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Today's Topic - Yarn Fiber" Yarn is made of many different fibers and blends of those fibers. But any fiber that can be spun or cut into long strips can be crocheted or knitted.
And therefore, Classified as "yarn".
Yarn Makers and distributors always put on the label what the yarn
is made out of. And be sure to always read the label,
1. Acrylic Yarn - The most popular yarn fiber is Acrylic, or Synthetic. It is inexpensive to make and inexpensive to purchase. And has really changed in the last few years.It is softer and smoother. It has a lot of bright colors and
can be used for just about any project.
Acrylic is safe to Machine wash and dry, and holds up well.
2. Wool Yarn - is an interesting medium as it can be soft or scratchy, thick or thin, depending on how it is spun. Of course it is made from the wool of sheep. It must be washed very carefully. If you machine wash and dry it-- it will felt or shrink. Which is great if you did it on purpose. It must be washed by hand, gently rubbing the dirty area,
and laid out to dry.
3. Alpaca Yarn - This yarn is a great yarn to use
if you are allergic to wool, as it is hypo allergenic.
It is also warmer them wool.
It can be mixed with other fibers, like acrylic to make a softer or for a warmer project. This yarn can be a little more expensive then wool or Acrylic, as it is harder to get.
5. Cotton Yarn - This is yarn made of 100% Cotton.
It is a great yarn for washcloths and towels, and for lots of other projects as well. This yarn can be stiff when worked up, but there are a few styles that are softer. Usually the colors are dyed, so be sure to wash in cold water.
6. Other Yarns - There are many other yarn fibers and yarn blends such as cashmere, ox, silk and other animal fibers. Sometimes these are blended with Acrylic or wool.
Again, read the yarn label. The yarn label will also give you instructions on how to wash the yarn.
7. Tarn - T- Shirt Yarn - This is yarn made of T Shirts that have been cut into strips. They can be cotton or poly blend, both work great. It's a great way to recycle old T Shirts in to something useful. I have made bags, rugs and baskets with this Yarn.
8. Plarn - Plastic Yarn - This is yarn made from plastic bags. This is a little time consuming but a great fun to do. You can make shopping bags, baskets, place mats or rugs with this yarn. The Bottom line is anything that can be cut or torn into long strips can be crocheted or knitted, and can be called Yarn. Like table clothes, sheets, or jeans. And you can crochet or knit with anything that is already in stings like rope, ribbon, thread, leather or cord.
This is a Crochet Square #6 in Our Year Long Crochet A long.
Another Fun 6 inch Afghan Square. It is a photo Tutorial to help you. the first few rounds seem hard, but once you do them, you will see it is really quite easy.
I used Lavender and A purple Variegated yarn, but you can use any colors you like. It is stitched in Worsted weight 4 yarn and I used a H 5.0mm Crochet Hook.
Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) Red heart Super Saver Lavender - C1
Variegated - C2
Yarn Needle
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Space (sp)
Skip (sk)
Front Loop Only (flo)
Back Loop Only (blo)
Change to (chg to)
Notes:
Ch1 counts as sc
Ch2 Counts as hdc
Rounds are joined with a slst
R: 1 - With C2, ch5, join in a circle.
8 sc in the circle, join to 1st sc, (8sc)
R: 2 - *Ch 4, sk next sc, slst in the next flo of next sc*
Repeat From * to * 3 more times, ( 4 ch4 loops)
R: 3 - *Ch 4, slst in the flo of next sc, (the skipped sc from R: 2)*
Repeat From * to * 3 more times, (4 ch4 loops)
R: 4 - Chg to C1, Working in the BLO of R : 1, dc in the 1st sc, ch1,
*dc in the next sc, ch1* Repeat From * to * 6 more times, join to dc,
( 8 sets of 1dc, ch1)
R: 5 - sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 hdc in the same sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the same sp, ch2,
2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2
*2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch 2 sp, ch2*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2.
( 4 corners, 4 sides)
R : 6 -sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 hdc in the same sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the same sp, ch2,
2 hdc, ch2 in the next 2 ch2 sp,
*2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 hdc, ch2 in the next 2 ch 2 sp,*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2.
( 4 corners, 4 sides)
R: 7 -Chg to C2, sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 hdc in the same sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the same sp,
ch2, 2 hdc, ch2 in the next 3 ch2 sp,
*2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 hdc, ch2 in the next 3 ch 2 sp,*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2.
( 4 corners, 4 sides)
R: 8 - Chg to C2, sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 hdc in the same sp, ch2, 2 hdc in the same sp,
ch2, 2 hdc, ch2 in the next 4 ch2 sp,
*2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 hdc, ch1 in the next 4 ch2 sp,*
Repeat From * to* 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2.
( 4 corners, 4 sides)
R: 9 - Sl st in the 1st ch2 sp, ch2, 1 sc in the same sp, ch2, 2 sc in the same sp,
ch2, 2 sc, ch2 in the next 5 ch2 sp,
*2sc, ch2, 2 sc in the next ch2 sp, ch2, 2 sc, ch2 in the next 4 ch2 sp,*
Repeat From * to * 2 more times, join to the top of the ch 2. ti eoff, weave in your ends.
( 4 corners, 4 sides)
