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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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Lion Brand Hue & Me Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 37 options
Lion Brand Hue & Me Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 137yds (125m)/125g (4.41oz), Bulky

$7.49
Out of Stock Queensland Collection Brisbane Yarn - Superwash Wool Chunky 7 options
Queensland Collection Brisbane Yarn - Superwash Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 144yds (132m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$16.95
Out of Stock Artyarns Cashmere 1 Yarn - Cashmere Lace
Artyarns Cashmere 1 Yarn - Cashmere Lace

100% Cashmere, 510yds (466m)/50g (1.76oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$64.00
Out of Stock Euro Baby Fair Isle Yarn - Wool Worsted 14 options
Euro Baby Fair Isle Yarn - Wool Worsted

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 246yds (225m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$21.95
Noro Haunui Silk Yarn - Wool Worsted 7 options
Noro Haunui Silk Yarn - Wool Worsted

65% Wool 35% Silk, 361yds (330m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$46.95
Discontinued Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Bianca Yarn - Wool Worsted
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Bianca Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$12.00
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus Paints Yarn - Cotton Chunky 3 options
Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus Paints Yarn - Cotton Chunky

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

$25.00
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Stride Yarn - Wool Aran 7 options
Trendsetter Yarns Stride Yarn - Wool Aran

85% Wool 15% Acrylic, 175yds (160m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$12.00 - $14.40
$24.00
Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo & Cotton DK Yarn - Bamboo DK 50 options
Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo & Cotton DK Yarn - Bamboo DK

60% Bamboo 40% Cotton, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.50
Out of Stock Trendsetter Yarns Pavlova Yarn - Cotton DK 5 options
Trendsetter Yarns Pavlova Yarn - Cotton DK

72% Cotton 28% Viscose, 308yds (282m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.00
$20.00
SALE King Cole Merino Blend DK Yarn - Superwash Wool DK 51 options
King Cole Merino Blend DK Yarn - Superwash Wool DK

100% Wool, 114yds (104m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.53
$7.90
Adriafil Calzasocks Solids Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply 10 options
Adriafil Calzasocks Solids Yarn - Superwash Wool 4 Ply

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

$16.99
Out of Stock Araucania Huasco DK Kettle Dyes Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Araucania Huasco DK Kettle Dyes Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon, 293yds (268m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$25.00
Stylecraft Special Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran 50 options
Stylecraft Special Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 214yds (196m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$4.79
Discontinued Trendsetter Yarns Impress Yarn - Cotton DK
Trendsetter Yarns Impress Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Soy, 460yds (421m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$25.00
Discontinued Tahki Yarns Whistler Yarn - Superwash Wool DK
Tahki Yarns Whistler Yarn - Superwash Wool DK

80% Wool 20% Mohair, 99yds (91m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.99
SALE Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 30 options
Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 197yds (180m)/85g (3oz), Worsted

$5.09
$5.99
Discontinued Regia 4 Ply Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Regia 4 Ply Color Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$20.25
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Mushishi Yarn - Wool Worsted
Plymouth Yarn Mushishi Yarn - Wool Worsted

95% Wool 5% Silk, 490yds (448m)/250g (8.82oz), Worsted

$39.99
Discontinued String Capri DK - Pure Cashmere Yarn - Cashmere DK
String Capri DK - Pure Cashmere Yarn - Cashmere DK

100% Cashmere, 150yds (137m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$52.00
Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 11 options
Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 328yds (300m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$19.75
Out of Stock Great Adirondack Galloway Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky
Great Adirondack Galloway Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 210yds (192m)/113g (3.99oz), Bulky

$31.00
Valley Yarns Berkshire 100 Gram Hank Yarn - Wool Worsted
Valley Yarns Berkshire 100 Gram Hank Yarn - Wool Worsted

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 140yds (128m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$8.49
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Cocoon Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Seta Cocoon Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

55% Virgin Wool 25% Polyamide 20% Silk, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.99
SALE Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g Yarn - Wool Fingering 12 options
Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 50g Yarn - Wool Fingering

95% Wool 5% Cashmere, 208yds (190m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$9.80
$14.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Ecopuno Degrade Yarn - Cotton Sport
Lana Grossa Ecopuno Degrade Yarn - Cotton Sport

