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Worsted / Aran
13 – 20 stitches / 4 inches

Alpaca Cotton
Rowan brings us Alpaca Cotton, a sumptuous alpaca and cotton blend. It is soft and light while being incredibly warm. 16 stitches / 4 inches

Amalfi
Amalfi by Debbie Bliss combines Cotton, Viscose, Linen, and Silk in a beautiful blend that creates a yarn with a subtle summer tweed. The fabric folds and drapes, perfect for spring and summer garments.
22 stitches / 4 inches

Amity Print
Amity Print by Ella Rae is a fun, hard working acrylic and wool blend. Use it for all your family's knitwear – it is machine washable! See it in action in Ella Rae Book 102: Amity Prints Knitwear for Children.
20 stitches / 4 inches, 200 yards

Belle Organic Aran
Belle Organic Aran by Rowan is a 100% organic cotton / wool blend that is 50% of each fiber. This is the perfect combination for softness, drape, and wear. Belle Organic offers incredible versatility and all season appeal.
19 stitches / 4 inches

Blackstone Tweed
Tweed for the discerning knitter! Blackstone Tweed by Berroco is a super soft yarn that has all the rustic appeal of a classic tweed yarn but with a higher dose of mohair and angora. With wear these garments will develop a soft and fuzzy halo. It is a joy to wear and a pleasure to knit. 18 stitches / 4 inches

Boboli
Each shade of Boboli by Berroco is composed of an enchanting mix of shifting colors. A glimmer wool blend boasting a subtle shine and soft hand, this yarn lends cool weather projects an air of sophisticated originality.

Boku
Boku is one of Plymouth Yarn's latest additions. This wool and silk blend has gradual color shifts and long colorways to create a stunning striped effect. 16 stitches / 4 inches

Calmer
Calmer by Rowan is a cotton blend with a super soft, luxurious feel. This yarn has a gauge similar to DK but because of the elasticity in it, is knitted on bigger needles. 21 stitches / 4 inches

Cascade 220
Cascade 220 is a beautiful, basic plied wool that comes in many gorgeous colors, heathers, tweeds, quatros, and handpaints. It is great for all your knitting and felting projects.
18 stitches / 4 inches

Cashmerino Aran
Cashmerino Aran by Debbie Bliss is a silky soft blend of merino, cashmere, and microfiber in a heavy worsted weight. It is used to create fabulous knitwear that is machine washable! 18 stitches / 4 inches

Chadwick
Chadwick from Juniper Moon is named for Alan Chadwick, a leading innovator of organic farming techniques. This yarn is a soft and lofty single ply. It is so special you may never want to knit with anything else! 18 stitches / 4 inches

Classy
Classy by Dream in Color is a beautiful, veil dyed worsted weight yarn made from superwash wool. Inspired by nature, the veil dyeing process brings depth and life to color, giving garments a subtle, dramatic shimmer and shine. While veil dyed yarn has all the unique character of other hand dyed yarns, it will not landscape or pool, resulting in a magnificent, flattering garment. 18 stitches / 4 inches

Coffee Beenz
Coffee Beenz from Plymouth has the same great acrylic and wool blend as Encore but is complemented by a variegated strand.
18 stitches / 4 inches, 212 yards

Comfort
Comfort™ is Berroco's "new and improved" classic American worsted weight yarn. It is an ultra–soft blend of Super Fine Acrylic and Super Fine Nylon and spun into a luxury twist. The yarn is easy care — machine wash and dry — and allergy free. Affordably priced, Comfort™ is available in an exquisite range of solids and print shades. 20 stitches / 4 inches

Cool Wool
Cool Wool by Elsebeth Lavold combines cotton and wool into a fabulous fiber sure to delight. It is a super soft washable yarn that will soon become a favorite!
20 stitches / 4 inches

