn by Weight at WEBS?

When you shop for yarn by weight at WEBS, you aren't just getting variety—you're getting expertise. We categorize our yarns according to the Craft Yarn Council standards to take the guesswork out of your shopping experience. This ensures you can easily find the perfect match for your project, whether you're searching for a delicate lace or a cozy super bulky, with the confidence that every skein will meet your specific gauge and texture needs.