Best #2 Sport Weight Yarns to Knit and Crochet
Discover the beauty of sport weight yarn, also known as fine weight yarn or category #2 yarn. Sport weight is a lightweight yet durable yarn that creates stunning drape and crisp stitch definition. It’s perfect for projects that need softness and movement without being too delicate — ideal for garments, shawls, accessories, and baby projects.
Whether you love tops, shawls, wraps, blankets, or baby gifts, you’ll find endless inspiration in these free and premium sport weight crochet and knitting patterns by Kristin Omdahl. Each pattern includes step-by-step instructions, detailed charts, and many include video tutorials to help you every step of the way.
✨ Why You’ll Love Sport Weight Yarn
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Light and breathable: Ideal for layering pieces, baby projects, and warm-weather wearables.
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Beautiful stitch definition: Perfect for lace, shells, and textured designs.
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Soft and drapey: Excellent for shawls, wraps, and summer garments.
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Versatile fiber choices: Available in cotton, bamboo, silk, merino, and soft acrylics.
Whether you’re creating a lacy heirloom shawl or a quick, giftable accessory, sport weight yarn offers the perfect blend of finesse, flexibility, and comfort in every stitch.
✨ My Favorite Sport-Weight Yarns
| YARN NAME | FIBER | HOOK / NEEDLE | IDEAL PROJECTS | SHOP |
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| Norcia Baby Cotton | 55% cotton / 45% acrylic | F / 3.75 mm | Garments, Shawls, Lightweight Accessories | Shop via Amazon → |
| Knit Picks Brava Sport | 100% Premium Acrylic | F / 3.75 mm | Baby Blankets, Hats, Easy Gifts | Shop via Knit Picks → |
| Knit Picks Shine Sport | 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal | F / 3.75 mm | Tops, Shawls, Summer Garments | Shop via Knit Picks → |
| Hobbii Cotton Kings 8/4 Mercerized | 100% Mercerized Cotton | E – F / 3.5 mm | Doilies, Bags, Lightweight Tops | Shop via Hobbii → |
| YarnArt Baby Cotton | 50% Cotton / 50% Acrylic | F / 3.75 mm | Dishcloths, Toys, Colorwork Projects | Shop via Amazon → |
| Scheepjes Whirl (Light Fingering–Sport) | 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic | E – F / 3.5–3.75 mm | Gradient Shawls, Wraps, Dresses | Shop via Amazon → |
| Hobbii Twister | 55% Cotton, 45% Acrylic | F / 3.75 mm | Gradient Shawls, Lace Wraps, Skirts | Shop via Hobbii → |
| Lion Brand Mandala Sport Baby | 100% Acrylic | F / 3.75 mm | Baby Garments, Blankets, Shawls | Shop via Amazon → |
| Berroco Comfort Sport | 50% Nylon, 50% Acrylic | F / 3.75 mm | Baby Items, Accessories, Garments | Shop via Amazon → |
| Hobbii Baby Cotton Organic | 100% Organic Cotton | E – F / 3.5 mm | Baby Clothes, Blankets, Home Décor | Shop via Hobbii → |
| Knit Picks Gloss Sport | 70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk | F / 3.75 mm | Shawls, Fine Garments, Lace Projects | Shop via Knit Picks → |
| Lion Brand Truboo Sparkle Sport | 96% Rayon from Bamboo, 4% Polyester | F / 3.75 mm | Shawls, Drapey Tops, Dressy Accessories | Shop via Amazon → |
Featured Sport Weight Patterns
Explore a few fan favorites and new releases in DK weight:
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Sweet Clara Top – A feminine top down raglan swing top to crochet.
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Majestic Skies Crochet Shawl– A modular motif shawl in bright, bold colors.
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Tempesta Knit Top Pattern– A modern silhouette with a floral cutout – one of a kind design.
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Luxe Fantasy Cardi Wrap– A gorgeous lace layering piece with incredible drape.
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Luxe Shelley Pullover– A feminine top with floral lace.
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Learn With Kristin
Many DK weight patterns include free video tutorials on the Kristin Omdahl YouTube Channel. You’ll find tutorials for everything from basic stitches to advanced lace motifs—all filmed with clear visuals and step-by-step guidance. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for weekly tutorials, tips, and pattern premieres.
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About Kristin Omdahl
Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.
When she’s not writing, Kristin shares crochet and knitting designs, recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process with her global community on Patreon.