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    Knitting Yarn > Exotic & Unusual Fibers >

    Exotic & Unusual Fibers

    Just imagine the thrill of using exotic, unusual & in some cases rare fibers to knit or crochet your next project! We at Yarnmarket are dedicated to offering you many exotic options ranging from animal fibers such as camel, yak, guanaco & qiviut to plant fibers including cornsilk, bamboo, soy, nettle & hemp. Indulge yourself & your loved ones with these non-traditional yarn choices that we guarantee will get your creative juices flowing!



    "Aloo" Yarn
    $8.85 (1 Colors)
    Traditional plant fiber used by the natives of Nepal, "Aloo" from Himalaya Yarns makes classic string bags, totes & more.
      

    "Supreme Possum Merino 8 Ply" Yarn
    $11.35 (7 Colors)
    Fab blend of possum, mohair & silk in a DK weight from a consortium in New Zealand
      
     

    "Guanaco" Yarn
    $82.55 (1 Colors)
    Rare & exotic "Guanaco" from Windy Valley -- decadent softness from a special animal's undercoat
      

    "Corntastic" Yarn
    $8.05 (13 Colors)
    DK-weight yarn gem crafted of 100%, readily renewable corn
      
     

    "Calm Wool" Yarn
    $9.85 (12 Colors)
    Supersoft worsted weight fiber blend of the traditional & the exotic
      

    "A-MAIZing Solid" Yarn
    $8.85 (14 Colors)
    South West's "A-MAIZing Solid" knits & crochets sensationally in any DK-weight project.
      
     

    "Qiviut" Yarn
    $90.80 (10 Colors)
    Indulge yourself or your favorite someone with an extraordinary garment finely crafted of 100% "Qiviut" by Windy Valley.
      

    "A-MAIZing Multi" Yarn
    $8.85 (6 Colors)
    Created from 100% corn, "A-MAIZing Multi" is a great DK-weight choice for all ages.
      
     

    "Hempathy" Yarn
    $6.85 (23 Colors)
    Innovative blend of hemp, cotton & nylon for your spring & summer wardrobe
      

    "Buffalo Gold #4 Undyed" Yarn
    $67.85 (1 Colors)
    Fab 100% American, all-natural bison/nylon blend for all your DK-weight projects
      
     

    "Vicuna" Yarn
    $299.85 (1 Colors)
    Rare, exotic fiber from the ancestor of the alpaca & cousin to the guanaco
      

    "Cornucopia" Yarn
    $7.75 (30 Colors)
    Year-round comfort in exotic, eco-friendly 100% corn -- Kollage's "Cornucopia"
      
     

    "Mermaid" Yarn
    $10.85 (8 Colors)
    Terrifically exotic blend of cotton, wool, silk & kelp fiber
      

    "Ksar" Yarn
    $19.35 (10 Colors)
    "Ksar" by Bouton d'Or -- supersoft, exotic blend of baby camel & pure wool
      
     

    "Bamboo" Yarn
    $13.35 (26 Colors)
    A unique, innovative yarn from South West Trading Company, "Bamboo" is cool, silky soft, 100% high quality fiber that drapes beautifully and comes in gorgeous solid and multi-hued colors.
      

    "Buffboo - Buffalo Gold #13" Yarn
    $50.85 to $50.85
    Silky, soft, smooth blend of bamboo & bison for excellent drape & lightweight texture
      
     

    "Sea Song" Yarn
    $7.85 (15 Colors)
    "Look Good, Feel Good" yarn choice crafted of cotton & kelp
      

    "Creamy Solid" Yarn
    $18.25 (6 Colors)
    Fab, fingering-weight blend of milk & cotton for knitting & crochet
      
     

    "Creamy Undyed" Yarn
    $16.85 (1 Colors)
    Natural colored fiber blend that absorbs dyes so well you can create your own combos
      

    "Shokay" Yarn
    $31.85 (11 Colors)
    Enjoy the luxury of exotic, 100% yak down from the Himalayan region of Western China
      
     

    "New Bamboo" Yarn
    $13.80 (12 Colors)
    "New Bamboo" by Bouton d'Or is definitely one of the most superb spring/summer fibers on the market.
      

