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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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Valley Yarns Charlemont 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 19 options
Valley Yarns Charlemont 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

60% Merino Wool 20% Silk 20% Polyamide, 4385yds (4010m)/1000g (35.27oz), Fingering

$174.90
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

$55.00
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 75 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 1487yds (1360m)/1000g (35.27oz), Bulky

$45.00
Sirdar Loveful 100% Bio Blend Yarn - Polyester DK 12 options
Sirdar Loveful 100% Bio Blend Yarn - Polyester DK

80% Polyester 20% Wool, 291yds (266m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.00
King Cole Comfort Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran 12 options
King Cole Comfort Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran

60% Acrylic 40% Nylon, 221yds (202m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$9.18
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick Yarn - Polyester 6 Ply 21 options
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick Yarn - Polyester 6 Ply

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

$7.99
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Chunky 23 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Chunky

55% Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 355yds (325m)/250g (8.82oz), Bulky

$55.00
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

$21.94
$33.75
Valley Yarns Hampden 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 14 options
Valley Yarns Hampden 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

50% Baby Alpaca 35% Merino Wool 15% Silk, 475yds (434m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$49.95
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack - Chloe's blanket Yarn - Cotton DK
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack - Chloe's blanket Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 1367yds (1250m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$37.50
Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool Yarn - Acrylic Aran 64 options
Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool Yarn - Acrylic Aran

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

$23.35
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
Gazzal Worm 26 options
Gazzal Worm

100% Merino Wool, 131yds (120m)/150g (5.29oz), Bulky

$42.16
Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed with Wool Yarn - Acrylic Aran 11 options
Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed with Wool Yarn - Acrylic Aran

74% Acrylic 20% Wool 6% Viscose, 919yds (840m)/400g (14.11oz), Aran

$23.50
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 25 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 601yds (550m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$55.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Cotton DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 19 options
Debbie Bliss Cotton DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 919yds (840m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$45.50
$65.00
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

$62.50
SALE Valley Yarns Westhampton 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 25 options
Valley Yarns Westhampton 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 1090yds (997m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$52.43
$69.90
SALE Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted 9 options
Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 848yds (775m)/500g (17.64oz), Worsted

$17.06
$26.25
Valley Yarns Berkshire 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Worsted 22 options
Valley Yarns Berkshire 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Worsted

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 1410yds (1289m)/1000g (35.27oz), Worsted

$99.90
Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Marl Yarn - Acrylic Aran 4 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
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 26 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

100% Merino Wool, 684yds (625m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$55.00
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

$67.50
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

$75.00
Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 1090yds (997m)/1000g (35.27oz), Bulky

$139.90
Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 505yds (462m)/500g (17.64oz), Bulky

$69.95
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 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 4 options
King Cole Timeless Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

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

$9.68
Sirdar Santa's Workshop Christmas CAL 2025 Yarn - Acrylic DK
Sirdar Santa's Workshop Christmas CAL 2025 Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 4593yds (4200m)/1535g (54.15oz), DK | Light Worsted

$72.99
Sirdar Pumpkin Spice Crochet Along 2026
Sirdar Pumpkin Spice Crochet Along 2026

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

$70.00
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

$95.00
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 26 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

100% Merino Wool, 1367yds (1250m)/500g (17.64oz), Sport

$110.00
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

$92.50
Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 21 options
Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino

60% Merino Wool 40% Acrylic, 545yds (498m)/500g (17.64oz), Bulky

$54.95
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran 79 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic Aran

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

$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

$23.56
$36.25
Valley Yarns Sunderland 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Alpaca DK 18 options
Valley Yarns Sunderland 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Alpaca DK

100% Alpaca, 545yds (498m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$57.45
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport 4 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$28.75
Hayfield Baby Bonus DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 17 options
Hayfield Baby Bonus DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

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

$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 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
SALE 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

$8.89
$11.85
Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Worsted 2 options
Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 1826yds (1670m)/1000g (35.27oz), Worsted

$159.90
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

$21.25
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky 20 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 273yds (250m)/500g (17.64oz), Super Bulky

$75.00
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool DK 32 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 1148yds (1050m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$110.00
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

$67.50
SALE Debbie Bliss Piper 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 14 options
Debbie Bliss Piper 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Viscose, 1094yds (1000m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$36.75
$52.50
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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.

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