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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.

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Out of Stock Rico Design Creative Fluffily DK Yarn - Cotton DK
Rico Design Creative Fluffily DK Yarn - Cotton DK

40% Cotton 30% Polyester 20% Acrylic 10% Wool, 459yds (420m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.99
MODE at Rowan Colourmix Yarn - Cotton Aran 6 options
MODE at Rowan Colourmix Yarn - Cotton Aran

47% Cotton 30% Wool 23% Alpaca, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$12.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa Gomitolo Arco Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Arco Yarn - Cotton Worsted

52% Cotton 48% Acrylic, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.69
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Spray Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Spray Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Linen, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$23.95
Discontinued Laines Du Nord Summer Nuance Yarn - Cotton Sport
Laines Du Nord Summer Nuance Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 390yds (357m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$19.95
Circulo LOOMA 3/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Sport 31 options
Circulo LOOMA 3/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 1445yds (1321m)/520g (18.34oz), Sport

$31.00
King Cole Cottonsoft Crystal DK Yarn - Cotton DK 6 options
King Cole Cottonsoft Crystal DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.25
Discontinued Trendsetter Yarns Nuance Yarn - Cotton Sport
Trendsetter Yarns Nuance Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 380yds (347m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$18.00
Berroco Aurelia Yarn - Cotton Worsted 8 options
Berroco Aurelia Yarn - Cotton Worsted

74% Cotton 26% Merino Wool, 267yds (244m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$22.00
Circulo LOOMA 10/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace 29 options
Circulo LOOMA 10/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace

100% Cotton, 4819yds (4406m)/520g (18.34oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$31.00
Discontinued Katia Fair Cotton Mariner Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Katia Fair Cotton Mariner Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 678yds (620m)/200g (7.06oz), Fingering

$39.95
Circulo LOOMA 5/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 30 options
Circulo LOOMA 5/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 2409yds (2203m)/520g (18.34oz), Fingering

$31.00
Discontinued On-Line Supersocke 4-Ply Cotton Plus - 312 Paradise Color Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
On-Line Supersocke 4-Ply Cotton Plus - 312 Paradise Color Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

50% Cotton 45% Polyamide 5% Polyester, 503yds (460m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.95
Out of Stock Euro Baby Kid Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK
Euro Baby Kid Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$10.00
Discontinued Gomitoli's Spring Cashmere Yarn - Cotton Sport
Gomitoli's Spring Cashmere Yarn - Cotton Sport

60% Cotton 20% Cashmere 20% Silk, 218yds (199m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$29.99
Discontinued Katia Bohemian Silk Yarn - Cotton DK
Katia Bohemian Silk Yarn - Cotton DK

67% Cotton 33% Silk, 541yds (495m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$44.95
King Cole Giza Cotton 4Ply Yarn 5 options
King Cole Giza Cotton 4Ply Yarn

100% Cotton, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$5.67
Discontinued Jody Long My Little Sunshine Happy Stripes Yarn - Cotton Sport
Jody Long My Little Sunshine Happy Stripes Yarn - Cotton Sport

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 360yds (329m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$12.00
Discontinued Regia Cotton Color Springtime Mood Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Regia Cotton Color Springtime Mood Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

72% Cotton 18% Polyamide 10% Polyester, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$20.50
Out of Stock King Cole Opium Yarn - Cotton Chunky
King Cole Opium Yarn - Cotton Chunky

54% Cotton 42% Acrylic 4% Polyamide, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.20
Discontinued Jody Long My Little Sunshine Yarn - Cotton Sport
Jody Long My Little Sunshine Yarn - Cotton Sport

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 360yds (329m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$10.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa Mosaico Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Mosaico Yarn - Cotton Worsted

54% Cotton 23% Linen 23% Viscose, 295yds (270m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.79
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Ecco Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Ecco Yarn - Cotton Worsted

65% Cotton 23% Silk 12% Viscose, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.50
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Gomitolo Selezione 2 Yarn - Cotton DK
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Selezione 2 Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$16.50
Out of Stock Paintbox Yarns Recycled T-Shirt Yarn 800g - Cotton Super Chunky 22 options
Paintbox Yarns Recycled T-Shirt Yarn 800g - Cotton Super Chunky

90% Cotton 10% Synthetic, 120yds (110m)/800g (28.22oz), Super Bulky

$12.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa 100 Cotton Bamboo Cecilia Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Lana Grossa 100 Cotton Bamboo Cecilia Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

40% Cotton 25% Wool 20% Viscose 8% Polyamide, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.99
SALE Berroco Stratto 6 options
Berroco Stratto

74% Cotton 26% Merino Wool, 65yds (59m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$9.60
$12.00
Out of Stock Fibra Natura Papyrus Yarn - Cotton DK
Fibra Natura Papyrus Yarn - Cotton DK

78% Cotton 22% Silk, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
Discontinued Katia Pluma Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Katia Pluma Yarn - Cotton Worsted

85% Cotton 15% Polyamide, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$10.95
Sirdar Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 5 options
Sirdar Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 232yds (212m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.00
Discontinued Gedifra Arborea Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Gedifra Arborea Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 154yds (141m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.95
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Cherub Bulky Yarn - Nylon Super Chunky
Cascade Yarns Cherub Bulky Yarn - Nylon Super Chunky

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 131yds (120m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$12.49
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Gomitolo Pazzo Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Pazzo Yarn - Cotton Worsted

52% Cotton 48% Acrylic, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$18.99
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Iridescence Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Juniper Moon Farm Iridescence Yarn - Cotton DK

85% Cotton 15% Silk, 350yds (320m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$28.95
Plymouth Yarn Bio Sesia 5 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Bio Sesia 5

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

$17.29
Out of Stock Stacy Charles Fine Yarns S Line Bio Bimbo Discontinued Colors Yarn - Cotton Sport
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns S Line Bio Bimbo Discontinued Colors Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 196yds (179m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$10.00
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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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