    "Blithe" Yarn
    $15.85 (10 Colors)
    Sensationally soft, DK-weight "Blithe" by Classic Elite is great for traditional designs & menswear.
      
     

    "Phoenix" Yarn
    $12.35 (20 Colors)
    "Phoenix" -- an environmentally friendly, cutting edge, beautifully draping, 100% Soy Silk ribbon yarn from South West Trading Co.
      

    "Craft" Yarn
    $9.85 (17 Colors)
    Unusual blend of milk fiber & cotton for an ultra-soft yarn creation
      
     

    "Bonsai" Yarn
    $6.35 (16 Colors)
    Eco-friendly, readily renewable fiber makes this ribbon yarn ideal for warm-weather projects.
      

    "Just Soya" Yarn
    $7.35 (5 Colors)
    100% natural soybean fiber makes eco-friendly knitting & crocheting oh so easy & enjoyable
      
     

    "Therapi" Yarn
    $9.85 (18 Colors)
    Exotic jadeite fiber makes "Therapi" by South West a stunning choice.
      

    "Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK" Yarn
    $6.85 (28 Colors)
    Non-allergenic, anti-bacterial, machine washable & environmentally sustainable kids yarn
      
     

    "Baby Camel 4-Ply" Yarn
    $14.35 (1 Colors)
    With super softness & drape, 100% "Baby Camel 4-Ply" from Makalu is a great choice for your winter creations.
      

    "Super Yak Solid" Yarn
    $19.85 (10 Colors)
    Karabella's "Super Yak Solid" gives you an exotic blend of merino & yak for your chunky-weight projects.
      
     

    "Banana Silk" Yarn
    $11.85 (19 Colors)
    Handspun from readily renewable banana stalks, each skein is soft with a fab sheen.
      

    "Super Yak Multi" Yarn
    $19.85 (5 Colors)
    Lovely variegated colors with terrific warmth of fiber make Karabella's "Super Yak Multi" outstanding.
      
     

    "Wool Bam Boo" Yarn
    $10.35 (18 Colors)
    Combine soft wool with terrific bamboo & enjoy wonderful drape & sheen in Classic Elite's "Wool Bam Boo."
      

    "Fine Milk Cotton" Yarn
    $12.35 (16 Colors)
    Velvety soft, fingering-weight blend of milk & cotton for knitting & crocheting
      
     

    "Handspun Camel" Yarn
    $16.00 (2 Colors)
    Enjoy lovely handspun, hand-dyed camel yarn & protect the endangered snow leopard at the same time!
      

    "All Hemp 6" Yarn
    $10.85 (19 Colors)
    For a durable, DK-weight option that won't stretch out of shape, choose "All Hemp 6" by Hemp for Knitting.
      
     

    "Milk Cotton DK" Yarn
    $12.35 (22 Colors)
    Innovative blend of cotton & milk protein for baby & children's knitwear
      

    "Hand Picked Hues Recycled Silk" Yarn
    $13.85 (8 Colors)
    Handspun, eco-friendly recycled silk in hand picked luscious hues
      
     

    "Baby Camel 8-Ply" Yarn
    $14.35 (1 Colors)
    Makalu's 100% "Baby Camel 8-Ply" -- a terrific choice for all your heavy-worsted knitting & crochet creations.
      

    "Maizy Solid" Yarn
    $6.25 (13 Colors)
    Marvelous blend of corn with elastic nylon for supersoft items that keep their shape
      
     

    "Maizy Print" Yarn
    $6.25 (22 Colors)
    Terrific multi-hued, machine washable creation combining USA corn with elastic nylon
      

    "Cashmere Canapa" Yarn
    $10.35 (5 Colors)
    Great year-round, DK-weight blend of cotton, cashmere & hemp
      
     

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