The term novelty yarn
is usually used to describe a kind of yarn that has an unusual texture
or other unique features. Most novelty yarns are made of synthetic
fibers, like nylon or polyester, but there are other types of novelty yarn that are composed of all natural fibers like wool or cotton. Eyelash yarn,
bouclé yarn, ribbon yarn, and ladder yarn are all novelty yarns that
have unique textures. Self-striping yarn is a type of novelty yarn that
is dyed so it creates stripes of color when knit, crocheted, or woven.
Eyelash
yarns, also called fun fur yarns, are novelty yarns made of polyester
fiber with a furry texture resembling eyelashes. These novelty yarns are
made of a thin central ply surrounded by short "hairs." Eyelash yarn
comes in a wide range of colors, with the "hairs" sometimes being made
of multicolored or metallic fibers. Garments made from this type of yarn
have a soft, furry texture that obscures individual knit or crochet
stitches, making eyelash yarn a good choice for a beginning fiber
artist who wishes to hide dropped stitches or other mistakes. Eyelash
yarn lends itself well to simple stitch patterns, so one of the most
common projects to craft from eyelash yarn is a simple scarf that
resembles a feather boa.
Bouclé yarns are novelty yarns that feature a nubby, bumpy texture.
They can be made of any type of fiber and are usually composed of three
plies, or strands, wrapped around each other. The bumpy texture of
bouclé yarns is created by spinning
one of the three plies more loosely than the other two. This single
loose ply can often start to unravel while knitting or crocheting,
causing the whole strand to split and snag on the knitting needles or
crochet hook. Fiber artists who choose to create projects in bouclé yarn
must therefore use extra care to ensure the high quality of the
finished product.
A ribbon yarn is a type of yarn that resembles ribbon. It is often
made from synthetic fibers and tends to have great elasticity. Some
ribbon yarns are flat, while others are tubular. Both types of ribbon
yarn can be used to create garments with lots of stretch and give.
Ladder yarn resembles a ladder, with two flat threads representing
the two sides of the ladder held together by a strip of material at the
center that represents the rungs. The material at the center of ladder
yarn can be metallic, beaded, or otherwise adorned. This type of yarn is
more often used to create trim or embellishments than to knit or
crochet entire garments.
The final type of novelty yarn is not a textured yarn. Self-striping
yarn is strategically dyed with long repeats of color that naturally
create stripes. It may be made of any fiber or blend of fibers, and is
most often used for making handknit socks.
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