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Worsted Weight Yarns

Got a new baby blanket or cozy sweater you're itching to get started on? Our premium worsted yarns are the perfect choice for medium-weight garments and accessories, from everyday sweaters to cosy winter accessories.

No matter your vision, we've got the colors and fibers to bring it to life - shop our curated collection of worsted-weight yarns below:

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Vintage by Berroco

Berroco's legacy machine wash blend features a wide color range, an incredibly soft feel and generous yardage perfect for all your knitting and...

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Rios by Malabrigo

Malabrigo Rios is a favorite choice of our customers. The deep saturated colors make knitting and crocheting a joy. This yarn is super soft and can...

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Coastal Cotton Yarn by Queensland

Coastal Cotton Yarn by Queensland is the perfect cotton yarn for knitting projects of all kinds. This worsted weight option features a stunning pal...

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Ultra Alpaca by Berroco

We love this yarn to knit or crochet sweaters, blankets, hats, mittens and basically anything you can dream up! A luxurious mix of superfine alpaca...

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Lanas by Berroco

Lanas is the perfect choice for knitting or crocheting hats, mittens, scarves and sweaters. This worsted weight yarn is a mix of solids and h...

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Worsted by Malabrigo

This is it, the original Worsted that made Malabrigo an international favorite! A buttery-soft single ply of fine Uruguayan Merino wool, this yarn ...

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Zodiac By Seven Sisters Arts

We love this yarn from Seven Sisters Arts! Zodiac is a worsted-weight, hand-dyed yarn made here in Maine. This 4-ply yarn is luxurious and the colo...

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Santa Cruz Organic Merino by Juniper Moon Farms

This earthy rustic yarn merino wool is a heavy worsted weight yarn. It is great choice for knitting an aran sweater as well as hats, mittens and ba...

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Moonshine by Juniper Moon Farm

This beautiful yarn lives up to its name! The organic silk content makes the colors glow, while the wool and alpaca create a buttery soft combinati...

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Silk Garden Worsted by Noro

This yarn celebrates it's 35th anniversary in 2026! A beautiful yarn with a passionate cult following and deservedly so. At last count, it has been...

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Cairns by Queensland

Queensland's Medium Weight Cairns yarn is a vibrant addition to your crafting arsenal. This colorful blend, expertly crafted in Italy, features a ...

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Kathmandu Aran 100 Yarn by Queensland

Kathmandu Aran 100 is one of the softest and most luxurious yarns in the store! It has a  subtle tweed that is perfect for knitting or crocheting s...

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Coastal Cotton Ocean Mist

Ocean Mist is the speckle-dyed version of its solid sibling Coastal Cotton, using the same 100% cotton and worsted weight base. Its smooth, plied c...

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Suri Alpaca by Lang

Lang Suri Alpaca differs from the more common Huacaya Alpaca in the characteristics of the fibers. Suri Alpaca is only slightly crimped and more lu...

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Seis Cabos by Malabrigo

Seis Cabos is our newest yarn in the Malabrigo family! It’s a six-ply, non-superwash pure merino wool with a high twist that gives the yarn a lot o...

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Madara by Noro Yarns

One of Noro's Tweediest yarns! It is a beautiful, soft tweed Aran weight yarn made from Wool, Silk, and Alpaca. This rich tweed is created through ...

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Kureyon by Noro

Kureyon yarn is a color changing yarn with many colors in each ball and knits up in a striping pattern where on color blends into the next.  This r...

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Merino + Color by Lang

Merino + Color is a superwash gradient yarn that is a dream to knit with and watch the color keep changing as you go. It is worsted weight and supe...

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Cotton + Merino by Juniper Moon Farm

From Juniper Moon Farm, Cotton + Merino is light, airy and luxuriously soft. It's undyed chainette construction offers a unique contrast to the bri...

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Ito by Noro

Ito means both 'yarn' and 'young' in Japanese - Ito is yarn reborn. Ito is a slubby, worsted weight, 100% wool that comes in BIG 200 gram/ 437 yard...

