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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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Discontinued Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Soja Luisa Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 3 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Soja Luisa Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

60% Merino Wool 20% Soy 20% Polyamide, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.99
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Superwash Worsted Yarn - Superwash Merino Worsted 18 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Superwash Worsted Yarn - Superwash Merino Worsted

100% Merino Wool, 330yds (302m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$50.00
Out of Stock Rico Design Superba Bamboo Uni Superwash Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 11 options
Rico Design Superba Bamboo Uni Superwash Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

50% Wool 25% Viscose 25% Nylon, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$12.00
Discontinued Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino Tweed Yarn - Cotton Worsted 10 options
Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino Tweed Yarn - Cotton Worsted

56% Cotton 26% Merino Wool 18% Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$8.49
Discontinued Jaggerspun Maine Line 3/8 Yarn - Wool Sport 22 options
Jaggerspun Maine Line 3/8 Yarn - Wool Sport

100% Wool, 332yds (304m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$20.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky 15 options
Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky

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

$14.63
$19.50
Out of Stock Ella Rae Elegant Tweed Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 14 options
Ella Rae Elegant Tweed Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

25% Alpaca 22% Wool 18% Polyester 18% Acrylic 17% Other, 240yds (219m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$19.95
Discontinued Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 14 options
Schoppel Wolle Zauberperlen Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 440yds (402m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$30.50
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Hand Paint Yarn - Wool DK 15 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Hand Paint Yarn - Wool DK

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

$14.50
Discontinued Rico Design Baby Merino Print Yarn - Merino Wool DK 6 options
Rico Design Baby Merino Print Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 109yds (100m)/25g (0.88oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.00
Berroco Merino 401 Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 37 options
Berroco Merino 401 Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

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

$10.00
Out of Stock Sesia Bon Bon Yarn - Cotton Worsted 11 options
Sesia Bon Bon Yarn - Cotton Worsted

44% Cotton 36% Baby Alpaca 20% Merino Wool, 229yds (209m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$17.99
Out of Stock Jody Long Rovesoft Yarn - Alpaca Worsted 20 options
Jody Long Rovesoft Yarn - Alpaca Worsted

50% Alpaca 45% Acrylic 5% Wool, 197yds (180m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$14.95
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Whirligig Yarn - Superwash Merino DK 17 options
Cascade Yarns Whirligig Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

60% Merino Wool 20% Nylon 20% Acrylic, 546yds (499m)/200g (7.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$20.00
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Yarn - Wool DK 24 options
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Yarn - Wool DK

57% Wool 33% Acrylic 10% Cashmere, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.25
Discontinued Jaggerspun 3/8 Heather Yarn - Wool Sport 18 options
Jaggerspun 3/8 Heather Yarn - Wool Sport

100% Wool, 1490yds (1362m)/454g (16.01oz), Sport

$64.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Tweed Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 13 options
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Tweed Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$15.99
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Maxima Space-Dyed Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 19 options
Manos del Uruguay Maxima Space-Dyed Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

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

$28.00
SALE Koigu Jasmine Yarn - Merino Wool DK 24 options
Koigu Jasmine Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 242yds (221m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$26.40
$33.00
SALE Debbie Bliss British Wool Aran Yarn - Wool Aran 14 options
Debbie Bliss British Wool Aran Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 98yds (90m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$9.00
$12.00
SALE Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 7 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$12.38
$16.50
Discontinued Knitted Wit Sock Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 20 options
Knitted Wit Sock Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$32.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet 100 Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 21 options
Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet 100 Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 384yds (351m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$16.99
Discontinued String Dolcetto DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 22 options
String Dolcetto DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

70% Merino Wool 30% Cashmere, 206yds (188m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$30.00
Out of Stock Rowan Patina Yarn - Mohair DK 6 options
Rowan Patina Yarn - Mohair DK

46% Mohair 24% Nylon 20% Merino Wool 10% Polyester, 273yds (250m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$30.00
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Refined Sport Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 16 options
Freia Fine Handpaints Refined Sport Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

70% Merino Wool 30% Silk, 256yds (234m)/75g (2.65oz), Sport

$34.00
Discontinued String Turin Yarn - Cashmere Chunky 12 options
String Turin Yarn - Cashmere Chunky

