Yarn by WeightYarns are grouped into the following categories with the gauge or tension shown in brackets. The tension or gauge is quoted as approximately the number of stitches which knit to 4 inches or 10 cm in stocking stitch or stockinette. Craft Yarn Council of America yarn weight symbols are shown with the yarn listings.
For further definition of these terms please refer to the Yarn Forward Tension (Gauge) Guide
| Lace Weight Yarns | ||||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Silk Lace by Diamond Yarn | Luxury | Lace Weight | 100% silk | |
| Manos Lace by Manos del Uruguay | Luxury | 32 | Baby alpaca, cashmere, silk | |
 | Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine | Soft Sock Yarn | 30 | Wool, Alpaca, Nylon |
| Mille Colori Socks and Lace by Lang | Self striping | 28 | Superwash wool and nylon | |
| Fancy Yarns for Scarves | ||||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve by Estelle Yarns | Fancy | 12-16 | Various | |
 | Mischief by Estelle Yarns | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic, wool, polyester |
| Frill Seeker by Estelle | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic | |
| Frill Seeker Twisted by Estelle Yarns | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic, Polyester. | |
| Frill Seeker Precious Metal by Estelle. | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic/metallic Polyester | |
| Frill Seeker Precious Metal Light by Estelle. | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic/metallic Polyester | |
| Frill Seeker Sequins by Estelle Yarns | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic, Beads, Nylon | |
| Frill Seeker Twilight by Estelle Yarns | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic, Polyester | |
| Frill Seeker Cameo by Estelle Yarns | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic, Wool, Nylon, Mohair, Metallic | |
| Elegance by Estelle Yarns | Fancy | N/A | Polyester and Acrylic |
| Stargazer by Estelle Yarns | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic, Polyester | |
| Park Avenue by Katia | Fancy | N/A | Acrylic, polyamide, mohair. | |
| Argentina by SMC | Ruffles/Frills scarf yarn | N/A | Acrylic, Polyester | |
| Frilly by SMC | Ruffles/Frills scarf yarn | N/A | Acrylic, Polyester | |
| Drake by Estelle Yarns | Thick and Thin | 12 | Wool, acrylic | |
| Easy by Estelle Yarns | Bouclé | 10 | Acrylic, wool, polyamide | |
| Mohairs and Mohair Blends | ||||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cole Luxury Mohair | Luxury, variegated | 16 | Mohair, wool and nylon | |
| Three Ply These yarns knit about 32 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | ||||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My First Regia | Baby Yarn | 30 | Wool and Polyamide. |
| Big Value Baby 3-Ply by King Cole | Classic | 32 | Acrylic | |
 | Sock Yarns These yarns are suitable for socks. | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Sock by Berroco Yarns | Non wool sock yarn | 30 | Acrylic, nylon | |
| Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine | Soft Sock Yarn | 30 | Wool, Alpaca, Nylon |
| Regia Angora Merino | Luxury sock yarn | 30 | Wool, nylon, angora. | |
| Manos del Uruguay Alegria | Sock/Lace weight | 28 - 30 | Wool and Polyamide |
| On Your Toes Bamboo by SMC | A no wool sock yarn | 28 | Bamboo and Nylon | |
| Cascade Heritage Sock Yarn | Solid and Hand Paints | 28 | Superwash Merino Wool and Nylon | |
| Mille Colori Socks and Lace by Lang | Self striping | 28 | Superwash wool and nylon | |
| SockItToMe by Estelle Yarns | Bright, bold sock yarn | 28 | Superwash wool, nylon |
| Fingering Yarns These yarns knit about 28 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Value Baby 4-Ply by King Cole | Classic | 28 | Acrylic | |
| Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply | Luxury | 28 | Merino wool, cashmere, silk. | |
| Cherub Baby by Cascade Yarns | Soft Baby Yarn | 28 | Nylon and acrylic |
| Viking Baby Ull | Superwash Baby Yarn | 28 | 100% Merino Wool | |
| Manos del Uruguay Fino | Fingering weight luxury | 24 - 28 | Merino wool and silk |
 | Sports Weight Yarns These yarns knit about 24 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade 220 Superwash Sport | Classic | 22-24 | 100% Merino Wool | |
| Cherub DK by Cascade Yarns | Soft DK to Sports weight Yarn | 22 - 24 | Nylon and acrylic |
 | Double Knitting (DK) Yarns These yarns knit about 22 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Jacquard Color by SMC Schachenmayr | Jacquard | 22 | Acrylic | |
| Bravo Rainbow Color by SMC Schachenmayr | Self Striping | 22 | Acrylic | |
| Cascade 220 Superwash Sport | Classic | 22-24 | 100% Merino Wool | |
