Yester years people made their items out of simple yarn. It was basic and flat, which meant it did the job but had no flair to excitement. We are living in an amazing age of technology... yarn no longer has to be boring smooth and shiny! This unique yarn is referred to as textured yarn, and can completely alter the way we conceive making and mediating upon handicraft. Remember it gives us more freedom to innovate and create new styles making our projects look different in better ways.
There are many types and styles of textured yarns. These have nice loops, or sometimes bumps which can add a lot of detail to your projects. Some are simply twisted - often with a curl at the end for an additional panache. A few textured yarns even have added feathers or pom-poms! These whimsical textures can keep your scrapbooking projects exciting and dynamic. Rather than simply going with plain yarn, now you can make something that is undeniably one of a kind and visually attractive. Just think how much fun it will be to have a rainbow of textures on hand whenever you want!
Textured yarn is such a challenge to make. It is the result of a lot of science and technology! Air Texturizing - This is a technique used to make this type of fun yarn. It is always at the time of making a yarn that air should be allowed to blow through it. The air creates little loops and whirls in the yarn that make it so elastic. False twist textured yarns, a different way to false twist texturing This twisting, combined with a subsequent heat-setting renders the yarn thermosetfillable. So, rough brings it into the mass as you are creating and gives a crinkled, bumpy feel which feels good. A few other ways as well all would leave a totally unique texture behind That is just so cool, all the different ways to get such neat yarn!
Textured yarns are great for adding some dimension and playfulness to your knitting, or crochet. For, if it is in the form of loops vibrant pattern which paragraph you make out. Or another option, use many colors of the same yarn to create an ombre effect that fades gently from one colorway into a second. Textured yarns are also great for things you want to run your fingers over, like a fluffy blanket or warm scarf. This yarn can give your homemade items that extra little touch to be even more special.
The world of yarn is being revolutionized by textured yarn technology. It's amazing that for all the variety of textures and materials used to make yarn, there are texts I have read where an author will strive to come up with a list. This opens up new possibilities for crafters to be creative. Also, textured yarn is generally stronger and more stable than plain old yarn. This is great for items that are used rather a lot and can be toys, clothes or the family cutlery. Textured yarns ensure that your projects come out looking as good after years of use.
There is a textured yarn for every project that no matter what you are making, it make it that much better. Then why not try your hand at something different and mix in a bit of texture. You might surprise yourself with some of the beautiful and one-of-a-kind things you can make!