Friday 25 October 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.

Although alpaca has a silky feel to it, if you prefer the real deal, it is possible to buy silk skeins that have no color in them. They usually appear to be slightly shiny and have a very high-end, soft feel to them. They come in a variety of thicknesses, depending on what you want to use them for. Thicker ones can be used for shawls and sweaters, while thinner ones have multiple crafting uses.

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.

After choosing one of these uncolored fibers, you can then get into the fun of dying them. While many knitters like to dye the yarns on their own at home, it is perfectly fine to have a professional dye them. You can choose one solid color, or combine colors to make a new one. You can also use multiple colors on the same skein for a rainbow or ombre effect that makes really attractive blankets and throws.

No matter what you want to use it for, undyed yarn is a great way to make a customized craft item. You can use them to knit sweaters or other clothing, which makes a great gift. These gifts show the recipient that you care enough to take time out to make them a present, creating lasting memories.




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