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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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Malabrigo Finito 45 options
Malabrigo Finito

100% Merino Wool, 200yds (183m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$16.40
Out of Stock Kelbourne Woolens Scout 24 options
Kelbourne Woolens Scout

100% Wool, 274yds (251m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Cool Wool 94 options
Lana Grossa Cool Wool

100% Merino Wool, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$9.49
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns BFL 42 options
Cascade Yarns BFL

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

$14.00
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Tweed Aran 14 options
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Tweed Aran

85% Wool 15% Wool, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$20.50
SALE Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino 25 options
Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino

70% Cotton 30% Merino Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.59
$7.99
SALE Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok 150 11 options
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok 150

100% Wool, 370yds (338m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$22.40
$28.00
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberball 25 options
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball

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

$24.50
Out of Stock Dream in Color Jilly 52 options
Dream in Color Jilly

100% Merino Wool, 440yds (402m)/113g (3.99oz), Fingering

$26.00
Rowan Brushed Fleece 30 options
Rowan Brushed Fleece

65% Wool 30% Alpaca 5% Polyamide, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$16.25
Out of Stock Trendsetter Yarns Dune 19 options
Trendsetter Yarns Dune

45% Mohair 25% Acrylic 20% Viscose 6% Wool 4% Polyester, 87yds (80m)/50g (1.76oz), Novelty, Worsted

$15.95
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Gina 21 options
Plymouth Yarn Gina

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

$6.99
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Shawl Balls 30 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Shawl Balls

100% Merino Wool, 430yds (393m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$40.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Ecopuno 75 options
Lana Grossa Ecopuno

72% Cotton 17% Merino Wool 11% Alpaca, 235yds (215m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$14.99
Sirdar Country Classic Worsted 30 options
Sirdar Country Classic Worsted

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$9.50
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 5-Skein Pack 21 options
Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 5-Skein Pack

100% Merino Wool, 640yds (585m)/141g (4.97oz), Fingering

$41.00
SALE Rowan Kid Classic 55 options
Rowan Kid Classic

70% Wool 22% Mohair 8% Polyamide, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$12.20
$15.25
Cascade Yarns Heritage 6 52 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage 6

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 292yds (267m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$11.50
SALE MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 41 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino

100% Merino Wool, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$7.70
$11.00
Koigu KPM 18 options
Koigu KPM

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

$15.00
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool 79 options
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool

45% Wool 35% Silk 20% Nylon, 192yds (176m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.95
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Luma 28 options
The Fibre Co. Luma

50% Merino Wool 25% Cotton 15% Linen 10% Silk, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.50
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Starke 6 33 options
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Starke 6

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$32.00
Out of Stock Berroco Mochi 16 options
Berroco Mochi

37% Baby Alpaca 35% Nylon 26% Merino Wool 2% Other, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Heavy Worsted

$14.50
Out of Stock Lopi Einband 46 options
Lopi Einband

100% Wool, 273yds (250m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$8.50
Out of Stock Valley Yarns Wachusett 16 options
Valley Yarns Wachusett

70% Merino Wool 30% Cashmere, 163yds (149m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$21.99
Out of Stock Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Mini Hank Bundle 11 options
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Mini Hank Bundle

100% Wool, 252yds (230m)/105g (3.7oz), Worsted

$23.40
$36.00
Noro Ito 59 options
Noro Ito

100% Wool, 437yds (400m)/200g (7.06oz), Worsted

$52.50
SALE Ella Rae Cashmereno Aran 48 options
Ella Rae Cashmereno Aran

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 196yds (179m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$9.99
$19.95
Out of Stock Jojoland Melody Superwash 10 options
Jojoland Melody Superwash

100% Wool, 220yds (201m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$7.00
Out of Stock HiKoo Sueno 17 options
HiKoo Sueno

80% Merino Wool 20% Viscose, 255yds (233m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted, Sport

$17.95
SALE Universal Yarn Bamboo Bloom Handpaints 32 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Bloom Handpaints

48% Rayon 44% Wool 8% Acrylic, 153yds (140m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$10.80
$13.50
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Amble 29 options
The Fibre Co. Amble

70% Merino Wool 20% Alpaca 10% Nylon, 335yds (306m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$23.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Cantata 36 options
Cascade Yarns Cantata

70% Cotton 30% Merino Wool, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.00
$10.00
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Cumbria 29 options
The Fibre Co. Cumbria

60% Merino Wool 30% Wool 10% Mohair, 238yds (218m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$22.00
Out of Stock Mirasol Sulka Legato 29 options
Mirasol Sulka Legato

60% Merino Wool 20% Alpaca 20% Silk, 274yds (251m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$15.00
SALE Tahki Yarns Aurora 7 options
Tahki Yarns Aurora

70% Merino Wool 30% Acrylic, 261yds (239m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$13.49
$17.99
Out of Stock Berroco Tiramisu 13 options
Berroco Tiramisu

38% Wool 28% Acrylic 23% Mohair 11% Silk, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.00
SALE Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash 26 options
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash

90% Wool 7% Acrylic 3% Viscose, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.40
$13.00
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Lore 27 options
The Fibre Co. Lore

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

$21.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky 60 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 60yds (55m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$6.65
$9.50
Out of Stock Berroco Sox 74 options
Berroco Sox

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 444yds (406m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$17.00
SALE Berroco Ultra Alpaca Natural 10 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Natural

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 215yds (197m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.80
$16.00
Out of Stock Jaggerspun Heather 18 options
Jaggerspun Heather

100% Wool, 498yds (455m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$23.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big 76 options
Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big

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

$9.60
Out of Stock Berroco Coco 13 options
Berroco Coco

100% Merino Wool, 77yds (70m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$22.00
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Mallow 12 options
Juniper Moon Farm Mallow

74% Wool 24% Baby Alpaca 2% Elastane, 198yds (181m)/75g (2.65oz), Bulky

$19.95
Out of Stock Tahki Yarns Gunnison 15 options
Tahki Yarns Gunnison

57% Wool 43% Acrylic, 185yds (169m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$14.99
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran 60 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 197yds (180m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$9.50
Out of Stock Berroco Macro 21 options
Berroco Macro

50% Wool 40% Acrylic 10% Alpaca, 112yds (102m)/250g (8.82oz), Super Bulky

$28.00
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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.