Yarn & knitting supplies

Yarn and knitting supplies prices in South Africa

Updated 11 November 2026

Yarn and knitting supplies in South Africa cost roughly R 18 to R 400 a ball right now, depending on fibre, weight and brand. Everyday acrylic and cotton blends sit between R 18 and R 65, while merino and imported skeins start near R 170. For offers on the exact yarn you want, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice and local sellers reply with their own price.

Weight and fibre decide the price

Compare yarn per gram, not per ball. A 50 g DK ball and a 100 g skein of 4-ply can look alike on the shelf, yet the fibre drives most of the gap in price. Check the weight on the label and the length in metres, and ask the seller whether the quoted price is per ball or per skein.

Look for the local wool standard

If a yarn is sold as South African wool, ask whether it carries the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). An industry article describes it as the standard that has been around longest in the country, and it has had to evolve as the sector grew. Name the standard in your request if traceable wool matters to you.

Knitting through the seasons

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Most people start wool jumpers, scarves and blankets from March to May, ahead of the cold months. November is early summer, so cotton and light blends suit summer projects, while wool for winter is best bought before June.

Buying across the country

Name your delivery city in the request: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, so sellers can quote postage to you. Describe quantities in grams and metres, because patterns list yarn that way. Ask the seller to state the total in rand, including postage, before you agree.

Getting offers through BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the yarn in your own words in a chat on the home page, and add a photo of the label if you have one. The AI looks through South African sellers' websites and price lists, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers on BlaBlaPrice reply with their own offer, price and delivery terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to share them with. To see how it works, read how BlaBlaPrice works.