Undyed Yarn For Crafts Or Knitting

Posted by Georgy | 10/24/2013

By Chasity Sheppard


Undyed yarn is a great tool for knitters and crafters because it allows you to be creative while customizing the fibers you use for your project. This is because the color-free yarn is practically a blank canvas, ready for you to choose a color to match your individual needs. It's a fun way to get exactly what you want without sacrificing quality.

There are some good, everyday yarns that are just waiting to be dyed for your use. These come in a variety of different names, including Everyday, Basic, Superwash, and more. No matter what name they go under, these skeins are great for making clothes and other items that will get heavy, everyday use because they are very strong and made from durable materials. Some of these are natural fibers, while others are man-made.

Wool is another popular everyday material that easily takes whatever color you may want to use on it. It is prized by knitters because it is thick, which allows it to keep you warm should you decide to make a sweater out of it. It is also good for socks or gloves, since these body parts get particularly cold in winter.

Alpacas are cute animals that are as well known for their soft hair as they are for being cute. The soft hair is shaved off, much like wool on a sheep, and then spun into yarn. This particular fiber has a soft and almost silky feel to it, so it definitely is a high-end type of material. Baby alpaca is softest, though regular adult alpaca is also available.

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.

After choosing one of these uncolored fibers, you can then get into the fun of dying them. While many knitters like to dye the yarns on their own at home, it is perfectly fine to have a professional dye them. You can choose one solid color, or combine colors to make a new one. You can also use multiple colors on the same skein for a rainbow or ombre effect that makes really attractive 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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