Are you someone who simply must create with yarn? Well then, have you ever heard of textured yarn? Textured yarn is a neat type of yarn that differs from the regular smooth occurrences you are used to. Textured yarn have lumps and loops, as opposed to being completely smooth. This exclusivity helps it to feel somewhat premium and very intriguing. You can use textured yarn to make many things, such as comfy scarves or the chic hats you see in stores from time to time. Warm blankets are great for those cold nights and will add a touch of personality.
Now, what is the process of making a textured yarn? Enter the craft of drawing! Really, it is a unique method and also one where the yarn gets pulled through various machines to get those crazy loops or bumps along its length. In doing so, this process creates the yarn's signature texture. Isn’t that neat?
So now that you talked what drawing is; how exactly do you get started with making this wonderful thing called textured yarn? Preparing tools First of all, you have to gather some helpful tools. The only thing you need is common brushes and a drawing machine, this tool has an extra value when creating loops or bumps with the thread. So, you will also need plain yarn to begin. It's the plain yarn that will take on a special quality when you start using it in your drawing machine.
Textured Yarn Manufacturing For the production of Textured yarn, firstly plain raw materials are drawn into drawing machine. After your yarn is fed through, begin to turn or crank over the machine. The machine will do its thing while you carefully guide your yarn into the loops and bumps it makes. I really love watching the yarn transform! You can also vary the speed of start up for thicker or lighter textures which is very fun to play with.
Not only is creating textured yarn fun, it makes you free to explore! Textured yarn can allow you to add cool designs to your crafts that would not be possible with regular yarn. If you are making a scarf, for instance, those loops and bumps can be used to create nice designs that show up well.
There are countless colors of yarn you can try, so that your creation will come even more different and amazing. You may also blend tones in your yarns, like dark-blue to light-blue ombre with the colors fading into each other. There are so many possibilities, which is why crafting can be so much fun!
If you are already a fan of crocheting and knitting with yarn, why not add textured-yarns to your next knitted or crochet project. With the added bonus of a textured yarn to add more excitement and layers into your crafting life. It is perfect for making elegant blankets, fancy scarves, soft hats and even adorable plushies. Crafting possibilities are actually infinite!