| Cherub DK by Cascade Yarns | Soft DK to Sports weight Yarn | 22 - 24 | Nylon and acrylic |
| Country Style DK by Sirdar | Classic | 22 | Wool, Nylon, Acrylic | |
| Sublime Egyptian Cotton DK | Classic high quality cotton | 22 | 100% cotton | |
| Galaxy by King Cole | Classic with Sequins | 22 | Acrylic, Wool, Payette | |
| Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend | Luxury | 22 | Wool, Silk |
| Marble by James C Brett | Marl | 22 | Acrylic | |
| Merino Superwash by Lang | Luxury | 22 | 100% Merino Wool | |
| Moonlight Sonata by J.C.Brett | Soft yarn with glitter. | 22 | Acrylic, mohair, wool, metallic | |
| Sirdar Snuggly babybamboo | Luxury | 22 | Bamboo and Wool | |
| Sirdar Snuggly Smiley Stripes | Multicoloured variegated | 22 | Bamboo and wool | |
| South Pacific by Estelle | Soft Pima Cotton | 22 | Cotton | |
| Splash by King Cole | Self patterning yarn | 22 | Acrylic | |
| Seta Tweed by Lang Yarns | Luxury | 21 | Silk and cotton | |
| Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK | Luxury | 22 | Merino wool, cashmere, silk | |
| Sublime Baby Silk and Bamboo DK | Luxury | 22 | Bamboo and Silk | |
| Sublime Tussah Silk DK | Luxury | 22 | Silk and Viscose | |
| Ultra Pima cotton by Cascade Yarns | Extra long staple cotton | 22-24 | 100% Pima Cotton | |
| Vintage DK by Berroco | Classic | 22 | Wool, Acrylic, Nylon | |
| Violena Colori by SMC Select | Classic | 21 - 22 | Cotton/Modal | |
| Weekend DK by Berroco | A soft summer yarn | 22 | Acrylic and cotton |
| Wicked DK by King Cole | Multicoloured Ragg | 22 | Acrylic | |
 | Knitting Worsted (KW) Yarns These yarns knit about 20 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade 220 | Classic | 18 to 20 | 100% Peruvian Wool | |
| Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash | Classic Superwash Wool | 20 | 100% wool | |
| Denim Cotton by Lang Yarns | Denim look recycled cotton | 20 | Recycled cotton | |
| Maxima by Manos del Uruguay | Hand dyed | 20 | Wool | |
| Northern Worsted by SMC | Classic | 20 | Acrylic | |
| Vintage Worsted by Berroco | Classic | 20 | Wool, Acrylic, Nylon | |
| Aran Yarns These yarns knit about 18 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca by Cascade Yarns. | Self Striping, luxury yarn | 18 | Wool, Silk, Mohair. |
| 1824 Cotton by Mission Falls | Classic | 18 | Cotton | |
| 1824 Wool by Mission Falls | Classic | 18 | Superwash Wool | |
| Alafoss Lett Lopi | Light Lopi | 18 | Icelandic Wool | |
| Cloud Organic Cotton by Estelle Yarns | Very Soft Organic Cotton | 18 | 100% Organic Cotton | |
| Eco Cloud by Cascade Yarns | Soft braided yarn | 18 | Undyed Merino Wool and Baby Alpaca | |
| Eco Duo by Cascade Yarns | Very Soft ECO | 18 | Undyed Baby Alpaca & Wool | |
| Fine Merino Superwash Aran by Diamond Yarn | Classic | 18 | 100% Superwash Merino Wool | |
| KC Fashion Aran by King Cole | Classic | 18 | Acrylic, Wool | |
| Moorland Aran by King Cole | Ragg | 18 | Acrylic/wool | |
| Luna by Cascade Yarns | Classic | 18 | Cotton | |
| Sakura Silk by Estelle Yarns | Self Striping | 18 | Silk, Cotton, Acrylic |
| Sakura Cotton by Estelle Yarns | Self Striping | 18 | Cotton, Viscose, Silk. |
 | Chunky/Bulky Yarns These yarns knit 12 to 16 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Alpaca Chunky by Estelle Yarns | Classic, very soft | 16 | 100% superfine alpaca | |
| Gladstone Chunky by Estelle Yarns | Thick and thin | 15 | Wool, Acrylic. | |
| Cascade Ecological Wool and ECO Wool Plus | Ecologically produced wool | 14-16 | Wool | |
| Opium by King Cole | Burnt look yarn | 14 | Cotton, Acrylic, Polyamide |
| Bonus Chunky by Hayfield | Classic | 14 | 100% Acrylic | |
| Marble Chunky by James C. Brett | Marl | 14 | Acrylic | |
| Vintage Chunky by Berroco | Classic | 14 | Wool, acrylic, nylon | |
| Alafoss Lopi. | Light Twist Yarn | 13-14 | Icelandic Wool | |
| Drake by Estelle Yarns | Thick and Thin | 12 | Wool, acrylic | |
| Alcazar by Estelle Yarns | Marl, light twist | 12 | Acrylic and wool |
| Mille Colori Big by Lang | Self Striping | 12 | Wool and Acrylic | |
| West by Lang | Self Striping | 12 | Wool and Acrylic | |
 | Super Bulky Yarns These yarns knit 11 or less stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy by Estelle Yarns | Bouclé | 10 | Acrylic, wool, polyamide | |
| Hudson by Estelle | Thick and thin | 9 | Wool, Acrylic, Nylon | |
| Bravo Big by SMC Schachenmayr | Classic | 8 | Acrylic | |
| Lana Grande by Cascade Yarns | Classic Super Bulky | 8 | 100% wool | |
| Magnum by Cascade Yarns | Light twist, thick and thin | 8 | 100% wool | |
| Polaris by Estelle | Chenille | 8 | Polyester | |
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