Yarns

Yarns are defined as continuous strands of twisted fibers that are used for knitting and weaving. They were originally developed in the Stone Age out of natural fibers, and were used to create a basic necessity of life: clothing for protection against the elements.

Today's yarns are far more than rugged materials for coarse fabrics intended solely for comfort.

We now have access to literally thousands of fashionable, sophisticated fibers from four major categories: cellulosic (with natural origins, such as bamboo); synthetic (petroleum-based like acrylic); cellulose (plant-based like cotton); and protein fibers that come from animals.

By understanding the properties of the fibers used to create the tremendous variety of yarns available today, we are better able to make good decisions when choosing a yarn for knitting and weaving projects.

There are many blogs on the web that discuss yarns. Among them are Shear Bagatelle and Norah Gaughan's blog for Berroco.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Yarns”

• Sample knits are up!

  
  Organic Stills — Authority: 106
  I was just sent pictures from the sample knitting that Ive been working on diligently, with designer Vanessa Ewing for Plymouth Yarns, and Im excited to share them! There are several other knits that Ive done but the patterns arent finalized and in production yet, so no go with sharing those yet. However, Ill be ...
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  Socks and More — Authority: 112
  well, the first batch of our 50 Socks CD books is enroute. I started with copies to the designers of course, and then to the first set of buyers. Will have another big pile to mail on Monday, including several international: Canada, Australia, Germany, Norway, & UK so far.Anyway, now that i can wrap my brain ...
  3 days ago

• Beldorm Double Percale (200 Count) Flat Sheet - £28.00 - Home Textiles

  
  Link Fiend — Authority: 156
  £28.00 Info / Buy Product Information Our easy care range of Percale bed linen has been woven in the finest mills using superior combed yarns, ensuring softness and durability. Sleeping Solutions Information Sleeping Solutions is the #1 online shop for ...
  4 days ago

• Good Grief! Stop Already!!

  
  Craft Gossip — Authority: 163
  This time of year everyone has their yarns, patterns, books, needles… on sale. Everyone. I’m calling for a truce. Seriously, people, my credit card can’t take much more, and hubby is no longer amused by this. What’s the most recent offender? How about this: It’s “Whistler” from Tilli Thomas, now on ...
  4 days ago

• When Fairchild Thought There Was No Future In ICs.

  
  Mannerisms — Authority: 499
  Inventing the IC in 1959 wasnt such a big deal, at the time, for Fairchild, though it became a big deal later on when Fairchild and Texas Instruments wrangled over which company deserved the patent on the device.  
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• Art Around Athens

  
  Curator's Corner — Authority: 134
  Three more Athens-area art events take place tonight. If you read our local paper, you already know about the two cool new bike rack/pieces of public art installed in front of the Classic Center in downtown Athens. Designed by Joshua Jordan and Michael Ely, theyre practical and attractive, and BikeAthens is ...
  5 days ago

• sweet little baby hats.....

  
  Ligonier Living — Authority: 154
  Bo-Peep Fine Yarns100 W Main St, Ligonier, PA‎ - (724) 238-4040‎
  6 days ago

• Blizzard Essentials

  
  Lion Brand Notebook — Authority: 122
  This is a guest post from Michelle Edwards–a life long knitter and the author/illustrator of many books for children including the 2006 Gryphon award winner, STINKY STERN FOREVER and CHICKEN MAN winner of National Jewish Book Award. Michelle lives in Iowa City, Iowa, with her husband and three daughters. She is a ...
  6 days ago

• Gallery of Socks!

