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Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Below are our Medium weight yarns, grouped alphabetically by fiber content.

We're using the Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System categories to classify these yarns as Medium. You may also find thes yarns listed as: Worsted, Aran, Afghan. The matches to the standard weight names are not exact, but they're usually a good guidepost - ask us if you're not sure!

We've also included some helpful data on yarns such as Wraps Per Inch (WPI), and gauge for knitting (designated by 'K') and crochet (designated by 'C'). WPI is a good way to compare yarn weights directly.


Alpaca Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Cascade Eco Duo, Baby Alpaca and Merino Yarn

$19.00/100 g hank
$16.95 for 8+
  • 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino (undyed)
  • 197yds/100 g hank, 900yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 6-8 tabby, 8-10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5 stitches/in on sz 8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Alpaca Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Moonshine by Juniper Moon Farm Yarn

$24.00/100 g hank
$21.75 for 8+
  • 40% Wool, 40% Alpaca, 20% Silk
  • 197yds/100 g hank, 900yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 6-8 tabby, 8-10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5-5 stitches/in on sz 7-9 C: 2.75-3.5 stitches/in on sz 7-I9

Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush Yarn

$9.50/50 g ball
$8.50 for 8+
  • 80% Baby Alpaca, 20% Acrylic
  • 110yds/50 g ball, 1005yds/lb
  • 9 WPI • Setts: N/A tabby, N/A twill
  • Gauge: K: 3.5-4 stitches/in on sz 8-9 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Cotton Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted Yarn

$17.95/100 g hank
$15.95 for 8+
  • 100% Certified Organic Cotton
  • 150yds/100 g hank, 675yds/lb
  • 10-11 WPI • Setts: tabby, twill
  • Gauge: 4-5 stitches/inch on sz US 7-9

Casco Bay Cotton Chenille Yarn

$16.50/220 yd mini cone
$14.95 for 8+
  • 100% cotton
  • 220yds/220 yd mini cone, 900yds/lb
  • 10 WPI • Setts: 6 tabby, 8 to 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 3.5-4.5 stitches/in on sz 7-9 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Casco Bay Cotton Chenille Yarn

$59.95/0.9 - 1.15 lb cone
$52.50 for 5+
  • 100% cotton
  • 900yds/0.9 - 1.15 lb cone, 900yds/lb
  • 10 WPI • Setts: 6 tabby, 8 to 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 3.5-4.5 stitches/in on sz 7-9 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Cumulus Cotton by Juniper Moon Farm Yarn

$24.75/100 g hank
$22.50 for 8+
  • 94% Israeli Mako Cotton, 6% Nylon
  • 251yds/100 g hank, 1145yds/lb
  • 10 WPI • Setts: 5 tabby, 6-7 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.- 5 stitches/in on 7- 9 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz H-8 to K-10.5

Inca Organic Cotton Yarn

$27.00/8 oz hank
$24.05 for 8+
  • 100% Organic Cotton
  • 325yds/8 oz hank, 650yds/lb
  • 10 WPI • Setts: 5-6 tabby, 8-10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5 stitches/in on sz 8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton Yarn

$9.95/50 g ball
  • 65% Cotton, 35% Microfibre
  • 60yds/50 g ball, 548yds/lb
  • 10 WPI • Setts: 5-6 tabby, 8-10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5 stitches/in on sz 8

Katia Cotton-Merino Yarn

$9.95/50 g ball
$8.90 for 8+
  • 70% Cotton, 30% Wool
  • 115yds/50 g ball, 1050yds/lb
  • 9 WPI • Setts: 4-5 tabby, 5-6 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4 stitches/in on sz 7-8

Cotton Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

K1C2 2nd Time Cotton Recycled Yarn

regular price: $8.50/100 g hank
  • 75% Recycled Cotton, 25% Acrylic
  • 180yds/100 g hank, 820yds/lb
  • 15 WPI • Setts: 8-10 tabby, 10-12 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5-5 stitches/in on a 6-7 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5
Some colors on clearance
discount price: $5.35/100 g hank

Lucy Cotton Linen Yarn

$70.00/0.9 - 1.15 lb cone
$62.30 for 5+
  • 80% Cotton, 20% Linen
  • 725yds/0.9 - 1.15 lb cone, 725yds/lb
  • 14 WPI • Setts: 8 tabby, 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 5 stitches/in on sz 8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Cotton Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Medium Cotton 16/8 Mop Yarn

$30.00/1 lb tube
$26.00 for 5+
  • Cotton
  • 420yds/1 lb tube, 420yds/lb
  • 10 WPI • Setts: 4-5 tabby, 8-10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4-4.5 stitches/in on US sz 7-8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Cotton Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Tess Cotton Yarn

$54.95/0.9 - 1.15 lb cone
$47.50 for 3+
  • 96% cotton, 4% nylon
  • 740yds/0.9 - 1.15 lb cone, 740yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: weft only tabby, weft only twill
  • Gauge: K: 5 stitches/in on sz 8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Merino Wool Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Malabrigo Merino Worsted Wool Yarn

$13.00/100 g hank
$11.75 for 8+
  • 100% Merino wool
  • 210yds/100 g hank, 980yds/lb
  • 10 WPI • Setts: 6-8 tabby, 8-10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4-5 stitches/in on sz 7-9 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Swans Island Worsted Organic Merino Wool Yarn

regular price: $19.99/100 g hank
  • Most colors 100% Certified Organic Merino Wool: Colors 0210 (seasmoke) and 0100 (oatmeal) are 85% Certified Organic Merino and 15% Alpaca
  • 250yds/100 g hank, 1120yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 8 tabby, 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5- 5 stitches/in on 7- 9 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5
Some colors on clearance
discount price: $19.99/100 g hank

Mohair Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair Yarn

$10.85/25 g ball
  • 80% Kid Mohair, 5% Wool, 15% Polyamide
  • 95yds/25 g ball, 1725yds/lb
  • 14 WPI • Setts: 5-10 tabby, 8-12 twill
  • Gauge: 4.25 stitches/in on sz 8

Victorian Bouclé Mohair Yarn

$15.95/3 oz hank
$14.25 for 8+
  • 74% Mohair, 16% Wool, 10% Nylon
  • 215yds/3 oz hank, 1160yds/lb
  • 13 WPI • Setts: 6 to 8 tabby, 8 to 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4 stitches/in on sz 9 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Victorian Brushed Mohair Yarn

$17.95/145 yd hank
$15.75 for 8+
  • 74% Mohair, 16% Wool, 10% Nylon
  • 145yds/145 yd hank, 1160yds/lb
  • 10-12 WPI • Setts: 4 to 6 tabby, 5 to 8 twill
  • Gauge: K: 3 to 4 stitches/in on sz 9 to 10 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Victorian Brushed Mohair Yarn

$70.00/14 oz hank
$59.50 for 2+
  • 74% Mohair, 16% Wool, 10% Nylon
  • 1015yds/14 oz hank, 1160yds/lb
  • 10-12 WPI • Setts: 4 to 6 tabby, 5 to 8 twill
  • Gauge: K: 3 to 4 stitches/in on sz 9 to 10 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Silk Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Noro Silk Garden Yarn

$15.00/50 g ball
$13.95 for 8+
  • 45% Silk, 45% Mohair, 10% Lambswool
  • 110yds/50 g ball, 1005yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 8 tabby, 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5-5 stitches/in on sz 7-8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Synthetic Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Plymouth Encore Worsted Yarn

$6.95/100 g ball
$5.95 for 8+
  • 75% Acrylic, 25% Wool
  • 200yds/100 g ball, 910yds/lb
  • 11 WPI • Setts: 6-8 tabby, 10-12 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5-5 stitches/in on sz 8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Wool Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Bartlettyarns Maine Wool Yarn

$16.00/4 oz hank
$14.50 for 8+
  • 100% Wool
  • 200yds/4 oz hank, 800yds/lb
  • 10 WPI • Setts: 6-8 tabby, 8 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5-5 stitches/in on sz 7 to 8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Jaggerspun 6/8 Heather Worsted Yarn

$56.00/lb
$50.00 for 2+
  • 100% Wool
  • 740yds/lb, 740yds/lb
  • 13 WPI • Setts: 6-8 tabby, 8-10 twill
  • Gauge: 4-5 stitches/in on US 6-8

Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed Yarn

$12.95/50 g ball
  • 85% Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere
  • 104yds/50 g ball, 950yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 6-8 tabby, 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5 stitches/in on sz 8

