Learn how to find the perfect yarn when you start knitting

08/31/2022

When you’re a beginner and just learning to knit, it’s hard to know exactly what kind of yarn to pick for a project. There is so much to think about - yarn weight, texture, solid vs multi-colored. It’s overwhelming! 

We’ll help you learn what to look for so that you are comfortable with the yarn you choose and you can focus on learning to knit. 

Here are the 10 best knitting yarns for a beginner

All Around, Easy-to-Use Yarns

Worsted, aran, or DK weight yarns are great choices for beginners. They are easy to use and not too thin or thick. Perfect for while you’re learning how to hold the needles and work the stitches!   

1. Easy Knit Cotton - Easy Knit Cotton is a quality cotton yarn that is great for transitional garments. With its wide range of colors you can quickly knit up beginner patterns.

2. Basic Merino Superwash - This pure merino wool is soft and comes in a wide range of colors that make it fantastic for making baby booties, sweaters, ponchos, and so much more!

3. Concept Cotton in Love - The delicate merino and Egyption cotton together makes this the perfect blend of fibers. You will want to use it for any baby items or year round projects.

4. Concept Essential Alpaca - Essential alpaca is soft yet durable, which makes this the perfect yarn for all types of garments.

Yarn for Quick Projects

Using a chunky yarn will help you see your stitches better and will help you work the project quicker. There’s nothing like finishing a project and being so happy that you want to make another one!    

5. Alaska: 100% Acrylic - This chunky yarn is thick and satiny and comes in a wide range of bright colors. It’s great for making rugs, poufs, and cushions.

6.  Big Merino: Virgin Wool - Big Merino has a beautiful texture and amazing colors. It is perfect for hats, sweaters, blankets, and pillows. 

Easily Add Color Yarns

Self-striping yarns are a great way to add some color changes to your project without having to work with separate balls of yarn for each color. It will add some colorwork to your project without any extra work!    

7.  Easy Hat: Chunky Wool - Perfectly striped yarn to make a jacquard hat without all the balls of yarn to worry about. You will want to make one in every color!

8.  Fair Cotton Mariner: 100% Cotton - Mariner has both thin and thick stripes, so there will be a beautiful variety when you’re creating everything from children’s jumpers or dresses to baby blankets and shawls. 

9. Concept: Cotton-Cashmere Degrade - Perfectly round yarn with a touch of cashmere. With one large ball you will be able to create a shawl that has a calming base color with a flash of gradient colors.

10. Concept: Veganette - This beautiful soft and spongy yarn was created specifically for vegans. Now you can knit elegant shawls with the most subtle color changes creating a beautiful visual effect.  

Are you using our yarns in your newest project? Tag us using #katiayarns so we can see what you’re making!

HAPPY KNITTING!

You may also be interested in our Katia Beginner Knit Patterns