Sweater & Garment Yarn

The best yarn for a sweater is one that suits the season and the fit you want: warm wool or a soft worsted for cozy winter knits, a lighter DK for layering, and breathable cotton for a summer top or cardigan. Drape and stitch definition matter more on a garment than on a blanket, and every Estako line below is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.

For warmth, reach for Happy Wool or plush Cozy. For classic worsted sweaters and colorwork, Star-Worsted and Megastar hold cables and Fair Isle cleanly. Softy is the easy, lightweight pick for a no-fuss pullover, DailyKnit-DK and Downy work for lighter layering pieces, and mercerized Royal Cotton suits a breathable summer top or cardigan.

New to choosing sweater yarn? Our sweater yarn guide and wool yarn guide walk through fiber and weight, and the how much yarn do I need guide turns a pattern's yardage into a real ball count.