95% Cashmere 5% Merino Wool, 122yds (112m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$31.99
Out of Stock Berroco Providence Yarn - Merino Wool DK 13 options
Berroco Providence Yarn - Merino Wool DK

65% Merino Wool 20% Baby Alpaca 15% Silk, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.00
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Marina Yarn - Superwash Merino Lace 19 options
Manos del Uruguay Marina Yarn - Superwash Merino Lace

100% Merino Wool, 874yds (799m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$34.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Stiletto Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 4 options
Plymouth Yarn Stiletto Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

70% Merino Wool 23% Nylon 7% Metallic, 384yds (351m)/110g (3.88oz), Fingering

$14.00
The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 12 options
The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 263yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$25.00
Discontinued Juniper Moon Farm Bluefaced Leicester Aran Yarn - Wool Worsted 24 options
Juniper Moon Farm Bluefaced Leicester Aran Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 202yds (185m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$18.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 10 options
Cascade Yarns Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

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

$12.50
Discontinued Lamana Modena Yarn - Merino Wool Lace 17 options
Lamana Modena Yarn - Merino Wool Lace

70% Merino Wool 30% Cashmere, 366yds (335m)/25g (0.88oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$17.99
Out of Stock Brown Sheep Harborside Aran Yarn - Wool Aran 17 options
Brown Sheep Harborside Aran Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 162yds (148m)/109g (3.85oz), Aran

$14.00
Discontinued Gomitoli's Lambswool 6 Ply Yarn - Wool Worsted 23 options
Gomitoli's Lambswool 6 Ply Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$16.99
SALE Debbie Bliss Nell Yarn - Mohair Chunky 12 options
Debbie Bliss Nell Yarn - Mohair Chunky

78% Mohair 13% Merino Wool 9% Polyamide, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$10.50
$14.00
Out of Stock Dream in Color Butterfly BFL Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 13 options
Dream in Color Butterfly BFL Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

80% Wool 10% Cashmere 10% Silk, 420yds (384m)/113g (3.99oz), Fingering

$34.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Whirl Fine Art Yarn - Merino Wool DK 12 options
Scheepjes Whirl Fine Art Yarn - Merino Wool DK

50% Merino Wool 25% Acrylic 25% Microfibre, 503yds (460m)/220g (7.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$42.99
Blue Sky Fibers 27 Color Bundle Yarn - Wool DK
Blue Sky Fibers 27 Color Bundle Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 12yds (11m)/5g (0.18oz), DK | Light Worsted

$46.50
Out of Stock Berroco Fika Yarn - Superwash Merino DK 10 options
Berroco Fika Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

100% Merino Wool, 301yds (275m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$27.00
Discontinued The Fibre Co. &Make DK Yarn - Wool DK 18 options
The Fibre Co. &Make DK Yarn - Wool DK

55% Wool 35% Alpaca 10% Linen, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.50
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Gina Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky 11 options
Plymouth Yarn Gina Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$13.00
SALE Plymouth Yarn Cielo Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky 10 options
Plymouth Yarn Cielo Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky

80% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$8.75
$17.49
Discontinued Fibra Natura Dona Yarn - Merino Wool DK 24 options
Fibra Natura Dona Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 126yds (115m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.00
Out of Stock Trendsetter Yarns Candyland Yarn - Wool Chunky 6 options
Trendsetter Yarns Candyland Yarn - Wool Chunky

80% Wool 20% Polyamide, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$12.00
Fibra Natura Cobblestone Yarn - Merino Wool DK 16 options
Fibra Natura Cobblestone Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 612yds (560m)/200g (7.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$29.00
Out of Stock Dream in Color Suzette Yarn - Silk Sport 32 options
Dream in Color Suzette Yarn - Silk Sport

50% Silk 50% Merino Wool, 165yds (151m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$17.00
Out of Stock On-Line Emotions Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 18 options
On-Line Emotions Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

65% Wool 25% Polyamide 10% Cashmere, 220yds (201m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$13.00
Discontinued Blue Sky Fibers Bulky Alpaca Naturals Yarn - Alpaca Super Chunky 4 options
Blue Sky Fibers Bulky Alpaca Naturals Yarn - Alpaca Super Chunky

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

$17.60
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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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