[Nfb-krafters-korner] novelty yarn

[slerythema]

Thanks for passing this along, Cathy. However, I would like to point out,
especially for new crafters, that Lion Brand Fun Fur is an eye lash yarn
even though the label calls it Fun Fur. Just wanted to point that out since
it could be confusing. 

Cindy S.

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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathy
> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 9:51 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] novelty yarn
> 
> 
> Hello all,
> 
>  
> 
> I was given some unusual yarns to make a scarf and of course 
> began reading about them and found that they were considered 
> “novelty” yarn. I had heard this term but didn’t know much 
> about these fancy yarns. So I did some research and learned a 
> lot and thought I’d share it with all of you.
> 
> Taken from 
> 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novelty_yarn
> 
> novelty yarn
> 
> Eyelash
> 
> These are made from a polyester fiber with a furry texture 
> resembling eyelashes. These novelty yarns are made of a thin 
> central ply surrounded by short
> 
> "hairs". This yarn differs from "fur" type yarn in that it 
> contains evenly-spaced threads at intervals between lengths 
> of bare core thread, whereas fur
> 
> yarns have an abundance of threads covering the entirety of 
> the core thread. Eyelash yarn comes in a wide range of 
> colors, with the "hairs" sometimes being
> 
> made of multicolored or metallic fibers.
> 
> Bouclé,
> 
> or looped, yarns are created by loosely looping an effect 
> yarn around a base yarn. They can be made of any type of 
> fiber and are usually composed of three
> 
> plies, or strands, wrapped around each other. The texture is 
> created by spinning one of the three plies more loosely than 
> the other two. Fiber artists
> 
> who choose to create projects in bouclé yarn must use extra 
> care because if not handled carefully, the loose strand may 
> split and snag on the knitting
> 
> needles or crochet hook.
> 
> Ribbon is a type of yarn that resembles a ribbon. It can be 
> made from synthetic or natural fibers, such as silk or 
> cotton. Some ribbon yarns are flat, while
> 
> others are tubular in construction.
> 
> Ladder resembles a ladder, with two flat threads representing 
> the two sides of the ladder held together by a strip of 
> material at the center that represents
> 
> the rungs. The material at the center of ladder yarn can be 
> metallic, beaded, or otherwise adorned. This type of yarn is 
> more often used to create trim
> 
> or embellishments than to knit or crochet entire garments.
> 
>  
> 
> Nub
> 
> A nub or knot is created by tightly twisting an effect fiber 
> around the base fiber. The nub is most easily identified when 
> the effect and base yarns are
> 
> of different colors.
> 
>  
> 
> A slub or thick spot in a yarn is created by varying the 
> tightness of the twist of the yarn at various intervals.
> 
>  
> 
> Corkscrew or spiral
> 
> The appearance of corkscrew or spiral yarns is achieved by 
> using yarns of two different fibers and often twisting one 
> under a different tension than the
> 
> other.
> 
>  
> 
> Chenille
> 
> The soft, fuzzy surface of chenille yarns, which resemble 
> 
> pipe cleaners
> 
>  in appearance, can be created in several ways. Most 
> commonly, a fabric is first produced and then cut into narrow 
> strips resembling a yarn. Then, when
> 
> the fabric is cut, the raw edges become very fuzzy and 
> produce the chenille appearance. Other chenilles are created 
> by trimming a loosely-attached effect
> 
> fiber to create the fuzzy appearance. Still other chenilles 
> are created by attaching or gluing fibers to the yarn.
> 
> Metallic yarns
> 
> Metallic yarns are often classified as fancy yarns and are 
> created by adding a metallic fiber or yarn to the blend. 
> These are not to be confused with actual
> 
> wire used in jewelry that is sometimes knit or crocheted.
> 
>  
> 
> Crepe yarns
> 
> Crepe yarns may be classified as fancy yarns and are created 
> by tightening the twist given to a yarn, resulting in a 
> kinked or looped strand.
> 
>  
> 
> Cathy
> 
>  
> 
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