Coolspun Cotton
Coolspun Cotton by SRKertzer is the original worsted weight craft cotton and is available in many shades. It is the discerning knitter's choice for dishcloths, and any other projects requiring a machine washable and dryable colourfast cotton. 16 stitches / 4 inches

Cotton Classic
Cotton Classic by Tahki is the classic light worsted weight yarn made with the highest quality 100% mercerized cotton. Often imitated, but never duplicated. Great for year round garments. Offered in over 90 vibrant, long–lasting shades! 20 stitches / 4 inches

Cotton Twirl
Crystal Palace introduces Cotton Twirl, a lovely cotton twist with a bit of nylon for retention. This soft fiber is perfect for your spring & summer knits, or that quick baby project.
16 – 18 stitches / 4 inches

Creative Focus Chunky
Nashua brings us this soft wool and alpaca chunky weight basic — and it's great for felting too! 16 stitches / 4 inches

Creative Focus Superwash
Nashua brings us this high quality Superwash merino wool blend in a worsted weight. It is available in many beautiful colors. 18 stitches / 4 inches

Creative Focus Worsted
Creative Focus Worsted by Nashua is a soft wool and alpaca blend in a worsted weight. This single ply yarn is great for felting. 20 stitches / 4 inches

Cricket
Cricket is a new yarn from Classic Elite that is the perfect blend of cotton and linen, with both drape and softness. Cricket's tone on tone colors give a tweed effect rarely found in a summer yarn.
20 stitches / 4 inches, 105 yards

Donegal Luxury Tweed
Donegal Luxury Tweed by Debbie Bliss takes the classic — Donegal Tweed — and makes it even better! Adding 15% Angora leaves this sumptuous yarn with even more softness. 18 stitches / 4 inches

Donegal Tweed
Donegal Tweed by Tahki is a tradtional Irish homespun tweed of 100% pure new wool in a worsted weight. The wide color range consists of classic colors enhanced by tweed accents of coordinating colors. To felt your project, just machine wash. 16 – 18 stitches / 4 inches

Dove
Tahki brings us this beautiful blend of Extrafine Merino Wool, Alpaca and nylon in a worsted weight yarn. Dove has a unique combination of airiness and body with a slightly felted appearance. It has great stitch definition and is equally perfect for knit or crochet. 18 stitches / 4 inches

Eco Cotton
Eco is Debbie Bliss's first addition to her new Fair Trade collection. This 100% organic cotton is manufactured in ecologically and socially responsible ways. It is hand harvested and dyed using non–toxic dyes. 18 stitches / 4 inches

Eco Duo
Cascade's Eco Duo starts with a beautiful undyed wool and blends it with undyed baby alpaca for a super soft, super warm fiber. The colors are natural and marled.
18 stitches / 4 inches

Ella Rae Classic Sand Art
Ella Rae Classic Sand Art is 100% wool dyed to create fabrics reminiscent of lovely sand art concoctions. It is auto striping and self patterning.
20 stitches / 4 inches

Ella Rae Superwash
New in 2009! Ella Rae takes her Classic yarn and makes it even better! Ella Rae Superwash is 100% Superwash wool and sure to become a favorite. 20 stitches / 4 inches

Encore Worsted
Encore Worsted is Plymouth's hard working, long wearing acrylic and wool blend. Available in over one hundred machine washable colors, this yarn is a staple in stashes across the world. It is perfect for babies, children, the home, and more! 20 stitches / 4 inches

Fantasy Naturale
Fantasy Naturale by Plymouth is strong, 100% mercerized cotton with good body and great colors! Available in solid, variegated, and marled shades.
18 stitches / 4 inches, 140 yds.

