Yarn by Weight

Shop Yarn by Weight: Find the Perfect Thickness for Any Project

Achieving the correct gauge starts with choosing the right yarn by weight. Whether you are following a pattern that calls for delicate lace or a trendy, oversized chunky knit, our collection makes it simple to filter over 1,000 options to find exactly what you need. From "Category 0" threads to "Category 7" jumbo roving, we carry all types of yarn weight to ensure your finished project has the perfect drape, warmth, and stitch definition. Use our weight filters below to explore your favorite fibers in the specific thickness your pattern requires.

Lace: > 8 sts or > 8 sc  = 1" | Fingering: 7–8 sts or 5.25–8 sc = 1" | Sport: 6–6.75 sts or 4–5 sc = 1" | DK: 5.25–6 sts or 3–4.25 sc = 1" | Worsted: 4–5 sts or 2.75–3.5 sc = 1" | Heavy Worsted/Aran: 4 sts or 2.75–3.5 sc = 1" | Bulky: 3–3.75 sts or 2–2.75 sc = 1" | Super Bulky: < 2.75 sts or 1.75–2.25 sc = 1"

Please note that Novelty yarns vary, so be sure to check the yarn specifications for your project. 

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SALE Malabrigo Mecha Merino Chunky Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky 45 options
Malabrigo Mecha Merino Chunky Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky

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

$13.52
$16.90
SALE Berroco Vintage Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 48 options
Berroco Vintage Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

52% Acrylic 40% Wool 8% Nylon, 136yds (124m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.40
$10.50
SALE Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky 55 options
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 128yds (117m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$10.05
$13.40
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 25 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 142yds (130m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$6.38
$8.50
SALE Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky Yarn - Wool Chunky 24 options
Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky Yarn - Wool Chunky

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 108yds (99m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$7.34
$10.49
SALE Lopi Álafosslopi (Lopi) Yarn - Wool Chunky 26 options
Lopi Álafosslopi (Lopi) Yarn - Wool Chunky

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

$11.20
$14.00
Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky Yarn - Wool Chunky 11 options
Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky Yarn - Wool Chunky

85% Wool 15% Mohair, 125yds (114m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$15.80
SALE Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky Yarn 30 options
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky Yarn

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

$10.49
$13.99
SALE Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 30 options
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

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

$13.20
$16.50
SALE Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 29 options
Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

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

$6.19
$8.25
SALE Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky 24 options
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Yarn - Cotton Chunky

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

$9.09
$12.99
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 Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky Yarn 25 options
Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Bulky Yarn

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

$9.59
$14.75
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
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

$7.69
$10.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 76 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

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

$2.93
$4.50
Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky Yarn - Superwash Wool Chunky 14 options
Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky Yarn - Superwash Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 145yds (133m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$14.25
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 16 options
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

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

$22.99
SALE Cascade Yarns Eco + Yarn - Wool Chunky 23 options
Cascade Yarns Eco + Yarn - Wool Chunky

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

$22.00
$27.50
SALE Universal Yarn Major Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 32 options
Universal Yarn Major Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 328yds (300m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$10.77
$13.99
SALE Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky 23 options
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky

55% Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere, 71yds (65m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$7.70
$11.00
Berroco Comfort Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky 6 options
Berroco Comfort Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky

50% Nylon 50% Acrylic, 151yds (138m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.25
Rowan Brushed Fleece Yarn - Wool Chunky 7 options
Rowan Brushed Fleece Yarn - Wool Chunky

65% Wool 30% Alpaca 5% Polyamide, 115yds (105m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$16.25
SALE Universal Yarn Bamboo Bloom Handpaints Yarn - Rayon Chunky 6 options
Universal Yarn Bamboo Bloom Handpaints Yarn - Rayon Chunky

48% Rayon 44% Wool 8% Acrylic, 153yds (140m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$10.13
$13.50
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
SALE Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash Yarn 25 options
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash Yarn

100% Wool, 128yds (117m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.13
$12.50
Lang Yarns Cloud Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 9 options
Lang Yarns Cloud Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

90% Merino Wool 10% Nylon, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$30.00
SALE Blue Sky Fibers Techno Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 3 options
Blue Sky Fibers Techno Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

68% Alpaca 22% Silk 10% Merino Wool, 119yds (109m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$21.20 - $26.50
$26.50
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Grande Yarn - Wool Chunky 13 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Grande Yarn - Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 220yds (201m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$23.50
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 3 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 143yds (131m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$7.99
SALE Debbie Bliss Merion Yarn - Wool Chunky 8 options
Debbie Bliss Merion Yarn - Wool Chunky

50% Wool 50% Acrylic, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$7.48
$11.50
Berroco Wizard Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky 7 options
Berroco Wizard Yarn - Superwash Merino Chunky

85% Merino Wool 15% Nylon, 262yds (240m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$25.00
SALE Juniper Moon Farm Beatrix Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 3 options
Juniper Moon Farm Beatrix Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

