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100% Cotton Yarn

100% cotton yarn is a fantastic choice for warm-weather projects, dishcloths, and anyone sensitive to wool. Strong, durable, and absorbent with a quick drying time, it suits bath and kitchen accessories, children's items, and breathable summer garments alike. This collection includes options like Cascade 220 Superwash's cotton counterparts and Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK for crochet and knitting.

Machine Washable Cotton Yarn | Cotton Weaving Yarn

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Cascade Anchor Bay Hand Paints Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
Cascade Anchor Bay Hand Paints Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Merino Wool, 262yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa MW 100 Cotone Yarn - Cotton 3 Ply
Lana Grossa MW 100 Cotone Yarn - Cotton 3 Ply

76% Cotton 14% Nylon 10% Polyester, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$5.69
Out of Stock Lang Snowflake Multicolor Yarn - Cotton Chunky 4 options
Lang Snowflake Multicolor Yarn - Cotton Chunky

47% Cotton 42% Baby Alpaca 7% Polyamide 4% Merino Wool, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$11.00 - $22.00
$22.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa Campo Yarn - Cotton DK
Lana Grossa Campo Yarn - Cotton DK

65% Cotton 25% Viscose 10% Linen, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.29
Discontinued Lana Grossa Natural Alpaca Pelo Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Natural Alpaca Pelo Yarn - Cotton Worsted

63% Cotton 31% Alpaca 6% Merino Wool, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$13.49
Discontinued Lana Grossa Puro Vegano Yarn - Cotton Aran
Lana Grossa Puro Vegano Yarn - Cotton Aran

65% Cotton 20% Lyocell 15% Polyamide, 98yds (90m)/59g (2.08oz), Aran

$10.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Alessia Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Alessia Yarn - Cotton Worsted

76% Cotton 24% Polyester, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$10.99
Out of Stock Plymouth Pendenza Yarn 6 options
Plymouth Pendenza Yarn

100% Cotton, 240yds (219m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.99
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Celebrate Yarn - Cotton DK 5 options
Trendsetter Yarns Celebrate Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 295yds (270m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.00
$20.00
Discontinued Adriafil Matita Yarn - Cotton DK
Adriafil Matita Yarn - Cotton DK

76% Cotton 24% Hemp, 262yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$21.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Ecopuno Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK
Lana Grossa Ecopuno Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 16% Polyester 14% Baby Alpaca 10% Virgin Wool, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.99
Out of Stock Great Adirondack Bamboo Cotton Yarn - Cotton 10509
Great Adirondack Bamboo Cotton Yarn - Cotton 10509

51% Cotton 49% Bamboo, 247yds (226m)/109g (3.85oz), Worsted

$30.00
Berroco Mistico Yarn - Cotton Worsted 4 options
Berroco Mistico Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$15.75
Discontinued Circulo Jeans Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Circulo Jeans Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 144yds (132m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.99
Discontinued Universal Yarn Dunescape Yarn - Cotton DK
Universal Yarn Dunescape Yarn - Cotton DK

57% Cotton 30% Viscose 13% Linen, 262yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
SALE Adriafil Cupido Yarn - Cotton Sport 9 options
Adriafil Cupido Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$3.60 - $7.19
$7.19
Berroco Gimlet Yarn - Cotton Chunky 9 options
Berroco Gimlet Yarn - Cotton Chunky

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

$13.00
Berroco Vera Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
Berroco Vera Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$26.00
Rowan Cotton Trio Yarn - Cotton Fingering 10 options
Rowan Cotton Trio Yarn - Cotton Fingering

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

$10.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Sara Yarn - Cotton Aran
Lana Grossa Sara Yarn - Cotton Aran

65% Cotton 30% Alpaca 5% Virgin Wool, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$12.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Bacca Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Bacca Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$9.99
Paintbox Yarns Recycled T-Shirt 450g Yarn - Cotton Super Chunky 22 options
Paintbox Yarns Recycled T-Shirt 450g Yarn - Cotton Super Chunky

90% Cotton 10% Synthetic, 71yds (65m)/450g (15.87oz), Super Bulky

$8.50
Discontinued Rico Design Fashion Cotton Light & Long Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK
Rico Design Fashion Cotton Light & Long Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK

47% Cotton 43% Acrylic 7% Polyamide, 202yds (185m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Jeannee Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted 4 options
Plymouth Yarn Jeannee Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$5.09
Discontinued Lana Grossa Fantasia Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Fantasia Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 24% Viscose 16% Baby Alpaca 10% Merino Wool, 136yds (124m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.99
Out of Stock Trendsetter Yarn Facade Yarn - Cotton Worsted 7 options
Trendsetter Yarn Facade Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$12.00
King Cole Linendale Reflections DK Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
King Cole Linendale Reflections DK Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$6.25
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Rainbow Yarn - Cotton DK
Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Rainbow Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$18.87
$26.95
Discontinued Laines Du Nord Cotton Silk Tweed Yarn - Cotton Sport
Laines Du Nord Cotton Silk Tweed Yarn - Cotton Sport

