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Wool Yarn: Versatile Merino, Corriedale & Icelandic Fibers

Wool yarn is the quintessential choice for knitting and crochet, beloved for its warmth, elasticity, and timeless appeal. From hearty Icelandic wool like Lopi to the buttery softness of merino wool like Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK, the variety available at WEBS is unmatched. Wool is a naturally insulating fiber, making it the gold standard for cozy sweaters, structured jackets, winter hats, and scarves. With a massive range of weights—from delicate lace weight to trendy super bulky—and top brands like Cascade Yarns, Berroco, and Tahki Yarns, you’ll find the perfect wool for any project on your needles.
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West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Yarn - Wool Aran 7 options
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 182yds (166m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$19.70
King Cole Explorer Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 17 options
King Cole Explorer Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 87yds (80m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$9.45
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Yarn - Wool DK 19 options
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 246yds (225m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.00
Discontinued Artyarns Silky Twist Duos Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky
Artyarns Silky Twist Duos Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

80% Merino Wool 20% Silk, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$46.00
Berroco Aurelia Yarn - Cotton Worsted 8 options
Berroco Aurelia Yarn - Cotton Worsted

74% Cotton 26% Merino Wool, 267yds (244m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$22.00
Rowan Felted Tweed Soft Yarn - Wool heavy_Worsted 10 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Soft Yarn - Wool heavy_Worsted

64% Wool 8% Alpaca 8% Viscose 20% Nylon, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), Heavy Worsted

$14.00
King Cole Wool Aran Yarn - Superwash Wool 17 options
King Cole Wool Aran Yarn - Superwash Wool

100% Wool, 197yds (180m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$10.47
Discontinued Mirasol Phullu Yarn - Baby Alpaca Worsted
Mirasol Phullu Yarn - Baby Alpaca Worsted

42% Baby Alpaca 42% Merino Wool 16% Polyamide, 274yds (251m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$24.95
Discontinued On-Line Supersocke 150 8-Ply Active Color Yarn - Superwash Merino Worsted
On-Line Supersocke 150 8-Ply Active Color Yarn - Superwash Merino Worsted

75% Merino Wool 25% Polyamide, 346yds (316m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$29.95
Malabrigo Lace Yarn - Merino Lace 48 options
Malabrigo Lace Yarn - Merino Lace

100% Merino Wool, 470yds (430m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$9.95
Out of Stock Stylecraft Head over Heels Colours of the World Australia Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Stylecraft Head over Heels Colours of the World Australia Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 433yds (396m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$10.99
Out of Stock Mirasol Sulka Nina Yarn - Merino Wool DK 18 options
Mirasol Sulka Nina Yarn - Merino Wool DK

60% Merino Wool 20% Alpaca 20% Silk, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.95
Discontinued Shibui Knits Lunar Yarn - Merino Wool Lace
Shibui Knits Lunar Yarn - Merino Wool Lace

60% Merino Wool 40% Silk, 401yds (367m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$17.00
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK Yarn - Wool DK 8 options
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 246yds (225m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.50
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Sock DK Yarn - Wool 373 6 options
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Sock DK Yarn - Wool 373

100% Wool, 369yds (337m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$21.50
Stylecraft Grace Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran 14 options
Stylecraft Grace Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran

85% Acrylic 10% Mohair 5% Wool, 323yds (295m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$9.59
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Select Merino Textura Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted
Plymouth Yarn Select Merino Textura Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

62% Merino Wool 38% Merino Wool, 228yds (208m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$15.95
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Aran 7 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Wool Aran

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 984yds (900m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$47.50
Stylecraft ReLove Yarn - Acrylic Aran 8 options
Stylecraft ReLove Yarn - Acrylic Aran

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 241yds (220m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$5.99
Discontinued Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Santa Fe Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Santa Fe Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

80% Virgin Wool 20% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$13.99
Out of Stock Cloudborn Highland Roving Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 4 options
Cloudborn Highland Roving Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

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

$17.73
Discontinued Mrs. Moon Pudding Yarn - Merino Wool Sport
Mrs. Moon Pudding Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

80% Merino Wool 20% Baby Alpaca, 68yds (62m)/25g (0.88oz), Sport

$6.99
Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Nepp Yarn - Acrylic Aran 10 options
Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Nepp Yarn - Acrylic Aran

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 892yds (816m)/400g (14.11oz), Aran

$19.19
Out of Stock Koigu Emmi Yarn - Merino Wool DK
Koigu Emmi Yarn - Merino Wool DK

75% Merino Wool 25% Cashmere, 130yds (119m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$37.66
King Cole Fashion Aran 400g Yarn - Acrylic Aran 15 options
King Cole Fashion Aran 400g Yarn - Acrylic Aran