Kureyon by Noro Yarn

$11.75/50 g ball
$9.95 for 8+
  • 100% Wool
  • 110yds/50 g ball, 1005yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 8 tabby, 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4 1/2 to 5 stitches/in on sz 7-8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Wool Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Lamb's Pride Worsted Yarn

$15.80/4 oz ball
$14.25 for 8+
  • 85% Wool, 15% Mohair
  • 190yds/4 oz ball, 760yds/lb
  • 11 WPI • Setts: 6 tabby, 8 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5 stitches/in on sz 8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Wool Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Léttlopi (Lite Lopi) Icelandic Wool Yarn

$6.80/50 g ball
$6.05 for 8+
  • 100% Icelandic Wool
  • 109yds/50 g ball, 995yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 5-6 (weft only) tabby, 7-8 (weft only) twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5 - 5 stitches/in on sz 7 - 8 C: 2.75 - 2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Louisa Harding Amitola Grande Yarn

regular price: $25.00/100 g
$22.25 for 8+
  • 80% Wool, 20% Silk
  • 273yds/100 g, 1245yds/lb
  • 9 WPI • Setts: 4-5 tabby, 5-6 twill
  • Gauge: 4 - 4.5 sts/in on US sz 8 - 10
Some colors on clearance
discount price: $22.25/100 g

Wool Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Malabrigo Rios Superwash Merino Wool Yarn

$16.80/100 g hank
$14.95 for 8+
  • 100% Superwash Wool
  • 210yds/100 g hank, 960yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 6-8 tabby, 8-10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5-5.5 stitches/in on sz 6-8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Wool Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Noro Ito Yarn

$50.00/200 g ball
$45.00 for 8+
  • 100% Wool
  • 437yds/200 g ball, 995yds/lb
  • 10 WPI • Setts: 5 tabby, 7 twill
  • Gauge: 4-5 sts/in on US sz 7-9

Norumbega Yarn

$16.95/4 oz hank
$14.75 for 8+
  • 100% Wool
  • 160yds/4 oz hank, 640yds/lb
  • 7 - 9 WPI • Setts: 6 tabby, 8 twill
  • Gauge: K: 3.5-4.5 stitches/in on size 7-9 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Painted Sky Wool by Knitting Fever Yarn

$13.00/100 g
$11.60 for 8+
  • 100% Superwash Australian Wool
  • 218yds/100 g, 995yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 6 tabby, 8 twill
  • Gauge: 4.5-5 sts/in on US sz 7-8

Wool Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Peace Fleece Yarn

$18.00/4 oz sk
$16.50 for 8+
  • 75% Wool, 25% Mohair
  • 200yds/4 oz sk, 740yds/lb
  • 11-12 WPI • Setts: 6 to 8 tabby, 8 to 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4-5 stitches/in on sz 7-8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Wool Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Plötulopi Unspun Icelandic Wool Yarn

$12.00/3.5 oz cake
$10.75 for 8+
  • 100% Icelandic Wool
  • 328yds/3.5 oz cake, 1495yds/lb
  • 9 WPI • Setts: N/A tabby, N/A twill
  • Gauge: 1 ply 4-5 stitches/in on sz 72 ply 3-4 stitches/in on sz 9

Plymouth Gina Yarn

$6.95/50 g ball
$5.95 for 8+
  • 100% Wool
  • 109yds/50 g ball, 1000yds/lb
  • 12 WPI • Setts: 8 tabby, 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 5 stitches/in on sz 7 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash Yarn

$16.00/100 g hank
$14.25 for 8+
  • 100% Superwash Merino
  • 218yds/100 g hank, 995yds/lb
  • 13 WPI • Setts: 6-8 tabby, 10-12 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.5-5 stitches/in on sz 7-8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5

Wool Medium weight yarns (Worsted, Aran, Afghan, 9-12 WPI)

Tuffy Canadian Sock Yarn

$8.95/4 oz hank
$7.90 for 8+
  • 80% wool, 20% nylon
  • 215yds/4 oz hank, 860yds/lb
  • 11 WPI • Setts: 6 - 8 tabby, 8 - 10 twill
  • Gauge: K: 4.25 stitches/in on sz 8 C: 2.75-2.5 stitches/in on sz I-9 to K-10.5