Flicker
Berroco Flicker is an unbelievably soft yarn with a surprise: nestled in the lofty alpaca chainette is a soft, glittering, tinsel like filament of gold or silver. Subtle shimmer and immense softness!
20 stitches / 4 inches, 189 yards

Glint
Berroco's Glint has a metallic strand nestled within a chain of soft cotton. The finished effect is special and subtly sophisticated, just perfect for casual summer garments.
20 stitches / 4 inches, 141 yards

Handpaint

Hap'i
Hap'i is part of the Mirasol Project which supports the children in the Highlands of Peru. This yarn is made of 100% Tanguis Cotton, which was specially developed to have a longer staple and increased strength. It is lightly textured and very soft!
16 stitches / 4 inches

Kathmandu Aran
For the look of rustic tweed, you cannot go wrong with Kathmandu Aran by Queensland Collection. This nubby blend of wool, silk, and cashmere create a wonderfully soft and supple yarn with incredible feel. The flecks of color give texture to any project you create. 18 stitches / 4 inches

Kudo
Kudo by Plymouth is a worsted weight tweedy self striping yarn made from cotton, rayon, and silk. Great for spring & summer wear!
18 stitches / 4 inches, 198 yards

Kureyon
Noro brings color to life with Kureyon. This gorgeous 100% wool yarn is self–striping. It makes incredible felted projects as well! 20 stitches / 4 inches

Lambs Pride Worsted
Lamb's Pride from Brown Sheep is a beautiful combination of wool and mohair, resulting in a yarn that is soft and warm with no scratch. The single ply is good for intricate patterns such as FairIsle or cables, as it gives beautiful stitch definition. All colors but the whites felt wonderfully with just a hint of fuzziness to add to the fun. 22 stitches / 4 inches

Lanaloft
Brown Sheep makes the lovely Lanaloft yarn. This 100% mothproofed wool is a single ply, worsted weight fiber that is fabulous for any of your cold weather creations. The great colors and prints also felt! 18 stitches / 4 inches

Leche
Queensland Collection introduces Leche, and as the name implies, it contains milk protein. It is super soft with a bit of sheen due to the silk included. Wool and microfiber round out this great new yarn. 20 stitches / 4 inches

Lima
Lima by Rowan is a beautifully soft yarn made up of baby alpaca, merino wool, and nylon. It is available in natural shades varying from greys, greens, blues, and browns. 20 stitches / 4 inches

Linus
Linus from Knit One Crochet Too was designed in colors for men, but women are sure to love them too. Each one shows lines of contrasting colors throughout, so knitting with Linus is never boring. The feel is soft and smooth, with a slight thick and thin look.
17 stitches / 4 inches

Luna by Cascade
Luna by Cascade is a fun roving–type cotton wrapped in a single thread of the same color to produce a lumpy, bumpy, soft yarn. In bright bold solids and lovely handpaints.
18 stitches / 4 inches, Solid Colors: 82 yards, Handpaint Colors: 164 yards

Lustra
Lustra by Berroco is a shining jewel. This single ply Merino and Tencel blend is a lightweight affordable luxury. With generous yardage and a silk–like gleam, this yarn boasts a striking palette and soft hand. 18 stitches / 4 inches

Malabrigo Twist
Those of you in love with Malabrigo Worsted but longing for a stronger yarn, take note: Malabrigo Twist is here! This smoothly rustic yarn has 8 fine plies to give it strength while maintaining the characteristic Malabrigo softness.
16 – 20 stitches / 4 inches

Malabrigo Worsted
Malabrigo Worsted is incredibly soft merino wool with the subtle variations in color and texture that only hand dyed yarns have. 16 – 20 stitches / 4 inches

Maxima
Maxima by Manos del Uruguay is a soft and squishy kettle dyed yarn. The worsted weight one–ply construction makes it a great all purpose yarn, and the fantastic yardage makes it perfect for 1 skein accessory projects. Fun, bright, intense colors will make your hand made item stand out from the crowd!
18 – 20 stitches / 4 inches

Misti Cotton

Misty
Misty by Tahki Yarns is a light and subtle chainette with slubs of color trapped within that seem to burst forth when knit. This soft linen and viscose blend has superb drape, yet has enough body to hold bobbles and cables.
20 stitches / 4 inches, 120 yards

