Have you ever looked at the yarn called for by a pattern, and been baffled? Fingering weight vs. DK, worsted vs. aran, bulky or chunky or super bulky? Trying to figure out a good yarn substitution, and coming up short? What happens when the pattern calls for yarn in grams?
We're here to help! In this deep dive, you'll learn about the different weights of yarn and how they're constructed. We'll cover the difference between worsted spun and woolen spun yarn, how the ply of a yarn comes into play, and the effect fiber content has on the way yarn behaves. By the end of class, you'll know what information you should and shouldn't pay attention to when making a yarn substitution, and build up your yarn-choosing confidence! Feel free to bring a pen and a notebook - no other materials necessary!
Sunday, July 26
2pm - 4pm