54% Merino Wool 30% Angora 16% Nylon, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$17.56
$21.95
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 8 options
Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Great Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

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

$23.95 - $25.95
SALE Debbie Bliss Dulcie Yarn - Cotton Chunky 3 options
Debbie Bliss Dulcie Yarn - Cotton Chunky

47% Cotton 47% Acrylic 6% Nylon, 82yds (75m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$4.80
$8.00
SALE Debbie Bliss Saphia Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 5 options
Debbie Bliss Saphia Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

43% Baby Alpaca 42% Merino Wool 15% Linen, 109yds (100m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$9.90
$16.50
Cascade Yarns 220 Grande Yarn - Wool Chunky 7 options
Cascade Yarns 220 Grande Yarn - Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 220yds (201m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$23.25
Koigu Othello Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 9 options
Koigu Othello Merino Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 95yds (87m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$34.00
Rowan Tweed Haze Yarn - Mohair Chunky 5 options
Rowan Tweed Haze Yarn - Mohair Chunky

40% Mohair 39% Alpaca 10% Polyester 8% Cotton 3% Polyamide, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$22.00
Plymouth Yarn Aireado Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 7 options
Plymouth Yarn Aireado Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

70% Baby Alpaca 23% Nylon 7% Wool, 283yds (259m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$26.99
Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky 100 Gram Hanks Yarn - Wool Chunky
Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky 100 Gram Hanks Yarn - Wool Chunky

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 92yds (84m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.49
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 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

$14.00
Stylecraft Special Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 49 options
Stylecraft Special Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

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

$3.59
SALE 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

$5.99
$7.49
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
SALE 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

$14.22
$19.75
Plymouth Yarn Viento 100 Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky 6 options
Plymouth Yarn Viento 100 Yarn - Baby Alpaca Chunky

70% Baby Alpaca 30% Bamboo, 196yds (179m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$23.99
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Splash Yarn - Cotton Chunky 7 options
Tahki Yarns Hatteras Splash Yarn - Cotton Chunky

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

$14.99
Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 11 options
Mode at Rowan Softest Alpaca Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

70% Alpaca 7% Wool 23% Polyamide, 142yds (130m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$11.00
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Understanding Different Types of Yarn Weight

In the world of fiber arts, "weight" refers to the thickness of the yarn strand rather than the physical heaviness of the ball. Standardized yarn weights help crafters substitute fibers while maintaining the same scale. If your pattern calls for a specific weight and you aren’t sure where to start, here is a quick guide to the most common categories:

  • Lace & Fingering (Weights 0-1): These ultra-fine yarns are the best yarn for socks, lightweight shawls, and intricate lace edgings.
  • Sport & DK (Weights 2-3): Often called "lightweight" yarns, these are versatile favorites for baby clothes, spring cardigans, and stranded colorwork.
  • Worsted & Aran (Weight 4): This is the most popular yarn weight, prized for its balance of speed and stitch definition—ideal for sweaters, blankets, and hats.
  • Bulky & Super Bulky (Weights 5-6): Perfect for quick-knit gifts, these thick fibers create warm, cozy textures that work up in a flash on large needles or hooks.

Why Does Yarn Weight Matter?

Selecting the correct weight isn't just about the look; it’s about achieving gauge. If the yarn is too thin, your sweater will be too small; if it’s too thick, your project will be stiff and oversized. By matching your yarn weight to the designer's recommendation, you ensure the drape, durability, and size are exactly where they need to be.

Expert Tip: Always check your ball band! Most manufacturers list the Craft Yarn Council (CYC) number (0–7) right on the label to help you identify the weight at a glance.

How to Verify Your Yarn Weight: WPI and Gauge

If you have a mystery skein in your stash, you can determine its weight by measuring Wraps Per Inch (WPI). By wrapping the yarn snugly around a ruler, you can count how many times it fits into an inch to identify its category. We’ve also included the typical knitting gauge below to help you cross-reference your results and ensure your chosen pattern will have the perfect drape and fit.

Lace Weight: 18+ WPI, 32–40+ sts / 4"

Fingering Weight: 14–18 WPI, 27–32 sts / 4"

Sport Weight: 12–14 WPI, 23–26 sts / 4"

DK Weight: 11–13 WPI, 21–24 sts / 4"

Worsted Weight: 9–11 WPI, 16–20 sts / 4"

Heavy Worsted / Aran: 8–9 WPI, 16–18 sts / 4"

Bulky Weight: 6–8 WPI, 12–15 sts / 4"

Super Bulky: 5–6 WPI, 6–11 sts / 4"

Why Buy Yarn by Weight at WEBS?

When you shop for yarn by weight at WEBS, you aren't just getting variety—you're getting expertise. We categorize our yarns according to the Craft Yarn Council standards to take the guesswork out of your shopping experience. This ensures you can easily find the perfect match for your project, whether you're searching for a delicate lace or a cozy super bulky, with the confidence that every skein will meet your specific gauge and texture needs.

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