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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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Discontinued Jaggerspun 3/8 Heather Yarn - Wool Sport
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
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
Manos del Uruguay Maxima Space-Dyed Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

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

$28.00
Discontinued Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Carrie Yarn - Cotton Lace
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Carrie Yarn - Cotton Lace

62% Cotton 38% Polyester, 165yds (151m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$9.00
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 4 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

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

$16.50
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

$12.00
Discontinued Knitted Wit Sock Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply
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
Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet 100 Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$16.99
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Pima Colada Yarn - Cotton Aran 4 options
Plymouth Yarn Pima Colada Yarn - Cotton Aran

75% Cotton 25% Lyocell, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$6.99
Discontinued String Dolcetto DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK
String Dolcetto DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

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

$21.00
$30.00
Discontinued Sesia Windsurf Lux Yarn -
Sesia Windsurf Lux Yarn -

50g (1.76oz)

$11.00
Cascade Yarns Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 8 options
Cascade Yarns Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

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

$12.50
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 3 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$19.50
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
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
String Turin Yarn - Cashmere Chunky

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

$31.99
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

$9.80
$14.00
Out of Stock Berroco Providence Yarn - Merino Wool DK
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
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
Plymouth Yarn Stiletto Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$14.00
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Offbeat Yarn - Acrylic DK
Universal Yarn Offbeat Yarn - Acrylic DK

90% Acrylic 10% Alpaca, 586yds (536m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.00
Discontinued Juniper Moon Farm Bluefaced Leicester Aran Yarn - Wool Worsted
Juniper Moon Farm Bluefaced Leicester Aran Yarn - Wool Worsted

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

$18.00
Out of Stock Prism Layers Stuff Yarn - Aran
Prism Layers Stuff Yarn - Aran

100% Other, 300yds (274m)/170g (6oz), Aran

$94.00
Stylecraft Special Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 49 options
Stylecraft Special Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 157yds (144m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$3.59
Discontinued Lamana Modena Yarn - Merino Wool Lace
Lamana Modena Yarn - Merino Wool Lace

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

$17.99
Discontinued Noro Uchiwa Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Noro Uchiwa Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 30% Viscose 20% Silk, 547yds (500m)/200g (7.06oz), Worsted

$44.95
Out of Stock Brown Sheep Harborside Aran Yarn - Wool Aran
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
Gomitoli's Lambswool 6 Ply Yarn - Wool Worsted

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

$16.99
SALE Adriafil Stellato Yarn - Viscose Worsted 8 options
Adriafil Stellato Yarn - Viscose Worsted

50% Viscose 23% Wool 23% Polyamide 4% Polyester, 114yds (104m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$4.95
$10.99
SALE Plymouth Yarn Cielo Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky 3 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
Out of Stock 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 Dream in Color Butterfly BFL Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
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 Ella Rae Kid Sparkle Yarn - Acrylic Sport 9 options
Ella Rae Kid Sparkle Yarn - Acrylic Sport

38% Acrylic 31% Nylon 27% Mohair 4% Polyester, 907yds (829m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$21.49
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Puno Due Yarn - Cotton DK
Lana Grossa Puno Due Yarn - Cotton DK

63% Cotton 37% Alpaca, 235yds (215m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.99
Out of Stock Scheepjes Whirl Fine Art Yarn - Merino Wool DK
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
Out of Stock Rico Design Spin Spin DK Yarn - Cotton DK
Rico Design Spin Spin DK Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$6.00
Out of Stock Berroco Fika Yarn - Superwash Merino DK 7 options
Berroco Fika Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

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

$27.00
Fibra Natura Cobblestone Yarn - Merino Wool DK 4 options
Fibra Natura Cobblestone Yarn - Merino Wool DK

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

$29.00
Discontinued The Fibre Co. &Make DK Yarn - Wool DK
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 2 options
Plymouth Yarn Gina Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky

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

$13.00
Out of Stock Scheepjes Stone Washed XL Yarn - Cotton Aran
Scheepjes Stone Washed XL Yarn - Cotton Aran

70% Cotton 30% Acrylic, 82yds (75m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$6.50
Discontinued Fibra Natura Dona Yarn - Merino Wool DK
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
Trendsetter Yarns Candyland Yarn - Wool Chunky

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

$12.00
Out of Stock Dream in Color Suzette Yarn - Silk Sport
Dream in Color Suzette Yarn - Silk Sport

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

$17.00
Cascade Yarns Woolpaka Lite Yarn - DK 30 options
Cascade Yarns Woolpaka Lite Yarn - DK

60% Peruvian Highland Wool 40% Alpaca, 292yds (267m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Cleo Yarn - Cotton DK 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Cleo Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 125yds (114m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
Out of Stock On-Line Emotions Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 11 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
Blue Sky Fibers Bulky Alpaca Naturals Yarn - Alpaca Super Chunky

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

$17.60
Out of Stock Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk Yarn - Alpaca Sport 4 options
Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk Yarn - Alpaca Sport

50% Alpaca 50% Silk, 145yds (133m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$17.80
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Magnum Tweed Yarn - Wool Super Chunky
Cascade Yarns Magnum Tweed Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

95% Wool 3% Acrylic 2% Viscose, 123yds (112m)/250g (8.82oz), Super Bulky

$36.94
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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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