Types of yarn

Yarn types and fibers

When you start knitting or crocheting, you discover a new vocabulary around yarn. Here is a visual summary of the different types of yarn windings. HANK: Loop of yarn, fastened into a continuous circle with ties. FOLDED HANK: Hank folded in two with a label around it. TWISTED HANK: Hank twisted into a braid and folded

This Types of Yarn Infographic is chock full of information for any yarn crafter. For your next project, should you use natural fiber yarn or synthetic? What's the difference between cashmere and mohair? How do they make acrylic yarn? Find out all the answers to your questions and more with this infographic. This helpful format allows you to download and keep on your computer or print so that you have it whenever you need it. Learn about these types of yarn for crochet and never pick the…

There are so many types of yarn to choose from. If you're just starting to learn to knit or crochet, you might find this a bit confusing...I know I did!! I'm hoping this post will help you with which yarn to use for your next project! Whether you crochet or knit, yarn is yarn and…

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This Yarn Weight Categories Chart is an infographic with everything you need to know about knitting needles, yarn types, and projects. Since this printable yarn weight chart includes the yarn weight numbers from 0 to 7, the category, from lace to roving, the knitting needle sizes, in both US and metric measurements, as well as the ideal projects for each type of yarn, you're going to want to keep it nearby every time you're knitting. Not only is this guide to yarn weights great for a…

When choosing your next project, the choices can be overwhelming. Once you've decided on your next project, your next step is to decide on the type of yarn you want to use. For intricate lace-work or doilies, use lace weight yarn. For bigger projects, you can start using light weight yarn. For chunky sweaters and blankets, you'll need the super bulky yarn. To help, we have a handy infographic for you to use that breaks down the different yarn weights: lace, sport, worsted, aran and chunky…

Learn the types of yarn fibers that are available for crochet patterns (along with knitting and other yarn crafts). You can also find the yarn weight to help you understand what each yarn can be used for. There are plenty of different yarns for you to use for each of your crochet projects. With that said, different fibers of yarn will result in a different look depending on what yarn you use for what project. This guide, Types of Yarn + Yarn Weights Explained, goes over everything you need…

The most popular type of yarn packaging, a skein of yarn, is not the only way yarn is sold. Learn what a regular hank of yarn looks like, along with a folded hank, and twisted hank. You'll also see that there are different types of skeins, like pull skeins and bullet skeins.<br /> <br /> There are also balls, donut balls, cakes, and cones. So many different options! It's great to have a visual illustration of what you'll find at your local yarn store or on the internet when looking t