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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 Valley Yarns Montague Yarn - Cotton Worsted 18 options
Valley Yarns Montague Yarn - Cotton Worsted

100% Cotton, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$5.24
$6.99
Out of Stock Scheepjes Secret Garden Yarn - Polyester DK
Scheepjes Secret Garden Yarn - Polyester DK

60% Polyester 20% Silk 20% Cotton, 102yds (93m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.99
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Super Bulky Yarn 27 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Super Bulky Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 55yds (50m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$10.12
$13.49
SALE Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky 24 options
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky

100% Cotton, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.74
$12.99
SALE Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky Yarn 25 options
Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky Yarn

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

$11.06
$14.75
Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool Yarn - Wool Chunky 13 options
Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool Yarn - Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 478yds (437m)/250g (8.82oz), Bulky

$27.50
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran 65 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 201yds (184m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$3.15
$4.50
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 76 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 149yds (136m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$4.50
Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 9 options
Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

70% Acrylic 30% Nylon, 170yds (155m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.30
Out of Stock James C. Brett Marble Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky
James C. Brett Marble Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 341yds (312m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$14.99
SALE Berroco Comfort Yarn - Nylon Worsted 14 options
Berroco Comfort Yarn - Nylon Worsted

50% Nylon 50% Acrylic, 211yds (193m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$4.00
$8.00
SALE Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky 24 options
Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky

60% Merino Wool 40% Acrylic, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.24
$10.99
Universal Yarn Bella Chenille Yarn - Polyester Super Chunky 28 options
Universal Yarn Bella Chenille Yarn - Polyester Super Chunky

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

$8.50
SALE Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Worsted Twist Yarn 25 options
Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Worsted Twist Yarn

100% Wool, 221yds (202m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$11.06
$14.75
Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash 23 options
Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash

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

$17.99
SALE Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 21 options
Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

85% Merino Wool 15% Silk, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$14.63
$19.50
Out of Stock Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply
Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$34.00
Berroco Remix Yarn - Nylon Aran 25 options
Berroco Remix Yarn - Nylon Aran

30% Nylon 27% Cotton 24% Acrylic 10% Silk 9% Linen, 217yds (198m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$14.00
Sirdar Jewelspun Yarn - Acrylic Aran 16 options
Sirdar Jewelspun Yarn - Acrylic Aran

100% Acrylic, 547yds (500m)/200g (7.06oz), Aran

$17.00
SALE Valley Yarns Leverett Yarn - Cotton DK 15 options
Valley Yarns Leverett Yarn - Cotton DK

70% Cotton 30% Linen, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.24
$6.99
SALE Valley Yarns Hawley Yarn - Cotton DK 20 options
Valley Yarns Hawley Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 30% Silk 20% Nylon, 135yds (123m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.62
$7.49
Fibra Natura Flax Yarn - Linen DK 11 options
Fibra Natura Flax Yarn - Linen DK

100% Linen, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.00
Out of Stock Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 8 options
Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

50% Merino Wool 25% Bamboo 25% Nylon, 462yds (422m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$17.00
Berroco Modern Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK 24 options
Berroco Modern Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton DK

60% Cotton 40% Rayon, 335yds (306m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.00
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK Paintpot Yarn - Acrylic DK 5 options
Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK Paintpot Yarn - Acrylic DK

50% Acrylic 50% Nylon, 174yds (159m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.00
$5.99
SALE Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 25 options
Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

100% Acrylic, 180yds (165m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$5.81
$7.75
SALE Rowan Big Wool Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky 21 options
Rowan Big Wool Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky

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

$15.38
$20.50
SALE Valley Yarns Westfield Yarn - Merino Wool DK 16 options
Valley Yarns Westfield Yarn - Merino Wool DK

60% Merino Wool 20% Silk 20% Yak, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.37
$12.49
Discontinued Cascade Yarns ReVive Yarn - Wool Worsted 18 options
Cascade Yarns ReVive Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 197yds (180m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$4.95
$11.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 25 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

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

$3.58
$5.50
Tahki Yarns Highland Roving Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 21 options
Tahki Yarns Highland Roving Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

100% Wool, 90yds (82m)/150g (5.29oz), Super Bulky

$16.75
Out of Stock Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere Yarn - Superwash Merino 3 Ply
Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere Yarn - Superwash Merino 3 Ply

70% Merino Wool 20% Cashmere 10% Nylon, 400yds (366m)/113g (3.99oz), Light Fingering

$36.00
Out of Stock Harrisville Designs Highland Yarn - Wool Worsted
Harrisville Designs Highland Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 450yds (411m)/227g (8.01oz), Worsted

$25.50
Out of Stock Harrisville Designs Shetland Yarn - Wool Sport
Harrisville Designs Shetland Yarn - Wool Sport

100% Wool, 900yds (823m)/227g (8.01oz), Sport

$26.50
SALE Valley Yarns Worthington Yarn - Wool DK 2 options
Valley Yarns Worthington Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 174yds (159m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.99
$9.99
SALE Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK 70 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

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

$7.70
$11.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns ReFine Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 2 options
Cascade Yarns ReFine Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 20% Nylon 5% Viscose, 503yds (460m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$6.60
$11.00
Valley Yarns Granville Yarn - Cotton Sport 14 options
Valley Yarns Granville Yarn - Cotton Sport

90% Cotton 10% Merino Wool, 167yds (153m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$6.49
Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply 20 options
Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$10.50
SALE Rowan Softyak DK Yarn 14 options
Rowan Softyak DK Yarn

76% Cotton 15% Yak 9% Nylon, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.81
$15.75
Out of Stock Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 5 options
Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 208yds (190m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$9.45
$13.50
SALE Malabrigo Caprino Yarn - Merino Sport 32 options
Malabrigo Caprino Yarn - Merino Sport

80% Merino Wool 20% Cashmere, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$15.40
$19.25
SALE Rowan Alpaca Classic Yarn - Alpaca DK 20 options
Rowan Alpaca Classic Yarn - Alpaca DK

57% Alpaca 43% Cotton, 131yds (120m)/25g (0.88oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.66
$11.55
SALE Malabrigo Dos Tierras Yarn - Merino DK 30 options
Malabrigo Dos Tierras Yarn - Merino DK

50% Merino Wool 50% Baby Alpaca, 210yds (192m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.60
$22.00
SALE Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino Yarn - Wool DK 27 options
Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 382yds (349m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.56
$16.95
SALE Valley Yarns Westhampton Yarn - Cotton DK 22 options
Valley Yarns Westhampton Yarn - Cotton DK

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

$5.24
$6.99
Berroco Aerial Yarn - Mohair Lace 55 options
Berroco Aerial Yarn - Mohair Lace

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

$15.75
Stylecraft Special DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 114 options
Stylecraft Special DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 323yds (295m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.29
Out of Stock Schoppel Wolle Edition 3 Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Schoppel Wolle Edition 3 Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

100% Merino Wool, 164yds (150m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.00
Adriafil Knitcol Yarn - Superwash Wool DK 8 options
Adriafil Knitcol Yarn - Superwash Wool DK

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

$11.99
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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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