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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• this weekend i… #twi

  
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  Joining with Sar from [Life of Love] and Syndal from Synfully Delicious . this weekend i… started my weekend at my Mum’s doing bits again then went to serve lunch at the residential home as this weekend was mad for other bookings. this weekend i… well we took Our Sidekick over to MK for the second part ...
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• SPINEXPO New York July 2013

  
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  SPINEXPO New York. July 16-17-18 2013 Metropolitan Pavilion 125 West 18th Street New York NY  10011 SPINEXPO is the indispensable meeting place for ready-to-wear brand manufacturers with collections of flat-bed and circular knits, wovens, hosiery and new warp seamless knits. … Continue reading →
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• No Knitting Night Knit Night

  
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  I went. We shopped. We did not join the knitting circle, instead heading back out into the rainy night in search of "beverages". I bought the specified colour of Koigu for the "Sporty Striped Peds" sockettes (Ive never before found a specific colourway of Koigu!) I havent a plan for the stripes just yet. Ill ...
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• Crochet a Cute Cell Phone Cover with Me at Yarns and Arts!

  
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  I am thrilled to announce a major milestone in my crafty career: I am teaching my first professional crochet class! Please join me on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Yarns and Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL   to crochet this adorable cell phone cozy!   No experience ...
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• Valley Yarns Northfield featured in Knitscene Accessories 2013

  
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  The brand new Knitscene Accessories 2013 issue has recently hit news stands. Among the 33 great patterns you will find the Zed Scarf designed by Barbara Kreuter and knit in Valley Yarns Northfield , in Chestnut and Boy Blue. This yarn is my favorite Valley yarn! The silk and baby alpaca give it shine and ...
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• Rectangular Sampler Blanket CAL Wrap Up and Winner!

  
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  The Rectangular Sampler Blanket CAL wrapped up last Friday, and I’m excited to share these great blankets with you. Baby Boy Rectangular Sampler Blanket by g120luvs2crochet Sand ‘n’ Sea Sampler Blanket by jaye-yarns Marie W. in MI’s version (submitted via email) ss9904 ‘s ...
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• New titles by indigenous authors from Magabala Books

  
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  I’m too crook with a lousy cold to go to the Williamstown Literary festival to hear Judith Armstrong present her session on Faction and Fiction today so instead I’ve been busy getting ready for Indigenous Literature Week 2013 here at ANZ LitLovers next month (July 7-14). I had an email from Magabala Books ...
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• Summer of SweetGeorgia KAL

  
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  Unless your superhero ability is knitting in your sleep, it probably takes you a bit of time to knit a sweater… me, it takes me anywhere from a couple months to a couple years. Need a little encouragement? We’re hosting a “Sweaters and Shrugs” Knit-along (or crochet-along) this summer, starting June 1st and ...
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• Crochet Hooks Review: Addi Swing and Comfort Hooks

  
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  Back in March, I did a series of crochet hook reviews and giveaways as part of National Crochet Month .  The generous folks at the Skacel Collection were also kind enough to send me some hooks to review, but I haven’t had a chance to post the review until now. Crochet hooks donated by the Skacel Collection, ...
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• The Bedspread My Children Have Been Instructed To Fight Over When I Am Dead

  
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  I don’t really want my children to fight over this blanket, but I don’t want them to toss it, either! I told one child that it was going to be a family heirloom and asked her if she knew what that meant. She thought it meant they’d be fighting over it. Close enough. Hence the name. My beloved quilt started ...
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• Kawaii Amigurumi Kit-Sets

  
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  Kawaii Amigurumi Kit-Sets! 3 designs: Chicky Panda / Froggy Cat / Mousey Pig S$9.00/set (free local postage, 10% off for self-collection) Email bicsie@gmail.com to order now! :)
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• HKF

  
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  Today is a different kind of Hand Knit Friday-- Purlescence Yarns is hosting a knitalong to benefit those affected by the tornado devastation in Moore, OK. Mari is mailing off the first herd of 30+ this week. The goal is 100 so theres still time to make more, and they knit up super fast! Read more about the KAL in ...
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• Video Snapshot: Zpagetti and Why it’s a Customer Favorite

  
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  As you’ve probably heard, our hugely popular Zpagetti yarn is back on the shelves after being temporarily sold-out earlier this spring. Many of our customers have been thrilled by the news, but we sat down with one woman who was simply counting down the days until she could start knitting with Zpagetti again! Fern ...
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• Some #tips for the #creative types. If you like to #crochet,...

  
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  Some #tips for the #creative types. If you like to #crochet, spread the #yarns around your #room and #think about your next #project. Let your #creative #thinking #juices start to flow and #watch the #magic happen thereafter!
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• "Swift"!

  
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  The "model" of swift I use at the cottage most often is called the "Darling Daughter" Nice of her to make her  pedicure match my yarn dont you think? ;) But "swift" isnt something often association with knitting knee highs! These are Anne Budds Tyrolean Stockings from Interweave Knits Fall 2007  The ...
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