Hemp Yarn for Crochet and Knitting

If you’re thinking about using hemp yarn for crochet or knitting then look no further. In this article I go through different weights of natural hemp yarn and what kind of crochet projects they can be used for.

Hemp is my favourite natural fibre for so many reasons. You can read about why I love it so much in my blog post all about hemp yarn and read through my article about how it compares to cotton and linen. But my favourite reason is because it is kind to the environment and its production regenerates the earths soil. If there’s a way to help make the planet better then it has my full support.

Hemp yarn comes in various weights which are all great for different reasons and I'll go through them here to help you choose which is best for your crochet project.

Which Weights of Hemp Yarn are Good for Crochet and Knitting

Tina is stood at the beach looking towards the sea on the right. She is wearing a knee length, natural coloured, beach dress made from hemp yarn. The bottom and top portions have a diagonal open stitch pattern and the middle is a closed stitch.

Lace Weight Hemp Yarn

First up and my favourite is the lace weight. It is perfect for crocheting or knitting clothing like dresses, shawls, wraps, loose fitting tops, anything that needs good drape. I crocheted a beach dress with it and it worked up perfectly and is really comfortable to wear. It is also great for produce/grocery bags as it is really light weight but strong.

You can read more about how I made the beach dress over on the blog and see the produce bags I make with them in the shop.

Sport Weight Hemp Yarn

The next size up is sport weight hemp yarn. Ideal for making zero waste products like dishcloths, sponges, soap savers, back scrubbers, shower puffs etc. It is a bit thicker than the lace weight which makes it gently exfoliating/scrubby without being abrasive.

It would also be great for small home decor items like coasters or even for using as twine to wrap your gifts.

See my kitchen scrubby crochet pattern listing to see how well it works up.

A large skein of sport weight hemp yarn in sat diagonally on an off white background. There is some green foliage in the top left and a pair of gold and silver stork scissors, a silver crochet hook and a silver darning needle in the bottom right.

DK Weight Hemp Yarn

If your project is something a bit chunkier or needs more structure, then the DK weight is your best option. It is nice and sturdy and holds its shape well when crocheting a closed stitch. It is ideal for crocheting bowls, baskets, plant pot holders, bags, hats etc. The possibilities are endless.

An image of three different weights of hemp yarn for crochet. The skeins are coming into the photo from the left and it only shows half the skeins. The top skein is lace in a warm grey. The second is sport weight in light beige and the third is DK.

A small bowl made in DK weight hemp yarn is sat on a white table. Inside it has a small collection of wooden buttons. The edges of the bowl are curved perfectly and the stitch is tight.

I hope this small round up has helped you find the right hemp yarn for your next crochet project. If you have any questions about any of them please don’t hesitate to get in touch, I’m always happy to help.