Yarn for Crochet or Knitted Blankets: Soft and warm

Q: How many balls of yarn do I need for a blanket?

It mainly depends on the yarn weight. The thicker the yarn, the fewer balls you will need and the faster you will progress: a sofa blanket knitted in Super Bulky weight can be made with far fewer balls than the same blanket in DK. As a guide, first choose the weight according to the warmth you are looking for and then calculate the balls using the metres shown on each product page and your tension swatch.

Q: Can I combine several yarns in the same blanket?

Yes, as long as they have a similar weight and compatible washing care. If you combine machine-washable cotton with virgin wool that requires hand washing, you will need to care for the whole blanket according to the most delicate fibre. It is worth knitting a swatch with each yarn to check that the tension matches and that no area ends up looser or tighter.

Q: Which yarn for blankets best withstands washing?

Combed cotton and premium acrylic are machine washable and very practical for everyday blankets. Superwash merino wool can be machine washed on a wool cycle without felting. Fibres such as alpaca or untreated virgin wool require hand washing and drying flat. Choose according to how often your blanket will be washed.

Find the yarn for blankets that best suits your project and your climate. At Garmon Yarns we bring together soft, hard-wearing yarns in cotton, merino, alpaca and acrylic blends, with weights ranging from DK (medium) to Super Bulky (very chunky). You’ll find chunky yarns for blankets that knit up quickly and are warm for winter, as well as lighter options for transitional-season blankets in milder areas. Many items have OEKO-TEX certification, which guarantees a safe fabric, and all are suitable for knitting or crochet.

-18%

SENSY - Wool Ease (fluffy wool and acrylic Super Bulky) 100 g

5,90 €

~~7,16 €~~

+ 8

-18%

SENSY - Roving (warm wool and acrylic Bulky) 100 g

5,90 €

~~7,16 €~~

+ 12

Scarves

GRÜNDL - Perla Color (lightweight, voluminous novelty yarn) 100 g

4,25 €

+ 4

Alaska Mix (04) Gris | Imagen de un ovillos de lana virgen sin tratar de la marca Drop Design en primera plano, de color Gris

DROPS - Alaska (natural untreated virgin wool) 50 g

2,15 €

+ 14

-10%

Performance - Merino Passion (extra-fine merino wool) 50 g

4,65 €

~~5,15 €~~

+ 7

DROPS - Air (blown yarn in baby alpaca, merino and polyamide) 50 g

5,30 €

+ 19

Merino Extra Fine uni colour 28, mar del norte

DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% extra-fine merino DK) 50 g

3,75 €

+ 10

Scheepjes Colour Crafter (1246) Maastricht

Scheepjes - Colour Crafter (premium anti-pilling acrylic) 100 g

3,95 €

+ 27

Scheepjes Colour Crafter Velvet (841) Kelly

Scheepjes - Colour Crafter Velvet (premium marled-effect acrylic) 100 g

3,00 €

-10%

Scheepjes - Merino Soft (extra-fine superwash merino and acrylic) 50 g

5,45 €

~~6,05 €~~

+ 16

DROPS - Paris (Durable and Cool Combed Cotton) 50 g

1,45 €

+ 22

GAZZAL - Organic Baby Cotton - Imágen Principal

-9%

GAZZAL - Organic Baby Cotton (GOTS-certified organic cotton) 50 g

3,75 €

~~4,14 €~~

+ 12

-10%

Performance - Cotton Bay (combed cotton with superior softness) 50 g

2,80 €

~~3,12 €~~

+ 10

Lana worsted y aran: hilos de grosor medio-alto

Worsted / Aran

9 Products

Lana gorda y lana gruesa: grosor Chunky y Bulky

Chunky / Bulky

2 Products

Lana Super Bulky y Super Chunky: lana super gruesa para tejer

Super Chunky / Super Bulky

1 Product

Hilos y lanas Gründl: Calidad alemana para tus proyectos

Gründl Yarns

4 Products

Hilos y Lanas DROPS: Calidad y Buen Precio

Drops Design

12 Products

Hilos y lanas Sensy: Suavidad Hipoalergénica para los Más Pequeños

Sensy Yarns

5 Products

Chunky and thick yarn for quick-knit blankets

For a quick and warm blanket, chunky yarn for blankets is your best ally: with Bulky and Super Bulky weights, you can knit or crochet in just a few evenings and create a cosy, warm piece. Thick yarn for blankets looks especially good in sofa blankets and Nordic-style blankets.

In this selection you’ll find yarns for blankets in several yarn weights. The chunkiest yarn for hand-knitting blankets goes a long way and grows quickly. It is a large-size yarn for colder climates, ideal if you want to finish a large piece in little time. If you want to explore the full catalogue by weight, browse our Chunky and Bulky weight yarns, designed for large-stitch projects.

The best yarn for blankets depending on the climate

The choice of fibre for your blanket depends on the climate and how you will use it. For winter, a composition with merino or virgin wool provides warmth; cotton, fresh and easy to wash, is ideal for a transitional-season blanket in milder areas; alpaca gives a cosy, lightweight finish and is an ideal yarn for blankets for areas with low temperatures.

Cotton is the most practical option if the blanket is washed often, and is ideal for lighter blankets. Discover it in our collection of cotton yarns.

For a warm feel that does not itch, virgin wool and merino are a safe choice for warmer blankets.

If you are knitting a baby blanket for a newborn, choose a yarn for blankets with fibres designed for delicate skin in our collection of soft yarns for sensitive skin.

Is the same yarn suitable for a knitted and crochet blanket?

Yes. Most yarns in this collection are equally suitable for knitting or crocheting a blanket. The difference lies in the amount used: yarn for crochet blankets goes a little less far, because crochet uses between 20 and 30 per cent more yarn than knitting to cover the same surface area.

If you are looking for yarn for a crochet blanket, calculate a few extra balls compared with knitting. For multicoloured or square blankets, acrylic blends with a wide range of colours are the most practical choice; a cotton blanket feels fresh and has good drape, and finer blankets look beautiful in transitional-season pieces.

Yarn for making blankets that last wash after wash

A blanket is made to last, so the yarn for making blankets should keep its colour and shape with use. At Garmon Yarns we select yarns from leading brands with proven quality control, which do not pill and keep stitches well defined after many washes.

Choose hard-wearing, easy-care yarns for blankets: cotton and premium acrylic can be machine washed, while superwash merino (machine washable on a wool cycle) combines softness and practicality. These yarns go a long way, a real advantage in a large project such as a blanket.