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2. Merino - Wikipedia

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   Full wool Merino sheep Merino sheep and red goats. Madrid, Spain. The Merino is a breed or group of breeds of domestic sheep, characterised by very fine soft wool.It was established in Spain near the end of the Middle Ages, and was for several centuries kept as a strict Spanish monopoly; exports of the breed were not allowed, and those who tried risked capital punishment.

3. Worsted - Wikipedia

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   Worsted yarn made from Merino wool. The essential feature of worsted yarn is straight, parallel fibres. Originally, long, fine staple wool was spun to create worsted yarn; today, other long fibres are also used. [5] Many spinners differentiate between worsted preparation and worsted spinning. Worsted preparation refers to the way the fibre is ...

4. List of yarns for crochet and knitting - Wikipedia

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   Merino wool From sheep. Softer than cotton. Retains warmth when wet. Breathability allows lighter weights to be good for summer wear. Icelandic wool: From sheep. Strong but scratchy, best used as an outer layer. Mohair: From goats. Lofty and luxurious. May feel scratchy, best used as an outer layer. Cashmere: From goats. Soft, luxurious ...

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   The shop features yarn types such as alpaca, merino and cashmere, the focus being on carrying natural fiber yarns over acrylic yarn. The small business yarn store also acts as a workshop for those ...

6. Small Businesses Making Yarn - AOL

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   A yarn-maker for 22 years, Famellos has been in the industry for quite some time, and she opened Anzula in 2008. What was a challenging time for most presented an opportunity for her creative side ...

7. Yarn - Wikipedia

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   Yarn is selected for different textiles based on the characteristics of the yarn fibres, such as warmth (wool), light weight (cotton or rayon), durability (nylon is added to sock yarn, for example), or softness (cashmere, alpaca). Yarn is composed of twisted strands of fiber, which are known as plies when grouped together. [19]