Our Favorite Crochet Sweater Yarns

The winter forecast is in! They are calling for an extra-long winter with cold temperatures and drifts of snow. It’s time to prepare by creating a few more crochet sweaters! Or at least, it’s a good excuse to open your sweater queue and choose a new project. Just as important as your pattern is choosing the right crochet sweater yarn.

Before you begin your next woolly winter sweater, check out some of our favorite yarns for crocheting sweaters. Whether you’re ready to crochet your first garment or looking for fresh fiber inspiration, these are all great choices.   

Happy Place Solid

Fiber Content: 50% wool, 50% cotton
Put-up: 273 yd (250 m)/3.5 oz (100 g)
Weight: DK/Light Worsted
Crochet Gauge: 16 sts x 27 rows = 4” on H-8 hook
Care: Machine Wash / Dry Flat

New from TL Yarn Crafts and Hobbii, Happy Place is a beautiful yarn for crocheting sweaters. The 50-50 blend of wool and cotton spun in a 16-ply structure produces an ultrasoft, lightweight yarn that’s warm and resists pilling. With 40 shades to choose from, it’s easy to find a color that will fit perfectly into your wardrobe. At less than $10 per ball, you can’t beat the price!

Related: Yarn Review: Happy Place Yarn from TL Yarn Crafts & Hobbii

Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK

Fiber Content: 100% Merino wool
Put-up: 137 yd (125 m)/1.75 oz (50 g)
Weight: DK / Light Worsted
Crochet Gauge: 22 sc = 4” on G hook
Care: Machine Wash / Dry Flat

Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK is one of my favorite easy-care sweater yarns. Incidentally, it is also a great yarn for crochet gifts such as hats and mittens. The cushioning, soft feel of this yarn is incredible! It’s 100% extra-fine Merino wool, so your sweater will be very warm, which is perfect for the cold wind and snow. As a bonus, this wool yarn is also incredibly affordable.

Malabrigo Rios

Fiber Content: 100% superwash Merino wool
Put-up: 210 yd (192 m)/3.5 oz (100 g)
Weight: Worsted
Crochet Gauge: 18 sts = 4” on size I-9 to K-10
Care: Hand Wash / Dry Flat

For a crochet sweater that you’ll spend hours making and wear for years, consider a splurge-worthy yarn. Malabrigo Rios is a 100% superwash Merino wool yarn that is available in countless colors! The subtle, kettle-dyed colors give your sweater incredible depth, and if you haven’t ever felt just how soft and smooth this yarn is, you need a skein just to pet. Simply running your fingers through the strands of yarn is a great stress reliever. When it is running through your hook, it’s practically meditation.

These are just a few of my favorite yarns for a crochet sweater you’ll love! Choosing the right yarn for your crochet sweater is a crucial step in ensuring the success of your project. Consider the fiber content, texture, and color options that align with your vision and needs. There’s a perfect yarn for every crochet sweater project. So, grab your hooks, explore these yarn options, and create a sweater that’s both stylish and comfortable to wear.

What is your favorite crochet sweater yarn? Share your favorite yarns in the comments below!

Toni Rexroat’s mother first handed her a crochet hook as a child, and it was love at first stitch. From her first chain stitch, Toni determined to master the yarn and hook and has since tackled Tunisian crochet, crochet cables, lace, crochet motifs, colorwork, and more while filling her own as well as her family’s and friend’s closets with crochet sweaters, accessories, afghans, and more.

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