Compare yarn: store brands vs. name brands

Last checked: Oct 22, 2026

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We group yarn by weight and fiber first, because a #4 acrylic should be compared with another #4 acrylic, not with a chenille. Within each group, store brands come first.

• Medium (#4) acrylic

  Everyday worsted and aran acrylic for blankets, hats and garments.

  Lowest store brand: Big Twist Value (Herrschners, lowest online price found) at $0.92 per 100 yd. Lowest comparable: Red Heart Super Saver (solids) (Yarnspirations) at $1.65.

• Medium (#4) cotton

  Cotton for dishcloths, market bags and summer pieces.

  Lowest store brand: I Love This Cotton (Hobby Lobby) at $2.49 per 100 yd. Lowest comparable: Dishie (Knit Picks) at $2.63.

• Medium (#4) chenille and velvet

  Thin, velvety chenille for garments and amigurumi.

  Lowest store brand: Loops & Threads Petite Purl (Shipt (Michaels store), lowest online price found) at $2.16 per 100 yd. Lowest comparable: Bernat Future Hope (Yarnspirations) at $3.60.

• Bulky and super bulky (#5–#6) chenille

  Plush blanket and amigurumi yarns.

  Lowest store brand: Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth (Hobby Lobby) at $6.86 per 100 yd. Lowest comparable: Cover Story Posh Twist (Lion Brand) at $4.31.

New to store-brand yarn? Read store-brand yarn, explained.