Fibers & yarn
3 articles
Acrylic Yarn — Properties, Advantages, Disadvantages, and When to Use It
Acrylic yarn is the most affordable and widely used synthetic yarn. Properties, comparison with wool, care instructions, and which projects it suits best.
Merino Yarn — Properties, Superwash and How to Work With It
Merino wool is the most popular natural yarn for knitting. Properties of merino fiber, the difference between superwash vs. classic, care and suitable projects.
Alpaca Yarn — Properties, Types and How to Work With It
Alpaca yarn is softer than merino, hypoallergenic and exceptionally warm. A guide to alpaca types, fiber properties and tips for knitting and crocheting.