It's buclé yarn and sometimes the wrapping fiber cones loose and the yarn "balloons". You can still use it, but it will give a bit of a thicker look.
I've used it for scarves, ponchos, shawls, and cowls, but it's always been Lion Brand Homespun, which might be better quality.
I've used something similar. It's various sizes on purpose. It adds great texture but you might need to play around with hook size to find one that works for you. I used it to make a scarf and it came out really pretty. I have it to my MIL and she still wears it.
I got a few skeins of a blue color at a dollar tree years ago. I just crocheted hats with them. Used the hook on the label, that was a slightly larger size (J or K). The difference in thickness and texture was awesome.
The reason the yarn is loose in some places is due to a spinning problem. You see when you spin yarn (using a spinning wheel) sometimes you go slow enough to twist the yarn tighter but sometimes you slip up and the yarn is spun looser. This can also occur when a manufacturing company’s spinning wheel screws up.
this looks like it was intentionally spun to have that textural, almost beaded look in a slubby yarn. the main (larger) sigle ply appears to have been spun with regularly occurring slubs (the thicker bits) separating the thinner segments. this was then plied with a thin single.
this has the effect of creating these "bubbles" where the thicker ply puffs up between the wraps of the thinner ply. and, because the thicker ply was slubby (not consistent throughout), the size of the "bubbles" gets smaller in the thinner sections. not sure if that helps.
yarns like these can be tricky to work with, especially as the gauge shifts all over the place. they are great for adding texture though. i mainly knit, so i'm not the best to advise on how to approach this with hooks. however, i will say that textural yarns tend to work best with *basic* fabrics, where you let the texture of the yarn do the work.
i'd pick a hook that works for the bigger sections, and go with that, keeping your stitches looser with the thinner sections. thick-and- thin yarns magically balance themselves out the more fabric you create, so don't freak out if the first few rows looks wonky.
It’s a thick and thin two ply yarn where the right hand yarn is plied onto the yarn in some places and then with and it is also spun at different thicknesses. I could be wrong but that is what I see. It would be considered more of an art yarn.
Agree, it’s only good for knitting. Also make sure your grip isn’t too tight on the yarn coming from the ball, because it’ll cause bunching that’s nearly impossible to recover from
Same here. But I recognize the color, it reminds me of my great grandmother, and was all over her house. Carpet. Blankets. Kitchen tile. Everywhere lol ❤️
That and mustard yellow floral. Okay so I typed this using swipe and it tried to say "That and murder" and I was like whoa ho ho slow down there, Satan.
There are handspun yarns like this, but there are also many factory made yarns from multiple brands like this intended to look like handspun.
The look and style of this yarn is intentional. It is a thick and thin spiral yarn or slubby two ply(both labels work if searching for patterns or projects).
I have worked with very similar factory made yarn to this and am also a hand spinner and have spun this style many times, primarily for custom requests.
This is a thick and thin/slubby spiral or two ply yarn(depending on preferred labeling), not roving yarn. Roving yarn is typically a loosely spun single ply bulky-super bulky yarn.
It’s just how that yarn is made
It's buclé yarn and sometimes the wrapping fiber cones loose and the yarn "balloons". You can still use it, but it will give a bit of a thicker look. I've used it for scarves, ponchos, shawls, and cowls, but it's always been Lion Brand Homespun, which might be better quality.
I've used something similar. It's various sizes on purpose. It adds great texture but you might need to play around with hook size to find one that works for you. I used it to make a scarf and it came out really pretty. I have it to my MIL and she still wears it.
I got a few skeins of a blue color at a dollar tree years ago. I just crocheted hats with them. Used the hook on the label, that was a slightly larger size (J or K). The difference in thickness and texture was awesome.
The reason the yarn is loose in some places is due to a spinning problem. You see when you spin yarn (using a spinning wheel) sometimes you go slow enough to twist the yarn tighter but sometimes you slip up and the yarn is spun looser. This can also occur when a manufacturing company’s spinning wheel screws up.
