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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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Out of Stock Scheepjes Terrazzo 28 options
Scheepjes Terrazzo

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

$9.99
Out of Stock Jaggerspun Green Line 3/8 21 options
Jaggerspun Green Line 3/8

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

$9.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Woolly Whirl 3 options
Scheepjes Woolly Whirl

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

$34.99
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Shades of Sockotta

45% Cotton 40% Wool 15% Nylon, 414yds (379m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$13.99
SALE Berroco Vintage Baby Handpaint 9 options
Berroco Vintage Baby Handpaint

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 145yds (133m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.94
$9.25
SALE Valley Yarns Huntington Coned Sock Yarn - 2lb Cone
Valley Yarns Huntington Coned Sock Yarn - 2lb Cone

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 4260yds (3895m)/998g (35.2oz), Fingering

$75.59
$94.49
Out of Stock Knitting Fever Painted Desert 55 options
Knitting Fever Painted Desert

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

$16.95
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy 7 options
Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy

50% Merino Wool 50% Wool, 251yds (230m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$32.99
SALE Willow & Lark Drift 8 options
Willow & Lark Drift

100% Merino Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.50
$9.00
Out of Stock Blue Sky Fibers Bulky Alpaca 8 options
Blue Sky Fibers Bulky Alpaca

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 45yds (41m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$17.60
Out of Stock KFI Painted Sky 14 options
KFI Painted Sky

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

$16.95
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in Cheshire Cat 6 options
Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in Cheshire Cat

100% Merino Wool, 2560yds (2341m)/560g (19.75oz), Fingering

$168.00
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK 100 Gram Hanks
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK 100 Gram Hanks

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

$9.99
$12.49
Koigu Painter's Palette 25th Anniversary Pack 4 options
Koigu Painter's Palette 25th Anniversary Pack

100% Merino Wool, 1050yds (960m)/300g (10.58oz), Fingering

$96.00
Out of Stock Valley Yarns Huntington 100 Gram Hanks
Valley Yarns Huntington 100 Gram Hanks

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

$11.99
Out of Stock Regia 6-Ply Arne + Carlos Lofoten Color 5 options
Regia 6-Ply Arne + Carlos Lofoten Color

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 410yds (375m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$23.95
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sock 17 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sock

100% Merino Wool, 456yds (417m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$44.00
Out of Stock Lamana Como Tweed 21 options
Lamana Como Tweed

100% Merino Wool, 131yds (120m)/25g (0.88oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.99
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Boliviana Chunky 18 options
Cascade Yarns Boliviana Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$22.00
Out of Stock Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint 6 options
Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint

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

$20.50
Malabrigo Seis Cabos 28 options
Malabrigo Seis Cabos

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

$17.60
SALE Plymouth Yarn Aireado 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Aireado

70% Baby Alpaca 23% Nylon 7% Wool, 283yds (259m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$21.59
$26.99
Out of Stock Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport Taffy 8 options
Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport Taffy

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

$12.95
Out of Stock Katia Air Lux 19 options
Katia Air Lux

70% Viscose 30% Virgin Wool, 328yds (300m)/50g (1.76oz), Light Fingering

$14.99
Koigu Paint Cans 9 options
Koigu Paint Cans

100% Merino Wool, 435yds (398m)/125g (4.41oz), Fingering

$40.00
Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri 15 options
Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri

67% Alpaca 22% Merino Wool 11% Bamboo, 141yds (129m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.60
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Filly 6 options
Universal Yarn Filly

46% Cotton 33% Merino Wool 12% Polyamide 9% Polyester, 492yds (450m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.00
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky 20 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 66yds (60m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$6.50
SALE Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky 100 Gram Hanks
Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky 100 Gram Hanks

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 92yds (84m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$6.79
$8.49
Noro Tsubame 24 options
Noro Tsubame

50% Silk 25% Wool 25% Polyamide, 656yds (600m)/200g (7.06oz), Worsted

$49.95
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Eco+ Hemp 15 options
Cascade Yarns Eco+ Hemp

80% Wool 20% Hemp, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.50
Out of Stock Regia Pairfect 38 options
Regia Pairfect

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

$20.25
Out of Stock Dream in Color Savvy 20 options
Dream in Color Savvy

100% Merino Wool, 130yds (119m)/226g (7.97oz), Super Bulky

$50.00
Out of Stock Jojoland Fantasia 9 options
Jojoland Fantasia

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

$13.99
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cashmere 16 28 options
Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cashmere 16

78% Wool 12% Cashmere 10% Polyamide, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$11.99
Out of Stock Lang Frida 14 options
Lang Frida

100% Virgin Wool, 240yds (219m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$29.00
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in March Hare 4 options
Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in March Hare

100% Merino Wool, 46yds (42m)/20g (0.71oz), Worsted

$168.00
Out of Stock HiKoo Sueno Tweed 11 options
HiKoo Sueno Tweed

69% Merino Wool 16% Rayon 15% Other, 255yds (233m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.50
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 100 Merino Shadow 5 options
Lana Grossa Hand Dyed Meilenweit 100 Merino Shadow

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

$21.99
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather 50g 17 options
Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather 50g

70% Wool 30% Alpaca, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$16.20
SALE Yarn Vibes Cliff of Moher 14 options
Yarn Vibes Cliff of Moher

60% Wool 40% Virgin Wool, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$11.19
$13.99
Koigu Chelsea Merino 25 options
Koigu Chelsea Merino

100% Merino Wool, 125yds (114m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$29.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Cool Wool Lace 35 options
Lana Grossa Cool Wool Lace

100% Merino Wool, 437yds (400m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$9.49
SALE Berroco Millstone Tweed 38 options
Berroco Millstone Tweed

60% Wool 20% Polyamide 20% Viscose, 97yds (89m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$9.20
$11.50
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Boliviana Bulky 23 options
Cascade Yarns Boliviana Bulky

100% Merino Wool, 175yds (160m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$22.00
Out of Stock Knitting Fever Indulgence Sport Hand Painted 11 options
Knitting Fever Indulgence Sport Hand Painted

100% Merino Wool, 341yds (312m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$21.95
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit Merino Hand-Dyed 5 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit Merino Hand-Dyed

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

$21.99
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Pacific Multis 26 options
Cascade Yarns Pacific Multis

60% Acrylic 40% Merino Wool, 213yds (195m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.00
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok North 12 options
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok North

100% Wool, 159g (5.61oz), Super Bulky

$24.00
SALE Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Jewel 6 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Jewel

89% Merino Wool 6% Polyamide 5% Metallic, 218yds (199m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.20
$16.00
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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.