yarn

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.

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  I love a lazy Sunday... And just before a show like the Devon County Show, this Id just what I need now my stock list is complete. Im knitting away on my Ma Belle Amie (on Ravelry) and watching films. I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday too? Sara x www.sarastexturecrafts.com Find out more about the company ...
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• ~*smiling*~

  
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    *another blogging gap*     its been one of those weeks, trying to get everything sorted for our trip away (Avebury & Glastonbury!) i have sorted through all my pendants, wrist bands, leaf pouches etc (robyn, i will have some on etsy when i return home!) ready for our little craft fair, plus an ...
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• Yarn boobing

  
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  Yesterday, I went to visit my friend Sarah Kramer , who you may remember from my previous posts with her. Anyways, recently, she realized she had breast cancer, went through the whole process of a mastectomy and is now back at work. I wanted to do something for her to show her that I appreciate her and value ...
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• DROPSi Alpaca sobib suurepäraselt heegeldamiseks!

  
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  Ostsin millalgi ilusat laimirohelist DROPS Alpaca t kroogitud passega sviitri jaoks DROPS 119-2 Aga kuna tahtsin teha ühekordse lõngaga, mitte kahekordse, siis jäi kude hõre ja kudum seisma. Aga kui nägin Facebooki grupis DROPS ♥ Lace! ilusat pitsilist heegeldatud jakki , siis otsisin lõnga uuesti ...
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• DROPS Supersale 2013 yarn

  
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  Suur DROPSi Supersale paneb ka kõige tagasihoidlikuma kuduja lõnga ostma. Ikkagi -35 % soodukas. Minagi tegin pika nimekirja. Aga loomulikult polnud poes neid värve mida tahtsin, aga siiski pidin mõnusa sületäie lõngu koju tooma. See kord panin nad kenasti Ravelrysse kirja.   Natuke DROPS ...
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• FarmVille Yarn Barn Guide and Recipe List

  
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  A new feature has just recently release in FarmVille Yarn Barn and it will be similar to the previous release the Dairy Craft. Similar with the idea of crafting recipe’s. Players has to fulfill orders from random NPC’s. Each time you successfully craft or fulfill an order or completed a set of orders you will [...]
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• 10 Upcycled Ladder Projects That Will Leave You Inspired

  
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  Spread the love: Thanks to Pinterest , I’ve been searching thrift stores high and low to find a ladder to upcycle into a shelf. Finally, I found an old bunk bed ladder to transform! I simply propped it up against the wall and added decorations. In the future I might paint it and give ...
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• FO Friday: Natalie’s Linaria Bipartita Shawl

  
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  Natalie brought in her Linaria Bipartita shawl from Hunter Hammersen’s The Knitter’s Curiosity Cabinet , knit out of Madelinetosh Tosh DK in Isadora. It’s beautiful! Don’t forget, Show Us Your Shawl is this weekend! Bring in your own shawl to show and receive 10% off your regular-priced purchase.  
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• Darn Good Yarn Press Kits for Expansion!

  
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  Hey all! Let’s talk a little business today. One of the daunting tasks about expanding a business is figuring out great ways to reach out to a bigger audience. With an online store, in some ways that’s easier and in other ways it’s harder. It’s easier to expand because there is a smaller overhead because you ...
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• Tutorial: Crocheted Pocket Change Pattern Weights

  
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  Tutorial: Crocheted Pocket Change Pattern Weights | The Zen of Making Turn pocket change and yarn scraps into colorful, easy to make sewing pattern weights with this quick and simple crochet pattern! Please note that the links to supplies and tools that are provided below are affiliate links, and I ...
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• FO Friday: Brooklyn’s Baby Blanket

  
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  Way back in February, I learned my cousin had a newborn daughter via Facebook.  Her name is Brooklyn. (Yes, like me, my cousin was born in Brooklyn , but he hasn’t lived there for about 20 years). I decided to make her a baby blanket using some stash yarn.  I started with the motif from Frankie Brown ‘s ...
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• Shawl Update

  
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  I’m still trying to knock out a persistent spring cold, so I’m going to keep this short and sweet before I fall asleep again. Thanks to your lovely poll votes (and the bride’s input, of course) I finally decided on a yarn for the shawl I’m going to make. I went with Gloss Lace  in Sterling, a neutral grey ...
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• Same song, second verse…

  
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  I was hanging out with Lorajean the other day, labeling Knitted Wit yarn and fiber, because that’s how we roll. She was looking for something to feature at TNNA’s Sample It in June. I offered to re-work my Filigree scarf into a shawl, using her Shine merino/tencel yarn. Game on! This is a nice way for me to be ...
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• Finally! Summer Knitting!

  
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  It’s finally showing signs of spring around here!  The other day I couldn’t take it any more and went digging for bright yarn.  I may have gotten carried away! Oh well, I’m a process knitter.  I’m enjoying knitting it even if I don’t wear it!  The pattern is Shattered Sun by Felicia Lo . The pattern ...
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• Save Money on Yarn with the Crafty Coupon Roundup! 5/09/2013

  
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  It’s finally settling into warmer weather here, and soft cottons, bamboo, and thread are calling my name! If you’re ready to switch over to the lighter and finer yarn, use this roundup of the weekly deals and coupons at the … Continue reading → Save Money on Yarn with the Crafty Coupon Roundup! 5/09/2013 ...
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• FarmVille Yarn Barn Crafting Guide

  
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  A successor to the Dairy, the  Yarn Barn , has arrived! Just like with the  Dairy , use your Yarn Barn to fill orders from the town, and get exclusive prizes and materials to expand your Yarn Barn in return! You don’t have to build or request anything to get started—just place your Yarn Barn and get crafting! ...
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• Straight from the Street: Public Art that Awakens your Environment

  
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  Uncommon to the commuting world, I am a rare-breed of traveler who loves my daily public transportation time – it unearths the underground world of street art. Balloon Boy by Spy The practice of street art is one that is truly astounding. “Street art” is an umbrella term for graffiti, stencil graffiti, ...
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• BOOM!

  
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• The Shetland shawl that wasnt

  
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  Knitting . Okay, so the other day, when I said Id cast on a Shetland Triangle .. I didnt get very far. In fact I got just far enough to fall out majorly with the yarn Id chosen. I prefer yarns that can be tugged gently without breaking ... this isnt that yarn! Bottom line, its spun from fibres with a short staple ...
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