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Acrylic & Microfiber Yarn

Acrylic yarn and microfiber yarn are durable, easy-care choices that hold their shape and color wash after wash. Low moisture uptake makes them a smart pick for baby clothes and blankets, mittens, and hats, and most are machine-washable for everyday use. This collection suits crocheters and knitters who want dependable, budget-friendly yarn for gifts, kids' projects, and items that need to stand up to frequent washing.

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SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Yarn - Nylon DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 183yds (167m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.25
$5.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Dulcie Yarn - Cotton Chunky 3 options
Debbie Bliss Dulcie Yarn - Cotton Chunky

47% Cotton 47% Acrylic 6% Nylon, 82yds (75m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$5.20
$8.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock Yarn - Nylon 4 Ply 23 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock Yarn - Nylon 4 Ply

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 458yds (419m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$4.25
$8.50
Berroco Vintage Baby Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic DK 9 options
Berroco Vintage Baby Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic DK

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 145yds (133m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.25
Cascade Yarns Anthem Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 2 options
Cascade Yarns Anthem Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

100% Acrylic, 186yds (170m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$5.50
SALE Plymouth Diversity Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 6 options
Plymouth Diversity Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

93% Acrylic 7% Polyester, 420yds (384m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$4.00 - $8.00
$8.00
Plymouth Yarn Soft Serve Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 2 options
Plymouth Yarn Soft Serve Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

100% Acrylic, 207yds (189m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$7.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints Yarn - Nylon DK 19 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 183yds (167m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.58
$5.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 20 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 66yds (60m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$4.73
$6.75
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 9 options
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

80% Acrylic 20% Bamboo, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.50
SALE Stylecraft Special Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 49 options
Stylecraft Special Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 157yds (144m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$2.87
$3.59
SALE Lion Brand Hue & Me Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 37 options
Lion Brand Hue & Me Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 137yds (125m)/125g (4.41oz), Bulky

$6.37
$7.49
Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 30 options
Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 197yds (180m)/85g (3oz), Worsted

$5.99
SALE Stylecraft Special Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran 50 options
Stylecraft Special Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 214yds (196m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$3.59
$4.79
SALE Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 11 options
Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 328yds (300m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$15.80
$19.75
Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky Effects Yarn - Acrylic Chunky
Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky Effects Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

60% Acrylic 40% Merino Wool, 120yds (110m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.00
SALE King Cole Riot DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 34 options
King Cole Riot DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

70% Acrylic 30% Wool, 322yds (294m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.49
$9.99
SALE King Cole Homespun Prism DK Yarn - Polyamide DK 12 options
King Cole Homespun Prism DK Yarn - Polyamide DK

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

$4.68
$6.69
Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted Hues Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted Hues Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

100% Acrylic, 180yds (165m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.75
Stylecraft Life DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 36 options
Stylecraft Life DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 326yds (298m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.39
SALE Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 14 options
Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

100% Acrylic, 344yds (315m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$6.39
$7.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK Yarn - Cotton DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 268yds (245m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.71
$7.25
Lion Brand Homespun Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 18 options
Lion Brand Homespun Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

98% Acrylic 2% Polyester, 185yds (169m)/170g (6oz), Bulky

$8.49
SALE Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 48 options
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

86% Acrylic 10% Wool 4% Rayon, 106yds (97m)/170g (6oz), Super Bulky

$9.09
$10.69
SALE Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 29 options
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

100% Acrylic, 171yds (156m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$6.85
$8.56
Berroco Vintage Sock Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 10 options
Berroco Vintage Sock Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch Yarn - Acrylic Aran 10 options
Paintbox Yarns Ombre Aran Wool Touch Yarn - Acrylic Aran

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$6.01
$9.25
Hayfield Spirit Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 13 options
Hayfield Spirit Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 170yds (155m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.75
Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre Yarn - Acrylic Aran 12 options
Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 1094yds (1000m)/400g (14.11oz), Aran

$33.00
SALE King Cole Fashion Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran 35 options
King Cole Fashion Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran

70% Acrylic 30% Wool, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$6.32
$8.42
SALE King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 49 options
King Cole Big Value Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

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

$4.16
$5.54
SALE Lion Brand Mandala Yarn - Acrylic DK 38 options
Lion Brand Mandala Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 591yds (540m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.79
$8.49
SALE Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 42 options
Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