  
  Socks and More — Authority: 112
  Heres a preview of the Sock designs in our new CD/book 50 Socks - 50 States (and More).Its kinda funny, but Ive been so busy working on this that i feel a little like the groundhog coming out of his burrow now!Theres that bright sun - well, today its SNOW!!anyway, you can see more at various places on RAV, and we plan ...
  1 week ago

• When Gordon Moore Said No To Semiconductor Memory

  
  Mannerisms — Authority: 499
  Gordon Moore, who made the semiconductor industrys most famous prediction in Moores Law, was singularly delinquent in other predictions.  
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• CHA Updates: Celebrities, New Exhibitors and the Keynote

  
  Scrapbook Update — Authority: 416
  CHA is coming fast (not as fast as Christmas but it sure feels like it) and there is lots of news to report about the upcoming show: Celebrity Appearances at CHA CHA wouldn’t be complete without some celebrity buzz on the show floor. Paris Hilton’s 2009 appearance was the stuff that CHA legends are made of. ...
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• FO Alert! FO Alert

  
  Webs Yarn Store Blog — Authority: 116
  I know – a rare title from me!  Now let’s not get ourselves too excited – we’re not talking a mind blowing project.  Just the same I started and finished it and that my dear readers makes me very happy. I was recently having a conversation with someone about my inability to finish projects and how I had ...
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• Make Socks ...

  
  Socks and More — Authority: 112
  Fun new sock pattern! Here at MakeSocksI used Crystal Palace yarns Panda Superwash in #2013 dark knight and #2004 mint print for this design. colors for Panda Superwash would love to see some other strongly contrasting colors!I think the design would also work well with Panda Cotton & Panda Soy as well as Panda ...
  2 weeks ago

• Bent Metal and Knitting..

  
  Craft Gossip — Authority: 163
  No, it’s not a new rock band, or a trendy cafe in New York. What it is, is two terms you’d never put together, unless… you’re Dream Weaver Yarns and are introducing new stitch markers. These are cool! They can also double as zipper pulls, charms or earrings! Fun stocking stuffers for yourself, or another ...
  2 weeks ago

• grrrrr

  
  t'katch — Authority: 109
  Have just gone off the bobbly yarn — it made a surprisingly abrupt colour change which shows up as a great big fat line across my weaving. Bleh. Going to try something else! “ grrrrr ” was posted by Cally on 7 Dec 2009 at http://callybooker.wordpress.com Posted in Weaving
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  OutdoorKnit — Authority: 109
  Its been a busy wee while here at OutdoorKnit.  Knitsch yarns had a wonderful soft launch at Craft2.0 on Thursday to the gorgeous sounds of Spartacus R. Thanks a million to the wonderful Sue who does an amazing organising job every time. Same night I got my dirty little paws on the latest issue of World Sweet ...
  2 weeks ago

• bobbly weaving

  
  t'katch — Authority: 109
  So we’re threaded, sleyed, etc and away.  I am playing with a variety of big fluffy pattern wefts, as a contrast to the very business-like natural hemp. This particular weft is from a big hank of unidentified yarn which a friend gave me. I wove her a chunky scarf with some of it, but there was masses left.  ...
  2 weeks ago

• LA & NY minutes

  
  Slip Slip Knit — Authority: 99
  Back home now, stimulated by my visit to LA and NY. I’d forgotten how much I love both those cities. The expression “New York minute” refers to the hectic pace of New Yorkers’ lives. A New Yorker does in an instant what the rest of us would take a minute to do. My 10 day visit passed in one of those minutes. ...
  2 weeks ago

• Pretty roses!

  
  Socks and More — Authority: 112
  This is a very sweet pair of Panda Cotton socks, by Beadntat-onRAVI have to say i love that colorway myself! This design would also work if you wanted to add solid trim in Panda Cotton solids, like foliage or tropical peach. PS if youre watching, the BURN has begun! woohoo!
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• Santa, Please Send More Yarn!

  
  Craft Gossip — Authority: 163
  This Yarn Dot is just one of the adorable designs in Dream Weaver’s “Stocking Stuffers and Notions For Under $10.00″ sale. Bookmarks, stitch markers, key rings, knitters soaps and lotions, needle cozies, and shawl pins. Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Check it out, here: ...
  2 weeks ago

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