Types of yarn for crochet

Yarn types and fibers

Find out the different yarn weights and types of yarn with this complete guide, including a yarn weight chart to help you understand the Standard Yarn Weight System so you can find the best yarn to use for your project.

Many of you have asked about choosing yarn and how to swap weights, the best hook size for the different weights and numerous other questions about yarn. So, I thought I would write a little post about yarn….

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When you start knitting or crocheting, you discover a new vocabulary around yarn. Here is a visual summary of the different types of yarn windings. HANK: Loop of yarn, fastened into a continuous circle with ties. FOLDED HANK: Hank folded in two with a label around it. TWISTED HANK: Hank twisted into a braid and folded

Before you can start crocheting, you need to make sure you know the basics, particularly abbreviations for crochet. You might know how to complete basic stitches (or not), but you need to learn what the crochet abbreviations are before you make any progress on a crochet pattern... and crochet has a lot of abbreviations. Some abbreviations are quite simple to figure out without a guide, but some might take a bit to remember. If you look at a crochet pattern, you will see a lot of shorthand…

Looking for a trustworthy yarn weight chart? Overwhelmed by the options: worsted weight, sock weight, lace weight, sport weight, bulky weight? What do yarn weights mean? What are the different types of yarn weights? Which yarn weights are best for beginners? Come find out!

When choosing your next project, the choices can be overwhelming. Once you've decided on your next project, your next step is to decide on the type of yarn you want to use. For intricate lace-work or doilies, use lace weight yarn. For bigger projects, you can start using light weight yarn. For chunky sweaters and blankets, you'll need the super bulky yarn. To help, we have a handy infographic for you to use that breaks down the different yarn weights: lace, sport, worsted, aran and chunky…

Save this yarn weight chart so you can refer back to it whenever you need! This yarn weight chart includes all the yarn weight symbols, names, and categories each type of yarn falls under. Thsi yarn weight chart also includes reccomended hook sizes for crochet.

Ever wondered what the difference is between different types of yarn? You will learn how many different types of yarn there are here!

There are so many types of yarn to choose from. If you're just starting to learn to knit or crochet, you might find this a bit confusing...I know I did!! I'm hoping this post will help you with which yarn to use for your next project! Whether you crochet or knit, yarn is yarn and…

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Learn the size conversions, parts, and types of crochet hooks. Plus, get a free crochet hook size conversion chart from Crafting Happiness.