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Washable Cotton Yarn

Washable cotton yarn is the easy-care choice for baby blankets, summer tops, dishcloths and anything that needs frequent laundering. Soft, breathable and durable, it's ideal for knitters and crocheters who want the comfort of 100% cotton yarn without hand-washing hassles, or who need an alternative to wool for sensitive skin. Browse light, DK and aran weights from brands like Paintbox Yarns and Tahki below to find your next project yarn.

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SALE Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted 6 options
Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$3.50
$7.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Elastico Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Elastico Yarn - Cotton Sport

96% Cotton 4% Polyester, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$8.99
Discontinued Katia United Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Katia United Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 47yds (43m)/25g (0.88oz), Worsted

$3.95
Discontinued Berroco Meraki Yarn - Cotton DK
Berroco Meraki Yarn - Cotton DK

71% Cotton 24% Hemp 5% Polyester, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Sarasota Yarn - Cotton DK
Cascade Yarns Sarasota Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 314yds (287m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.30
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
Out of Stock Lang Yarns Snowflake Yarn - Cotton Worsted 3 options
Lang Yarns Snowflake Yarn - Cotton Worsted

47% Cotton 42% Alpaca 7% Nylon 4% Wool, 126yds (115m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$18.00
Debbie Bliss Piper Yarn - Cotton DK 20 options
Debbie Bliss Piper Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$10.50
SALE Cascade Yarns Botanika Yarn - Cotton Sport 16 options
Cascade Yarns Botanika Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$9.38
$12.50
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
Out of Stock Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 21 options
Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$3.75
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 29 options
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$7.95
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$22.50
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
Out of Stock Ella Rae Watercolors Yarn - Cotton DK 13 options
Ella Rae Watercolors Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$19.95
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted
Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

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

$11.99
Out of Stock Berroco Zinnia Yarn - Cotton DK 3 options
Berroco Zinnia Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$12.00
Discontinued Jojoland Carnation Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Jojoland Carnation Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$6.99
Discontinued Rowan Soft Boucle Yarn - Cotton Chunky
Rowan Soft Boucle Yarn - Cotton Chunky

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

$18.40
Out of Stock Jody Long Summer Delight Yarn - Cotton DK 20 options
Jody Long Summer Delight Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$16.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Woolly Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Scheepjes Woolly Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$34.99
Discontinued Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$13.99
Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$5.00
SALE Rowan Cotton Revive Yarn 10 options
Rowan Cotton Revive Yarn

80% Cotton 20% Other, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$5.25 - $10.50
$10.50
Out of Stock Rico Design Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK
Rico Design Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$7.00
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn 43 options
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn

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

$5.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Pima Fine Hand-Dyed Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Pima Fine Hand-Dyed Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$11.99
Discontinued Berroco Isola Yarn - Cotton DK
Berroco Isola Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$17.00
Discontinued Universal Yarn Filly Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Universal Yarn Filly Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$17.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa Diversa Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Diversa Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$8.99
SALE Rowan Four Seasons Yarn - Cotton Worsted 9 options
Rowan Four Seasons Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$3.48 - $6.95
$6.95
Discontinued Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino Tweed Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino Tweed Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$8.49
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Pima Colada Yarn - Cotton Aran 4 options
Plymouth Yarn Pima Colada Yarn - Cotton Aran

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

$6.99
Out of Stock Rico Design Spin Spin DK Yarn - Cotton DK
Rico Design Spin Spin DK Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$6.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Cleo Yarn - Cotton DK 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Cleo Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
Out of Stock Lang Paradise Yarn - Cotton DK
Lang Paradise Yarn - Cotton DK

78% Cotton 22% Viscose, 339yds (310m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$20.00
Out of Stock Ella Rae Denim DK Yarn - Cotton DK 9 options
Ella Rae Denim DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.95
Discontinued Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton Effects Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton Effects Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$9.50
SALE Berroco Seaspun Yarn - Cotton 11 options
Berroco Seaspun Yarn - Cotton

50% Cotton 50% Polyester, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.50
$10.99
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Ocean Mist Yarn - Cotton Worsted 6 options
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Ocean Mist Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$8.95
SALE Adriafil Memphis Yarn - Cotton DK 24 options
Adriafil Memphis Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 241yds (220m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.49
$16.99
Out of Stock Gedifra Vivaldi Yarn - Cotton Worsted 6 options
Gedifra Vivaldi Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.00
Discontinued Scheepjes River Washed Yarn - Cotton Sport
Scheepjes River Washed Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$6.49
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Splash Yarn - Cotton Chunky 7 options
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Splash Yarn - Cotton Chunky

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

$14.99
Out of Stock Lang Sakura Yarn - Cotton Chunky 10 options
Lang Sakura Yarn - Cotton Chunky

46% Cotton 46% Acrylic 8% Nylon, 103yds (94m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$13.50
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
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

$7.25
Juniper Moon Farm Cotton + Merino Yarn - Cotton 11 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cotton + Merino Yarn - Cotton

70% Cotton 30% Merino Wool, 229yds (209m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$21.95
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
Berroco Tillie Yarn - Cotton 14 options
Berroco Tillie Yarn - Cotton

62% Cotton 38% Cellulose, 375yds (343m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$24.00
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Choosing the Right Washable Cotton Yarn

Washable cotton yarn has become a go-to for makers who want the natural feel of cotton with the convenience of machine care. Whether you're knitting a baby blanket, crocheting a market bag, or stitching up dishcloths that see daily wash cycles, a reliable washable cotton yarn saves time and keeps colors looking fresh wash after wash.

Why Choose Washable Cotton for Baby and Everyday Projects

Cotton is naturally hypoallergenic and breathable, which is why so many knitters reach for washable cotton yarn when making baby garments or warm-weather wear. Unlike superwash wool, cotton has no animal fiber at all, making it a safe pick for wool-sensitive skin. Options like Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK and Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran offer a soft hand and a smooth stitch definition that suits both knit and crochet patterns.

Picking the Right Weight

Washable cotton yarn comes in several weights, and matching weight to project matters:

  • Light or 4-ply weights work well for lightweight baby items and summer tanks
  • DK weight suits versatile garments, totes, and lighter blankets
  • Aran and worsted weights are great for sturdier bags, washcloths, and textured stitch patterns

If you'd rather compare blends and non-washable cotton options side by side, the cotton yarn collection covers the full range, while the machine-washable yarn collection includes washable options beyond cotton alone.

Caring for Washable Cotton Projects

Always check the yarn label for specific washing instructions, but most washable cotton yarns are designed to go into the machine on a gentle cycle and lay flat to dry, keeping your finished pieces looking new without special handling.

FAQ

Is washable cotton yarn good for baby blankets? Yes, its softness, breathability, and easy-care nature make it a popular choice for baby items that need frequent washing.

Does washable cotton yarn shrink? Quality washable cotton yarns are tested to hold their shape when laundered per the label instructions, though gentle cycles are still recommended.

What weight of cotton yarn is best for summer tops? Light or DK weight washable cotton yarns tend to drape well and stay cool for warm-weather garments.

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