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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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Discontinued Cascade Yarns Cotton Puff Yarn - Cotton Super Chunky
Cascade Yarns Cotton Puff Yarn - Cotton Super Chunky

63% Cotton 37% Nylon, 109yds (100m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$18.93
SALE Lang Yarns Oceania Yarn - Cotton DK 21 options
Lang Yarns Oceania Yarn - Cotton DK

70% Cotton 30% Viscose, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.00
$10.00
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$27.60
Out of Stock James C. Brett Dotti DK Yarn - Cotton DK
James C. Brett Dotti DK Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 104yds (95m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.99
Out of Stock Araucania Papagayo Yarn 6 options
Araucania Papagayo Yarn

75% Cotton 25% Acrylic, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.89
Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK Yarn - Cotton DK 14 options
Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK Yarn - Cotton DK

55% Cotton 45% Polyamide, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.75
Discontinued Lang Kimberley Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lang Kimberley Yarn - Cotton Worsted

70% Cotton 22% Hemp 8% Polyester, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.00
Out of Stock Mirasol Pima Kuri Yarn - Cotton Worsted 30 options
Mirasol Pima Kuri Yarn - Cotton Worsted

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

$13.00
Discontinued Cascade Yarns Sarasota Prints Yarn - Cotton DK
Cascade Yarns Sarasota Prints Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$7.50
Discontinued Lana Grossa Dodici Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Dodici Yarn - Cotton Worsted

65% Cotton 25% Viscose 10% Linen, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$8.99
Out of Stock Brassard 8/2 Cotton Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace 23 options
Brassard 8/2 Cotton Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace

100% Cotton, 1673yds (1530m)/227g (8.01oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$12.00
MODE at Rowan Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
MODE at Rowan Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$6.00
Cascade Cotton Sox Splash Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 14 options
Cascade Cotton Sox Splash Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$12.00
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Stripe Yarn - Cotton 5 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Stripe Yarn - Cotton

94% Cotton 6% Nylon, 252yds (230m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$16.17 - $26.95
$26.95
Discontinued Ganxxet Cotton 3mm Rope Yarn - Cotton Chunky
Ganxxet Cotton 3mm Rope Yarn - Cotton Chunky

100% Cotton, 109yds (100m)/500g (17.64oz), Bulky

$17.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Fixation Effects & Spray Dyed Yarn - Cotton DK
Cascade Yarns Fixation Effects & Spray Dyed Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$6.00
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Stripes Yarn - Cotton Sport
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Stripes Yarn - Cotton Sport

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

$14.37 - $23.95
$23.95
Out of Stock Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK Yarn
Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK Yarn

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

$16.00
Lang Yarns Secret Garden Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
Lang Yarns Secret Garden Yarn - Cotton DK

84% Cotton 16% Nylon, 263yds (240m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.00
Sirdar Happy Cotton Assortment Pack Yarn - Cotton DK
Sirdar Happy Cotton Assortment Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 2351yds (2150m)/1000g (35.27oz), DK | Light Worsted

$107.00
Cascade Anchor Bay Hand Paints Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
Cascade Anchor Bay Hand Paints Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$14.00
Out of Stock Lang Snowflake Multicolor Yarn - Cotton Chunky 4 options
Lang Snowflake Multicolor Yarn - Cotton Chunky

47% Cotton 42% Baby Alpaca 7% Polyamide 4% Merino Wool, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$11.00 - $22.00
$22.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Discontinued Colors Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop Discontinued Colors Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Bamboo, 292yds (267m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.50
Discontinued Lana Grossa Campo Yarn - Cotton DK
Lana Grossa Campo Yarn - Cotton DK

65% Cotton 25% Viscose 10% Linen, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.29
Discontinued Lana Grossa Puro Vegano Yarn - Cotton Aran
Lana Grossa Puro Vegano Yarn - Cotton Aran

65% Cotton 20% Lyocell 15% Polyamide, 98yds (90m)/59g (2.08oz), Aran

$10.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Alessia Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Alessia Yarn - Cotton Worsted

76% Cotton 24% Polyester, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$10.99
Out of Stock Plymouth Pendenza Yarn 6 options
Plymouth Pendenza Yarn

100% Cotton, 240yds (219m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.99
Discontinued Adriafil Matita Yarn - Cotton DK
Adriafil Matita Yarn - Cotton DK

76% Cotton 24% Hemp, 262yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$21.99
Discontinued Lang Tropical Yarn - Cotton DK
Lang Tropical Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.00
King Cole Linendale DK Yarn - Cotton DK 14 options
King Cole Linendale DK Yarn - Cotton DK

57% Cotton 30% Viscose 13% Linen, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
Discontinued Circulo Jeans Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Circulo Jeans Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 144yds (132m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.99
SALE Adriafil Cupido Yarn - Cotton Sport 9 options
Adriafil Cupido Yarn - Cotton Sport

40% Cotton 35% Acrylic 17% Nylon 4% Metallic 4% Other, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$3.60 - $7.19
$7.19
Sirdar Stories Chunky Yarn - Cotton Chunky 20 options
Sirdar Stories Chunky Yarn - Cotton Chunky

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 142yds (130m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$10.00
Rowan Cotton Trio Yarn - Cotton Fingering 10 options
Rowan Cotton Trio Yarn - Cotton Fingering

84% Cotton 8% Wool 8% Alpaca, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$10.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Sara Yarn - Cotton Aran
Lana Grossa Sara Yarn - Cotton Aran

65% Cotton 30% Alpaca 5% Virgin Wool, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$12.99
Discontinued Rico Design Fashion Cotton Light & Long Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK
Rico Design Fashion Cotton Light & Long Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK

47% Cotton 43% Acrylic 7% Polyamide, 202yds (185m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.84
$23.75
Out of Stock Trendsetter Yarn Facade Yarn - Cotton Worsted 7 options
Trendsetter Yarn Facade Yarn - Cotton Worsted

75% Cotton 25% Acrylic, 165yds (151m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.00
King Cole Linendale Reflections DK Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
King Cole Linendale Reflections DK Yarn - Cotton DK

57% Cotton 30% Viscose 13% Linen, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.25
Discontinued Laines Du Nord Cotton Silk Tweed Yarn - Cotton Sport
Laines Du Nord Cotton Silk Tweed Yarn - Cotton Sport

90% Cotton 10% Silk, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$19.95
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Aran 27 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Aran

100% Cotton, 930yds (850m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$35.63
$37.50
Lion Brand Coboo Yarn - Cotton DK 24 options
Lion Brand Coboo Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Bamboo, 232yds (212m)/99g (3.5oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton 373 24 options
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton 373

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

$5.99
Ella Rae Eco Cotton Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
Ella Rae Eco Cotton Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK

48% Cotton 48% Acrylic 4% Other, 213yds (195m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.00
Discontinued Laines Du Nord Landscape Yarn - Cotton Sport
Laines Du Nord Landscape Yarn - Cotton Sport

50% Cotton 50% Organic and Natural, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$19.95
Discontinued Lana Grossa Riccio Yarn - Cotton Aran
Lana Grossa Riccio Yarn - Cotton Aran

84% Cotton 16% Nylon, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$7.49
Discontinued Lana Grossa Gomitolo Collina Yarn - Cotton DK
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Collina Yarn - Cotton DK

72% Cotton 28% Viscose, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.49
Discontinued Katia Fair Cotton Granny Yarn - Cotton Sport
Katia Fair Cotton Granny Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 508yds (465m)/150g (5.29oz), Sport

$39.95
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$28.50
$47.50
Discontinued Lang Regina Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lang Regina Yarn - Cotton Sport

50% Cotton 24% Baby Alpaca 20% Silk 6% Wool, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$17.00
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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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