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Cotton Yarn: Mercerized, Pima & Organic Cotton Fibers

Soft and supple, cotton yarns are the perfect choice for warm-weather tops and accessories that keep you crafting year-round. Known for being incredibly strong and durable, cotton fibers feature excellent water absorption and short drying times—making them a go-to for baby essentials, bath sets, and kitchen accessories. With crisp, clean stitch definition, knitting with cotton yarn is a dream for showcasing intricate colorwork and textured patterns. Whether you're looking for organic options or mercerized sheen, this is one versatile fiber you don’t want to miss out on!
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SALE Berroco Pima Soft 33 options
Berroco Pima Soft

100% Cotton, 124yds (113m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.48
$9.35
SALE Tahki Yarns Osprey 6 options
Tahki Yarns Osprey

87% Cotton 13% Polyamide, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.69
$10.99
SALE Cascade Yarns Botanika 16 options
Cascade Yarns Botanika

100% Cotton, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$10.00
$12.50
Out of Stock Jody Long Alpamayo 15 options
Jody Long Alpamayo

50% Cotton 50% Baby Alpaca, 191yds (175m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.95
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium 43 options
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium

55% Cotton 45% Viscose, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.50
Out of Stock Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK 21 options
Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.75
SALE Debbie Bliss Piper 20 options
Debbie Bliss Piper

50% Cotton 50% Viscose, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.88
$10.50
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus 20 options
Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus

96% Cotton 4% Nylon, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$19.95
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves 13 options
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves

100% Cotton, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$12.00
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton 30 options
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton

100% Cotton, 185yds (169m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$7.95
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton 12 options
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton

100% Cotton, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.50
Out of Stock Noro Haruito 15 options
Noro Haruito

40% Cotton 40% Silk 20% Polyamide, 410yds (375m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$44.95
SALE Debbie Bliss Dulcie 13 options
Debbie Bliss Dulcie

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

$6.00
$8.00
SALE Plymouth Yarn Sea Isle Cotton 20 options
Plymouth Yarn Sea Isle Cotton

50% Cotton 50% Merino Wool, 329yds (301m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$14.24
$18.99
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Heavenly 7 options
Trendsetter Yarns Heavenly

52% Cotton 41% Viscose 7% Polyamide, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.25
$10.50
Out of Stock Ella Rae Watercolors 13 options
Ella Rae Watercolors

100% Cotton, 263yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.95
SALE Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana 32 options
Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana

45% Merino Wool 45% Cotton 10% Polyamide, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$6.00
$11.99
Out of Stock Berroco Zinnia 12 options
Berroco Zinnia

93% Cotton 7% Nylon, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.00
Out of Stock Jojoland Carnation 6 options
Jojoland Carnation

75% Cotton 25% Acrylic, 130yds (119m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$6.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa About Berlin Vanity 13 options
Lana Grossa About Berlin Vanity

54% Cotton 21% Viscose 13% Silk 12% Polyamide, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.99
Out of Stock Rowan Soft Boucle 9 options
Rowan Soft Boucle

45% Cotton 23% Alpaca 22% Wool 10% Polyamide, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$18.40
Out of Stock Jody Long Summer Delight 21 options
Jody Long Summer Delight

90% Cotton 10% Cashmere, 253yds (231m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.00
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Blink 13 options
Trendsetter Yarns Blink

90% Cotton 10% Polyamide, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$6.00
$12.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Woolly Whirl 3 options
Scheepjes Woolly Whirl

70% Cotton 30% Wool, 1093yds (999m)/215g (7.58oz), Fingering

$34.99
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta

45% Cotton 40% Wool 15% Nylon, 414yds (379m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$13.99
Out of Stock Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gina 11 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gina

92% Cotton 8% Lurex, 136yds (124m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.00
SALE Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton 24 options
Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton

100% Cotton, 116yds (106m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.75
$5.00
Out of Stock Kelbourne Woolens Mojave 8 options
Kelbourne Woolens Mojave

60% Cotton 40% Linen, 185yds (169m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
Out of Stock Rico Design Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK 23 options
Rico Design Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK

49% Cotton 46% Acrylic 5% Polyester, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.00
Out of Stock Noro Natsumeki 7 options
Noro Natsumeki

60% Cotton 25% Silk 15% Polyamide, 492yds (450m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$45.00
Out of Stock Sesia Iride 6 options
Sesia Iride

100% Cotton, 492yds (450m)/125g (4.41oz), Fingering

$26.99
SALE Sesia Flora Paillettes 7 options
Sesia Flora Paillettes

95% Cotton 5% Polyester, 114yds (104m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$9.80
$14.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Pima Fine Hand-Dyed 9 options
Lana Grossa Pima Fine Hand-Dyed

