Yarn in Arts Crafts & Sewing(1000+)

What are the differences between cotton and acrylic yarn?

Acrylic yarn is man-made, while cotton is all natural and plant-based. Cotton tends to be softer and more durable, and some say it's easier to work with when knitting, crocheting, or sewing. It also tends to make the stitching definition stand out better. On the other hand, acrylic yarn is usually more affordable and comes in a bigger variety of colors. It's also easy to clean and non-allergenic.

How much yarn do I need to make a baby blanket?

It takes between 700 and 1,500 yards of yarn to make the average baby blanket. The type of yarn you use, the size of your hook, and the style of blanket you want to make an impact whether you're at the lower or higher end of that amount. When in doubt, always buy extra yarn just in case. You can put it to good use on another project if you don't use it all.

What does the weight of yarn mean?

A yarn's weight refers to its thickness. The thicker it is, the higher the weight. You'll also get fewer stitches per inch with thicker yarn. There are eight standard weights for yarn: lace (0), super fine (1), fine (2), light (3), medium (4), bulky (5), super bulk (6), and jumbo (7).