Mochi Plus
Mochi Plus by Crystal Palace is the super soft aran weight single ply version of the popular Mini Mochi. It is available in several slow striping colors or their matching solids.
16 – 18 stitches / 4 inches

Monarch
Monarch from Mountain Colors is a delight! This wondefully soft thick and thin yarn is a worsted weight and gives a lovely handpun look to your project. 18 to 20 stitches / 4 inches

Mountain Goat
Mountain Goat by Mountain Colors is a smooth, non–fluffy mohair and wool blend that is excellent for doing colorwork and stitch patterns. It is perfect for cables! Note: Colors shown may be of other Mountain Colors yarns and are representative of the shades only.
20 stitches / 4 inches

Organik
Organik from The Fibre Company is a smooth, single ply yarn with beautiful sheen and drape. 18 to 20 stitches / 4 inches

Panguipulli
Panguipulli from Araucania: hard to pronounce, but easy to love! This beautiful marled 4 ply yarn is hand painted, with different hues twisted together. The result is a lovely tweedy effect in those gorgeous Araucania colors.
16 stitches / 4 inches

Paradise
Paradise by Nashua is a super soft and subtly textured yarn perfect for luxurious garments and accessories. The colors are rich and vibrant!
15 – 16 stitches / 4 inches

Pearl
Allergic to wool, but LOVE the Lorna's Laces colors? Your dreams have come true! Pearl is a gorgeous, shimmery, silk and bamboo blend available in many of the beautiful Lorna's Laces colorways. 20 stitches / 4 inches

Perfection
Perfection from Kraemer Yarns is a worsted weight blend of domestic merino and acrylic. It is a soft, easy care wool blend that will not break the bank! 20 stitches / 4 inches

Peruvia
Peruvia by Berroco is a new woolen roving with a handspun look. Made from 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, this yarn is ideal for felting as well as regular knitting. 17 stitches / 4 inches

Peruvia Colors
Peruvia Colors by Berroco is a space dyed version of Peruvia. 17 stitches / 4 inches

Pure Wool Aran
Rowan introduces Pure Wool Aran, a worsted weight Superwash wool. It has a nice twist and a smooth feel, and is available in lovely solid colors. 17 – 19 stitches / 4 inches

Remix
Reduce, reuse, recycle! Berroco brings us Remix, a machine washable yarn made from 100% recycled fibers! This is an exciting transeasonal blend that is comfortable in every way.
17 stitches / 4 inches

Rialto Aran
Rialto Aran by Debbie Bliss is the heavier weight version of the ever popular Rialto DK . This extrafine merino has elasticity and bounce, making it great for slim fitting knits and gently flared garments. Its softness lends itself to casual everyday garments. 18 stitches / 4 inches

Savannah
Savannah by Rowan is a lovely dry handle cotton wrapped with a silk thread. Soft and perfect for summer knits, it is available in eight gorgeous desert shades.
18 stitches / 4 inches, 88 yards

Shenandoah
Nashua introduces Shenandoah, a beautiful self striping single ply wool that has lovely subtle color changes. This worsted weight yarn is perfect for anything! 16 – 18 stitches / 4 inches

Shepherd Worsted
Shepherd Worsted has the softness of 100% Superwash Wool. It is available in the wonderful Lorna's Laces hand dyed colors.
18 stitches / 4 inches

Silk Garden
Gorgeous wool, soft silk, and yummy mohair combine to make one lovely yarn in Silk Garden. Beautifully self–striping colors are blended together as only Noro can. 20 stitches / 4 inches

Silky Flamme
Silky Flamme by Elsebeth Lavold contains a loose fiber core that is wrapped by another strand, producing a soft, lightly plied yarn. The thick and thin texture adds interest to anything from garter stich to complicated patterns. The silk adds a bit of sheen to your project. 16 stitches / 4 inches

