Hurry! 30% off Felici while supplies last! >>
Home / Yarns / Swish Bulky
Fiber Content: 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
Weight: Bulky
Knitting Gauge: 3 - 3.75 sts = 1" on #10 - 11 needles (6.0mm-8.0mm)
Crochet Gauge: 8–11 sc = 4'' on K-M hooks (6.5mm - 9mm)
Yards: 137
Grams: 100
Put Up: Hank
Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold / Dry Flat

Purchase Needles & Hooks
Read Reviews (6):
4.666666 out of 5 stars

Swish Bulky

$9.99 100g / Hank


Swish Bulky is the softest washable Merino we have ever knitted, which makes it the perfect yarn for babies or college coeds (and really, everyone else too). The bulky weight means projects will knit up super fast - great for last-minute gifts.

Note: For best machine wash results, turn the garment inside out and wash in cold water on a delicate cycle. You may want to wash projects made from darker colors by themselves for the first few washes in case the yarn bleeds a bit.
  Browse by color

    Loading yarn color options...
  • Patterns
  • Customer Picks
  • Reviews




“I wanted to thank you for my last order. I phoned prior, and spoke to a nice representative for Knit Picks. I told her I wanted yarn info out of a book I was about to order. I explained I wanted to order the yarn amounts at the same time. She took the time to locate the book and give me all the info I needed. I found out I needed a needle too! I received my order in good time and began the project right away. I really enjoyed the worsted Swish. What a nice yarn! I love the Swish in Bulky too! Thanks so much.” Karen M., Knit Picks customer
5 out of 5 stars
Mushroom Mom12-26-2018 11:16am

I am so glad Knit Picks has brought Swish back in Bulky. I prefer to use superwash for most of my knitting especially gifts to insure the recipients can have it for years. The WOTA superwash is too rough. If I can't tolerate it, I feel I cannot use it for others. Last year I made myself a sweater using the pattern available on your website , Cloudy Sunday, which called for Swish Bulky and the yarn bought at that time. I knew I would never make it out of WOTA. Now I can make myself another.

4 out of 5 stars
Judith Mullin12-13-2018 3:09pm

I just ordered the Swish Bulky called Garnet Heather which was described as "dark jewel tone red." It is a dark red, but I would not describe it as "jewel tone." In some lights it almost looks reddish brown. Not quite as I expected. Wish there was a way to get yarn samples, particularly when it is a small yarn group as with the Swish Bulky.

5 out of 5 stars
Kim S.01-06-2014 9:18pm

I made a cowl for my daughter out of the Swish Bulky for Christmas. Needless to say, she loved her gift. She has worn it out several times and is asked where she got it. She loves to say that it was a hand made gift. I used a pattern from the Ravelry website. It came out beautifully. The yarn is so soft and squishy! I love all your yarns!

5 out of 5 stars
Kristen11-20-2013 1:25pm

One of my favorite KnitPicks yarns! Until I discovered this yarn I almost never used bulky weight yarn. Swish is less scratchy than many wools, high quality, and machine washable. As another reviewer mentioned, it can be very difficult to find merino in bulky weight. My favorite thing about this yarn is that it comes in a range of rich jewel tones. I LOVE these colors, especially Blackberry, Potion, and Hollyberry. Heathers and pastels are nice, but not really my thing. Highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars
Kianna11-19-2013 8:28am

I love this yarn its very soft and fluffy I will choose this over Cadena anyday lol

See All Reviews