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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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Out of Stock Lana Grossa Linea Pura Solo Lino Yarn - Viscose Sport
Lana Grossa Linea Pura Solo Lino Yarn - Viscose Sport

80% Viscose 20% Linen, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$9.50
Out of Stock Lamana Milano Yarn - Merino Wool 3 Ply
Lamana Milano Yarn - Merino Wool 3 Ply

90% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere, 197yds (180m)/25g (0.88oz), Light Fingering

$13.99
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Meadow Yarn - Merino Wool Lace
The Fibre Co. Meadow Yarn - Merino Wool Lace

40% Merino Wool 25% Llama 20% Silk 15% Linen, 545yds (498m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$29.50
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Dappled Yarn - Cotton Worsted 5 options
Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Dappled Yarn - Cotton Worsted

94% Cotton 6% Nylon, 251yds (230m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$18.87
$26.95
Noro Kakigori Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
Noro Kakigori Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 30% Silk 10% Viscose 10% Polyamide, 660yds (604m)/200g (7.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$47.50
Out of Stock Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Wonderland Yarns Mary Ann Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

85% Merino Wool 15% Nylon, 475yds (434m)/115g (4.06oz), Fingering

$28.00
SALE Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.39
$6.75
SALE MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran 40 options
MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran Yarn - Merino Wool Aran

100% Merino Wool, 87yds (80m)/50g (1.76oz), Aran

$7.70
$11.00
Out of Stock Fibra Natura Donnina Yarn - Superwash Merino DK 15 options
Fibra Natura Donnina Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

100% Merino Wool, 180yds (165m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.00
Out of Stock Freia Fine Handpaints Merino Lace Ombré Yarn - Merino Wool Lace
Freia Fine Handpaints Merino Lace Ombré Yarn - Merino Wool Lace

100% Merino Wool, 712yds (651m)/75g (2.65oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$40.00
Cascade Yarns Cotton Sox Yarn - Cotton Sport 16 options
Cascade Yarns Cotton Sox Yarn - Cotton Sport

89% Cotton 11% Nylon, 433yds (396m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$11.00
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran Wave Yarn 21 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran Wave Yarn

100% Wool, 150yds (137m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$14.90
SALE Tahki Yarns Reno Yarn - Merino Wool DK 3 options
Tahki Yarns Reno Yarn - Merino Wool DK

45% Merino Wool 37% Bamboo 10% Yak 8% Polyamide, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.09
$12.99
Out of Stock Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash Yarn - Superwash Wool DK 15 options
Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Superwash Yarn - Superwash Wool DK

100% Wool, 283yds (259m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$11.25
Discontinued String Classica Yarn - Cashmere Worsted
String Classica Yarn - Cashmere Worsted

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

$53.00
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 11 options
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

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

$25.95
Discontinued Regia 4-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Regia 4-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

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

$20.50
Out of Stock Tahki Yarns Tiburon Yarn - Cotton DK
Tahki Yarns Tiburon Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Lyocell, 110yds (101m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.50
$8.99
Out of Stock Berroco Arno Yarn - Cotton DK 3 options
Berroco Arno Yarn - Cotton DK

57% Cotton 43% Merino Wool, 159yds (145m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$12.00
Out of Stock Berroco Dash Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 9 options
Berroco Dash Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

92% Merino Wool 8% Nylon, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$17.40
$29.00
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool Aran Yarn - Wool Worsted 6 options
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool Aran Yarn - Wool Worsted

45% Wool 35% Silk 20% Nylon, 104yds (95m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.95
Out of Stock Artyarns Silk Mohair Glitter Yarn - Mohair
Artyarns Silk Mohair Glitter Yarn - Mohair

60% Mohair 40% Silk, 312yds (285m)/25g (0.88oz)

$36.00
Discontinued Tahki Yarns Whidbey Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Tahki Yarns Whidbey Yarn - Cotton Worsted

54% Cotton 23% Silk 23% Polyamide, 120yds (110m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$9.49
Out of Stock Lang Yarns Snowflake Yarn - Cotton Worsted 3 options
Lang Yarns Snowflake Yarn - Cotton Worsted

47% Cotton 42% Alpaca 7% Nylon 4% Wool, 126yds (115m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$18.00
Out of Stock Mirasol Sisa Yarn - Wool Worsted 11 options
Mirasol Sisa Yarn - Wool Worsted

60% Wool 40% Alpaca, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$14.95
Out of Stock Juniper Moon Farm Findley Yarn - Merino Wool Lace 9 options
Juniper Moon Farm Findley Yarn - Merino Wool Lace

