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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. 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 ...

  4. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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    Textile fibers, threads, yarns and fabrics are measured in a multiplicity of units.. A fiber, a single filament of natural material, such as cotton, linen or wool, or artificial material such as nylon, polyester, metal or mineral fiber, or human-made cellulosic fibre like viscose, Modal, Lyocell or other rayon fiber is measured in terms of linear mass density, the weight of a given length of ...

  5. Twist per inch - Wikipedia

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    Yarns that have relatively few twists per inch tend to have a softer hand but are not as strong as yarns with more twists per inch, such as medium twist or hard twist yarns. Yarns that have a very hard twist, enough so that the yarn will double back onto itself when released from tension, are called crepe-twist yarns.

  6. Embroidery thread - Wikipedia

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    Persian yarn (also known as Persian wool) [2]: 26 is a loosely twisted 3-strand yarn of wool or acrylic, often used for needlepoint. Each individual strand is 2-ply; the yarn can be separated or combined as required.

  7. Novelty yarns - Wikipedia

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    Many knitting yarns are complex ply yarns, which contribute to the creation of textured finished products. Complex yarns often consist of a blend of fibers, combining synthetic and natural fibers to enhance product longevity or quality. They typically consist of three parts: coreply yarn, effect ply, and binder yarn.

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