Your trusted guide to finding the perfect yarn for every project
At YarnPicks, we believe every crafter deserves access to honest, detailed yarn information. Whether you're a beginner choosing your first skein or an experienced knitter searching for the perfect fiber, we're here to help you make informed decisions.
We've spent countless hours swatching, knitting, crocheting, washing, and wearing projects made from hundreds of different yarns. Our recommendations come from real-world experience, not just marketing materials.
Our review process considers multiple factors that matter to real crafters:
We assess softness, texture, and how the yarn feels during extended knitting or crocheting sessions. Some yarns are soft in the skein but become scratchy after washing—we test for that.
Does the yarn show off cable work? How does it handle colorwork? We swatch different stitch patterns to evaluate how well the yarn displays your hard work.
We wash our swatches multiple times using the care instructions on the label. Pilling, stretching, color fading—we note it all so you know what to expect.
A $3 yarn that pills after one wash isn't a bargain. A $15 yarn that lasts for years might be. We help you understand the true value of your yarn investment.
We focus on yarns that are widely available, represent good value in their category, and have consistent quality. We include options at every price point because great projects don't require expensive yarn.
Occasionally, but it doesn't influence our reviews. We purchase most yarns ourselves and always disclose when products are provided. Our opinions are our own—we've given negative reviews to yarns we received for free when warranted.
YarnPicks is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you purchase yarn through our links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us continue testing yarns and creating free content.
We're always looking for new yarns to test. While we can't review everything, we appreciate suggestions from our community and prioritize yarns that many people ask about.
Ready to find your perfect yarn? Browse our guides to discover yarns organized by the criteria that matter most to you.