50% Merino Wool 50% Silk, 798yds (730m)/100g (3.53oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$29.90
Out of Stock Lamana Como Yarn - Superwash Merino DK
Lamana Como Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

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

$11.99
Discontinued Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gemma Yarn - Cotton Worsted
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Gemma Yarn - Cotton Worsted

63% Cotton 27% Polyester 10% Polyamide, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$11.99
Discontinued Valley Yarns Hardwick Yarn - Alpaca Worsted
Valley Yarns Hardwick Yarn - Alpaca Worsted

50% Alpaca 35% Wool 15% Silk, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$15.99
Discontinued Regia Premium Merino Yak (4 Ply) Yarn - Wool 4 Ply
Regia Premium Merino Yak (4 Ply) Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

58% Wool 28% Polyamide 14% Yak, 437yds (400m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$28.00
Out of Stock Noro Yukata Yarn - Silk Sport
Noro Yukata Yarn - Silk Sport

50% Silk 25% Wool 25% Polyamide, 787yds (720m)/200g (7.06oz), Sport

$49.95
Blue Sky Fibers Skyland Yarn - Wool DK 8 options
Blue Sky Fibers Skyland Yarn - Wool DK

40% Wool 30% Alpaca 30% Silk, 210yds (192m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$31.60
Discontinued Valley Yarns Toby Yarn - Cotton DK
Valley Yarns Toby Yarn - Cotton DK

83% Cotton 10% Silk 7% Cashmere, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.59
$10.99
Out of Stock TOFT DK Yarn - Wool DK
TOFT DK Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 246yds (225m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$22.50
Out of Stock The Fibre Co. Cirro Yarn - Alpaca DK
The Fibre Co. Cirro Yarn - Alpaca DK

40% Alpaca 40% Cotton 20% Merino Wool, 246yds (225m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.00
SALE Noro Madara Yarn - Wool Worsted 21 options
Noro Madara Yarn - Wool Worsted

60% Wool 10% Alpaca 30% Silk, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$22.80
$28.50
SALE Tahki Yarns Osprey Yarn - Cotton DK 2 options
Tahki Yarns Osprey Yarn - Cotton DK

87% Cotton 13% Polyamide, 148yds (135m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.14
$10.99
Out of Stock Berroco Pima Soft Yarn - Cotton DK 4 options
Berroco Pima Soft Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 124yds (113m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.55
$9.35
Out of Stock Baah Yarn Sequoia Yarn - Superwash Merino Super Chunky
Baah Yarn Sequoia Yarn - Superwash Merino Super Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 85yds (78m)/130g (4.59oz), Super Bulky

$31.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Piper Yarn - Cotton DK 20 options
Debbie Bliss Piper Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Viscose, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.83
$10.50
Cascade Yarns Botanika Yarn - Cotton Sport 16 options
Cascade Yarns Botanika Yarn - Cotton Sport

100% Cotton, 328yds (300m)/100g (3.53oz), Sport

$12.50
SALE Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock Merino 4 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply 9 options
Malabrigo Metamorphosis Sock Merino 4 Ply Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

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

$19.20
$24.00
Out of Stock Noro Kashirukuru Yarn - Silk Worsted 10 options
Noro Kashirukuru Yarn - Silk Worsted

40% Silk 30% Wool 20% Cashmere 10% Polyamide, 180yds (165m)/75g (2.65oz), Worsted

$29.95
SALE Willow & Lark Ramble Yarn - Wool DK 37 options
Willow & Lark Ramble Yarn - Wool DK

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

$3.60
$8.00
Discontinued Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool Yarn - Wool Sport
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Wool Yarn - Wool Sport

100% Wool, 136yds (124m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$10.00
Blue Sky Fibers Suri Merino Worsted Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 7 options
Blue Sky Fibers Suri Merino Worsted Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

60% Baby Alpaca 40% Merino Wool, 164yds (150m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$27.40
Discontinued Jody Long Alpamayo Yarn - Cotton DK
Jody Long Alpamayo Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Baby Alpaca, 191yds (175m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.95
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply 43 options
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 197yds (180m)/50g (1.76oz), Fingering

$11.00
Out of Stock Anzula Squishy Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply
Anzula Squishy Yarn - Superwash Merino 4 Ply

80% Merino Wool 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon, 385yds (352m)/114g (4.02oz), Fingering

$37.00
Out of Stock Cascade Yarns Andean Dream Yarn - Llama Worsted
Cascade Yarns Andean Dream Yarn - Llama Worsted

40% Llama 40% Merino Wool 20% Nylon, 219yds (200m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$17.55
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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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