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Merino Wool Yarn

Merino wool yarn is known as the standard of softness other fibers are judged by, spinning into elastic, next-to-skin-soft skeins that suit baby blankets, sweaters and accessories for every age. This page gathers merino and merino-blend yarns in a range of weights, including washable bases from Valley Yarns and soft cashmere blends from Debbie Bliss.

For a broader range of pure wool options, see 100% wool yarn or browse all wool yarn.

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Cascade Yarns Merikash Yarn - Merino Wool DK 18 options
Cascade Yarns Merikash Yarn - Merino Wool DK

80% Merino Wool 20% Cashmere, 255yds (233m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$29.50
SALE Willow & Lark Nestle Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 5 options
Willow & Lark Nestle Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$24.05
$37.00
Malabrigo Vientos Yarn - Merino Chunky 18 options
Malabrigo Vientos Yarn - Merino Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 130yds (119m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$17.50
Koigu Minna Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 8 options
Koigu Minna Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

75% Merino Wool 15% Cashmere 10% Silk, 308yds (282m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$44.00
Berroco Gianna Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 6 options
Berroco Gianna Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

46% Merino Wool 26% Cotton 14% Baby Alpaca 14% Silk, 296yds (271m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$28.00
King Cole Luxury Yak DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 12 options
King Cole Luxury Yak DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

85% Merino Wool 15% Yak, 123yds (112m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.59
Cascade Yarns Heritage Tie Dye Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 14 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Tie Dye Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.00
Koigu Grevillea Shawl Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 3 options
Koigu Grevillea Shawl Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 476g (16.79oz), Fingering

$100.00
Rowan Baby Cashsoft Worsted Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 12 options
Rowan Baby Cashsoft Worsted Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

57% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 10% Cashmere, 82yds (75m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$13.00
SALE Gazzal Worm Yarn - Merino Wool Bulky 22 options
Gazzal Worm Yarn - Merino Wool Bulky

100% Merino Wool, 131yds (120m)/150g (5.29oz), Bulky

$23.19 - $42.16
$42.16
SALE Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 49 options
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 684yds (625m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$52.25
$55.00
Plymouth Yarn Sonnet Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 4 options
Plymouth Yarn Sonnet Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

60% Merino Wool 20% Silk 20% Bamboo, 382yds (349m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$23.99
King Cole Luxury Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 6 options
King Cole Luxury Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.47
SALE Plymouth Estilo Hand Dyed 4 options
Plymouth Estilo Hand Dyed

80% Merino Wool 20% Silk, 381yds (348m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$12.20 - $24.39
$24.39
Malabrigo Caracol On Black Yarn - Merino Super Chunky 7 options
Malabrigo Caracol On Black Yarn - Merino Super Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 90yds (82m)/150g (5.29oz), Super Bulky

$25.75
Berroco Biella 10 options
Berroco Biella

60% Merino Wool 30% Silk 10% Mohair, 202yds (185m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted, Sport

$15.50
Plymouth Yarn Select Reserve Fingering 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Select Reserve Fingering

70% Merino Wool 20% Nylon 10% Cashmere, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$26.79
Koigu Ambah Solstice KAL 2025 Small Wrap Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 3 options
Koigu Ambah Solstice KAL 2025 Small Wrap Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 1020yds (933m)/300g (10.58oz), Fingering

$97.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 49 options
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 1367yds (1250m)/500g (17.64oz), Sport

$99.00
$110.00
Koigu Ambah Solstice KAL 2025 Large Wrap Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 2 options
Koigu Ambah Solstice KAL 2025 Large Wrap Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 2720yds (2487m)/800g (28.22oz), Fingering

$258.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 33 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 492yds (450m)/250g (8.82oz), Aran

$37.13
$55.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 35 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 984yds (900m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$71.50
$110.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 25 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 601yds (550m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$37.13
$55.00
Berroco Merino 401 Chunky 12 options
Berroco Merino 401 Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 156yds (143m)/150g (5.29oz), Bulky

$29.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 14 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 984yds (900m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$52.25
$55.00
Koigu Winnie Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 24 options
Koigu Winnie Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

100% Merino Wool, 300yds (274m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$37.50
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool DK 32 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 1148yds (1050m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$71.50
$110.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino DK 25 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 1203yds (1100m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$71.50
$110.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino DK 32 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

100% Merino Wool, 115yds (105m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$37.13
$55.00
Koigu Andra Yarn - Merino Wool DK 18 options
Koigu Andra Yarn - Merino Wool DK

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$40.00
Trendsetter Yarns Vibe 10 options
Trendsetter Yarns Vibe

48% Merino Wool 21% Alpaca 16% Nylon 15% Polyester, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$17.00
Koigu KPPPM Yarn.com Pencil Box Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Koigu KPPPM Yarn.com Pencil Box Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 850yds (777m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$96.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 16 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

100% Merino Wool, 853yds (780m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$71.50
$110.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 16 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 1969yds (1800m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$99.00
$110.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 16 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

100% Merino Wool, 427yds (390m)/250g (8.82oz), Aran

$37.13
$55.00
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How to Pick the Right Merino Wool Yarn

Merino wool yarn consistently ranks among the most searched fibers because it combines softness, elasticity and warmth in a way few other wools can match. Whether you're shopping for a baby gift or a next-to-skin sweater, a little knowledge about weights and finishes goes a long way.

Choosing Between Merino and Merino Blends

Pure merino, such as Valley Yarns Huntington or Valley Yarns Amherst, gives a smooth, soft fabric with good stitch definition. Blends that add cashmere, like Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino or Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, boost softness and drape even further, making them popular for baby items and accessories worn close to the neck.

Superwash Merino for Easy Care

Superwash merino wool yarn, including Valley Yarns Valley Superwash in DK, sport and bulky weights, is treated so it can go in the washing machine without felting. This makes it a practical choice for kids' garments, blankets and everyday knitwear, while non-superwash merino still rewards careful hand washing with exceptional softness.

Matching Weight to Project

  • Sport or DK merino: lightweight sweaters, baby garments and shawls
  • Worsted merino, like Valley Yarns Northfield or Valley Yarns Westfield: everyday sweaters and accessories
  • Bulky merino: quick hats, cowls and blankets with a soft hand

Browse machine-washable wool yarn for more easy-care options, or check knitting patterns and crochet patterns designed around merino weights.

FAQ

Is merino wool yarn good for sensitive skin? Yes, its fine fibers make it one of the softest wools available, which is why it's a common choice for babies.

What's the difference between merino and superwash merino? Superwash merino has been treated so it can be machine washed, while untreated merino should be hand washed to prevent felting.

What weight merino yarn is best for a sweater? DK and worsted weight merino are both popular for sweaters, depending on the drape and warmth you want.

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