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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 String Venezia Yarn - Cashmere Worsted 7 options
String Venezia Yarn - Cashmere Worsted

53% Cashmere 27% Wool 20% Silk, 197yds (180m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$30.80
$44.00
SALE Adriafil Cupido Yarn - Cotton Sport 10 options
Adriafil Cupido Yarn - Cotton Sport

40% Cotton 35% Acrylic 17% Nylon 4% Metallic 4% Other, 175yds (160m)/50g (1.76oz), Sport

$5.03
$7.19
King Cole Cottagespun Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 14 options
King Cole Cottagespun Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 269yds (246m)/150g (5.29oz), Bulky

$8.82
West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Yarn - Wool Chunky 25 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Yarn - Wool Chunky

100% Wool, 153yds (140m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$18.00
SALE Sirdar Stories Chunky Yarn - Cotton Chunky 20 options
Sirdar Stories Chunky Yarn - Cotton Chunky

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 142yds (130m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.00
$10.00
King Cole Homespun DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 15 options
King Cole Homespun DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

23% Acrylic 23% Polyamide 22% Alpaca 22% Merino Wool 10% Viscose, 191yds (175m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.19
SALE Trendsetter Yarn Facade Yarn - Cotton Worsted 7 options
Trendsetter Yarn Facade Yarn - Cotton Worsted

75% Cotton 25% Acrylic, 165yds (151m)/50g (1.76oz), Worsted

$9.60
$12.00
Plymouth Yarn Aventura Yarn - Alpaca Aran 16 options
Plymouth Yarn Aventura Yarn - Alpaca Aran

60% Alpaca 40% Merino Wool, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Aran

$22.99
Berroco Aerial Degrade Yarn - Mohair Lace 11 options
Berroco Aerial Degrade Yarn - Mohair Lace

65% Mohair 35% Silk, 568yds (519m)/25g (0.88oz), Lace | 2 Ply

$33.00
Lion Brand Mandala Bonus Bundle Yarn - Acrylic DK 20 options
Lion Brand Mandala Bonus Bundle Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 1181yds (1080m)/300g (10.58oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.39
Cascade Yarns MeriSeta Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted 20 options
Cascade Yarns MeriSeta Yarn - Merino Wool Worsted

75% Merino Wool 25% Silk, 237yds (217m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$24.00
SALE King Cole Linendale Reflections DK Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
King Cole Linendale Reflections DK Yarn - Cotton DK

57% Cotton 30% Viscose 13% Linen, 131yds (120m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.69
$6.25
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti Pilling Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 46 options
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti Pilling Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

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

$6.99
Stylecraft ReCreate DK Yarn - Wool DK 16 options
Stylecraft ReCreate DK Yarn - Wool DK

40% Wool 30% Acrylic 30% Polyester, 383yds (350m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.29
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Prints Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 44 options
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Prints Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 87yds (80m)/140g (4.94oz), Super Bulky

$10.69
King Cole Orchard DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK 10 options
King Cole Orchard DK Yarn - Superwash Merino DK

55% Merino Wool 45% Acrylic, 317yds (290m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.49
SALE Willow & Lark Nestle Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky 6 options
Willow & Lark Nestle Yarn - Merino Wool Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 219yds (200m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$24.05
$37.00
Valley Yarns Superwash Sport 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn 26 options
Valley Yarns Superwash Sport 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Merino Wool, 765yds (700m)/250g (8.82oz), Sport

$42.45
Valley Yarns Brodie 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cashmere 10509 17 options
Valley Yarns Brodie 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cashmere 10509

95% Cashmere 5% Merino Wool, 770yds (704m)/250g (8.82oz), Worsted

$139.95
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Aran 30 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton Aran

100% Cotton, 930yds (850m)/500g (17.64oz), Aran

$37.50
SALE Berroco Iris Yarn - Cotton Worsted 18 options
Berroco Iris Yarn - Cotton Worsted

50% Cotton 32% Bamboo 10% Merino Wool 8% Yak, 218yds (199m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$20.63 - $27.50
$27.50
King Cole Riot Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 42 options
King Cole Riot Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

70% Acrylic 30% Wool, 147yds (134m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$11.48
Koigu KPPPM Venation Pencil Box Set Yarn - 5 options
SALE Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton 373 24 options
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK Yarn - Cotton 373

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

$4.49
$5.99
Rowan Alpaca Sparkle Yarn - Alpaca Chunky 6 options
Rowan Alpaca Sparkle Yarn - Alpaca Chunky

23% Alpaca 23% Wool 32% Polyester 22% Cotton, 103yds (94m)/50g (1.76oz), Bulky

$14.00
Lion Brand Pound Of Love Yarn - Acrylic Worsted 43 options
Lion Brand Pound Of Love Yarn - Acrylic Worsted

