Soft, sturdy, and wonderfully sproing-y, Knitting Yarn DK On A Cone is our same quintessential, customer-favorite Knitting Yarn DK, but on a ready-to-knit 1,000-gram cone. As trusty a companion as knitting itself, this handy cone of yarn will sit by your side for yards and yards of happy knitting, with only two ends to weave in when you're done!

About This Yarn

• Made in Peru, Knitting Yarn DK is 100% merino wool and is spun in four plies, which knit up into a smooth fabric with lovely stitch definition. It has a pleasant toothiness and a cushiony feel that you will love. Simple stitches, dimensional textures, beautifully articulated cables, and glorious colorwork... Everything looks amazing in this quintessential yarn!
• A light worsted/DK-weight yarn best knit on US 6 to 8 needles, Knitting Yarn DK On A Cone is ready to knit, with 2,187 yards on each cone... Plenty for a blanket!
• Select from 35+ beautifully heathered colors that pull their inspiration from the natural world, from serene Pine Needle to fresh Sweet Melon. And you can always grab a 100-gram ball of Knitting Yarn DK if you need a splash of contrast color!
• Knitters, crocheters, and weavers will love Knitting Yarn DK On A Cone for blankets, sweaters, wraps, mittens, and hats. Explore our inspiring collection of (mostly free) knitting patterns for Knitting Yarn DK in skeins and on a cone!
• Please note that 100-gram skeins of Knitting Yarn DK and Knitting Yarn DK On A Cone do not share dye lots. If you need more than one Cone but less than two, consider getting all 100-gram skeins.

Product Details

• Content: 100% merino wool
• Weight: 1000 grams (35 ounces)
• Length: Approximately 2,187 yards (1,999 meters)
• Gauge: 5-5.5 stitches per inch, light worsted/DK-weight yarn
• Suggested Knitting Needle: US 6-8 (4-5mm)
• Suggested Crochet Hook: G-H (4-5 mm)
• Recommended Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
• Milled In: Peru

Sustainability + Environmental Impact

• The mill that makes this yarn is OEKO-TEX–SteP Certified, guaranteeing processes that respect the natural environment and provide optimum working conditions.

Recommended Substitutions For Knitting Yarn DK

• Looking for more yarn like this? We have lots of light worsted/DK-weight yarn that knits up at the same gauge as Knitting Yarn DK (although maybe on slightly different needles!). Check out Simply Yak, Cashmere Merino Bloom, Note and our gradient Nine-Note Bundles, and for a 100% plant-based option, try Cotton Chirp DK!
• More generally, shop our other DK-weight yarn, merino wool yarn, and other wool yarn, all available only at Purl Soho.
• Learn more about how to substitute yarn with our confidence-boosting Yarn Substitution Made Easy article!

Learn More

• Find out what DK-weight yarn is all about with our What Is DK Yarn? article. Unravel the mysteries of its name and what it means to look for and knit with the Goldilocks of yarn weight... Not too thick and not too thin!