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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 Berroco Wizard Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky 13 options
Berroco Wizard Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky

85% Merino Wool 15% Nylon, 262yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$20.00
$25.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Coffee Beenz Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 17 options
Plymouth Yarn Coffee Beenz Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 212yds (194m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$7.99
Cascade Yarns Eco Duo Yarn - Baby Alpaca Aran 13 options
Cascade Yarns Eco Duo Yarn - Baby Alpaca Aran

70% Baby Alpaca 30% Merino Wool, 197yds (180m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$19.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Eco Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 8 options
Cascade Yarns Eco Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 254yds (232m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.50
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 16 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

100% Merino Wool, 85yds (78m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$8.25
$11.00
SALE Berroco Spree Yarn - Wool DK 28 options
Berroco Spree Yarn - Wool DK

56% Wool 44% Cotton, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.00 - $12.00
$12.00
Out of Stock Rico Creative Melange Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky 66 options
Rico Creative Melange Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky

53% Wool 47% Acrylic, 98yds (90m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$8.29
Discontinued Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Tina Yarn - Merino Wool DK,Worsted 8 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Tina Yarn - Merino Wool DK,Worsted

90% Merino Wool 10% Polyamide, 165yds (151m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted, Worsted

$17.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Wool Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK 30 options
Universal Yarn Wool Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK

50% Bamboo 35% Wool 15% Polyamide, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.00
SALE Juniper Moon Farm Beatrix Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 24 options
Juniper Moon Farm Beatrix Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

54% Merino Wool 30% Angora 16% Nylon, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$17.56
$21.95
Discontinued Regia 6-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos Yarn - Wool DK 12 options
Regia 6-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos Yarn - Wool DK

75% Virgin Wool 25% Polyamide, 410yds (375m)/60g (2.12oz), DK | Light Worsted

$25.60
SALE Willow & Lark Poetry Yarn - Merino Wool DK 19 options
Willow & Lark Poetry Yarn - Merino Wool DK

60% Merino Wool 30% Microfibre 10% Camel, 126yds (115m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.20
$8.00
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Merino Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 38 options
Hedgehog Fibres Merino Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

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

$34.00
Out of Stock SweetGeorgia Party of Five Tough Love Sock Mini-Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 21 options
SweetGeorgia Party of Five Tough Love Sock Mini-Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

80% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 525yds (480m)/28g (0.99oz), Fingering

$44.00
Out of Stock Valley Yarns Northampton Sparkle - Limited Edition Yarn - Wool Worsted 5 options
Valley Yarns Northampton Sparkle - Limited Edition Yarn - Wool Worsted

93% Wool 7% Polyester, 247yds (226m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$10.99
Discontinued Lana Grossa Meilenweit 50 Merino Hand-Dyed Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 50 Merino Hand-Dyed Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$21.99
Out of Stock Rowan Island Blend Fine Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 11 options
Rowan Island Blend Fine Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

70% Merino Wool 15% Alpaca 15% Silk, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$27.25
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 8-Skein Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 5 options
Wonderland Yarns Cheshire Cat 8-Skein Pack Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 128yds (117m)/454g (16.01oz), Fingering

$66.00 - $70.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash 58 options
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash

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

$11.25
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Yarn Bomb Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 25 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Yarn Bomb Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 860yds (786m)/200g (7.06oz), Fingering

$78.00
Manos del Uruguay Milo Yarn - Merino Wool DK 15 options
Manos del Uruguay Milo Yarn - Merino Wool DK

65% Merino Wool 35% Linen, 380yds (347m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$34.00
Discontinued Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 50 Merino Jam Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 8 options
Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 50 Merino Jam Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 460yds (421m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$21.99
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 29 options
The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

90% Wool 10% Mohair, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.50
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Sea Isle Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 20 options
Plymouth Yarn Sea Isle Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 50% Merino Wool, 329yds (301m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$18.99
Discontinued Valley Yarns Taconic Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 9 options
Valley Yarns Taconic Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

70% Merino Wool 30% Cashmere, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$21.99
Out of Stock KFI Indulgence Kettle Dyed Fingering Yarn - Superwash Merino 14 options
KFI Indulgence Kettle Dyed Fingering Yarn - Superwash Merino

