* Types of yarn for knitting, crochet and Recommend suitable products

If you are passionate about knitting, crochet and have just started doing this hobby, this is the article for you.
You will know what types of yarn are currently on the market, their prices and how to use them.

NATURAL FIBERS

1/ Sheep wool

Wool yarn is a type of yarn that is made from the fleece of sheep. It is a natural fiber that is valued for its warmth, softness, and durability.

Product: Clothes, upholstery, blankets, carpeting and carpet pads, windings for baseballs, felts for piano hammers, and fabric for billiard and gaming tables are just a few of the many products that are made out of wool.

2/ Bamboo yarn

Bamboo yarn scores pretty well on the eco-friendly fabrics scale. It’s made from the fibers of the bamboo plant and is hypoallergenic, insulating, good water absorbance, anti-bacteria and soft.

Product: Sweaters, totebag, bath-suits, mats, blankets and more.

3/ Cotton yarn

Cotton yarn is a robust and lightweight yarn derived from the cotton plant. It’s a natural fiber that’s breathable, soft, and absorbent. Cotton yarn takes dye well and won’t obscure intricate stitching. However, cotton fiber has little elasticity, so your garment may sag once it begins to stretch.

Product: T-shirts for summer, jeans, dresses, socks, towels, sheets, cup mats, bag, door mats and more.

4/ Silk yarn

Silk is made from fibers produced by the silkworm. It’s smooth, shiny, fine, and quite delicate. When made into knitting yarn, silk fiber is often mixed with another fiber, like cotton, to increase its strength.

Product: Crochet bags, clothes, dolls, cup mats,…

5/ Linen yarn

Linen is made from the flax plant. It’s more expensive than cotton as it tends to take longer to produce, but it’s stronger and will usually last longer. Linen is also more environmentally sustainable to produce than cotton. Linen yarn often comes in natural colors, but it can also be dyed.

Product: can use linen to make practically anything commonly made from cotton or wool.

6/ Mohair yarn

Mohair is a type of animal fiber yarn that comes from the Angora goat. Angora goat hair is long and silky, which makes for a shinier yarn.

Product: Mohair is popular for knitting cold-weather clothes, like sweaters, socks, hats, gloves, scarves because mohair has the same warm properties as wool, but is lighterweight with an attractive sheen.

SYNTHETIC FIBERS

1/ Acrylic yarn

Acrylic yarn is great for beginners as it’s inexpensive, so it doesn’t matter if you need to try your project again (and again). On the other hand, it doesn’t make the highest-quality items and isn’t as soft or warm as some natural fibers. Some natural fibers may be blended with acrylic fiber, though, to increase the yarn’s durability and lower the cost.

Product: Crochet or knitting clothes, bags, toys or more.

2/ Rayon yarn

Rayon was invented in the late 19th century as a cheaper alternative to natural silk. It’s soft and lustrous like silk but tends to be more durable (and easier on the pocket). As it’s made from plant-based raw materials (wood pulp), it’s sometimes called a semi-synthetic fiber.

Product: light summer shawls – especially a yarn with a good drape and silky feel. Rayon-cotton blends are also great for kids clothing because they are generally soft and easy to care for.

3/ Fabric yarn

The fabric yarn comes from recycled fabric, normally from T-shirts
With a fabric yarn ball and free time, you can make an infinite number of things, using a large crochet hook or using simply your hands.

Create a number of different designs: mats, rugs, bags, handmade toys, etc.

4/ Polyester yarn

Polyester is a synthetic fiber created from coal and petroleum and is characterized by its durable nature. Polyester is also used as a wool substitute but can be a better option for those with sensitive skin or allergies to animal hair. Polyester yarn is great for big blankets or warm, comfy clothes that are machine washable.

Product: Summer garments, accessories, winter blankets, sweaters, amigurumi toys and more.

5/ Blends yarn

Another type of yarn used in textile industry is the Blended yarn. These yarns is that the two or several types of fibre and quality are mixed together to reduce the cost of fabrics. They exhibit a blended characteristic which is entirely new . Mainly two or more constitutes are blended to get the product.

Product: Blended Yarn is commonly used in the production of sweaters, socks, and blankets.

6/ Nylon yarn

Nylon is tough (it’s made from plastic!), so nylon yarn, or yarns that blend nylon with natural fibers like wool, tend to be strong.

Product: It’s a good yarn to have on hand for high-traffic areas, like the heels of hand-knitted socks.

7/ Lace yarn

Lace yarn is a super lightweight yarn best suited for shawls or doilies. This yarn is extremely thin, airy, and delicate. Knitters often use bigger needles to create openwork patterns and intricate details with this lightweight yarn.

Product: Laceweight yarns make beautifully fine and lightweight items such as crochet shawls, tops and cardigans that are perfect for summer.