Silky Wool XL
If you love Silky Wool but need a bigger yarn, try Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Wool XL. It has the same great colors and nubs of silk for interest, but knits 15 – 18 stitches / 4 inches. The beautiful tweedy fabric has a lovely drape.
15 – 18 stitches / 4 inches

Soft Linen
Soft Linen by Classic Elite is the perfect yarn for warmer days and cooler nights. The alpaca makes a beautiful halo, the linen gives it a crisp and firm hand, and the wool provides stability and its own level of softness. 22 stitches / 4 inches

Summer Tweed
Combining the luxury of silk with the durability of cotton, Summer Tweed by Rowan is the perfect all year round yarn. We recommend you touch as well as look to discover the full beauty of it in all its gorgeous shades. The nebs of tonal colors create a wonderful textural look in the knitted fabric, making this a unique knit for both look and feel. 16 stitches / 4 inches

Taiyo
Taiyo by Noro is the cotton version of our favorite Silk Garden. This summer weight, self striping yarn has a generous amount of silk to give it added sheen. 16 – 18 stitches / 4 inches

Tatamy Tweed Worsted
Tatamy Tweed Worsted by Kraemer is the heavier version of Tatamy Tweed DK. It too is an easy care cotton and acrylic blend in a wide range of colors. Small flecks are spun in for the tweed–like appearance. It is great for everyday garments. 16 – 20 stitches / 4 inches

Temis
Katia Temis is a fun thick and thin cotton blend that is perfect for light and lacey wraps and shawls. All you need are simple stitches to create stunning projects!
16 stitches / 4 inches, 137 yards

Tempo
Tempo by Filatura di Crosa is a subtly rustic cotton blend yarn which combines 3 strands – a multicolored print, a contrasting thick–and–thin, and a nubby tweed – to create one of a kind garments with a stunning Missoni type effect.
20 stitches / 4 inches

Tonos Carnaval
Misti Tonos Carnaval offers a festival of color to create with. It blends superfine alpaca, fine Merino Wool, silk, and nylon to create a superbly soft, resilient, and durable 4 ply fingering weight yarn.

Tonos Worsted
Tonos Worsted is a delightful blend of Misti Baby Alpaca and fine Merino Wool. This 4 ply fiber is perfect for a plethora of projects! 20 stitches / 4 inches

Ty–Dy
Ty–Dy by Knit One, Crochet Too is a beautiful 100% cotton yarn that is rainbow dyed into beautiful colors. It is very soft and a joy to work with.
20 stitches / 4 inches

Ty-Dy Wool
Knit One Crochet Too does ty-dy like no other. Ty-Dy Wool is 100% wool, 100% soft and 100% gorgeous!
20 stitches / 4 inches

Ultra Alpaca
Ultra Alpaca from Berroco is the ideal balance of luxurious supple alpaca and soft wool blended together and spun up perfectly round and light. All shades are chosen to resemble plant–dyed colors. Each color is beautiful on its own or combined in endless possible colorwork combinations. 20 stitches / 4 inches

Ultra Alpaca Tonal
Berroco has made a stunning addition to the Ultra Alpaca line. Ultra Alpaca Tonal has a variation in color that will create projects with a winsome depth and all the warmth and softness of its predecessors.
20 stitches / 4 inches, 215 yards

Vintage
Berroco's new yarn Vintage is a machine wash, wool–rich blend featuring a wide color range, incredibly soft feel and yardage that goes on and on. Its unique fiber blend makes laundering a breeze and is perfectly suited for easy care garments for both children and adults. 20 stitches / 4 inches

Wach'i
Wach'i is another great Mirasol Project yarn. It contains 85% Pima Cotton with 15% Silk added for the shine. The smooth texture makes the vibrant colors stand out.
20 stitches / 4 inches

Weekend
Berroco brings us Weekend, the perfect yarn for any laidback knitting project. A soft, comfortable machine washable blend, the yarn is uncomplicated from start to finish.
18 stitches / 4 inches

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