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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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Rowan Felted Tweed Colour 11 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Colour

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.90
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4-Ply 8 options
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4-Ply

75% Merino Wool 20% Silk 5% Cashmere, 186yds (170m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$13.00
Out of Stock Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece 40 options
Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece

80% Cotton 20% Wool, 215yds (197m)/99g (3.49oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.70
SALE Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport 45 options
Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport

55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$9.56
$11.95
SALE Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gwen 14 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gwen

95% Wool 5% Polyamide, 88yds (80m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.99
$12.00
Noro Malvinas 32 options
Noro Malvinas

100% Wool, 328yds (300m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$31.50
Out of Stock Regia 4-Ply Premium Bamboo 13 options
Regia 4-Ply Premium Bamboo

45% Wool 30% Viscose 25% Polyamide, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$25.00
Blue Sky Fibers Extra 19 options
Blue Sky Fibers Extra

55% Alpaca 45% Merino Wool, 218yds (199m)/150g (5.29oz), Aran

$32.00
Out of Stock Super Soxx Color 901 21 options
Super Soxx Color 901

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

$18.00
SALE Sirdar Haworth Tweed 12 options
Sirdar Haworth Tweed

50% Merino Wool 50% Nylon, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.38
$8.75
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Galway Sport 21 options
Plymouth Yarn Galway Sport

100% Wool, 151yds (138m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$2.50 - $4.99
$4.99
Out of Stock Anzula For Better or Worsted 18 options
Anzula For Better or Worsted

80% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon, 200yds (183m)/113g (3.99oz), Worsted

$37.00
Out of Stock Baah Yarn La Jolla 35 options
Baah Yarn La Jolla

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

$32.00
Out of Stock Kelbourne Woolens Camper 21 options
Kelbourne Woolens Camper

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

$9.50
SALE Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran 43 options
Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran

100% Wool, 96yds (88m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$9.45
$13.50
Out of Stock Tahki Yarns Classic Superwash 20 options
Tahki Yarns Classic Superwash

100% Wool, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.99
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Skein Set 25 options
Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Skein Set

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

$46.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Friday Harbor 34 options
Cascade Yarns Friday Harbor

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

$13.50
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky 24 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky

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

$15.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Elysian 6 24 options
Cascade Yarns Elysian 6

60% Merino Wool 40% Acrylic, 145yds (133m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$10.00
Out of Stock Rowan Moordale 21 options
Rowan Moordale

70% Wool 30% Alpaca, 252yds (230m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$31.50
SALE Berroco Lanas Quick 30 options
Berroco Lanas Quick

100% Wool, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$10.00
$12.50
SALE Cascade Yarns Spuntaneous 22 options
Cascade Yarns Spuntaneous

100% Merino Wool, 109yds (100m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$21.60
$27.00
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter 16 options
Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter

100% Merino Wool, 344yds (315m)/115g (4.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$28.00
SALE Cascade Yarns Aegean Tweed 30 options
Cascade Yarns Aegean Tweed

100% Wool, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.40
$13.00
Out of Stock Berroco Dulce 12 options
Berroco Dulce

50% Cotton 20% Nylon 16% Alpaca 14% Wool, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$13.50
SALE Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Mariah 8 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Mariah

83% Merino Wool 17% Polyamide, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.20
$16.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Bingo 95 options
Lana Grossa Bingo

100% Merino Wool, 87yds (80m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$9.60
SALE Plymouth Yarn Homestead Tweed 11 options
Plymouth Yarn Homestead Tweed

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

$11.19
$13.99
SALE Noro Silk Garden Solo 43 options
Noro Silk Garden Solo

45% Silk 45% Mohair 10% Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$12.40
$15.50
SALE Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 34 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 416yds (380m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.90
$26.00
SALE Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk DK 12 options
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk DK

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

$10.40
$13.00
Blue Sky Fibers Sweater 29 options
Blue Sky Fibers Sweater

55% Wool 45% Cotton, 160yds (146m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$21.25
SALE Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Janelle 12 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Janelle

68% Cotton 22% Baby Alpaca 10% Merino Wool, 121yds (111m)/50g (1.76oz), Heavy Worsted, Worsted

$11.20
$16.00
Out of Stock Knitted Wit Sock - National Park Series 16 options
Knitted Wit Sock - National Park Series

80% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 420yds (384m)/115g (4.06oz), Fingering

$32.00
Out of Stock SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock 80 options
SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock

80% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 424yds (388m)/115g (4.06oz), Light Fingering

$29.00
SALE Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK 62 options
Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK

80% Bamboo 20% Wool, 104yds (95m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.20
$9.00
Out of Stock Rowan Felted Tweed Aran 29 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Aran

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 95yds (87m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$13.44
$16.80
Out of Stock Berroco Vento 11 options
Berroco Vento

50% Baby Alpaca 40% Acrylic 10% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.00
Out of Stock Katia Cotton-Merino 30 options
Katia Cotton-Merino

70% Cotton 30% Merino Wool, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.95
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Semi Solid 40 options
Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Semi Solid

70% Merino Wool 30% Silk, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.00
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Space Dyed 31 options
Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Space Dyed

70% Merino Wool 30% Silk, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.50
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash 25 options
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash

100% Wool, 128yds (117m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$12.00
SALE Hayfield Soft Twist 18 options
Hayfield Soft Twist

90% Acrylic 10% Merino Wool, 354yds (324m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.66
$6.65
SALE Debbie Bliss Paloma 53 options
Debbie Bliss Paloma

60% Baby Alpaca 40% Merino Wool, 71yds (65m)/50g (1.76oz), Super Bulky

$11.81
$15.75
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport Wave 17 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport Wave

100% Wool, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$13.00
Out of Stock Kauni Effekt 11 options
Kauni Effekt

100% Wool, 660yds (604m)/150g (5.29oz), Sport

$29.00
Out of Stock Noro Silk Garden Sock 62 options
Noro Silk Garden Sock

40% Wool 25% Silk 25% Polyamide 10% Mohair, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$26.50
SALE Manos del Uruguay Franca 42 options
Manos del Uruguay Franca

100% Merino Wool, 114yds (104m)/150g (5.29oz), Super Bulky

$33.00
$44.00
Out of Stock Noro Tsuido 24 options
Noro Tsuido

100% Wool, 352yds (322m)/201g (7.1oz), Bulky

$44.35
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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.