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Types of Yarn. Bamboo Yarn.
Hello! Today, we will talk about bamboo yarn. What do you think of this type of yarn? How often do you use it in your work? Bamboo is a natural fiber. It wears well and is often considered to have natural antibacterial properties. It feels very soft and has a wonderful drape. Ideal For: Knitted garments requiring drape. As bamboo yarn is quite breathable and cool, it’s perfect for summer tops and sweaters. Fun Fact: Bamboo can be softer than silk when spun into yarn.
Susan
Feb 28, 2021 12:00 AM
Types of Yarn. Hemp Yarn.
Hello, my dear ladies! Today, I'd like to tell you about not so ordinary type of yarn, which can be used only for certain things, because it isn't soft- it's hemp yarn. Hemp, a relative newcomer to the knitting world, is a delightful natural fiber. Hemp is surprisingly soft to the touch. It’s hard wearing and has great stitch definition. Most commonly known for its use in macrame. Ideal For: Boot socks, Fisherman type sweaters, coats, scrubbies Fun Fact: Hemp plants can produce 250% more fiber than ...
Susan
Feb 26, 2021 10:27 PM
Types of Yarn. Silk Yarn.
Hello! Today, I'll tell you about one more type of yarn - silk. It's one of the most expensive, but looks really great! Silk There are different types of silk yarn – Reeled silk yarn and spun silk yarn. It’s quite easy to work with, but very slippery. Make sure you know what you’re doing before commencing a project with silk yarn. Silk is the most expensive and lustrous fiber on our list. It’s quite strong, shiny, and has a lovely feel on the skin. There are some magical silk blends on the market, s...
Susan
Feb 25, 2021 11:03 PM
Types of Yarn. Cotton.
Hello, my dear friends! I'd like to continue the seria of posts about yarn. But I need your feedback, whether it's interesting for you or not, please, write in the comments below. Cotton Yarn Cotton comes from the cotton plant. It’s grown in warm climates, the biggest producers being India, the USA, and China. It’s light, breathable, and strong. There are different types of cotton yarn, some fine, some heavier. It doesn’t hold its shape when blocking that well, and your stitches won’t look as uniform. ...
Susan
Feb 24, 2021 09:34 PM
Hello
Just trying to navigate the site. Looks like there will be a lot of useful information here !
Michelle L
Feb 24, 2021 08:07 AM
Amigurami frog door stop pattern
I was doing the amigurumi frog and I don't see in the pattern where you make the legs
Duanna
Feb 24, 2021 07:30 AM
Types of Yarn. Merino Wool.
Hello, my friends! Today, I'll tell you about one of my favorite types of yarn - Merino wool. Merino Wool Yarn is very popular in extreme knitting. Knitting big chunky items. It also comes from sheep, but only from a specific breed, called the Merino Sheep. This wool is special because it’s very soft and doesn’t cause allergic reactions. Merino Wool knitted fabric keeps its shape well when blocked. Merino can create little fuzzballs known as ‘pilling,’ which can be a little annoying. If you have a chan...
Susan
Feb 23, 2021 10:36 PM
Types of Yarn. Alpaca.
Hello, everyone! Today, I'd like to tell you about Alpaca yarn. Alpaca is a super warm fiber perfect for knitting sweaters. Alpaca is natural wool from the South-American Alpaca. There are two types of Alpaca yarn, Huacaya and Suri. It is quite soft, almost silky, but it doesn’t hold its shape as well as wool does. It’s usually a little more expensive and luxurious than regular wool. Ideal For: As mentioned before, Alpaca is soft and a little warmer than wool. Those such qualities make it ideal for kn...
Susan
Feb 22, 2021 10:18 PM
Types of Yarn. Cashmere.
Hello, everyone! Today I want to continue talking about types of yarn and I'd like to continue with cashmere - one of the most expensive, but so soft and nice. Cashmere is one of the softest wool and yarn types around. It comes from the Cashmere Goats and several other types of goats. The word Cashmere comes from the old spelling of the old State of Kashmir in South Asia. This yarn is among the softest and woolliest on this list. Something to consider is it’s not as strong as sheep fiber, and it is also...
Susan
Feb 21, 2021 09:26 PM
Crochet
Hello forum, I'm looking for a teen titan beanie pattern. And a tuxedo xs dog sweater pattern
Laura
Feb 21, 2021 03:48 AM
Types of Woolen Yarn
Hello, my dear friends! I know, that most part of my crafters are real professionals, but, of course, there are a lot of beginners, so I want to help them and make a seria of posts, which might be very useful. I'd like to talk about types of yarn and today I'll talk about woolen yarn. Wool yarn is great for winter garments. It’s very warm, and it lasts a long time. An extremely popular natural yarn fiber out there in the craft world. It can be slightly itchy for some people if they have allergies to ki...
Susan
Feb 20, 2021 11:01 PM
Fluffy Blanket
Hello, everyone! Yesterday I became an aunt in the third time! I' m so happy to havea baby nephew. I have a tradition - to make fluffy crochet blanket to all my children and nephew/nieces. It's so fast and easy to make, but an ideal variant for babies. Here are some photos.
Susan
Feb 19, 2021 10:16 PM
How to Choose Crochet Hook
Hello, friends! This post I've prepared for the very beginners to help them in their choice of materials and instruments. Size DOES matter, when it comes to crocheting and knitting, that is. In fact, it makes all the difference in the world. Both your hook size matters (or needle size in knitting) and your yarn size matters when it comes to how uniform and professional your items turn out. Hook Size Matters There are all different sizes of crochet hooks. Some are so itty bitty you can literally cro...
Susan
Feb 18, 2021 09:44 PM