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Undyed Yarn For Crafts Or Knitting

By Chasity Sheppard


Knitters and crafters alike love undyed yarn because it allows them to either dye or have someone else dye the fibers to suit their taste. Each project they use the yarn for can be customized so that they can express their individuality. They get exactly what they need without being forced to only choose from colors that are already on the market.

Knitters have a wide variety of undyed skeins to choose from, including several natural fibers and a few man-made ones as well. There is a type of everyday strand that is very popular and easy to find in both colored and uncolored varieties. They are often called everyday fibers, but some people also call them Superwash or other names. This a very basic, strong yarn that is good for almost any project you might want to try.

Wool is an extraordinarily popular material use to make skeins that is very thick and comfortable to wear. While it comes in a variety of colors, you can buy it without color to make items such as socks, gloves, and hats for cold winter weather. It is especially popular for socks, since the thick material will keep feet warm and toasty on the coldest of nights.

Another popular uncolored fiber would be alpaca, which is the shaved hair of the alpaca animal. You can get it in the regular variety, which usually comes from adults, or the baby variety, which is said to be softer than the adult type. Either way, this is a very soft fiber that some people use as a substitute for silk, because it has a similar soft feel.

If you like that silky feel, alapaca isn't the only type of uncolored fiber that you can go for. Real silk is also spun into skeins for crafting, and it is arguably the softest of all the yarns. It is a natural fiber that is sought after by clothing makers because of how great it feels against the skin. It can be used for many projects, though clothing is its most popular application.

Blended skeins are a great way to provide softness and strength for items that need to be a little more durable. For example, one type of blend is wool and silk, because the wool is very strong, while the silk isn't as strong, but is very soft. Together, they combine to make a yarn that is durable, but with a luxurious feel to it.

You can choose to either dye the skeins yourself, or have a professional do it for you. Though chemical dyes work very well, there is also a wide variety of natural tints to choose from. The material can be made into one solid color, or go for multiple colors, which looks great for blankets and throws.

Undyed yarn is a great way to express yourself when you are making clothing or other crafts where yarn is necessary. The sky really is the limit on these, since you can use a variety of materials and colors to match your project. These yarns are great for making gifts to show just how much you care to a friend or family member.




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