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Silk Garden Solo by Noro

Using the same silk/mohair base as both Silk Garden and Silk Garden Lite, Silk Garden Solo is a super-saturated tonal, monochromatic single-ply tha...

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Cashmere Light by Lang Yarns

The lofty lightness of Cashmere Light will have you floating away on a cloud! Knit the softest sweaters and accessories with this luxurious chain p...

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Malvinas By Noro Yarns

Malvinas yarn From Noro! It is a beautiful and soft merino worsted in vibrant semisolid colors perfect for all of your knitting and crochet pattern...

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Rozena by Laines du Nord

Rozena by Laines du Nord is the perfect choice for those seeking cozy warmth, velvety softness, and long-lasting comfort. Crafted from 16-micron me...

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Shop Soft Worsted Weight Yarn In All Colors

At Cashmere Goat,  you'll discover a stunning array of gorgeous hand-dyed favorites, as well as more traditionally dyed yarn and tweeds, including iconic staples like Malabrigo worsted yarn.

Worsted is not too thin and not too thick - truly versatile, and highly rewarding for quick gifts and beginner knitters alike. Choose your favorite color and watch it rapidly transform into cozy, durable pieces: 

  • Everyday sweaters
  • Medium-weight winter cardigans
  • Blankets
  • Throws
  • Winter scarves
  • Beanies
  • Mittens
  • Cowls
  • Baby clothes & accessories

Worsted is a knitter’s favorite for a reason, as it provides a satisfying layer of warmth to block out those chilly winter drafts. Get started today!

Don't wait for inspiration to hit! Browse knitting patterns and find your next project at Cashmere Goat.

Shop Worsted Weight Wool Yarn, Cashmere, Alpaca & Affordable Blends 

In our stock, you’ll find durable wool, mohair, silk blends, and much more, so you can find the best fit for every project. Popular choices include: 

100% Rustic Wool Worsted Yarn

Offers unmatched strength and a crisp texture. It is the absolute gold standard for bold cables, textured stitch patterns, and structured outerwear.

Superwash Merino Wool Worsted Yarn

This machine-washable yarn combines next-to-skin buttery softness and a squishy feel with easy care for a long-lasting garment.

Alpaca & Wool Worsted Yarn Blends

Features a luxurious, dreamy drape and a soft, fuzzy surface (halo) that provides a dense warmth that feels like a reassuring hug.

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn Blends

Perfect for warm-weather or transitional garments, a high-quality cotton worsted-weight yarn delivers crisp stitch definition and a breathable, cool texture.

Cashmere Goat Yarn - All The Knitting & Crocheting Supplies You Need In One Place 

For 24 years now, our small woman-owned store has been the go-to place for a wide community of knitters looking to bring the fun and color of this craft into their lives! We offer:

  • US-wide shipping, with each order shipped within 1-3 days of purchase
  • All the tools, supplies, and inspiration you need to bring your vision to life
  • Support through private classes & community workshops - there’s a seat at our table for every knitter from beginner to pro

Shop the best knitting yarn today and join the Cashmere Goat community!

Frequently Asked Questions

Worsted-weight yarn is officially classified as #4 Medium.

Worsted-weight yarn is typically knitted on US size 7 to 9 (4.5mm – 5.5mm) needles, which you’ll find in our collection of knitting needles. 

However, make sure you check needle recommendations on your chosen pattern and always check your gauge to be sure you have the correct size needles.

Yes, "worsted weight" tells you the thickness of the yarn, while "worsted spun" refers to a specific method of spinning the fibers. We clearly list both the yarn weight and the fiber preparation on our product pages so you always know exactly what you’re getting.

Yes, it is the absolute best weight for advanced stitch patterns! Because it sits at the perfect medium thickness, worsted yarn provides incredible visual stitch definition, making it incredibly easy to see where your needles need to go next.

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