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

$11.99
Out of Stock Berroco Isola 13 options
Berroco Isola

38% Cotton 36% Linen 26% Viscose, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.00
Out of Stock Berroco Lucca 15 options
Berroco Lucca

50% Cotton 50% Cashmere, 156yds (143m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$20.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Filly 6 options
Universal Yarn Filly

46% Cotton 33% Merino Wool 12% Polyamide 9% Polyester, 492yds (450m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Diversa 13 options
Lana Grossa Diversa

74% Cotton 26% Viscose, 229yds (209m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$8.99
SALE Jody Long Flora 6 options
Jody Long Flora

100% Cotton, 295yds (270m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$11.21
$14.95
Out of Stock Ella Rae Impressionist 5 options
Ella Rae Impressionist

65% Cotton 25% Viscose 10% Linen, 229yds (209m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.95
SALE Berroco Lumi 19 options
Berroco Lumi

80% Cotton 18% Polyester 2% Other, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.80
$11.00
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Basis 11 options
Trendsetter Yarns Basis

75% Cotton 16% Alpaca 9% Cashmere, 210yds (192m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$7.00
$14.00
Out of Stock Great Adirondack Organic Cotton Aran 13 options
Great Adirondack Organic Cotton Aran

100% Cotton, 210yds (192m)/113g (3.99oz), Aran

$18.00
SALE Berroco Gaia 12 options
Berroco Gaia

70% Cotton 30% Polyester, 140yds (128m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.50
$11.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino Tweed 10 options
Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino Tweed

56% Cotton 26% Merino Wool 18% Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$8.49
Out of Stock HiKoo Concentric Cotton 7 options
HiKoo Concentric Cotton

100% Cotton, 929yds (849m)/200g (7.06oz), Sport

$36.00
Out of Stock Sesia Bon Bon 11 options
Sesia Bon Bon

44% Cotton 36% Baby Alpaca 20% Merino Wool, 229yds (209m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$17.99
Out of Stock Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Carrie 7 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Carrie

62% Cotton 38% Polyester, 165yds (151m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$9.00
SALE Rowan Four Seasons 9 options
Rowan Four Seasons

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 82yds (75m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$4.17
$6.95
SALE Plymouth Yarn Pima Colada 10 options
Plymouth Yarn Pima Colada

75% Cotton 25% Lyocell, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$3.50
$6.99
Out of Stock Noro Uchiwa 14 options
Noro Uchiwa

50% Cotton 30% Viscose 20% Silk, 547yds (500m)/200g (7.06oz), Worsted

$44.95
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Why Choose Cotton Yarn for Your Next Project?

Cotton is a staple in any fiber artist's stash due to its breathability and strength. Unlike wool, 100% cotton yarn does not trap heat, making it the ideal summer yarn for lightweight tees, tanks, and market bags. Because it is a plant-based fiber, it is also hypoallergenic and gentle on sensitive skin, which is why it remains the gold standard for crochet baby blankets and infant garments that require frequent trips through the laundry.

Mastering Texture and Colorwork

One of the most celebrated features of cotton knitting yarn is its lack of halo or fuzziness. This smoothness results in unparalleled stitch definition; cables pop, lace looks architectural, and slipped-stitch colorwork remains crisp. For those looking for a bit more give or elasticity, we also carry a variety of cotton blend yarns. Blending cotton with wool, linen, or acrylic can provide the coolness of cotton with the memory and bounce of other fibers, giving you the best of both worlds for tailored garments.

Durable Solutions for Home and Kitchen

Beyond apparel, cotton’s rugged nature and high absorbency make it the premier choice for functional home decor. From scrubby dishcloths to elegant table runners and spa-quality washcloths, dishcloth cotton yarn is designed to withstand heavy use and high temperatures. Explore our rainbow of colors to find the perfect shade for your home or your next gift-giving project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between mercerized and unmercerized cotton yarn?

Mercerized cotton has undergone a treatment that increases its luster, makes it easier to dye, and reduces lint. It has a slightly shiny appearance and is very strong. Unmercerized cotton (or natural cotton) has a matte finish, is softer to the touch, and is generally more absorbent, making it the preferred choice for towels and washcloths.

Does cotton yarn shrink when washed?

Because it is a natural vegetable fiber, cotton can shrink slightly during its first wash. We recommend washing your swatch exactly how you plan to wash the finished garment to check for any changes in gauge. Drying flat is usually the best way to maintain the shape of cotton knits.

Is cotton yarn difficult to knit with compared to wool?

Because cotton has less stretch or memory than wool, some knitters find it feels stiffer on the needles. To avoid hand fatigue, many makers prefer using wooden or bamboo needles with cotton, as they provide a bit more grip and a warmer feel than metal needles.