Yarn Explorations-Nov 10

Beschrijving van de dienst

Yarn is the basis of all fiber arts - knitting, crocheting and weaving alike. In order to understand how to put yarns together to make a textile, weavers need to understand the characteristics of the yarns. We will look at tools for yarn exploration, how to identify fiber content on mystery yarn, weight, twist, strengths and elasticity, among other characteristics. Most importantly, we will talk about why we should care about these characteristics. This class is also excellent for spinners who want to understand more about the yarn they are making, how it can be utilized, and how it can be made better. Materials for class:  clear tape and/or a stapler  scissors  a stiff ruler  a tape measure (preferably with cm)  a variety of yarns - A few yards of whatever you have around is fine. We can share. Variety is key here! If you have the labels, bring those along.