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Vegan Yarn

Vegan yarn is made entirely from non-animal sources, making it a popular pick for crafters who want cruelty-free fiber without giving up softness or stitch definition. This collection includes plant fibers like cotton, linen, and bamboo, synthetic plant fibers such as tencel and rayon, and synthetic options like acrylic, nylon, and polyester. Browse all yarn or pair your skeins with a free knitting pattern to get started.

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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

$30.99
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine Yarn - Cotton Sport 37 options
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$7.25
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

$35.99
Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel Yarn - Lyocell Lace 41 options
Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel Yarn - Lyocell Lace

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

$41.99
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

$36.99
Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 34 options
Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$17.80
Valley Yarns 5/2 Bamboo Yarn - Rayon Lace 27 options
Valley Yarns 5/2 Bamboo Yarn - Rayon Lace

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

$41.99
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK 49 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK

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

$11.00
Plymouth Yarn Dream DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 11 options
Plymouth Yarn Dream DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

50% Acrylic 50% Nylon, 174yds (159m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
Valley Yarns Rayon Chenille Yarn - Rayon 4 Ply 31 options
Valley Yarns Rayon Chenille Yarn - Rayon 4 Ply

100% Rayon, 1450yds (1326m)/454g (16.01oz), Fingering

$39.99
SALE Berroco Comfort Sock Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply 6 options
Berroco Comfort Sock Yarn - Nylon 3 Ply

50% Nylon 50% Acrylic, 451yds (412m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$4.75
$9.50
Cascade Yarns Fixation Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
Cascade Yarns Fixation Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$6.00
Valley Yarns 6/2 Unmercerized Cotton Yarn 26 options
Valley Yarns 6/2 Unmercerized Cotton Yarn

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

$44.99
Berroco Modern Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 25 options
Berroco Modern Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$12.00
Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn - Cotton Sport 15 options
Scheepjes Stone Washed Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$6.00
Valley Yarns Montague Yarn - Cotton Worsted 18 options
Valley Yarns Montague Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$6.99
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky 24 options
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky

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

$12.99
Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 9 options
Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

70% Acrylic 30% Nylon, 170yds (155m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.30
SALE Fibra Natura Flax Yarn - Linen DK 11 options
Fibra Natura Flax Yarn - Linen DK

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

$6.40
$8.00
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

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

$5.50
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Yarn - Cotton Sport 26 options
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$21.50
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy Yarn - Cotton DK 10 options
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$8.95
Universal Yarn Major Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 32 options
Universal Yarn Major Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 328yds (300m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$13.99
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Yarn - Cotton Worsted 28 options
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$12.00
Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel Tonals Yarn - Lyocell Lace 7 options
Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel Tonals Yarn - Lyocell Lace

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

$37.99
Valley Yarns Variegated 8/2 Tencel Yarn - Lyocell 9 options
Valley Yarns Variegated 8/2 Tencel Yarn - Lyocell

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

$37.99
Plymouth Yarn Gold Rush Yarn - Rayon novelty,Sport 3 options
Plymouth Yarn Gold Rush Yarn - Rayon novelty,Sport

80% Rayon 20% Polyester, 109yds (100m)/25g (0.88oz), Novelty, Sport

$9.99
Berroco Comfort Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky 6 options
Berroco Comfort Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky

50% Nylon 50% Acrylic, 151yds (138m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.25
Valley Yarns 5/2 Valley Cotton Stonewash Yarn 7 options
Valley Yarns 5/2 Valley Cotton Stonewash Yarn

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

$38.99
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Yarn - Cotton Sport 46 options
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$9.00
SALE Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Yarn - Cotton Worsted 22 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Yarn - Cotton Worsted

94% Cotton 6% Nylon, 250yds (229m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$19.16
$23.95
SALE Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Twist Yarn - Cotton DK 4 options
Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Twist Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 108yds (99m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.87
$7.49
SALE Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted 38 options
Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$3.50
$7.00
Cascade Yarns Cotton Sox Yarn - Cotton Sport 16 options
Cascade Yarns Cotton Sox Yarn - Cotton Sport

89% Cotton 11% Nylon, 433yds (396m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$11.00
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium Yarn - Cotton DK 11 options
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$8.50
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 20 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock Yarn - Nylon 4 Ply

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

$4.25
$8.50
Kotimainen Liina Yarn - Cotton Sport 2 options
Kotimainen Liina Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 1104yds (1009m)/499g (17.6oz), Sport

$25.00 - $31.00
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Speckles Yarn - Cotton Worsted 3 options
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Speckles Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$12.00
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium Multis Yarn - Cotton DK 6 options
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium Multis Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$9.00
Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$23.95
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Celebrate Yarn - Cotton DK 5 options
Trendsetter Yarns Celebrate Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 295yds (270m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.00
$20.00
HiKoo Twisp Yarn -
HiKoo Twisp Yarn -

50g (1.76oz)

$9.50

How to Choose the Right Vegan Yarn

Vegan yarn covers a wide range of fibers, textures, and weights, so the right choice depends on what you're making and how you want the finished piece to feel, drape, and wear over time. Whether you're after plant-based softness or a budget-friendly synthetic blend, there's a vegan option suited to nearly every project.

Choosing a Fiber Base

Plant fibers like cotton and bamboo breathe well and suit warm-weather garments, dishcloths, and market bags. Synthetic plant fibers such as tencel and rayon add drape and a silky sheen, while fully synthetic yarns bring durability and easy care to everyday knits. Reading the label helps confirm a yarn is truly vegan, since some blends combine plant and animal fibers.

Matching Vegan Yarn to Your Project

Garments that need stretch and warmth often do well with acrylic or acrylic blends, while cotton and linen shine in lightweight tops, towels, and washcloths. If you're weaving, many of these same fibers work beautifully on a loom, offering texture without any animal content. Consider the project's drape, wash routine, and wearer's skin sensitivity when narrowing down options.

Caring for Vegan Fibers

  • Cotton and linen often soften with repeated washing and can typically go in the machine
  • Synthetic fibers resist pilling and hold their shape well over time
  • Always check the specific yarn's care label, since fiber blends vary

Once you've picked your yarn, browse knitting patterns or crochet patterns designed to highlight plant and synthetic fibers, and make sure you have the right knitting needles or crochet hooks on hand for the fiber's weight and texture.

FAQ

Is all plant-based yarn vegan? Yes, plant fibers like cotton, linen, and bamboo contain no animal products, making them naturally vegan choices.

Is acrylic yarn vegan? Yes, acrylic is a synthetic fiber made without any animal-derived materials, so it's considered vegan.

Can I find vegan sock yarn? Many plant and synthetic blends work well for socks, offering durability and easy care in place of wool.

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