Monday, October 21, 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.

One really popular type of undyed fiber is the everyday fiber, which allows knitters to make items that need a lot of durability, like perhaps a blanket or sweater. They can be made from natural materials, or sometimes man-made ones like acrylic. These skeins may come in a variety of different names, including Everyday, Superwash, Basic, or other names that express the fact that they can be used for almost any type of project.

Wool is an extraordinarily popular material use to make skeins that is very thick and comfortable to wear. While it comes in a variety of colors, you can buy it without color to make items such as socks, gloves, and hats for cold winter weather. It is especially popular for socks, since the thick material will keep feet warm and toasty on the coldest of nights.

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.

If you like that silky feel, alapaca isn't the only type of uncolored fiber that you can go for. Real silk is also spun into skeins for crafting, and it is arguably the softest of all the yarns. It is a natural fiber that is sought after by clothing makers because of how great it feels against the skin. It can be used for many projects, though clothing is its most popular application.

There are also blended skeins that combine at least two, but sometimes more, type of fiber into one. A great example is a silk and wool blend, which is usually made to allow crafters the opportunity get a yarn that is both soft and durable. The wool provides the durability because of its thickness, while the silk provides the softness to make one really great and popular yarn.

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.

Undyed yarn is a great way to express yourself when you are making clothing or other crafts where yarn is necessary. The sky really is the limit on these, since you can use a variety of materials and colors to match your project. These yarns are great for making gifts to show just how much you care to a friend or family member.




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