Shine Sport Yarn
Product information
$5.99
Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
Additional details
The touch of Modal made from beech wood fiber gives the Pima cotton a lustrous depth akin to silk, but without the cost or special care silk requires. The knit fabric is deliciously soft and smooth to the touch, with very little pilling. Enjoy the way Shine Sport reflects light from textured stitches and cables; also fine enough for two-color knitting. Its easy washability and long-wearing traits make it ideal for baby and kid knits.
Shine Sport is an approved yarn for the Knitted Knockers charity. You can find the free knit and crochet patterns here along with helpful videos.
- Fiber Content: 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal
- Weight: Sport
- Knitting Gauge: 6 sts = 1" on #3 - 5 needles (3.25mm-3.75mm)
- Crochet Gauge: 16 - 20 sc = 4'' on E-7 hooks (3.5mm - 4.5mm)
- Yards: 110
- Grams: 50
- Put Up: Skein
- Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold / Tumble Dry Low
- Country of Origin: Peru
Shine Sport Yarn Patterns
Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 162 reviews
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5 star reviews
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4 star reviews
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3 star reviews
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2 star reviews
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1 star reviews
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Recent reviews
By Alison on September 13, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Itβs been a joy to knit with this yarn. Itβs soft with a nice drape and easy on the hands.
By Jessica on August 19, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Easy to knit with. Itβs a thicker cotton, but it is very very soft. Probably the softest cotton Iβve knit with.
By Erin on August 1, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent yarn. I will be ordering more once I figure how much I need for the current project I am working on.
By Mary Lou on July 13, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Love Shine Sport yarn. I bought this yarn in about 10 different colors for a knit blanket 16 years ago. It's very easy to work with. No splitting at all. It's very soft and machine washes and dries well. well.
By Julie on July 3, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
This yarn is super soft and touchable. I cannot wait to finish my project so that I can wear it this summer!
By Nichole on June 29, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
This yarn is great to work with. Used about 30 skeins in 5 colors to complete a blanket. Washed gentle and dried on low came out fantastic.
By Kathryn on June 19, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Just received several skeins and couldn't wait to cast on! I can already tell it's going to be a favorite. Not only are the colors gorgeous, but the softness and shine are going to make perfect summer knitwear!
By Debbie on June 11, 2026
4 out of 5 stars
Beautiful. Itβs waiting in my stash for the right time and project.
By Heather Thorp on May 28, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Shine is the perfect name! I love the silky softeness of this yarn. I purchased this yarn originally 5 or 6 years ago and made fingerless gloves for my husband. He uses them often in the winter, and they are still looking great! I recently ordered enough for a summer tee for myself, and I'm so excited to knit with it again. Beautiful colors!
By Debra on May 25, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
I love this yarn! It is so soft to the touch and it has great stitch definition. It doesnβt hurt my hands like some plant based yarns and the colors are really saturated too. I highly recommend for summer garments.
By S. Morris on April 19, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
I am using this yarn to make Knitted Knockers and it is easy to knit with and soft to the touch.
By Julie on March 26, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
This is my all-time favorite cotton yarn. I have knit several sweaters and blankets with it. It is amazingly soft, has excellent stitch definition, and is machine-washable. I have been wearing my favorite sweater made with this yarn for over ten years.
By Lexi G on March 25, 2026
4 out of 5 stars
I am loving this yarn. I have used the Sport yarn to make some Knitted Knockers (it's a recommended yarn for them) and I have also used the worsted weight version for some blankets. It is so soft and easy to knit with. It takes a little getting used to because it's a softer cotton, I find it easier to split than a mercerized cotton. However, it produces an absolutely gorgeous result.
By Christl Miarka on March 22, 2026
4 out of 5 stars
I love the way it knits up . Using it for scarfs... However the color βblushβ I purchased is a little more pink than the picture shows. However itβs still nice. I love it. I did order some more colours.
By Heather C. on March 15, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
I love this yarn! I bought some to make Knitted Knockers, and it has been an enjoyable experience to knit with. I've gotten comments on how soft and shiny it looks. This is one of my first non-wool purchases from Knitpicks, and I will definitely come back for more!
By Lori on February 16, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
this yarn is so beautiful. Itβs soft. It feels great to the hand and itβs working up beautifully.
By Greta on December 29, 2025
1 out of 5 stars
*pretty and soft, but the lint keeps coming* The shedding was not as noticeable with lighter colors, but the black was especially bad for shedding. I was told to wash it so see if that reduced the amount of fiber loss from the yarn. As this yarn ages, it becomes more likely to lose fiber at a higher rate, so don't stock up to use later (can't get a refund later anyway.) One star for the nice colors. If the softer the yarn, the more lint, it's not worth it. Could be a bad batch of modal or just the darker dyes ruin the modal? Natural fibers do lose a little lint, but not as bad and continuously as this yarn.
By Barbara on July 28, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
The yarn is soft and bouncy. Works up beautifully. Color is bright and vibrant.
By Cristina on June 19, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
The yarn is soft and easy to work with. Iβve been using it to crochet baby clothes and works amazing. Itβs just not as white as pictured; itβs more beige-white.
By Jen on April 7, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
This is my favorite cotton yarn! I always use it for crochet projects. It is super soft to the touch so it is a pleasure to work with it. I've washed my finished projects by hand and machine, it won't shrink at all in my experience. I always try to be careful when washing it, I still have pieces made years ago still looking great. I wouldn't change it for any other cotton yarn.