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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 On-Line Supersocke 347 Style - Cotton Stretch Color 4-Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
On-Line Supersocke 347 Style - Cotton Stretch Color 4-Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

41% Cotton 39% Wool 13% Polyamide 7% Polyester, 460yds (421m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$19.95
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Pod Yarn - Cotton Lace
Juniper Moon Farm Pod Yarn - Cotton Lace

100% Cotton, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$13.00
Discontinued Katia Degrade Sun Yarn - Cotton DK
Katia Degrade Sun Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$11.95
Discontinued Lana Grossa Gomitolo Baleno Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Baleno Yarn - Cotton Sport

80% Cotton 20% Polyamide, 405yds (370m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$12.79
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Aran 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Aran

100% Cotton, 93yds (85m)/250g (8.82oz), Aran

$14.84
$23.75
Discontinued Laines Du Nord Weave Yarn - Cotton Sport
Laines Du Nord Weave Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 382yds (349m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

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

100% Cotton, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$12.89
Discontinued Lana Grossa Sottile Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Sottile Yarn - Cotton Sport

85% Cotton 15% Merino Wool, 273yds (250m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$9.69
Circulo Clea Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace 31 options
Circulo Clea Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace

100% Cotton, 3975yds (3635m)/500g (17.64oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$32.99
Out of Stock Circulo Anne Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Circulo Anne Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$6.00
Out of Stock Rico Design Creative Fluffily DK Yarn - Cotton DK
Rico Design Creative Fluffily DK Yarn - Cotton DK

40% Cotton 30% Polyester 20% Acrylic 10% Wool, 459yds (420m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.99
Discontinued Lana Grossa Gomitolo Arco Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Arco Yarn - Cotton Worsted

52% Cotton 48% Acrylic, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.69
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Spray Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Spray Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Linen, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$23.95
Discontinued Laines Du Nord Summer Nuance Yarn - Cotton Sport
Laines Du Nord Summer Nuance Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 390yds (357m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$19.95
Circulo LOOMA 3/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Sport 31 options
Circulo LOOMA 3/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 1445yds (1321m)/520g (18.34oz), Sport

$31.00
King Cole Simply Denim DK Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
King Cole Simply Denim DK Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.73
Circulo LOOMA 10/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace 29 options
Circulo LOOMA 10/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton Lace

100% Cotton, 4819yds (4406m)/520g (18.34oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$31.00
Discontinued Katia Fair Cotton Mariner Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Katia Fair Cotton Mariner Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 678yds (620m)/200g (7.06oz), Fingering

$39.95
Circulo LOOMA 5/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 30 options
Circulo LOOMA 5/2 Weaving Yarn Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 2409yds (2203m)/520g (18.34oz), Fingering

$31.00
King Cole Cottonsoft Crystal DK Yarn - Cotton DK 6 options
King Cole Cottonsoft Crystal DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.25
Discontinued On-Line Supersocke 4-Ply Cotton Plus - 312 Paradise Color Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
On-Line Supersocke 4-Ply Cotton Plus - 312 Paradise Color Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

50% Cotton 45% Polyamide 5% Polyester, 503yds (460m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.95
Out of Stock Euro Baby Kid Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK
Euro Baby Kid Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$10.00
King Cole Giza Cotton 4Ply Yarn 5 options
King Cole Giza Cotton 4Ply Yarn

100% Cotton, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$5.67
Discontinued Jody Long My Little Sunshine Happy Stripes Yarn - Cotton Sport
Jody Long My Little Sunshine Happy Stripes Yarn - Cotton Sport

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 360yds (329m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$12.00
Discontinued Regia Cotton Color Springtime Mood Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Regia Cotton Color Springtime Mood Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

72% Cotton 18% Polyamide 10% Polyester, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$20.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 27 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 1367yds (1250m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$35.63
$37.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 1859yds (1700m)/500g (17.64oz), Fingering

$29.10
$48.50
Out of Stock King Cole Opium Yarn - Cotton Chunky
King Cole Opium Yarn - Cotton Chunky

54% Cotton 42% Acrylic 4% Polyamide, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.20
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Cotton, 930yds (850m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$15.16
$24.25
Discontinued Jody Long My Little Sunshine Yarn - Cotton Sport
Jody Long My Little Sunshine Yarn - Cotton Sport

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 360yds (329m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$10.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa Mosaico Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Mosaico Yarn - Cotton Worsted

54% Cotton 23% Linen 23% Viscose, 295yds (270m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.79
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Gomitolo Selezione 2 Yarn - Cotton DK
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Selezione 2 Yarn - Cotton DK

75% Cotton 25% Viscose, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 10 Ball Value Packs Yarn 81 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 10 Ball Value Packs Yarn

100% Cotton, 93yds (85m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$28.50
$47.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 5 Ball Ombre Color Pack Yarn 5 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 5 Ball Ombre Color Pack Yarn

100% Cotton, 684yds (625m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.31
$20.33
Discontinued Lana Grossa 100 Cotton Bamboo Cecilia Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Lana Grossa 100 Cotton Bamboo Cecilia Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

40% Cotton 25% Wool 20% Viscose 8% Polyamide, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 25 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Aran
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 25 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Aran

100% Cotton, 2324yds (2125m)/1250g (44.09oz), Aran

$89.06
$93.75
Discontinued Katia Pluma Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Katia Pluma Yarn - Cotton Worsted

85% Cotton 15% Polyamide, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$10.95
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn 73 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Cotton, 1859yds (1700m)/1000g (35.27oz), Aran

$52.25
$95.00
Stylecraft Soft Pastels Yarn - Acrylic Aran 6 options
Stylecraft Soft Pastels Yarn - Acrylic Aran

50% Acrylic 50% Cotton, 268yds (245m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$7.29
Sirdar Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 5 options
Sirdar Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 232yds (212m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 73 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 20 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 2734yds (2500m)/1000g (35.27oz), DK | Light Worsted

$52.25
$95.00
SALE Paintbox Yarn Cotton DK 10 Ball Temperature Blanket Color Pack Yarn - Cotton DK
Paintbox Yarn Cotton DK 10 Ball Temperature Blanket Color Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 1367yds (1250m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$35.63
$37.50
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Gomitolo Pazzo Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Pazzo Yarn - Cotton Worsted

52% Cotton 48% Acrylic, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$18.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack - Chloe's blanket Yarn - Cotton DK
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack - Chloe's blanket Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 1367yds (1250m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$35.63
$37.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

55% Cotton 45% Polyamide, 656yds (600m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$30.38
$33.75
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Iridescence Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Juniper Moon Farm Iridescence Yarn - Cotton DK

85% Cotton 15% Silk, 350yds (320m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$28.95
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport 3 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 180yds (165m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$28.75
SALE Debbie Bliss Eco Baby 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport 14 options
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 684yds (625m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$42.75
$45.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Piper 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 14 options
Debbie Bliss Piper 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Viscose, 1094yds (1000m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$49.88
$52.50
Out of Stock Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted 9 options
Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 848yds (775m)/500g (17.64oz), Worsted

$23.63
$26.25
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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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