Knitting, Crochet and Crafts

Yarn for Crochet and Knitting

Yarn isn’t the only suitable material you can use for knitting and crochet, but it’s definitely the most popular choice amongst contemporary crafters. If you’re interested in discovering outstanding yarn or learning about any aspect of yarn for crochet and knitting, this page is definitely a great place to begin exploring.

Reviews of My FAVORITE Yarns for Crochet and Knitting

I’ve been crocheting for somewhere around 40 years, and knitting for somewhere around 30+ years. In that timespan, I’ve tried a whole bunch of different yarns. Here are some of the yarns I recommend most:


Wool of the Andes Yarn by Knit Picks


3 Colors of Wool of the Andes Worsted Weight Yarn by Knit Picks
3 Colors of Wool of the Andes Worsted Weight Yarn by Knit Picks

Sport Weight Wool of the Andes Yarn by Knit Picks in the Blossom Heather Color
Sport Weight Wool of the Andes Yarn by Knit Picks in the Blossom Heather Color

Wool of the Andes is one of Knit Picks’ all time best selling yarns. It comes in multiple weights, and the color palette is impressive. You’re invited to check out my review of Wool of the Andes yarn HERE.


Cascade 220


Cascade 220 Worsted Weight Wool Yarn
Cascade 220 Worsted Weight Wool Yarn

Simply Cotton Yarn by Knitpicks

Knitpicks Simply Cotton Worsted Yarn -- 100% Organic Cotton Yarn for Knitting and Crochet
Knitpicks Simply Cotton Worsted Yarn — 100% Organic Cotton Yarn for Knitting and Crochet

Knitpicks — Hawthorne Speckle Yarn


Hawthorne Speckle Handpainted Yarn by Knitpicks

Andean Treasure DK Weight Baby Alpaca Yarn by Knit Picks


Andean Treasure Sport Weight Yarn by Knit Picks
Andean Treasure Sport Weight Yarn by Knit Picks

Plymouth Yarns — Bio Sesia

Yarn by Weight or Type

Yarn Knowledge: Articles About Yarn

We hope this information is helpful to you as you educate yourself more about yarn for crochet and knitting. Best wishes with finding exactly the right yarns for your future knitting and / or crochet projects.

Posted By: Amy Solovay


This page was last updated on 5-15-2024.