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Yarn by Type

Yarn by Type

Browse yarn by type to find exactly the fiber and texture your project calls for, from classic mercerized cotton to soft superwash wool. Whether you need a tweed for rustic texture or an extra-durable chainette for everyday wear, these categories make it easy to narrow down options by how the yarn is made, not just its weight or color. Explore Yarn by Weight and Yarn by Fiber to refine your search further.

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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

$3.60
$8.00
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium Yarn - Cotton DK 11 options
Cascade Yarns Pandamonium Yarn - Cotton DK

55% Cotton 45% Viscose, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.50
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Super Bulky Yarn - Wool Super Chunky
Freia Fine Handpaints Super Bulky Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

100% Wool, 87yds (80m)/150g (5.29oz), Super Bulky

$44.00
Out of Stock Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 21 options
Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.75
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus Yarn - Cotton Chunky 14 options
Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus Yarn - Cotton Chunky

96% Cotton 4% Nylon, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$19.95
Berroco Aerial Color Yarn - Mohair Lace 10 options
Berroco Aerial Color Yarn - Mohair Lace

65% Mohair 35% Silk, 284yds (260m)/25g (0.88oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$16.00
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Tundra Yarn - Alpaca Chunky
The Fibre Co. Tundra Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

60% Alpaca 30% Merino Wool 10% Silk, 119yds (109m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$28.50
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Fourteen Paints Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 8 options
Juniper Moon Farm Fourteen Paints Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

90% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere, 147yds (134m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$24.95
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 3 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 143yds (131m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$7.99
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted 29 options
Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 185yds (169m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$7.95
SALE Debbie Bliss Merion Yarn - Wool Chunky
Debbie Bliss Merion Yarn - Wool Chunky

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$7.48
$11.50
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves Yarn - Cotton 3 Ply 7 options
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves Yarn - Cotton 3 Ply

100% Cotton, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$12.00
Berroco Wizard Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky 7 options
Berroco Wizard Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky

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

$25.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 4 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

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

$7.15
$11.00
Out of Stock Rowan Pebble Island Yarn - Wool Worsted 8 options
Rowan Pebble Island Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 118yds (108m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$25.20
Cascade Yarns Eco Duo Yarn - Baby Alpaca Aran 7 options
Cascade Yarns Eco Duo Yarn - Baby Alpaca Aran

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

$19.00
Berroco Spree Yarn - Wool DK 18 options
Berroco Spree Yarn - Wool DK

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

$12.00
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Feliz Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Manos del Uruguay Feliz Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

70% Merino Wool 30% Modal, 350yds (320m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$33.00
Debbie Bliss Angel Yarn - Mohair Lace 53 options
Debbie Bliss Angel Yarn - Mohair Lace

72% Mohair 28% Silk, 230yds (210m)/25g (0.88oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$15.75
SALE Plymouth Yarn Coffee Beenz Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 4 options
Plymouth Yarn Coffee Beenz Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

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

$3.60
$7.99
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Eco Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 6 options
Cascade Yarns Eco Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

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

$12.50
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Uptown Super Bulky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 6 options
Universal Yarn Uptown Super Bulky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

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

$7.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Sorata Yarn - Llama 4 Ply
Cascade Yarns Sorata Yarn - Llama 4 Ply

70% Llama 30% Silk, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.00
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 459yds (420m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$22.50
Out of Stock Rico Creative Melange Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky
Rico Creative Melange Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky

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

$8.29
Out of Stock Jade Sapphire Silk Cashmere Yarn - Silk Lace
Jade Sapphire Silk Cashmere Yarn - Silk Lace

55% Silk 45% Cashmere, 400yds (366m)/55g (1.94oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$43.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Yarn - Nylon DK 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 183yds (167m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.25
$5.00
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Beatrix Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 3 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
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Wool Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK
Universal Yarn Wool Pop Yarn - Bamboo DK

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

$15.00
Discontinued Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Tina Yarn - Merino Wool DK,Worsted
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
Discontinued Regia 6-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos Yarn - Wool DK
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
Discontinued Noro Haruito Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Noro Haruito Yarn - Cotton Worsted

40% Cotton 40% Silk 20% Polyamide, 410yds (375m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$35.96
$44.95
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Merino Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted
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
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
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 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 Rowan Island Blend Fine Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 2 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
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 Plymouth Yarn Moon Shadow Yarn - Baby Alpaca Worsted 3 options
Plymouth Yarn Moon Shadow Yarn - Baby Alpaca Worsted

68% Baby Alpaca 32% Cotton, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.50 - $10.99
$10.99
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash 12 options
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash

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

$11.25
SALE Malabrigo Seis Cabos Yarn - Merino DK 28 options
Malabrigo Seis Cabos Yarn - Merino DK

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

$14.08
$17.60
Out of Stock Trendsetter Yarns Heavenly Yarn - Cotton Worsted 5 options
Trendsetter Yarns Heavenly Yarn - Cotton Worsted

52% Cotton 41% Viscose 7% Polyamide, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.25
$10.50
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Yarn Bomb Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Freia Fine Handpaints Fingering Yarn Bomb Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$78.00
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 8 options
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

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

$25.95
Manos del Uruguay Milo Yarn - Merino Wool DK
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
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
SALE Debbie Bliss Dulcie Yarn - Cotton Chunky 3 options
Debbie Bliss Dulcie Yarn - Cotton Chunky

47% Cotton 47% Acrylic 6% Nylon, 82yds (75m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$5.20
$8.00
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$22.50
SALE Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock Yarn - Nylon 4 Ply 23 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub Sock Yarn - Nylon 4 Ply

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 458yds (419m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$4.25
$8.50
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How to Choose Yarn by Type for Your Project

Shopping for yarn by type means starting with how a yarn behaves rather than just its color or price. Cotton, wool, acrylic blends, and specialty constructions like chainette or boucle each bring something different to a finished piece, and knowing the type helps you match yarn to pattern before you ever touch a needle.

Choosing a Yarn Type

If you want crisp stitch definition and cool drape, mercerized cotton options such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK are a dependable starting point. For garments that need to stretch and hold shape, superwash wool blends like Valley Yarns Valley Superwash or Wool of the Andes Superwash are popular for their softness and machine-washability. Acrylic and acrylic-blend yarns, including Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, are budget-friendly and easy to care for, which makes them a common choice for blankets and baby items.

Matching Type to Project

  • Baby garments and accessories often call for soft, machine washable fibers.
  • Garments with structure benefit from wool or wool-blend yarns like Valley Yarns Northampton.
  • Lightweight summer tops do well in cotton or cotton-blend yarns.

Weight and Fiber Still Matter

Once you've settled on a yarn type, check Yarn by Weight to be sure it matches your pattern's gauge, and browse Yarn by Fiber if you're choosing between wool, cotton, acrylic, or blends. Looking at patterns first can also help; Knitting Patterns and Crochet Patterns often specify a recommended yarn type and weight.

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