Yarn Properties

Do yarn substitutions stump you? Do you wish that you knew why your project turned out so differently from what you were expecting? This class is the one for you! We will investigate all the things that make your yarn the way it is. We’ll cover yarn weight, yarn plies and the fiber in yarn, breaking down how each influences your final product.

3 hour class
Skills learned:

tHow to make yarn substitutions
tHow fiber, ply and gauge can affect drape
tHow to identify some types of fibers from others.

Materials Needed:

t4-5 leftover yarns with ball band information, if possible. They should be in a variety of weights and fibers. Please note: this yarn will be cut up and shared among the class.
tPen and pencil
tPair of scissors