72% Cotton 17% Merino Wool 11% Baby Alpaca, 416yds (380m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$11.19
Discontinued HiKoo Madrona Yarn - Baby Alpaca 4 Ply
HiKoo Madrona Yarn - Baby Alpaca 4 Ply

30% Baby Alpaca 30% Merino Wool 20% Bamboo 20% Nylon, 402yds (368m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$20.50
Discontinued Cascade Yarns Aereo Duo Yarn - Merino Wool Aran
Cascade Yarns Aereo Duo Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

47% Merino Wool 31% Baby Alpaca 22% Nylon, 240yds (219m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$21.00
Noro Sonata Yarn - Cotton Sport 13 options
Noro Sonata Yarn - Cotton Sport

35% Cotton 25% Viscose 20% Silk 20% Polyamide, 393yds (359m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$26.95
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Bamtastic Yarn - Rayon DK 3 options
Plymouth Yarn Bamtastic Yarn - Rayon DK

60% Rayon 40% Nylon, 248yds (227m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.99
Out of Stock Jody Long Andeamo Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 4 options
Jody Long Andeamo Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 175yds (160m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$18.87
$26.95
Discontinued HiKoo Simplicity Tonal Yarn - Merino Wool DK
HiKoo Simplicity Tonal Yarn - Merino Wool DK

55% Merino Wool 28% Acrylic 17% Nylon, 117yds (107m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.00
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus Stripes Yarn - Cotton Chunky 6 options
Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus Stripes Yarn - Cotton Chunky

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

$24.95
Out of Stock Rico Design Superba Hottest Socks Ever Yarn - Wool 378
Rico Design Superba Hottest Socks Ever Yarn - Wool 378

75% Virgin Wool 25% Polyamide, 399yds (365m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$15.95
Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky Effects Yarn - Acrylic Chunky
Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky Effects Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

60% Acrylic 40% Merino Wool, 120yds (110m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Llamerino Chunky Yarn - Llama Chunky 12 options
Cascade Yarns Llamerino Chunky Yarn - Llama Chunky

50% Llama 50% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$28.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Wool DK 14 options
Noro Saiun Yarn - Wool DK

70% Wool 30% Polyester, 492yds (450m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$36.95
Discontinued String Classica DK Yarn - Cashmere DK
String Classica DK Yarn - Cashmere DK

100% Cashmere, 154yds (141m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$53.00
SALE Trendsetter Yarns Vector Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 6 options
Trendsetter Yarns Vector Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

90% Merino Wool 10% Polyamide, 165yds (151m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$6.75
$13.50
Plymouth Yarn Hearty Homestead Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 2 options
Plymouth Yarn Hearty Homestead Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

100% Wool, 123yds (112m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$11.99
Discontinued Cascade Yarns Pacific Prints Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Cascade Yarns Pacific Prints Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

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

$9.00
Out of Stock Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 14 options
Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

65% Cotton 8% Metallic 27% Other, 200yds (183m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering, Novelty

$12.00
Discontinued Willow & Lark Hush Yarn - Merino Wool 373,DK
Willow & Lark Hush Yarn - Merino Wool 373,DK

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

$18.00
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. &Make Aran Yarn - Wool Worsted
The Fibre Co. &Make Aran Yarn - Wool Worsted

50% Wool 50% Alpaca, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$12.25
$17.50
Out of Stock Trendsetter Yarns Maldives Yarn - Cotton Worsted 10 options
Trendsetter Yarns Maldives Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 43% Linen 7% Polyamide, 72yds (66m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.00
Out of Stock Lang Paradise Yarn - Cotton DK
Lang Paradise Yarn - Cotton DK

78% Cotton 22% Viscose, 339yds (310m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$20.00
SALE Noro Haunui Yarn - Wool Worsted 6 options
Noro Haunui Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 437yds (400m)/200g (7.06oz), Worsted

$33.56
$41.95
Out of Stock Mirasol Usun Yarn - Cotton DK 11 options
Mirasol Usun Yarn - Cotton DK

92% Cotton 8% Polyamide, 360yds (329m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.95
Discontinued Rowan Merino Aria Yarn - Wool Chunky
Rowan Merino Aria Yarn - Wool Chunky

93% Wool 7% Polyamide, 93yds (85m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$23.00
Out of Stock Katia Mohair Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Katia Mohair Cotton Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

70% Cotton 30% Mohair, 246yds (225m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$19.95
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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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