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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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SALE Adriafil Knitcol 46 options
Adriafil Knitcol

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

$8.99
$11.99
SALE Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky 34 options
Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 145yds (133m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$11.40
$14.25
Out of Stock Big Bad Wool Weepaca 19 options
Big Bad Wool Weepaca

50% Merino Wool 50% Alpaca, 95yds (87m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$13.00
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore DK 49 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 150yds (137m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$2.65
$3.79
Manos del Uruguay Fino 35 options
Manos del Uruguay Fino

70% Merino Wool 30% Silk, 490yds (448m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$38.00
Out of Stock Jaggerspun Zephyr 19 options
Jaggerspun Zephyr

50% Merino Wool 50% Silk, 1120yds (1024m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$38.00
Malabrigo Silky Merino 66 options
Malabrigo Silky Merino

51% Silk 49% Merino Wool, 150yds (137m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.99
SALE Berroco Vintage Sock 48 options
Berroco Vintage Sock

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$8.80
$11.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Pacific Sport 51 options
Cascade Yarns Pacific Sport

60% Acrylic 40% Merino Wool, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$4.00 - $8.00
$8.00
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Maxima 50 options
Manos del Uruguay Maxima

100% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$26.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Eco + 91 options
Cascade Yarns Eco +

100% Wool, 478yds (437m)/250g (8.82oz), Bulky

$22.00
$27.50
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 48 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
SALE Rowan Norwegian Wool 14 options
Rowan Norwegian Wool

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

$10.92
$13.65
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine 25 options
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine

100% Wool, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$14.25
Out of Stock Dream in Color Smooshy 69 options
Dream in Color Smooshy

85% Merino Wool 15% Nylon, 449yds (411m)/113g (3.99oz), Light Fingering

$28.00
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Acadia 30 options
The Fibre Co. Acadia

60% Merino Wool 20% Baby Alpaca 20% Silk, 145yds (133m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.50
SALE Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set 26 options
Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set

100% Merino Wool, 850yds (777m)/250g (8.82oz), Fingering

$64.00 - $80.00
$80.00
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter 5-Skein Pack 20 options
Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter 5-Skein Pack

100% Merino Wool, 430yds (393m)/141g (4.97oz), Sport

$41.00
Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega Colorspun 19 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Mega Colorspun

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 64yds (59m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$7.99
Out of Stock Brown Sheep Prairie Spun DK 23 options
Brown Sheep Prairie Spun DK

100% Wool, 256yds (234m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.30
SALE Valley Yarns Brodie 17 options
Valley Yarns Brodie

95% Cashmere 5% Merino Wool, 154yds (141m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$22.39
$27.99
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK 44 options
Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK

100% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/115g (4.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$34.00
Malabrigo Susurro 36 options
Malabrigo Susurro

50% Silk 25% Merino Wool 25% Linen, 325yds (297m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$27.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky 23 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky

55% Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 71yds (65m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$8.25
$11.00
Out of Stock Ella Rae Classic Superwash 55 options
Ella Rae Classic Superwash

100% Wool, 220yds (201m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.00
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles 54 options
Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles

100% Merino Wool, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$34.00
Universal Yarn Colorburst 16 options
Universal Yarn Colorburst

65% Merino Wool 35% Acrylic, 660yds (604m)/200g (7.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$21.00
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Superwash 48 options
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Worsted Superwash

100% Wool, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$11.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay 49 options
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay

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

$8.63
$11.50
Universal Yarn Uni Merino Mini 55 options
Universal Yarn Uni Merino Mini

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 109yds (100m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$5.49
Berroco Lanas Light 39 options
Berroco Lanas Light

100% Wool, 383yds (350m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$11.50
SALE Berroco Sesame 19 options
Berroco Sesame

43% Wool 39% Acrylic 9% Cotton 9% Nylon, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$15.20
$19.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Magnum 65 options
Cascade Yarns Magnum

100% Wool, 124yds (113m)/250g (8.82oz), Super Bulky

$22.00
$27.50
SALE Cascade Yarns Pacific Bulky 26 options
Cascade Yarns Pacific Bulky

60% Acrylic 40% Merino Wool, 129yds (118m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$12.00
$15.00
Plymouth Yarn Encore Starz 11 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Starz

74% Acrylic 25% Wool 1% Polyester, 200yds (183m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.00
Out of Stock Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light 25 options
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light

100% Wool, 218yds (199m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$10.50
Valley Yarns Easthampton 9 options
Valley Yarns Easthampton

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 439yds (401m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$17.49
SALE Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK 24 options
Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK

75% Merino Wool 20% Silk 5% Cashmere, 127yds (116m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.48
$13.10
Rowan Alpaca Soft DK 30 options
Rowan Alpaca Soft DK

70% Virgin Wool 30% Alpaca, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.25
Manos del Uruguay Alegria 82 options
Manos del Uruguay Alegria

75% Merino Wool 25% Synthetic, 465yds (425m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$32.00
Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino 26 options
Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino

57% Wool 33% Acrylic 10% Cashmere, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$12.60
SALE Berroco Mercado 26 options
Berroco Mercado

100% Wool, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$9.20
$11.50
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Cool Wool Lace Hand-Dyed 21 options
Lana Grossa Cool Wool Lace Hand-Dyed

100% Merino Wool, 875yds (800m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$12.79
Plymouth Yarn Homestead 25 options
Plymouth Yarn Homestead

100% Wool, 191yds (175m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$12.99
Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted 84 options
Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted

100% Wool, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$16.80
Valley Yarns Huntington Splash 10 options
Valley Yarns Huntington Splash

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 436yds (399m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.99
Out of Stock Jojoland Rhythm Superwash 11 options
Jojoland Rhythm Superwash

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

$7.00
Out of Stock Valley Yarns Ashfield 22 options
Valley Yarns Ashfield

67% Merino Wool 33% Bamboo, 117yds (107m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$7.49
Out of Stock Briggs & Little Heritage 10 options
Briggs & Little Heritage

100% Wool, 215yds (197m)/113g (3.99oz), Worsted

$7.99
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light 28 options
The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light

80% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere 10% Silk, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$23.00
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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.