75% Merino Wool 25% Polyamide, 494yds (452m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$19.95
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit Rainbow Hand Dyed Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 9 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit Rainbow Hand Dyed Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

80% Merino Wool 20% Polyamide, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$23.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 32 options
Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

45% Merino Wool 45% Cotton 10% Polyamide, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.99
Out of Stock Noro Viola Yarn - Wool Worsted 15 options
Noro Viola Yarn - Wool Worsted

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

$39.95
Out of Stock String Dolcetto Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 22 options
String Dolcetto Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

70% Merino Wool 30% Cashmere, 136yds (124m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$30.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Setasuri Big Yarn - Alpaca Worsted 30 options
Lana Grossa Setasuri Big Yarn - Alpaca Worsted

70% Alpaca 20% Silk 10% Virgin Wool, 109yds (100m)/25g (0.88oz), Worsted

$9.99
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Cashmere Merino Yarn - Cashmere Lace 36 options
Hedgehog Fibres Cashmere Merino Yarn - Cashmere Lace

50% Cashmere 50% Merino Wool, 328yds (300m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$31.50
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Superwash 100 Gram Hanks Yarn
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash 100 Gram Hanks Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 194yds (177m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$9.99
$12.49
Cascade Yarns 220 Grande Yarn - Wool Chunky 30 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Grande Yarn - Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 220yds (201m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$23.25
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sport Yarn - Wool DK 23 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sport Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 217yds (198m)/75g (2.65oz), DK | Light Worsted

$30.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Saphia Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 14 options
Debbie Bliss Saphia Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

43% Baby Alpaca 42% Merino Wool 15% Linen, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$12.38
$16.50
Berroco Renew Yarn - Viscose DK 21 options
Berroco Renew Yarn - Viscose DK

35% Viscose 30% Wool 30% Nylon 5% Cashmere, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.50
Out of Stock Rowan Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 12 options
Rowan Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$11.25
$22.50
Out of Stock Lamana Bergamo Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 30 options
Lamana Bergamo Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

75% Merino Wool 25% Alpaca, 71yds (65m)/25g (0.88oz), Aran

$12.99
Discontinued Jaggerspun 2/8 Heather Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 18 options
Jaggerspun 2/8 Heather Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

100% Wool, 2240yds (2048m)/454g (16.01oz), Fingering

$64.00
SALE Koigu Othello Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 15 options
Koigu Othello Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 95yds (87m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$23.20
$29.00
Plymouth Yarn Highland Wool Souffle Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 8 options
Plymouth Yarn Highland Wool Souffle Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

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

$15.99
Discontinued Valley Yarns Chester Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 11 options
Valley Yarns Chester Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

70% Wool 30% Alpaca, 87yds (80m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$16.99
SALE Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran 100 Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 17 options
Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran 100 Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

85% Merino Wool 10% Silk 5% Cashmere, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$22.36
$27.95
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Mojito Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 9 options
Plymouth Yarn Mojito Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

81% Merino Wool 19% Nylon, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$9.99
Out of Stock Trendsetter Yarns Tiger Yarn - Baby Alpaca Aran 10 options
Trendsetter Yarns Tiger Yarn - Baby Alpaca Aran

30% Baby Alpaca 30% Merino Wool 40% Nylon, 220yds (201m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$14.50
Discontinued Rowan Soft Boucle Yarn - Cotton Chunky 9 options
Rowan Soft Boucle Yarn - Cotton Chunky

45% Cotton 23% Alpaca 22% Wool 10% Polyamide, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$18.40
Out of Stock Scheepjes Terrazzo Yarn - Wool DK 28 options
Scheepjes Terrazzo Yarn - Wool DK

70% Wool 30% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.00
Discontinued Jaggerspun Green Line 3/8 Yarn - Wool Sport 21 options
Jaggerspun Green Line 3/8 Yarn - Wool Sport

100% Wool, 166yds (152m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$9.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Woolly Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 3 options
Scheepjes Woolly Whirl Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

70% Cotton 30% Wool, 1093yds (999m)/215g (7.58oz), Fingering

$34.99
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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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