70% Acrylic 30% Wool, 793yds (725m)/400g (14.11oz), Aran

$15.99
Discontinued Sesia Lola Yarn - Wool Chunky
Sesia Lola Yarn - Wool Chunky

36% Virgin Wool 18% Alpaca 17% Acrylic 15% Mohair 14% Other, 92yds (84m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$19.00
Discontinued Camp Color CC Bulky Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky
Camp Color CC Bulky Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 75yds (69m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$15.00
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
Stylecraft Chromatic DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 8 options
Stylecraft Chromatic DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 339yds (310m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.09
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
Discontinued Lang Liza Yarn - Rayon Sport
Lang Liza Yarn - Rayon Sport

70% Rayon 20% Merino Wool 10% Silk, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$15.00
Out of Stock Rowan Juleteppe Knit Along by ARNE & CARLOS Yarn - Wool DK
Rowan Juleteppe Knit Along by ARNE & CARLOS Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 2187yds (2000m)/800g (28.22oz), DK | Light Worsted

$78.00 - $179.00
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
Out of Stock Universal Yarns Uni Merino Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply
Universal Yarns Uni Merino Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$13.00
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
West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK Yarn - Wool DK 20 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 122yds (112m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.50
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
Out of Stock Katia Varanasi Yarn - Wool DK
Katia Varanasi Yarn - Wool DK

52% Wool 48% Acrylic, 524yds (479m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$29.95
Discontinued Lana Grossa Landlust Alpaka Merino 100 Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted
Lana Grossa Landlust Alpaka Merino 100 Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

50% Merino Wool 50% Baby Alpaca, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.99
West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Super Chunky Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 7 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Super Chunky Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

100% Wool, 131yds (120m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$27.50
Stylecraft That Colour Vibe Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 2 options
Stylecraft That Colour Vibe Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

85% Acrylic 15% Wool, 87yds (80m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.99
King Cole Zigzag 4Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 3 options
King Cole Zigzag 4Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$14.23
Discontinued Debbie Bliss Winter Blanket Knitalong Yarn - Merino Wool DK
Debbie Bliss Winter Blanket Knitalong Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 1608yds (1470m)/700g (24.69oz), DK | Light Worsted

$154.00
King Cole Merino Blend 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 10 options
King Cole Merino Blend 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

100% Wool, 197yds (180m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$8.14
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
Discontinued On-Line Supersocke 4-Ply - 315 Anden Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
On-Line Supersocke 4-Ply - 315 Anden Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Virgin Wool 25% Polyamide, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$14.95
Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 7 options
Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 601yds (550m)/200g (7.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.89
Out of Stock Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 3 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted 5 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 1094yds (1000m)/500g (17.64oz), Worsted

$32.50
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
King Cole Nordic Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 14 options
King Cole Nordic Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/150g (5.29oz), Bulky

$13.61
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Finding the Right Wool for Your Project

The world of wool knitting yarn is incredibly diverse, offering textures and properties for every type of garment. If you are looking for heritage-style sweaters with weather-resistant properties, a traditional, toothy wool or a rustic Icelandic fiber is an excellent choice. For items worn directly against the skin, merino wool yarn is the premier option due to its fine fibers that feel soft rather than scratchy. Because wool is naturally breathable and moisture-wicking, it helps regulate body temperature, making it a high-performance fiber for all-season wear.

The Convenience of Superwash Wool

For many modern makers, Superwash wool is a revolutionary option. Treated to prevent the fibers from interlocking (felting) when agitated, Superwash wools allow you to enjoy the luxury of natural fiber with the convenience of machine-washability. This makes them the ideal choice for baby knitting projects, blankets, and everyday afghans that need to withstand frequent cleaning. By choosing an easy-care wool, you get the durability and warmth of the fiber without the stress of hand-washing.

Endless Possibilities with Wool Blends

Beyond 100% pure wool, our collection includes sophisticated wool blend yarns. By blending wool with silk for shine, alpaca for drape, or nylon for strength, manufacturers create unique textures that enhance the best qualities of each fiber. Whether you are searching for a classic wool for a cabled cardigan or a modern bulky blend for a quick gift, our selection ensures you have access to the highest quality materials in the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes merino wool different from regular wool?

Merino wool comes from a specific breed of sheep known for having much finer and softer fleece than other breeds. Because the individual fibers are thinner, they are more flexible and less likely to irritate the skin, making merino the most popular soft wool yarn for sweaters and scarves.

How do I prevent my wool projects from felting?

Unless you are using Superwash wool, you should always hand-wash your wool items in cool water with a dedicated fiber wash and lay them flat to dry. Heat, moisture, and agitation (like the movement of a washing machine) are what cause the scales on wool fibers to lock together and felt.

Is wool yarn itchy?

Not necessarily! The itchiness of wool depends on the micron count (thickness) of the fiber. While rustic or primitive wools have a coarser feel, perfect for outerwear, fine merino and wool-silk blends are incredibly smooth and comfortable for those with sensitive skin.

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