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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 Drift Yarn - Merino Wool DK
Willow & Lark Drift Yarn - Merino Wool DK

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

$4.05
$9.00
Out of Stock Knitting Fever Painted Desert Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply 12 options
Knitting Fever Painted Desert Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply

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

$16.95
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy Yarn - Merino Wool DK
Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy Yarn - Merino Wool DK

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

$32.99
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 20 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

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

$6.75
SALE Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport Taffy Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 8 options
Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport Taffy Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

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

$6.48
$12.95
Out of Stock Blue Sky Fibers Bulky Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Super Chunky 4 options
Blue Sky Fibers Bulky Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Super Chunky

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

$17.60
Out of Stock KFI Painted Sky Yarn - Superwash Wool Worsted 14 options
KFI Painted Sky Yarn - Superwash Wool Worsted

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

$16.95
Noro Akari Yarn - Silk Worsted 5 options
Noro Akari Yarn - Silk Worsted

26% Silk 21% Cotton 15% Viscose 14% Mohair 24% Other, 528yds (483m)/200g (7.06oz), Worsted

$47.50
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in Cheshire Cat Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply
Wonderland Yarns So Fond of Rainbows in Cheshire Cat Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$172.00
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK 100 Gram Hanks Yarn
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK 100 Gram Hanks Yarn

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

$12.49
Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 116yds (106m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Big Wheel Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky
Cascade Yarns Big Wheel Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

100% Acrylic, 203yds (186m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$5.00 - $10.00
$10.00
Discontinued Sesia Dolce Tweed Yarn - Polyamide Worsted
Sesia Dolce Tweed Yarn - Polyamide Worsted

43% Polyamide 35% Silk 13% Acrylic 9% Mohair, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.99
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Cartwheel Yarn - Acrylic Chunky
Cascade Yarns Cartwheel Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 328yds (300m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$10.00
SALE Rowan Tweed Haze Yarn - Mohair Chunky 5 options
Rowan Tweed Haze Yarn - Mohair Chunky

40% Mohair 39% Alpaca 10% Polyester 8% Cotton 3% Polyamide, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$11.00
$22.00
Valley Yarns Huntington 100 Gram Hanks Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Valley Yarns Huntington 100 Gram Hanks Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$11.99
Koigu Painter's Palette 25th Anniversary Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Koigu Painter's Palette 25th Anniversary Pack Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$96.00
SALE Berroco Millstone Tweed Yarn - Wool Aran 38 options
Berroco Millstone Tweed Yarn - Wool Aran

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

$8.63
$11.50
SALE Rowan Cotton Revive Yarn 10 options
Rowan Cotton Revive Yarn

80% Cotton 20% Other, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$5.25 - $10.50
$10.50
Sesia Flora Paillettes Yarn - Cotton Fingering 7 options
Sesia Flora Paillettes Yarn - Cotton Fingering

95% Cotton 5% Polyester, 114yds (104m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$14.00
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn 43 options
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn

100% Cotton, 186yds (170m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$5.99
Discontinued Regia 6-Ply Arne + Carlos Lofoten Color Yarn - Wool DK
Regia 6-Ply Arne + Carlos Lofoten Color Yarn - Wool DK

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

$23.95
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sock Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sock Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$44.00
Out of Stock Rico Design Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK
Rico Design Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

49% Cotton 46% Acrylic 5% Polyester, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.00
Discontinued Noro Natsumeki Yarn - Cotton DK
Noro Natsumeki Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 25% Silk 15% Polyamide, 492yds (450m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$45.00
Discontinued Sesia Iride Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Sesia Iride Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 492yds (450m)/125g (4.41oz), Fingering

$26.99
Out of Stock Lamana Como Tweed Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Lamana Como Tweed Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

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

$12.99
Plymouth Yarn Aireado Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Aireado Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

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

$26.99
Out of Stock Berroco Chai Yarn - Linen DK
Berroco Chai Yarn - Linen DK

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

$13.00
Discontinued Cascade Yarns Boliviana Chunky Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky
Cascade Yarns Boliviana Chunky Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

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

$22.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Seta Suri Yarn - Alpaca Sport
Lana Grossa Seta Suri Yarn - Alpaca Sport

63% Alpaca 37% Silk, 232yds (212m)/25g (0.88oz), Sport

$11.99
Out of Stock Rowan Kidsilk Haze Colour Yarn - Mohair Lace 7 options
Rowan Kidsilk Haze Colour Yarn - Mohair Lace

70% Mohair 30% Silk, 459yds (420m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$33.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Pima Fine Hand-Dyed Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Pima Fine Hand-Dyed Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 371yds (339m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$11.99
Discontinued Berroco Isola Yarn - Cotton DK
Berroco Isola Yarn - Cotton DK

38% Cotton 36% Linen 26% Viscose, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.00
Discontinued Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint Yarn - Superwash Worsted
Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint Yarn - Superwash Worsted

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

$20.50
Out of Stock Berroco Lucca Yarn - Cotton Worsted 13 options
Berroco Lucca Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 50% Cashmere, 156yds (143m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$20.00
Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky 100 Gram Hanks Yarn - Wool Chunky
Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky 100 Gram Hanks Yarn - Wool Chunky

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

$8.49
Out of Stock HiKoo Rylie Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK
HiKoo Rylie Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

50% Baby Alpaca 25% Silk 25% Linen, 274yds (251m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$27.95
Koigu Paint Cans Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 9 options
Koigu Paint Cans Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

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

$40.00
Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri Yarn - Alpaca DK 4 options
Blue Sky Fibers Brushed Suri Yarn - Alpaca DK

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

$20.40
Out of Stock Sirdar No.1 DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 18 options
Sirdar No.1 DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

50% Acrylic 50% Nylon, 252yds (230m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.13
$10.25
Out of Stock Katia Air Lux Yarn - Viscose 3 Ply
Katia Air Lux Yarn - Viscose 3 Ply

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

$14.99
Discontinued Universal Yarn Filly Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Universal Yarn Filly Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

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

$17.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Cherub DK Multi Yarn - Nylon DK 2 options
Cascade Yarns Cherub DK Multi Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.99
Out of Stock Noro Tsubame Yarn - Silk Worsted
Noro Tsubame Yarn - Silk Worsted

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

$49.95
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
Discontinued Lana Grossa Diversa Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Diversa Yarn - Cotton Sport

74% Cotton 26% Viscose, 229yds (209m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$8.99
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Eco+ Hemp Yarn - Wool DK
Cascade Yarns Eco+ Hemp Yarn - Wool DK

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

$14.50
Discontinued Regia Pairfect Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Regia Pairfect Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$20.25
Out of Stock Dream in Color Savvy Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky
Dream in Color Savvy Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky

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

$50.00
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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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