Worth checking out Lion Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn What you need to know: This yarn works great for many different projects. What you’ll love: It’s a wool blend (82% acrylic, 10% wool and 8% ...

We asked experts in weaving, knitting, and other types of crafts about their favorite yarns, including Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn, Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy ...

Look for affordable thick yarn in a blend (think 20% wool or cashmere to 80% acrylic or nylon). This gives you all the benefits of a high-end fiber with the performance of acrylic or polyester yarn.

Legacy lines, including Wool-Ease, Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Hometown, Heartland, Homespun and Pound of Love, are the best sellers, according to Blumenthal.