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vendredi 18 octobre 2013

Some Undyed Yarn Types To Consider

By Chasity Sheppard


Undyed yarn is a great tool for knitters and crafters because it allows you to be creative while customizing the fibers you use for your project. This is because the color-free yarn is practically a blank canvas, ready for you to choose a color to match your individual needs. It's a fun way to get exactly what you want without sacrificing quality.

Knitters have a wide variety of undyed skeins to choose from, including several natural fibers and a few man-made ones as well. There is a type of everyday strand that is very popular and easy to find in both colored and uncolored varieties. They are often called everyday fibers, but some people also call them Superwash or other names. This a very basic, strong yarn that is good for almost any project you might want to try.

Wool is another popular everyday material that easily takes whatever color you may want to use on it. It is prized by knitters because it is thick, which allows it to keep you warm should you decide to make a sweater out of it. It is also good for socks or gloves, since these body parts get particularly cold in winter.

Alpacas are cute animals that are as well known for their soft hair as they are for being cute. The soft hair is shaved off, much like wool on a sheep, and then spun into yarn. This particular fiber has a soft and almost silky feel to it, so it definitely is a high-end type of material. Baby alpaca is softest, though regular adult alpaca is also available.

Speaking of silk, this highly-prized natural fiber is another great type of yarn that people love because of its softness and feel. It can be bought in its natural form and dyed later, though it looks great natural as well. Silk comes in several thicknesses, allowing you to choose which one is right for your project. It's especially popular for making clothing since it feels so great and luxurious against the skin.

Blended skeins are a great way to provide softness and strength for items that need to be a little more durable. For example, one type of blend is wool and silk, because the wool is very strong, while the silk isn't as strong, but is very soft. Together, they combine to make a yarn that is durable, but with a luxurious feel to it.

You can choose to either dye the skeins yourself, or have a professional do it for you. Though chemical dyes work very well, there is also a wide variety of natural tints to choose from. The material can be made into one solid color, or go for multiple colors, which looks great for blankets and throws.

With such a wide variety of fibers to choose from, it is no wonder why undyed yarn is gaining in popularity among knitters and crafters. Whether you need a softer skein, a more durable one, or perhaps a blend of both, you can customize the yarn to make it represent you. Then make gifts to give out on holidays and birthdays to show your loved ones just how much you care.




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