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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 Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Yarn - Cotton Lace 48 options
Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton Yarn - Cotton Lace

100% Cotton, 3360yds (3072m)/454g (16.01oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$23.24
$30.99
SALE Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Yarn - Cotton DK 76 options
Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 107yds (98m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.89
$6.99
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 3/2 Yarn 57 options
Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 3/2 Yarn

100% Cotton, 1260yds (1152m)/454g (16.01oz)

$25.19
$35.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Yarn 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Yarn

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.09
$4.75
SALE Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine Yarn - Cotton Sport 95 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$5.80
$7.25
SALE Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Yarn - Cotton DK 109 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$11.20
$14.00
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 5/2 Yarn 57 options
Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 5/2 Yarn

100% Cotton, 2100yds (1920m)/454g (16.01oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$26.99
$35.99
Brassard 8/2 Cottolin Yarn - Cotton 37 options
Brassard 8/2 Cottolin Yarn - Cotton

60% Cotton 40% Linen, 1680yds (1536m)/227g (8.01oz)

$26.50
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 105 options
Scheepjes Catona 25 Gram Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 68yds (62m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$2.99
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Yarn 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Yarn

100% Cotton, 93yds (85m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$4.75
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 10/2 Yarn 46 options
Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 10/2 Yarn

100% Cotton, 4200yds (3840m)/454g (16.01oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$27.74
$36.99
Out of Stock Scheepjes Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 39 options
Scheepjes Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 1094yds (1000m)/225g (7.94oz), Fingering

$30.00
Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 36 options
Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 150yds (137m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$17.80
Out of Stock Valley Yarns Goshen Yarn - Cotton Worsted 27 options
Valley Yarns Goshen Yarn - Cotton Worsted

48% Cotton 46% Modal 6% Silk, 92yds (84m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.49
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK 72 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK

50% Bamboo 50% Cotton, 291yds (266m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
SALE Valley Yarns Southwick Yarn - Cotton DK 25 options
Valley Yarns Southwick Yarn - Cotton DK

52% Cotton 48% Bamboo, 105yds (96m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.59
$7.99
SALE Tahki Yarns Tandem Yarn - Cotton Worsted 20 options
Tahki Yarns Tandem Yarn - Cotton Worsted

28% Cotton 28% Viscose 28% Nylon 16% Acrylic, 107yds (98m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$6.29
$8.99
Cascade Yarns Fixation Yarn - Cotton DK 67 options
Cascade Yarns Fixation Yarn - Cotton DK

98% Cotton 2% Spandex, 100yds (91m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.00
SALE Valley Yarns 6/2 Unmercerized Cotton Yarn 31 options
Valley Yarns 6/2 Unmercerized Cotton Yarn

100% Cotton, 2265yds (2071m)/408g (14.39oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$33.74
$44.99
SALE Berroco Modern Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 94 options
Berroco Modern Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

60% Cotton 40% Rayon, 209yds (191m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$9.00
$12.00
Out of Stock HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 23 options
HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

55% Cotton 21% Nylon 16% Bamboo 8% Silk, 220yds (201m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.95
Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn - Cotton Sport 35 options
Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn - Cotton Sport

78% Cotton 22% Acrylic, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$6.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 49 options
Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$8.25
Rowan Handknit Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK 44 options
Rowan Handknit Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 93yds (85m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.99
SALE Valley Yarns 8/2 Variegated Cotton Yarn 19 options
Valley Yarns 8/2 Variegated Cotton Yarn

100% Cotton, 3360yds (3072m)/454g (16.01oz)

$23.99
$31.99
SALE Valley Yarns Montague Yarn - Cotton Worsted 18 options
Valley Yarns Montague Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$4.54
$6.99
SALE Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky 25 options
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky

100% Cotton, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.74
$12.99
SALE Valley Yarns Leverett Yarn - Cotton DK 15 options
Valley Yarns Leverett Yarn - Cotton DK

70% Cotton 30% Linen, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.54
$6.99
SALE Valley Yarns Hawley Yarn - Cotton DK 21 options
Valley Yarns Hawley Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 30% Silk 20% Nylon, 135yds (123m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.24
$7.49
SALE Berroco Modern Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 62 options
Berroco Modern Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Rayon, 335yds (306m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.60
$12.00
SALE Valley Yarns Granville Yarn - Cotton Sport 14 options
Valley Yarns Granville Yarn - Cotton Sport

90% Cotton 10% Merino Wool, 167yds (153m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$4.54
$6.49
Rowan Softyak DK Yarn 29 options
Rowan Softyak DK Yarn

76% Cotton 15% Yak 9% Nylon, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.75
SALE Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 43 options
Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$8.40
$10.50
SALE Valley Yarns Westhampton Yarn - Cotton DK 25 options
Valley Yarns Westhampton Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.89
$6.99
SALE Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy Yarn - Cotton DK 58 options
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy Yarn - Cotton DK

41% Cotton 34% Hemp 25% Modal, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.16
$8.95
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Yarn - Cotton Sport 71 options
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Yarn - Cotton Sport

60% Cotton 40% Linen, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$21.50
SALE Rowan Summerlite DK Yarn 49 options
Rowan Summerlite DK Yarn

100% Cotton, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.40 - $10.50
$10.50
SALE Rowan Cotton Cashmere Yarn - Cotton DK 30 options
Rowan Cotton Cashmere Yarn - Cotton DK

85% Cotton 15% Cashmere, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.44
$16.80
Out of Stock Sirdar Snuggly Replay Yarn - Cotton DK 30 options
Sirdar Snuggly Replay Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$5.00
Sirdar Happy Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK 50 options
Sirdar Happy Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 47yds (43m)/20g (0.71oz), DK | Light Worsted

$2.15
Rowan Cotton Glacé Yarn - Cotton DK 43 options
Rowan Cotton Glacé Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$10.20
Discontinued Tahki Yarns Coronado Yarn - Cotton DK 20 options
Tahki Yarns Coronado Yarn - Cotton DK

90% Cotton 10% Silk, 121yds (111m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.99
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Yarn - Cotton Worsted 43 options
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$12.00
Berroco Pima 100 Yarn - Cotton Worsted 72 options
Berroco Pima 100 Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$14.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted 10 options
Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 170yds (155m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$2.89
$5.25
SALE Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK 50 options
Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.50
$6.00
Out of Stock Fibra Natura Radiant Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK 30 options
Fibra Natura Radiant Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 203yds (186m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
SALE Valley Yarns 5/2 Valley Cotton Stonewash Yarn 9 options
Valley Yarns 5/2 Valley Cotton Stonewash Yarn

100% Cotton, 2100yds (1920m)/454g (16.01oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$29.24
$38.99
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay Yarn - Cotton DK 48 options
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$12.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Fixation Splash Yarn - Cotton DK 17 options
Cascade Yarns Fixation Splash Yarn - Cotton DK

98% Cotton 2% Spandex, 100yds (91m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.50
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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.

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