Synonyms for yarn

noun

1. Spun fiber

   wool, spun wool, twist, flaxen thread, cotton fiber, rug yarn, crochet thread, knitting yarn, alpaca yarn; see also fiber 1, thread.

2. A tale

   anecdote, sea story, adventure story, fictional account; see story.

3. A lie

   fabrication, tall story, alibi, fish story*, cock-and-bull story*, crock*; see also lie 1.