Bulky Weight

Bulky Weight
Bulky weight yarn is ideal for big projects like scarves, blankets and afghans, because it works up so quickly on large needles and hooks. 
 

Yarn weight refers to the thickness of yarn used by knitters, weavers, crocheters and other fiber artists. Changing yarn weight or needle size can have a significant impact on the finished project, so standardized systems have been spread about, as well as conversion systems for regional standards (especially needle sizes).Yarn weight is important in achieving the correct gauge or tension for a particular project and can help with yarn substitution. The Craft Yarn Council of America has developed a system that seeks to standardize the labeled weights of yarn. Most yarns state their weight on the ball band. Some brands use a standardized numbering system that uses 7 ranges of relative thickness of yarn.

The advantages to bulky weight yarn are that it works up quickly, is easy to knit with, and makes for very warm, thick, cozy projects (think deep winter scarves and cowls!).  The disadvantages are that the stitches are not as defined and detailed as when you’re using thinner yarn, it uses up yarn very quickly (since each stitch is larger), and can make projects heavier than you might want them to be, if you’re using it in a pattern that doesn’t call for bulky weight yarn (think: delicate cardigan).

Appropriate for:
Needle sizes US 9 and up.
Crochet hook size K and up.
Approximately 15 or fewer stitches per 4" stockinette stitch
800 or fewer yards per pound


Big-Leaf Maple

Big-Leaf Maple

Big-Leaf Maple is a soft bulky weight blend of merino, wool and alpaca in bright, earthy greens and ..

$30.81

Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence

Glowing teal silk floats in a sea of boysenberry and violet wool, royal purple bamboo, and green mer..

$32.63

Burton-esque II

Burton-esque II

Moonlight on a haunted landscape of plum highlights and black shadows is conveyed in a beautiful bas..

$27.66

Down

Down

Buxom ivory and tan strands of mohair, wool, and cotton are accented by delicate alpaca and cashmere..

$30.79

Egeria

Egeria

Egeria is a bright, rainbow-y bulky weight blend of wool, merino, bamboo and silk in purples, yellow..

$34.10

Electra

Electra

Deep plum wool and acrylic strands are wound together to create this semi-solid bulky weight blend. ..

$24.49

Javanese

Javanese

Inspired by one of our online customers' blends, this fun and colorful yarn mixes purple and orange ..

$33.02

Jocasta

Jocasta

Jocasta is a pitch black blend of wool, merino and acrylic in a wonderfully cozy bulky weight. The r..

$25.63

Oasis

Oasis

Enjoy this refreshing blend of vibrant colors; matte yellow and blue wool, tan merino, juicy neon or..

$26.58

Pacific Bleedingheart

Pacific Bleedingheart

Pacific Bleedingheart is a warm, sumptuous bulky weight yarn made of bamboo, merino, wool, and acryl..

$28.66

Piece of Cake II

Piece of Cake II

Make your project a piece of cake, with this machine washable, wool-free goodie! Soft and chunky cre..

$28.13

Steller's Jay

Steller's Jay

Charcoal grey strands of wool and acrylic are combined with beautifully heathered deep aqua blue alp..

$27.23

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

Whether you prefer your Tequila Sunrise in a glass or with a substantial serving of young Mel Gibson..

$28.40

Thimbleberry

Thimbleberry

​Delicious, tweedy red strands of rayon, merino, alpaca, wool, and acrylic make up this soft and coz..

$23.23

Arial

Arial

This bulky weight yarn comes in one of my all-time favorite fiber combinations: bamboo, merino wool,..

$30.96

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