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LoveCrafts stocks multiple yarn brands, including Stylecraft, Paintbox Yarns, Yarn and Colors, and Debbie Bliss, and you can reach any of them through the site's search bar or by browsing the yarn section. The fastest route is to type the brand name into search; browsing works better when you want to compare several brands at once. Both paths lead to product pages that list the full range of yarn lines, colour options, fibre content, yardage, weight, and price.
Searching by brand name
- Enter the brand name (for example, "Stylecraft" or "Paintbox Yarns") in the site search field.
- Run the search and look for the brand's product listing rather than a single yarn line.
- Open the brand page to see every yarn line it carries on LoveCrafts.
The expected result is a filtered set of products from that brand only. A common snag: searching a specific line name (such as "Special DK") can return individual colourways instead of the full brand range, so search the brand first if you want to compare lines.
Browsing the yarn section
If you don't have a brand in mind, browse the yarn category and use the on-page filters to narrow by brand, yarn weight, fibre, or price. This is the better approach when you want to compare, say, an acrylic DK against a cotton DK across brands before committing.
What each brand page shows
Brand pages on LoveCrafts group yarns by line, and each line lists its available options. From the site's current listings:
| Brand | Example line | Fibre | Weight | Length / ball size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylecraft | Special DK | 100% Acrylic | DK | 295m (323yds)/100g | £2.35 |
| Stylecraft | Special Chunky | 100% Acrylic | Chunky | 144m (157yds)/100g | £2.35 |
| Paintbox Yarns | Cotton DK | 100% Cotton | DK | 125m (137yds)/50g | £2.75 |
| Paintbox Yarns | Simply DK | 100% Acrylic | DK | 276m (302yds)/100g | £2.60 |
| Paintbox Yarns | Simply Aran | 100% Acrylic | Aran | 184m (201yds)/100g | £2.60 |
| Paintbox Yarns | Cotton Aran | 100% Cotton | Aran | 85m (93yds)/50g | £2.75 |
| Paintbox Yarns | Simply Chunky | 100% Acrylic | Chunky | 136m (149yds)/100g | £1.69 (sale, was £2.60) |
| Yarn and Colors | Epic | 100% Cotton | Aran | 75m (82yds)/50g | £1.80 |
| Yarn and Colors | Must-Have | 100% Cotton | 4 Ply | 125m (137yds)/50g | £1.90 |
| Debbie Bliss | Baby Cashmerino | 55% Merino, 33% Acrylic, 12% Cashmere | Sport | 125m (137yds)/50g | £4.55 (sale, was £6.50) |
Prices and sale status reflect the listings shown on the site and can change, so confirm on the product page before buying.
Choosing between brands
Use the same dimensions when comparing: fibre content, yarn weight, metres per ball, and price per ball. A few practical reads from the table above:
- Budget acrylic in bulk: Stylecraft Special DK and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK give similar yardage (295m vs 276m per 100g) at close prices, so pick on colour range and availability.
- Cotton for warm-weather projects: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK and Yarn and Colors Must-Have are both 100% cotton, but Must-Have is a 4 Ply with the same 125m per 50g — check the weight matches your pattern.
- Chunky on a budget: Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky is currently the cheapest per ball in this list at £1.69, though it's a sale price.
- Premium blends: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino costs more per ball and comes in a smaller 50g put-up, so factor in how many balls a project needs.
Common snags
- Country selection: LoveCrafts opens with a "Select your country" step. Your country affects currency and available stock, so set it before comparing prices.
- Sale prices: Discounted lines (Simply Chunky, Baby Cashmerino) may revert to full price, so treat sale figures as temporary.
- Free patterns as a cross-check: LoveCrafts lists free downloadable patterns, such as the Rainbow Cardigan in Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran and The Essential Socks in Paintbox Yarns Socks. If you're choosing a brand to match a pattern, check which yarn the pattern specifies first, then search that brand.