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19 items in this article 3 items on sale! Dyed Polyester Feather Yarn 1.3cm

19 items in this article 3 items on sale!

If you’ve ever knitted, weaved, crocheted, or done needlepoint, you know not all yarns are created equal. And few things are more frustrating than starting an exciting new crafting project only to find that the cheap yarn you bought is, well, cheap. It also doesn’t help that there are so many yarns to choose from, whether the hundreds on display at your local hobby retailer or the endless small-batch makers on Etsy and in other artsy corners of the internet. So we asked nine crafting experts about their absolute favorite yarns for all kinds of projects, across many weights from light to super-bulky to roving yarns, and for all kinds of budgets.

Dyed Mink Yarn Yes, yarn made from baby yak down. Designer and patternmaker Denise Bayron of Bayron Handmade says it’s her preferred lace-weight yarn, ideal for lightweight shawls, scarves, and sweaters. “If you’ve never knit with yak down, you must try this unique fiber from Tibet,” says Bayron. “It is warmer than wool and as soft as cashmere. It is ethically sourced, kind to the animals and to our planet. Absolute pure luxury.”