90% Cotton 10% Silk, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$19.95
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton 373 24 options
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton 373

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

$5.99
Berroco Iris Yarn - Cotton Worsted 18 options
Berroco Iris Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$27.50
Discontinued Katia Cotton Merino Volume Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Katia Cotton Merino Volume Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 50% Merino Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$14.95
Discontinued Laines Du Nord Landscape Yarn - Cotton Sport
Laines Du Nord Landscape Yarn - Cotton Sport

50% Cotton 50% Organic and Natural, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$19.95
Discontinued Lana Grossa Riccio Yarn - Cotton Aran
Lana Grossa Riccio Yarn - Cotton Aran

84% Cotton 16% Nylon, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$7.49
Discontinued Lana Grossa Gomitolo Collina Yarn - Cotton DK
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Collina Yarn - Cotton DK

72% Cotton 28% Viscose, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.49
Discontinued Katia Fair Cotton Granny Yarn - Cotton Sport
Katia Fair Cotton Granny Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 508yds (465m)/150g (5.29oz), Sport

$39.95
Discontinued Lang Regina Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lang Regina Yarn - Cotton Sport

50% Cotton 24% Baby Alpaca 20% Silk 6% Wool, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$17.00
Discontinued On-Line Supersocke 347 Style - Cotton Stretch Color 4-Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
On-Line Supersocke 347 Style - Cotton Stretch Color 4-Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

41% Cotton 39% Wool 13% Polyamide 7% Polyester, 460yds (421m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$19.95
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Pod Yarn - Cotton Lace
Juniper Moon Farm Pod Yarn - Cotton Lace

100% Cotton, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$13.00
Discontinued Katia Degrade Sun Yarn - Cotton DK
Katia Degrade Sun Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 126yds (115m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.95
Discontinued Lana Grossa Gomitolo Baleno Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Baleno Yarn - Cotton Sport

80% Cotton 20% Polyamide, 405yds (370m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$12.79
Discontinued Laines Du Nord Weave Yarn - Cotton Sport
Laines Du Nord Weave Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 382yds (349m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$19.95
Discontinued Lana Grossa Cotonella Yarn - Cotton Aran
Lana Grossa Cotonella Yarn - Cotton Aran

100% Cotton, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$12.89
Discontinued Lana Grossa Sottile Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Sottile Yarn - Cotton Sport

85% Cotton 15% Merino Wool, 273yds (250m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$9.69
Out of Stock Rowan Silky Lace Yarn - Cotton Lace
Rowan Silky Lace Yarn - Cotton Lace

65% Cotton 35% Silk, 394yds (360m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$8.49
Berroco Paperie Yarn - Cotton Worsted 8 options
Berroco Paperie Yarn - Cotton Worsted

90% Cotton 10% Other, 102yds (93m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.00
Discontinued Katia Cotton Merino Glam Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Katia Cotton Merino Glam Yarn - Cotton Worsted

46% Cotton 34% Merino Wool 12% Metallic 8% Polyamide, 130yds (119m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$13.95
Circulo Clea Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace 31 options
Circulo Clea Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace

100% Cotton, 3975yds (3635m)/500g (17.64oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$32.99
Out of Stock Circulo Anne Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Circulo Anne Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 371yds (339m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$6.00
Discontinued Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Patti Yarn - Cotton Chunky
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Patti Yarn - Cotton Chunky

100% Cotton, 98yds (90m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$10.95
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Choosing 100% Cotton Yarn for Knitting and Crochet

100% cotton yarn is prized for its strength, stitch definition, and cool, breathable feel, making it a go-to for summer tops, dishcloths, and household items. Because cotton has little stretch compared to wool, it behaves differently on the needle or hook, so it helps to know what to look for before you start.

Choosing the Right Cotton Yarn

Cotton yarn comes in various weights and plies, from fine mercerized cotton for garments to sturdy worsted-weight cotton like Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran for dishcloths and bags. If you want a softer drape for wearables, look for a blend; for pure 100 percent cotton yarn, mercerized versions such as Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic offer a smooth, polished finish ideal for crochet and knitting alike.

Caring for Cotton Projects

Many cotton yarns are machine washable, but always check the label, since some require gentle or hand washing to preserve stitch definition. Our washable cotton yarn selection highlights options bred for easy care, which is especially useful for kitchen and baby items that need frequent laundering.

Cotton for Crochet and Weaving

Cotton's lack of stretch makes it a favorite for crochet, where stitches hold their shape well, and for weaving projects that need a strong, consistent warp thread; see our cotton weaving yarn for dedicated options. Pair your cotton yarn with free patterns from our free crochet patterns collection to get started.

FAQ

Is 100% cotton yarn good for crochet? Yes, its firm stitch definition and durability make it a popular choice for dishcloths, bags, and amigurumi.

Does cotton yarn shrink? Untreated cotton can shrink slightly in hot water, so washable cotton yarns are a safer bet for items that need frequent washing.

Is cotton yarn good for sensitive skin? Many people who find wool itchy or irritating find cotton yarn a comfortable, hypoallergenic alternative.

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