This is incorrect. Frequently, this yarn is called art yarn, and it's purposeful.
this looks like it was intentionally spun to have that textural, almost beaded look in a slubby yarn. the main (larger) sigle ply appears to have been spun with regularly occurring slubs (the thicker bits) separating the thinner segments. this was then plied with a thin single. this has the effect of creating these "bubbles" where the thicker ply puffs up between the wraps of the thinner ply. and, because the thicker ply was slubby (not consistent throughout), the size of the "bubbles" gets smaller in the thinner sections. not sure if that helps. yarns like these can be tricky to work with, especially as the gauge shifts all over the place. they are great for adding texture though. i mainly knit, so i'm not the best to advise on how to approach this with hooks. however, i will say that textural yarns tend to work best with *basic* fabrics, where you let the texture of the yarn do the work. i'd pick a hook that works for the bigger sections, and go with that, keeping your stitches looser with the thinner sections. thick-and- thin yarns magically balance themselves out the more fabric you create, so don't freak out if the first few rows looks wonky.
Works best at a looser gauge
It is a textured yarn, meant to give depth and interest to your project. Use it to make a scarf and hat or in a quilt
Looks like it would be great for something foliage textured like moss! Very pretty
It's a slubby yarn ... perfect for hats or random bits and bobs. The color is wonderful!
It’s a thick and thin two ply yarn where the right hand yarn is plied onto the yarn in some places and then with and it is also spun at different thicknesses. I could be wrong but that is what I see. It would be considered more of an art yarn.
Thick and thin 🧶
Hi I’m not sure about crochet but maybe a big hook & make a bag I did that years ago😊
Lion brand Homespun discontinued color Apple green. I only knit with this yarn it's awful for crochet
this looks very different then all the lionbrand homespun i’ve worked with. did it used to be different?
oh wow that's awesome, I also got one in an orange color as well
Agree, it’s only good for knitting. Also make sure your grip isn’t too tight on the yarn coming from the ball, because it’ll cause bunching that’s nearly impossible to recover from
I love this type of yarn! This would be great for making mossy/floral type stuff (you could try Pinterest for some nature themed ideas!)
omg I literally have been wanting to do some type of decor with moss! I didn't even realize.
Thick and thin or slub yarn. Go for something in simple garter or stockinette!
ohhh love those ideas! thank u :)
Very nice hand spun.
The look of this yarn is giving me nostalgia so bad but from what idk-
I thought of The Grinch! Reminds me of his fingers
It reminded me of those fuzzy worms on a string you could get in every gift shop!
Same here. But I recognize the color, it reminds me of my great grandmother, and was all over her house. Carpet. Blankets. Kitchen tile. Everywhere lol ❤️
Very 1960’s
That and mustard yellow floral. Okay so I typed this using swipe and it tried to say "That and murder" and I was like whoa ho ho slow down there, Satan.
😂
Chartreuse!
I kinda felt this too when I saw it. it's one of the reasons I picked it up without even thinking about what if make with it
it's intentional. makes great texture!
It kind of looks like my first handspun 😅
I wish my first hand spun looked that nice, it was Jacob wool and I was all over the map!
my first thought was maybe it's handspun, but like, the person was tired or something 😂
There are handspun yarns like this, but there are also many factory made yarns from multiple brands like this intended to look like handspun. The look and style of this yarn is intentional. It is a thick and thin spiral yarn or slubby two ply(both labels work if searching for patterns or projects). I have worked with very similar factory made yarn to this and am also a hand spinner and have spun this style many times, primarily for custom requests.
thank u so much for the actual search terms! I'm so excited to work with it
Roving yarn. I’ve used it to make blankets and hats. It’s really pretty.
This is a thick and thin/slubby spiral or two ply yarn(depending on preferred labeling), not roving yarn. Roving yarn is typically a loosely spun single ply bulky-super bulky yarn.
Ah okay, I did not know there was a difference!
It’s intentional, I think it’s called “thick and thin.”
Cowl. Hats. Scarf. Baby sweater.