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Meet the Fat Fibers

October 5th to 9th we are hosting Fat Fibers Week. We are putting 16 "fat" fibers up against each other to see who reigns supreme. Pick your favorite and vote daily!!!




1. Yarnalia Fluffy is spun to be delightfully soft & squishy yet well-wearing and resilient, making it the perfect option for knit or crochet blankets, sweaters, scarves, and more! Made of 70% Acrylic and 30% Superwash Merino wool and weighing in at 100g and 109 yards! Have no fear when washing Fluffy as it’s machine washable!


2. Universal Bella Chenille is a fuzzy dream, great for next-to-the-skin projects for little ones. Bella 100g/131 yds I 100% polyester I 6 - super bulky


3. Malabrigo Nube - Not a yarn, but it is a fat fiber that can be turned into yarn...so it made the cut! It is truly a joy to spin, full of fluff and loft and unmatched softness! Of course, you can also knit with the roving itself for a uniquely fluffy effect, or use it for thrums or needle-felting. Nube weighs in at 113g and only 5 yards!!


4. Universal Colorburst - Gloriously saturated tones are designed to play beautifully together in each impressive 200g "beehive" ball. Long runs of vibrant color shade from one to the next, making standout projects a snap! Colorburst is a DK weight yarn, so while the fiber isn't fat...the chonky ball earned its way into the Fat Fiber competition. 200g/660 yds I 65% superwash fine merino, 35% acrylic 


5. Malabrigo Chunky is one of our classics! We took our Merino Worsted, fattened it up, and plied it to create this squishy treat of a yarn! Chunky’s nice smooth texture and semi-solid colors make it perfect for bulky cables and bold textures - or choose a variegated colorway and let the colors do the work! Chunky weighs in at 100g and 104 yards!


6. Universal Major Vibrant colors in a big ball. This is a major yarn in every sense of the word! Major weighs in at  200g/328 yds. This is the ONLY fat fiber that we don't list in our online store. It's just too chonky!! You can squish this yarn in-store only!


7. Jody Long Snugaboo - Soft, plush, and irresistibly cozy, Snugaboo is all about comfort you can see and feel. This velvety yarn has a gently textured surface that creates a warm, cushioned fabric with every stitch. Spun from 100% polyester, Snugaboo is lightweight yet insulating, with excellent stitch definition for a novelty-style yarn. Ideal for blankets, plush accessories, toys, home décor, and cozy garments, Snugaboo shines in projects where softness and durability matter most. Snugaboo weighs in at 100g and 273 yards.


8. Malabrigo Rasta is a lightly-fulled single-ply yarn of magnum proportions! Whip out a super-cozy accessory in just hours with this super-sized delight of a yarn. Our premium Uruguayan merino is just as soft as ever, and Rasta comes in a range of our unique “watercolor multi” colorways as well as a rainbow of semi-solid basics. Unbelievably squishy, this is the yarn to turn to when you want the ultimate in warmth (or the ultimate in speed!) Rasta weighs in at 150 grams and 90 yards!


9. Juniper Moon Farm Fairy Floss - Crafted in the heart of Tuscany, Fairy Floss is a luxurious blend of airspun baby alpaca and virgin merino wool. With its super bulky gauge, this self-striping yarn creates bold, statement-worthy pieces perfect for cold-weather comfort. Each skein boasts 328 yards of yarn per 100 grams, offering both quality and generous yardage for your projects. 


10. Yarnalia Cloud - this unique yarn is light as can be, but packs a surprisingly warm punch. Cloud is a beautiful blend of super-soft baby alpaca & merino fiber that is blown into a finely knitted recycled polyamide tube. The result is a lofty, light, and incredibly soft bulky-weight yarn, that knits & crochets up quickly into ethereal projects. Cloud weighs in at 50 grams and 142 yards.

11. Cascade Wave is one of our thinner contenders, but really packs a punch! Featuring a gradation of five colors twisted together for a striking marl effect, this easy-care DK to light-worsted yarn works beautifully as a main color or as a complement to solids. Highly versatile, it adds depth and texture to a wide range of projects, from top-down sweaters and shawls to home décor and accessories. Wave weighs in at 100g and 220 yards!


12. Universal Maman is our irresistibly soft, single-ply acrylic yarn that feels like a hug in every stitch. Each skein features a soothing blend of semi-solid tones or gentle printed color bursts, creating a dreamy, hand-dyed look—without the fuss. Maman weighs in at 100g and 109 yards!
13. Jody Long Colourspun is a crafter’s delight. The Virgin wool used to make Colourspun is taken directly from a lamb’s very first shearing. This wool guarantees that is coming from the sheep to your needles, to knit up a warm & soft garment. Each colourway was carefully crafted to unravel its edgy tones, the glamorous & self-striping fashionable colors designed in Tuscany. Colourspun weighs in at 100g and 197 yards.

14. Noro Tensan is a luminous fusion of 68% silk and 32% wool that embodies elegance and natural beauty. Tensan, the Japanese word for “silkworm,” honors the ancient origins of silk — a fiber treasured for its strength, sheen, and timeless luxury. Blended with fine wool, this yarn brings together warmth, resilience, and a glowing softness that feels indulgent against the skin.  Tensan weighs in at 150g and 328 yards...another lightweight but comes in a nice fat ball!


15. Moonshine Bulky Dappled the wool/alpaca/silk blend makes a buttery soft combination. Whether knitting or crocheting simple mitts or elaborate sweaters, you'll be reaching for Moonshine again and again. Moonshine weighs in at 100g and 109 yards.
16. Juniper Moon Farm Bud is a Bulky luxurious yarn crafted for comfort and conscience. Made from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, this chunky delight brings a touch of nature's finest to your crafting projects. Each 100 gram skein boasts 109 yards of plush perfection, spun around the finest organic Peruvian cotton for unparalleled softness and durability. The unique core-spun construction lends a delightful nubby texture, enhancing breathability and adding an extra dimension of interest to your finished fabric. 

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