Yarn can be crafted of natural or synthetic fibers, in a variety of styles for a myriad of uses -- from elegant clothing and accessories to cuddly baby wear and sturdy home decor.
The yarn a knitter or weaver chooses depends upon the qualities they are seeking. A synthetic fiber may be strong and resilient, but it doesn't breathe and isn’t always soft, so it may be a poor choice for clothing.
A protein fiber like cashmere is luxuriously soft, but it’s a delicate fiber that needs special care, so it might not be a good choice for socks which require durability.
Yarns can be plied, cabled or textured. Many traditional yarns are manufactured in tightly spun plies for better stitch definition while novelty yarns may be fuzzy eyelash yarns, ribbons, puffs – or a combination of textures.
Ultimately, the fibers and the construction determine the quality and major attributes of the yarn. The most expensive yarn in the world is Vicuna, from a small and rare camelid in the Andes. For more information about yarn, you can check out blogs including The Yarn Harlot and Shear Bagatelle.
by Deborah
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