Hobby Lobby’s yarn collection spans three core fiber families, each with distinct crafting advantages. The 100% acrylic lineup-anchored by the flagship I Love This Yarn and the Ombre Soft Secret line-delivers machine-washable durability at an accessible price point, ideal for blankets and everyday garments. For breathable, natural-fiber projects, the 100% cotton I Love This Cotton yarn provides excellent stitch…
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Hobby Lobby stocks yarn that actually works for where you are right now – whether that’s chaining your first stitch or tackling a cable-knit cardigan. From jumbo-weight yarns that knit up on 25mm needles to medium-weight acrylics designed for 5mm hooks, every product page includes the recommended needle and hook sizes you need to match yarn to skill.
Most Hobby Lobby yarns list knit and crochet gauge right on the skein – like 18 stitches by 23 rows over 4 inches for I Love This Yarn. Beginners can match needle size to expected results without guessing, and experienced knitters can swap yarns mid-project with confidence.
Medium-weight (size 4) yarns like the $4.99 I Love This Yarn pair with 5mm needles, while jumbo-weight Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss uses 25mm needles for fast, chunky projects. Starting with thicker yarn means fewer stitches per row and quicker visible progress – a real confidence boost for first-timers.
Product specs call out exact recommended tools: a 5.5mm crochet hook (USA size I-9) for medium acrylics, or a 25mm hook (USA size U) for jumbo polyester. You never have to eyeball whether your current hooks will work before you buy.
Hobby Lobby yarns serve scarves, hats, and beginner blankets just as well as intricate granny-square afghans, amigurumi toys, and fitted sweaters. Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Sparkle’s variegated color shifts create visual interest in even the simplest single-crochet rows – so a basic stitch pattern still looks polished.
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When you need a yarn that knits up fast and feels like wrapping yourself in a cloud, Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss delivers. This jumbo-weight 100% polyester yarn uses 25mm needles or hooks – so projects like chunky blankets, oversized pillows, and cozy poufs practically finish themselves. Reviewers praise its plush thickness for hand-knitting and finger-knitting alike, though the skeins run at just 28 yards each, so…
Yarn weight determines the thickness of your strand-and it matters more than most beginners expect. A mismatch between yarn weight and your pattern can leave you with a garment that fits oddly or a blanket that takes three times longer than planned. Here’s how Hobby Lobby’s numbered weight system works so you can pick with confidence.
Check the pattern’s stitch-per-inch requirement against the yarn label’s recommended gauge. A half-stitch difference compounds over hundreds of rows, throwing off sizing.
Yarn labels list recommended tool sizes. Weight 4 typically calls for 5mm to 5.5mm hooks; Weight 7 needs 25mm or larger. Using a smaller hook produces tighter fabric.
Heavier weights contain fewer yards per ounce. A Weight 4 skein like I Love This Yarn has 355 yards in 7 ounces, while Eternal Bliss packs 28 yards in 8 ounces.
An adult sweater in Weight 4 might call for 1,200 yards; the same sweater in Weight 7 could require 600 yards but far more skeins. Estimate total yardage before you shop.
Lighter weights yield flexible, flowy fabric suited for shawls and summer tops. Heavier weights create structured, insulating fabric better for blankets and pillows.
Complex stitch patterns show up best in Weight 3 or Weight 4 yarns. Very bulky and jumbo weights obscure fine detail, making them better for simple stockinette or garter stitch.
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Since 1972, Hobby Lobby has grown from a single 300-square-foot workshop in Oklahoma City to a nationwide chain of more than 970 stores across 47 states. That craft-aisle presence means yarn is sourced, tested, and stocked by people who actually use it.
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Most acrylic projects made from I Love This Yarn call for Machine Wash, Warm on a gentle cycle, followed by tumble drying on low heat. Avoid bleach and ironing directly on the fabric, as high heat can damage the acrylic fibers over time. Always check the yarn label for the specific care icon before tossing it in.
For jumbo weight yarns like Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss (100% polyester), hand washing in cold water is the recommended approach. The label specifically states Hand Wash, Cold and advises against tumble drying or dry cleaning. Machine agitation can stretch or distort the thick, plush fibers, so a gentle soak and flat dry is safest.
Hobby Lobby yarns like I Love This Yarn and Yarn Bee Soft Secret both carry a Do Not Bleach warning. Bleach can break down the acrylic structure, causing the yarn to become brittle, discolored, or frayed. If you need to spot-treat a stain, try a mild detergent dissolved in cool water instead.
I Love This Cotton Yarn can be machine washed and tumble dried on low, similar to acrylic. However, cotton tends to shrink slightly on the first wash, so washing in cold water and laying flat to dry can help maintain the finished dimensions of your project. A low iron is also acceptable for cotton, unlike acrylic, which should never be ironed.
For yarns like Ombre Yarn Bee Soft Secret, the label specifies Machine Wash, Warm, Gentle Or Delicate Cycle. Using a mesh laundry bag adds an extra layer of protection against snagging or stretching. Delicate cycles reduce agitation, which helps finished projects keep their shape and softness wash after wash.
It depends on the fiber. Acrylic yarns like I Love This Yarn and Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Sparkle list Dry Clean, Any Solvent as an option, giving you flexibility. However, polyester-based yarns like Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss explicitly state Do Not Dry Clean, as the solvents can damage the polyester fibers. Always match the method to the yarn’s care instructions.
For acrylic yarns like I Love This Yarn and Print I Love This Yarn, machine drying on normal heat is listed as safe. However, jumbo polyester yarns like Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss should never be tumble dried-lay flat to air dry instead. Over-drying acrylic can cause pilling, so removing the project while slightly damp helps preserve its softness.
Sugarwheel Sparkle yarn is 97% acrylic and 3% metallic polyester, and its care label lists Machine Wash, Warm, Tumble Dry, Normal, and Dry Clean, Any Solvent. Avoid ironing directly on the metallic strands, as heat can damage their shimmer. Turning the finished item inside out before washing helps protect the sparkle fibers from friction in the machine.