100% Acrylic, 81yds (74m)/142g (5.01oz), Super Bulky

$4.79
$5.99
Lion Brand Heartland Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 36 options
Lion Brand Heartland Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

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

$7.99
Plymouth Yarn Dreamland Fancy Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Dreamland Fancy Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

97% Acrylic 3% Nylon, 84yds (77m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$4.09
SALE Berroco Mystery Blanket Knit Along Kit Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 6 options
Berroco Mystery Blanket Knit Along Kit Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 3917yds (3582m)/1800g (63.49oz), Worsted

$126.00
$180.00
Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 21 options
Paintbox Yarns Chunky Pots Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 297yds (272m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$12.50
Stylecraft Highland Heathers DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 19 options
Stylecraft Highland Heathers DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 297yds (272m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.89
Lion Brand Ferris Wheel Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 12 options
Lion Brand Ferris Wheel Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

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

$4.99
Hayfield Spirit DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 12 options
Hayfield Spirit DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

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

$9.85
SALE King Cole Fjord DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 30 options
King Cole Fjord DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

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

$6.83
$9.11
Berroco Vintage Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 11 options
Berroco Vintage Handpaint Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

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

$15.25
SALE Paintbox Yarns Anti-Pilling DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Anti-Pilling DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

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

$2.93
$4.50
SALE Hayfield Bonus Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 50 options
Hayfield Bonus Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

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

$4.20
$5.60
SALE King Cole Cutie Pie DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 10 options
King Cole Cutie Pie DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

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

$5.94
$8.49
SALE Lion Brand Mandala Bonus Bundle Yarn - Acrylic DK 20 options
Lion Brand Mandala Bonus Bundle Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 1181yds (1080m)/300g (10.58oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.31
$15.39
Sirdar Soft Down Yarn - Acrylic DK 16 options
Sirdar Soft Down Yarn - Acrylic DK

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

$7.00
SALE Sirdar Stories Chunky Yarn - Cotton Chunky 20 options
Sirdar Stories Chunky Yarn - Cotton Chunky

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

$8.00
$10.00
King Cole Bramble DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 15 options
King Cole Bramble DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

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

$8.06
Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 10 options
Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

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

$5.65 - $6.20
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How to Choose the Right Acrylic Yarn

Acrylic yarn is one of the most popular choices for knitters and crocheters because it's affordable, widely available, and simple to care for. Microfiber yarn, a finer synthetic fiber, offers a softer hand while keeping the same easy-care benefits, which is why so many shoppers search for microfiber yarn for crochet projects like amigurumi and baby items.

Choosing Between Acrylic and Microfiber

Straight acrylic yarns like Paintbox Yarns Simply DK or Stylecraft Special DK are reliable workhorses for blankets, garments, and accessories. If you want extra softness against the skin, look for microfiber-rich options or blends such as Berroco Comfort, which combines synthetic fibers for a plush feel without the upkeep of animal fibers.

Why Acrylic Blends Are Worth a Look

Blended yarns, such as those labeled 80 acrylic 20 wool, bring together the easy care of acrylic with some of the warmth and depth of natural fiber. Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran and Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky are good examples, offering quicker gauge projects with a bit more body than pure acrylic.

Weights and Uses

  • DK and Aran weights, like Paintbox Yarns Simply DK and Simply Aran, work well for garments, hats, and lightweight blankets.
  • Chunky and super chunky weights, such as Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky and Simply Super Chunky, knit up quickly for cozy throws and scarves.
  • Sock-weight blends like Berroco Comfort Sock add durability to hand-knit socks without requiring wool.

Care Tips

Felting isn't usually a concern with acrylic or microfiber yarn, which is why many are machine-washable. Always check the yarn band, since some blends with natural fibers need gentler handling.

Browse all yarn or find project ideas in our knitting patterns and crochet patterns collections.

FAQ

Is acrylic yarn good for beginners? Yes, its consistency and affordability make it easy to practice stitches and gauge.

Can acrylic yarn go in the dryer? Many acrylic and microfiber yarns are machine-washable and dryer-safe, but always check the specific yarn's care label.

What is microfiber yarn best used for? Its soft texture suits baby items, apparel, and anything worn close to the skin.

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