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2. Yarn weight - Wikipedia

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   For better accuracy, measure the wraps at the center of your yarn sample. The number of wraps will act as a gauge to assess the thickness of unmarked yarn; for example 12 wraps per inch is 12 WPI, and is used to calculate how much yarn is required for various articles, [3] so that 12 is equivalent to 8 ply (worsted weight, medium weight) yarn. [3]

3. Thread (yarn) - Wikipedia

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   Thread (yarn) A thread is a long strand of material, often composed of several filaments or fibres, used for joining, creating or decorating textiles. Ancient Egyptians were known for creating thread using plant fibers, wool and hair. [1] Today, thread can also be made of many different materials including but not limited to cotton, wool, flax ...

4. Embroidery thread - Wikipedia

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   Embroidery thread. Embroidery thread is yarn that is manufactured or hand- spun specifically for embroidery and other forms of needlework. Embroidery thread often differs widely, coming in many different fiber types, colors and weights. Threads for hand embroidery include: [1] Crewel yarn (also known as crewel wool or French wool) [2]: 26 is a ...

5. Yarn - Wikipedia

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   Yarn. Balls of yarn. A visual of twisted yarn. Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, used in sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, ropemaking, and the production of textiles. [1] Thread is a type of yarn intended for sewing by hand or machine.

6. Plying - Wikipedia

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   Plying. In the textile arts, plying (from the French verb plier, [1] "to fold", from the Latin verb plico, from the ancient Greek verb πλέκω. [2]) is a process of twisting one or more strings (called strands or plies) of yarn together to create a stronger yarn. [3] Strands are twisted together in the direction opposite that in which they ...

7. Worsted - Wikipedia

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   Worsted (/ ˈwɜːrstɪd / or / ˈwʊstɪd /) is a high-quality type of wool yarn, the fabric made from this yarn, and a yarn weight category. The name derives from Worstead (from Old English Wurðestede, "enclosure place"), a village in the English county of Norfolk. That village, together with North Walsham and Aylsham, formed a manufacturing ...