Monday, June 10, 2013

Types Of Yarns For Crafting Projects

By Teri Farley


An Asheville yarn is a filament or fiber that has been formed into one continuous strand. This is commonly used for manufacturing of thread or weaving of textiles. The processes by which yarns are made heavy involve carding, combing, drawing out to roving and spinning of staple fiber which can be wool, linen or cotton. Continuous filaments like nylon, rayon and silk may also be formed directly to become yarns or cut short to be prepared as staple fibers.

In order to get the strong and smooth finish, yarns need to be twisted. The way in which these will be twisted can be through z twisting or twisting clockwise. There are also those that undergo s twisting or twisting counterclockwise. There are yarns coming as ply. These have minimum of 2 strands that have been weaved altogether.

There are the slub types of yarns as well. These are characterized as having areas that shall be left untwisted. They usually vary in terms of diameter and are great considerations for ornamental effects. The more complex types include Ratine and Boucle yarns. These are made using yarns of varying tensions and diameters.

The viscose types are those which have been created with cellulose bases. They are known to come with very unique features, rendering them most suitable for a wide range of purposes, from crocheting to knitting projects. Many people also call viscose yarns rayon too. These do not come as fibers in themselves, but are processed bases used for creating durable rayon.

People who have a preference for thick threads may want to opt for worsted yarns. These are usually made out of woolen fibers. They come with very distinguishing properties, especially in how their fibers are prepared. Prior to spinning, these types are combed properly, removing short strands and retaining the longer ones in parallel. Finished yarns are not just smooth but easy to work with as well.

Organic yarns are very different from the aforementioned types. These have undergone production that is entirely organic in process. Organic types do not cause negative impact on the environment. This could also translate to their production being done ethically, by companies that maintain responsible attitude in terms of dealing with employees and yarn sources. However, the downside to these types is that they cost a lot more than the standard types.

There are several factors that must be taken into account when it comes to choosing which yarns to make use of. The first one is the project for which the material will be used. People who intend for yarns to be made into clothes, bags, or other items that will be made to hold other items, durable and high quality materials will be essential.

Crafters should not forget how yarns come in varying colors. It is important that their color choice will be correlation to the theme of the project they are working on. There may be shops selling on limited colors though. Hence, checking beforehand will be beneficial.

Cost will always be an important factor when it comes to buying items. Crafters should also think about how much the Asheville yarn of their choosing costs. Prices can be very much affected by type, quality and measurement necessary.




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