Wool and yarn for knitting, crochet and sewing

Wool and yarn for every season

Here you'll find wool and yarn for knitting, crochet and sewing projects, sorted by brand and yarn type: warm merino wool for sweaters, cotton for summer pieces, soft alpaca blends for shawls and cardigans. Many brands such as Lang Yarns, Rowan, Schachenmayr, Rico Design and ITO Yarn have their own subcategory, along with sewing and embroidery threads.

Which yarn suits your project

The fiber determines how the finished piece wears. Merino wool is warm, elastic and soft against the skin. Cotton and linen feel cool and have little stretch, which makes them good for summer clothing. Alpaca is very warm with a soft drape, while mohair and silk add sheen and lightness. For socks, blends with polyamide work well because they're more durable.

Use the filters for fiber, yardage, needle size and color to narrow down your choice. Specialty yarns have their own subcategories.

• Sock yarn for socks, gloves and anything that needs to hold up to wear
• Lace yarn for fine, openwork shawls
• Crochet thread for doilies, amigurumi and fine crochet work
• Darning yarn for mending and reinforcing
• Sewing and embroidery threads, for example from Gütermann, DMC and Anchor

Tip: If you substitute the yarn in a pattern, choose one with similar yardage per 50 g and compare your gauge swatch with the pattern. The information on the ball band is only a guideline.