I’m proud to announce the release of my class All About Yarn with Interweave. This class has been a long time in coming! It’s a version of one of my most popular topics to talk about: why yarns act the way they do. I’ve been working to get this information to a wider audience, and I feel that this fits that niche. Let me tell you a little bit more about the class:
Ever find what you think is the perfect yarn for the perfect project, only to find that they are not perfect together at all? Ever fret over substituting one yarn for another? Join Jennifer Raymond and discover why a yarn that is luscious for lace can be a fail when it comes to cables. Look at your stash with fresh eyes, and visit your LYS knowing how to choose and use the right yarn for whatever you want to make. Prepare to learn All About Yarn.
In this Online Workshop you’ll:
- Learn about the 3 building blocks of all yarns–ply, weight, and fiber content—and how they work together.
- Determine the weight of any yarn, from handspun to those mystery yarns in your stash.
- Explore a whole menagerie of fiber animals–from angora to yak–along with cotton, linen, silk and more.
- Gain new confidence in choosing and using yarns, whether for a new pattern or for your own design
- Get tips on how to care for your finished projects.
Lesson Outline:
- Introduction
- Meet Your Instructor
- Understanding Ply:
- Singles
- 2 Ply Yarns
- 3 & 4 Ply Yarns
- A Weighty Matter: Yarn Weights Explained
- Yarn Weight Standards
- Wraps per Inch
- A Small Detour: Worsted vs. Woolen Yarns
- Fiber: Protein, Cellulose, and Other Types of Fiber
- Quick Guide: Types of Wool
- Quick Guide: Other Animal Fibers
- Quick Guide: Cotton, Linen, & Silk
- Quick Guide: Synthetic Fibers
- Fiber Care
- Wrapping Up
Skill Level: Beginner on up. Though aimed at knitters, this workshop is also appropriate for crocheters or any maker interested in yarn.
Materials required: None! Though you may find it helpful to rummage through your yarn stash while watching.
About the Instructor:
Jennifer Raymond is a knitter, crocheter, and spinner based in Ashland, Virginia, with more than 20 years of stitching experience. A teacher and designer, she also has a business repairing and restoring heirloom knit and crochet pieces.
