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Which Knitting Yarns
Should You Choose? |
Anyone who has anything to do with knitting will know
the importance of knitting yarns. For many people one of the most
enjoyable aspects of the craft is browsing through the many yarns
available in a knitting shop. This is because there are numerous
textures of yarn and a vast array of colours to choose from. All in
all choosing your knitting yarn is a pleasurable experience.
People who are experienced in the art of knitting know the
importance of using the best quality knitting yarn they can get hold
of. In fact what type of knitting yarn to use is one of the most
important decisions a craftsperson has to make. The choice available
is vast and the decision depends on what garment you want to create.
So for example, if you are looking to make a scarf or a hat you
could look to use ‘New Fizz` or for a lightweight summer top use
‘Dune`, or for a realistic animal colour use ‘Foxy`. For general
garment creation, one of the best known kitting yarns is ‘Sirdar`.
Often the better yarns are provided with a range of knitting
patterns leaflets.
Australia is famous for both the quality and types of knitting yarns
produced. Remember to use the knowledge of the yarn supplier so that
you can get the best yarn for the job you have lined up. The hand
dyed yarns are available in an extensive colour range and those in
natural fibres consist of ‘Merion wool`, ‘Cashmere`, ‘Cotton`,
‘Mohair` or ‘Alpaca` in addition to ‘Jo Sharp` pure wool and
‘Heirloom Alpaca`.
There are some things to remember. Firstly, it is always a good idea
to do a tension square as you may need different amounts of knitting
yarn. As far as the patterns are concerned you should remember that
the pattern and the ply should be the same, so use four ply yarn for
a four ply pattern and ‘Aran` yarn for an ‘Aran` pattern. Your
knitting pattern whilst looking attractive needs to be suitable to
the garment you want to knit. A good place to start particularly if
you are relatively new to knitting to look for patterns is the yarn
skein, which comes wrapped and nearly every one of these will have a
pattern on it. This is particularly good as the pattern will be
correct for the yarn being used. The other advantage is that these
patterns are in effect free. There are old favourites such as books
and magazines. Often books give step by step instructions as well as
a general knitting overview. Finally, an ever growing source of
information on both knitting patterns and the best knitting yarns to
use is the Internet. This includes dedicated knitting sites and an
increasing number of forums where enthusiasts can ask questions,
provide advice and share tips and tricks.
For a sophisticated look choose ‘Tuscany` fashion yarn for tops and
accessories. Other accessories choices include ‘Firefly` and
‘Illusion` which are ladder type knitting yarns. If you prefer a
sparkling look go for either ‘Medici` or ‘Vegas` to improve the look
of the garment. To keep warm in winter choose a chunky knitting
yarn, some two ply yarns contain fifteen percent wool.
Knitting yarns do not have to be expensive. Good quality yarns at
lower cost include ‘Aran`, ‘Double Knit`, four ply, three ply as
well as two ply. Fashion yarns include ‘Milan`, ‘Gypsy`, ‘Amore`,
‘Apache` and Sirocco which comprises of eighty percent cotton. You
could even try ‘Eskimo DK` which is soft and furry and is available
in plain colours. So it makes sense to take advice and take your
time when choosing knitting yarns.
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