Skip to content
Yarn.com
Cart
  • primary-navigation Yarn
    Yarn Show All
  • primary-navigation Patterns
    Patterns Show All
    • Knitting
    • New
    • Books & Magazines
    • Crochet
    • Weaving Drafts
  • primary-navigation Knitting
    Knitting Show All
  • primary-navigation Crochet
    Crochet Show All
  • primary-navigation Weaving
    Weaving Show All
  • primary-navigation Spinning
    Spinning Show All
  • Closeout Yarn
  • eGift Card
  • Learning
  • primary-navigation Free Patterns
    Free Patterns Show All
    • Crochet
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.

read more
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Lore Yarn - Wool DK
The Fibre Co. Lore Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$21.00
Discontinued Tahki Yarns Newport Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Tahki Yarns Newport Yarn - Cotton Worsted

67% Cotton 23% Linen 10% Polyamide, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$10.99
SALE Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Twist Yarn - Cotton DK 4 options
Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Twist Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 108yds (99m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.87
$7.49
SALE Malabrigo Mora Yarn - Silk Fingering 20 options
Malabrigo Mora Yarn - Silk Fingering

100% Silk, 225yds (206m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$18.24
$22.80
Out of Stock Berroco Sox Yarn - Superwash Wool 3 Ply
Berroco Sox Yarn - Superwash Wool 3 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 444yds (406m)/100g (3.53oz), Light Fingering

$17.00
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Natural Yarn - Alpaca Worsted 6 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Natural Yarn - Alpaca Worsted

50% Alpaca 50% Wool, 215yds (197m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$16.50
Out of Stock Sirdar Happy Chenille Yarn - Polyester varied 4 options
Sirdar Happy Chenille Yarn - Polyester varied

100% Polyester, 42yds (38m)/15g (0.53oz), Varied

$2.49
Out of Stock Sirdar Snuggly Pattercake DK Yarn - Acrylic DK
Sirdar Snuggly Pattercake DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

70% Acrylic 30% Nylon, 545yds (498m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$20.50
Discontinued Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Brush Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Brush Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

80% Baby Alpaca 20% Acrylic, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$9.99
Out of Stock Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed 58 Count Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport
Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed 58 Count Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton Sport

78% Cotton 22% Acrylic, 1624yds (1485m)/1500g (52.91oz), Sport

$74.99
SALE Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton Yarn - Cotton 10254 12 options
Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton Yarn - Cotton 10254

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

$6.98
$13.95
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran Yarn - Wool Aran 60 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran Yarn - Wool Aran

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 197yds (180m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$6.34
$9.75
Discontinued Jaggerspun Heather Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Jaggerspun Heather Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

100% Wool, 498yds (455m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$23.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Socks Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 47 options
Paintbox Yarns Socks Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Polyamide, 427yds (390m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$7.80
$12.00
Discontinued Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Amelia Yarn - Silk DK
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Amelia Yarn - Silk DK

40% Silk 30% Linen 30% Cotton, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.00
Out of Stock Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big Yarn - Superwash Merino Worsted
Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big Yarn - Superwash Merino Worsted

100% Merino Wool, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$9.60
Out of Stock Berroco Coco Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky 5 options
Berroco Coco Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 77yds (70m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$22.00
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Mallow Yarn - Wool Chunky 12 options
Juniper Moon Farm Mallow Yarn - Wool Chunky

74% Wool 24% Baby Alpaca 2% Elastane, 198yds (181m)/75g (2.65oz), Bulky

$19.95
Discontinued Tahki Yarns Gunnison Yarn - Wool Worsted
Tahki Yarns Gunnison Yarn - Wool Worsted

57% Wool 43% Acrylic, 185yds (169m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$14.99
Berroco Remix Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky 12 options
Berroco Remix Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky

30% Nylon 27% Cotton 24% Acrylic 10% Silk 9% Linen, 139yds (127m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$14.00
Discontinued Berroco Vivo Yarn - Cotton DK
Berroco Vivo Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 317yds (290m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.00
SALE Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gwen Yarn - Wool Worsted 6 options
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gwen Yarn - Wool Worsted

95% Wool 5% Polyamide, 88yds (80m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$7.80
$12.00
Out of Stock Berroco Macro Yarn - Wool Super Chunky
Berroco Macro Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

50% Wool 40% Acrylic 10% Alpaca, 112yds (102m)/250g (8.82oz), Super Bulky

$28.00
Rowan Felted Tweed Colour Yarn - Wool DK 6 options
Rowan Felted Tweed Colour Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.90
Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport Yarn - Merino Wool Sport 13 options
Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport Yarn - Merino Wool Sport