100% Acrylic, 1019yds (932m)/454g (16.01oz), Worsted

$14.99
SALE Ella Rae Eco Cotton Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK 12 options
Ella Rae Eco Cotton Tweed Yarn - Cotton DK

48% Cotton 48% Acrylic 4% Other, 213yds (195m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.60
$17.00
Valley Yarns Berkshire 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Worsted 24 options
Valley Yarns Berkshire 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Wool Worsted

85% Wool 15% Alpaca, 705yds (645m)/500g (17.64oz), Worsted

$49.95
King Cole Hedgerow Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 8 options
King Cole Hedgerow Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 332yds (304m)/200g (7.06oz), Bulky

$17.19
Stylecraft Knit Me Crochet Me Yarn - Acrylic DK 12 options
Stylecraft Knit Me Crochet Me Yarn - Acrylic DK

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 317yds (290m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.09
SALE Valley Yarns Hawley 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 21 options
Valley Yarns Hawley 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 30% Silk 20% Nylon, 675yds (617m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$28.09
$37.45
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky 24 options
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Chunky Yarn - Wool Chunky

25% Wool 75% Acrylic, 131yds (120m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$6.75
SALE Valley Yarns Southwick 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted 22 options
Valley Yarns Southwick 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Cotton Worsted

52% Cotton 48% Bamboo, 525yds (480m)/250g (8.82oz), Worsted

$29.96
$39.95
King Cole Big Value Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 56 options
King Cole Big Value Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

100% Acrylic, 166yds (152m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$5.54
Koigu KPPPM Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply
Koigu KPPPM Mini Skein Set Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply

100% Merino Wool, 1827yds (1671m)/25g (0.88oz), Fingering

$168.00
Sirdar Snuggly Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky 22 options
Sirdar Snuggly Chunky Yarn - Nylon Chunky

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 136yds (124m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$11.00
King Cole Cosmos Yarn - Acrylic Thread 10 options
King Cole Cosmos Yarn - Acrylic Thread

100% Acrylic, 430yds (393m)/25g (0.88oz), Floss

$8.40
SALE Noro Tensan Yarn - Silk Worsted 6 options
Noro Tensan Yarn - Silk Worsted

68% Silk 32% Wool, 328yds (300m)/150g (5.29oz), Worsted

$42.00
$52.50
King Cole Yummy Yarn - Polyester Chunky 55 options
King Cole Yummy Yarn - Polyester Chunky

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

$9.26
Berroco Bestie Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 12 options
Berroco Bestie Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

35% Wool 35% Polyamide 30% Viscose, 54yds (49m)/50g (1.76oz), Super Bulky

$11.50
Stylecraft Special 4 Ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply 20 options
Stylecraft Special 4 Ply Yarn - Acrylic 4 Ply

100% Acrylic, 462yds (422m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$5.09
Stylecraft Special XL Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 28 options
Stylecraft Special XL Super Chunky Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

100% Acrylic, 149yds (136m)/200g (7.06oz), Super Bulky

$9.59
Berroco Mirelle Yarn - Wool Worsted 8 options
Berroco Mirelle Yarn - Wool Worsted

65% Wool 35% Silk, 152yds (139m)/100g (3.53oz), Worsted

$29.00
Araucania Fiesta Yarn - Wool Super Chunky 5 options
Araucania Fiesta Yarn - Wool Super Chunky

100% Virgin Wool, 114yds (104m)/150g (5.29oz), Super Bulky

$30.00
SALE Plymouth Yarn Encore Boucle Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky 12 options
Plymouth Yarn Encore Boucle Colorspun Yarn - Acrylic Super Chunky

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 101yds (92m)/100g (3.53oz), Super Bulky

$3.55 - $7.09
$7.09
Stylecraft Bambino Yarn - Acrylic DK 18 options
Stylecraft Bambino Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 293yds (268m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
Laines Du Nord Paint Gradient Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply 8 options
Laines Du Nord Paint Gradient Sock Yarn - Wool 4 Ply

75% Wool 25% Nylon, 458yds (419m)/100g (3.53oz), Fingering

$24.00
King Cole Chunky Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Chunky 29 options
King Cole Chunky Tweed Yarn - Acrylic Chunky

72% Acrylic 25% Wool 3% Viscose, 151yds (138m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$8.57
Malabrigo Vientos Yarn - Merino Chunky 18 options
Malabrigo Vientos Yarn - Merino Chunky

100% Merino Wool, 130yds (119m)/100g (3.53oz), Bulky

$17.50
King Cole Pricewise DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 113 options
King Cole Pricewise DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 308yds (282m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.90
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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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