Yarn 101
All levels | 40 min 12 sec
Introduction
00:52
Natural Fibers
13:40
05:20
06:46
05:39
Synthetic Fibers
01:09
Understanding what yarn is made from and how it is constructed can provide you with a world of information about how the yarn will perform when you knit it up. Jaime and Amber of Fancy Tiger Crafts explain all of the basics about yarn, including how it is twisted and plied, the difference between animal fibers and plant fibers, and how to tell if the yarn you’ve fallen in love with will be the right choice for your knitting project. Lots of basic information is included here, such as how to read yarn labels and care for knits, as well as details about specific animal breeds and blends.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • No materials required for this class
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Understand the basics of yarn
  • Tell the diffrence between plant and animal fibers
  • Read yarn lables
  • Care for knits

What you’ll get:
  • 5 HD videos lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by expert instructors Jamie and Amber of Fancy Tiger Crafts
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Class Reviews
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Eleni Roberts
A lot of great information on yarn! So much to learn.
March 8
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Karen Sullivan
I learned a lot!
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