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

$11.95
SALE Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted 38 options
Cascade Yarns Sarasota Worsted Yarn - Cotton Worsted

60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, 208yds (190m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$3.50
$7.00
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4-Ply Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 6 options
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4-Ply Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

75% Merino Wool 20% Silk 5% Cashmere, 186yds (170m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$13.00
SALE Noro Malvinas Yarn - Wool Worsted 18 options
Noro Malvinas Yarn - Wool Worsted

100% Wool, 328yds (300m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$25.20
$31.50
Out of Stock Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece Yarn - Cotton DK
Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece Yarn - Cotton DK

80% Cotton 20% Wool, 215yds (197m)/99g (3.49oz), DK | Light Worsted

$16.70
SALE Blue Sky Fibers Extra Yarn - Alpaca Aran 11 options
Blue Sky Fibers Extra Yarn - Alpaca Aran

55% Alpaca 45% Merino Wool, 218yds (199m)/150g (5.29oz), Aran

$26.56
$33.20
SALE Malabrigo Mohair Yarn - Lace 14 options
Malabrigo Mohair Yarn - Lace

72% Mohair 28% Silk, 229yds (209m)/25g (0.88oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$12.40
$15.50
SALE Malabrigo Verano Yarn - Cotton DK 10 options
Malabrigo Verano Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 205yds (187m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.60
$17.00
Discontinued Regia 4-Ply Premium Bamboo Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Regia 4-Ply Premium Bamboo Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

45% Wool 30% Viscose 25% Polyamide, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$25.00
Sirdar Snuggly Bunny Yarn - Nylon Worsted 5 options
Sirdar Snuggly Bunny Yarn - Nylon Worsted

100% Nylon, 98yds (90m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$6.20
Out of Stock Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply
Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack Yarn - Cotton 4 Ply

100% Cotton, 2943yds (2691m)/1500g (52.91oz), Fingering

$99.99
Out of Stock Super Soxx Color 901 Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 19 options
Super Soxx Color 901 Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$18.00
Out of Stock Sirdar Haworth Tweed Yarn - Merino Wool DK 5 options
Sirdar Haworth Tweed Yarn - Merino Wool DK

50% Merino Wool 50% Nylon, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.75
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Clean Cotton Multi Yarn - Cotton Worsted 14 options
Universal Yarn Clean Cotton Multi Yarn - Cotton Worsted

85% Cotton 15% Polyester, 96yds (88m)/55g (1.94oz), Worsted

$4.25
SALE Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran Yarn - Wool Aran 43 options
Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran Yarn - Wool Aran

100% Wool, 96yds (88m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$9.45
$13.50
Out of Stock Plymouth Yarn Galway Sport Yarn - Wool Sport 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Galway Sport Yarn - Wool Sport

100% Wool, 151yds (138m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$2.50 - $4.99
$4.99
Discontinued Anzula For Better or Worsted Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted
Anzula For Better or Worsted Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

80% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon, 200yds (183m)/113g (3.99oz), Worsted

$37.00
Discontinued Rowan Denim Revive Yarn - Cotton DK
Rowan Denim Revive Yarn - Cotton DK

95% Cotton 5% Other, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.50
Out of Stock Baah Yarn La Jolla Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply
Baah Yarn La Jolla Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 400yds (366m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$32.00
Out of Stock Jade Sapphire 4-Ply Mongolian Cashmere Yarn - Cashmere 4 Ply
Jade Sapphire 4-Ply Mongolian Cashmere Yarn - Cashmere 4 Ply

100% Cashmere, 200yds (183m)/55g (1.94oz), Fingering

$54.00
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky 24 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky Yarn - Merino Wool Super Chunky

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

$15.00
Out of Stock Tahki Yarns Classic Superwash Yarn - Wool DK 10 options
Tahki Yarns Classic Superwash Yarn - Wool DK

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

$10.99
SALE Universal Yarn Uptown DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 28 options
Universal Yarn Uptown DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.20
$7.75
Out of Stock Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Manos del Uruguay Fino Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

70% Merino Wool 30% Silk, 490yds (448m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$46.00
Berroco Lanas Quick Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 12 options
Berroco Lanas Quick Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

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

$13.00
SALE Noro Silk Garden Solo Yarn - Silk Aran 17 options
Noro Silk Garden Solo Yarn - Silk Aran

45% Silk 45% Mohair 10% Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$12.40
$15.50
← Next Page →
of 36

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.

Added to your cart!

Your Cart Is Empty

Start Shopping