This spring, butter yellow is taking center stage—its soft, sun-kissed hue bringing warmth and cheer to wardrobes everywhere. From delicate pastels to rich golden tones, this versatile shade pairs beautifully with neutrals, earthy greens, and soft blues, making it a must-have for the season’s knitwear.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy merino blend, a breathable cotton, or a plush alpaca, this round-up features some of the best yarns available in the trendiest shade of the season. Perfect for airy shawls, lightweight sweaters, and cheerful baby knits, these butter-yellow beauties will add a fresh and uplifting touch to your spring projects.
Indulge in the color that feels like sunshine on your needles—soft, warm, and full of joy. Let’s dive into our favorite butter-yellow yarns for spring!
Cascade Yarns Heritage Yarn – 5611 Butter, jimmybeanswool.com
Scheepjes Cotton 8 – 508, scheepjes.com
Knit Picks Brava Sport – Custard, knitpicks.com
Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash Yarn – 1020 Butter, jimmybeanswool.com
HiKoo Sueño – Buttercream, skacelknitting.com
Lion Brand Yarn Feels Like Butta® Yarn – Lemon, lionbrand.com
Rowan Pure Alpaca – Oats 111, knitrowan.com
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Yarn – 0347 Chamomile, jimmybeanswool.com
Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino – Duckling 124, knitrowan.com
Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash Yarn – 20 Butter, jimmybeanswool.com
Berroco Vintage Baby Yarn – 10011 Buttercup, jimmybeanswool.com
Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift – 179 Buttermilk Spindrift, jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk