YARNAHOLICS
Tips
Most of the advice on this page revolves around crocheting since that is the fiber art that most club members do. If you have any resource about other fiber arts, feel free to send them over to us.
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Yarns
Types - composition of yarn
Acrylic
Wool
Cotton
Polyester
Alpaca
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Retains heat well
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Synthetic fiber
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Cheap and durable
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Machine-washable
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Warm
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Breathable
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Durable
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Can be itchy
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Light
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Breathable
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Machine-washable
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Lacks elasticity
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Durable
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Affordable
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Machine-washable
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Can feel scratchy
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Synthetic fiber
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Soft
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Warm
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Hypoallergenic
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Expensive
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Pilling
Bamboo
Silk
Cashmere
Linen
Mohair
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Breathable
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Hypoallergenic
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Environment friendly
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Expensive
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Fluffy
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Warm
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Can be itchy
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Breathable
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Strong
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Not very warm
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More elastic
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Soft (more with wear)
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Warm
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Expensive
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Pilling
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Durable
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Soft
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Expensive
Weights - thickness of yarn
Lace & Superfine
(0-1)
Light
(3)
Fine
(2)
Medium
(4)
Bulky
(5)
Super Bulky & Jumbo
(6-7)
FAQs
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Does hook/needle size matter? ​​
The size determine how large each stitch is. All yarn have a recommended size included, but ultimately the decision is up to you.
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What is gauge?
Gauge is how you judge whether the yarn thickness and hook size is accurate. To do this, you make a patch with the gauge dimensions included in the pattern to make sure it matches.
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Do you count the loop on your hook as a stitch?
No, the loop on the hook does not count as a stitch. Similarly, the foundation chain does not count as a row.
If you have more questions, email us!