Yarn by Weight

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

Achieving the correct gauge starts with choosing the right yarn by weight.  See the full yarn weight chart with ply conversions. 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 Melody DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 5 options
King Cole Melody DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 308yds (282m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.61
Sirdar Pumpkin Spice Crochet Along 2026
Sirdar Pumpkin Spice Crochet Along 2026

100% Acrylic, 4899yds (4480m)/1645g (58.03oz), DK | Light Worsted

$70.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 19 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 1826yds (1670m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$38.50
$55.00
King Cole Simply Footsie 4ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 2 options
King Cole Simply Footsie 4ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

93% Acrylic 7% Other, 470yds (430m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$11.35
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

100% Acrylic, 328yds (300m)/500g (17.64oz), Super Bulky

$19.25
$27.50
Sirdar Snuggly 3 Ply 50g Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply 5 options
Sirdar Snuggly 3 Ply 50g Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 329yds (301m)/50g (1.76oz), Light Fingering

$7.60
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick Yarn - Polyester 6 Ply 9 options
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick Yarn - Polyester 6 Ply

100% Polyester, 55yds (50m)/100g (3.53oz), 6 Ply

$7.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 1094yds (1000m)/500g (17.64oz), Worsted

$23.63
$33.75
SALE Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Wool, 640yds (585m)/500g (17.64oz), Bulky

$37.50
$62.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

55% Cotton 45% Polyamide, 656yds (600m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$23.63
$33.75
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 60 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 601yds (550m)/1000g (35.27oz), Super Bulky

$58.50
$97.50
Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool Yarn - Acrylic Aran 10 options
Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool Yarn - Acrylic Aran

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 919yds (840m)/400g (14.11oz), Aran

$23.35
King Cole Yummy Tweed Yarn - Polyamide novelty 6 options
King Cole Yummy Tweed Yarn - Polyamide novelty

100% Polyamide, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Novelty

$9.26
King Cole Celestial Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 6 options
King Cole Celestial Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

99% Acrylic 1% Polyester, 120yds (110m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$10.18
Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Marl Yarn - Acrylic Aran 3 options
Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Marl Yarn - Acrylic Aran

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

$20.39
Beverley Scarf Rowan Kidsilk Haze Exclusive 6 Shade Colorpack Yarn - Mohair Lace 2 options
Beverley Scarf Rowan Kidsilk Haze Exclusive 6 Shade Colorpack Yarn - Mohair Lace

70% Mohair 30% Silk, 1378yds (1260m)/150g (5.29oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$108.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 56 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 2975yds (2720m)/2000g (70.55oz), Bulky

$63.00
$90.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Chenille 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Polyester Chunky 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Chenille 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Polyester Chunky

100% Polyester, 1312yds (1200m)/1000g (35.27oz), Bulky

$52.50
$75.00
SALE Hayfield Baby Bonus DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 2 options
Hayfield Baby Bonus DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.20
$5.60
Stylecraft Horizon Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 6 options
Stylecraft Horizon Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 394yds (360m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$14.99
King Cole Wildwood Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky 4 options
King Cole Wildwood Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$12.16
King Cole Timeless Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 5 options
King Cole Timeless Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

90% Acrylic 10% Alpaca, 93yds (85m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$9.68
SALE Plymouth Yarn Joy Rainbow Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 8 options
Plymouth Yarn Joy Rainbow Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

85% Acrylic 15% Polyester, 58yds (53m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$9.10
$13.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 20 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 328yds (300m)/500g (17.64oz), Super Bulky

$23.63
$33.75
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 20 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 656yds (600m)/1000g (35.27oz), Super Bulky

$47.25
$67.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Aran 60 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Aran

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 984yds (900m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$29.25
$48.75
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 201yds (184m)/1000g (35.27oz), Aran

$31.50
$45.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 1340yds (1225m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$25.38
$36.25
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 11 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 601yds (550m)/1000g (35.27oz), Super Bulky

$90.25
$95.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 4 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 744yds (680m)/500g (17.64oz), Bulky

$20.19
$21.25
SALE Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Superwash 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn 28 options
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Superwash 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Wool, 4374yds (4000m)/2000g (70.55oz), Worsted

$144.00
$240.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran 10 options
Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 2078yds (1900m)/1000g (35.27oz), Aran

$64.75
$92.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 2187yds (2000m)/1000g (35.27oz), Worsted

$47.25
$67.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 1422yds (1300m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$23.63
$33.75
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport 3 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 180yds (165m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$28.75
Koigu Winnie Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 24 options
Koigu Winnie Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

100% Merino Wool, 300yds (274m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$37.50
King Cole Cottonsmooth DK Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
King Cole Cottonsmooth DK Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$11.85
Berroco Nuvola 8 options
Berroco Nuvola

90% Wool 10% Nylon, 106yds (97m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$15.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 2679yds (2450m)/1000g (35.27oz), DK | Light Worsted

$50.75
$72.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Wool, 1280yds (1170m)/1000g (35.27oz), Bulky

$75.00
$125.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran 10 options
Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 1039yds (950m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$32.38
$46.25
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 19 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

100% Acrylic, 1312yds (1200m)/2000g (70.55oz), Super Bulky

$77.00
$110.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

100% Acrylic, 656yds (600m)/1000g (35.27oz), Super Bulky

$38.50
$55.00
King Cole Merino Blend DK Undyed Yarn - Wool DK
King Cole Merino Blend DK Undyed Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 569yds (520m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$34.01
King Cole Macrame King Cotton Yarn - Cotton cord 3 options
King Cole Macrame King Cotton Yarn - Cotton cord

100% Cotton, 44yds (40m)/200g (7.06oz), Cord

$14.23
Plymouth Yarn Bio Sesia 5 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Bio Sesia 5

100% Cotton, 198yds (181m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$17.29
SALE Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

55% Cotton 45% Polyamide, 1312yds (1200m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$47.25
$67.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 1826yds (1670m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$35.00
$50.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran 62 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 4024yds (3680m)/2000g (70.55oz), Aran

$63.00
$90.00
Koigu Andra Yarn - Merino Wool DK 18 options
Koigu Andra Yarn - Merino Wool DK

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$40.00
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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.

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