ALL ABOUT YARN - Learn to Understand Different Kinds of Yarns Fiber Weight Size Substitution

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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2009
  • You can learn all about Yarn in this video presentation. Hi I'm Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. I'll explain yarn in detail, including fiber content, textures, sizes, standards, weights and substituting yarn in knitting and crocheting patterns. Yarn label guides such as weight classification and gauge are covered. Also discussed are tools to measure WPI or Wraps per Inch for mystery yarns.
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  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  3 роки тому +3

    NEW Videos Weekly! Please SUBSCRIBE! Written info: naztazia.com/learn-about-yarn/

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  12 років тому +6

    I happen to like 100% cotton yarn for blankets, because my skin gets itchy with many other fibers. The advantage of cotton yarn is that it is cool, a natural fiber, and easy on people with sensitive skin. Blankets can be a little tricky to wash - I haven't had much shrinkage, but sometimes dark colors will "bleed" onto light colors unless I hand-wash it. But if you use all similar colors (either all dark or all light) there shouldn't be any problems. Cotton can be a bit pricey too, but worth it.

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  15 років тому +5

    Glad it could help. Thanks for your kind words.

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  14 років тому

    I appreciate the feedback - glad the video could help!

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  11 років тому

    Wonderful to hear the videos have helped. Thanks for stopping by :)

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  14 років тому

    Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it.

  • @janesimmers808
    @janesimmers808 4 роки тому +1

    thank you. your explanantion is clear and straightforward. in so many videos people say things such as "like i told you earlier" and then tell you the same thing all over again. also, there are no "uhs", "likes" and "kinda sortas" in your video. you are a natural teacher.

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  4 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  12 років тому

    Thank you much! Thanks for stopping by!

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  11 років тому

    Thank you very much for stopping by!

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  12 років тому +2

    What you are so strictly following are newer USA Yarn Council guidelines. However what they've written isn't always followed by international yarns, classic yarns, plus hand-spinners. E.g. Red Heart "Sport" yarn is a #3 on the label. Malabrigo Sock is a "light fingering" not "fingering." Patons "Lace" is not a #0 but a #2, despite they say "laceweight" next to a #2 on their website. The best thing to do is be concerned with gauge or wraps per inch, because names have never been 100% consistent.

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  10 років тому

    Thanks for stopping by :)

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  14 років тому

    @puffyjo Thanks for the feedback - and for stopping by :)

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  14 років тому

    Thanks for the kindness! That mobius shawl gets used a lot especially around the holidays (works nice with a black dress).

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  14 років тому

    Thanks for the kindness. Glad the video could help.

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  10 років тому

    Thank you for the kindness!

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  11 років тому

    Thank you very much for the kindness!

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  12 років тому +2

    Hello! I apologize for the delay in response. I like all sorts of yarn - the inexpensive stuff in my local craft stores like Michaels, Joann Fabrics, etc. I also like some fancier yarn like Plymouth, Debbie Bliss, & Noro that I find in my local specialty yarn shops. I like Knitpicks yarn, plus Herrschners has some good prices on all types of yarn. Occasionally I'll find deals at yard sales, estate sales, and craft fairs. Sometimes also at "fiber festivals" held 2-3 times/year.

  • @bethtisdalestaton7250
    @bethtisdalestaton7250 5 років тому +1

    Thanks Donna 😊! You are AMAZING! I started crocheting about a year ago & You were the very first person I found on UA-cam, Thank God 😊💝!!! I Crocheted probably 30 Beanies, Ear Warmers, etc from Your Tutorial's before I started watching some other's on UA-cam, but You are still my absolute favorite 😊💝!!! You taught me so much & I will forever be grateful for You! I still Absolutely Love your Tutorial's & Pattern's the best 💝! I can't believe how much Your Beautiful Daughter looks like You 😊💝! I can really see it in this video. Y'all look like Sister's & I am so happy she is following in Your footsteps. You both are so Awesome at everything Y'all do! Sending Much Love & God Bless You Both & Thank You for Everything 😊😊💝💝!

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  12 років тому +3

    Hello! I purchased mine at knitpicks (they have an online shop if you add the dot com after it - for some reason links don't work properly here otherwise I'd put the whole web address). It's called a "WPI Tool and Knit Card." The manufacturer is "Nancy's Knit Knacks." It's about 10 US dollars. Sometimes they carry those at your local yarn shop too (not the craft type stores, but the ones that carry some of the more specialty yarn). Hope this helps!

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  13 років тому

    @Jemima119 Glad the video could help - thanks for stopping by and leaving feedback :)

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  14 років тому

    @blueberries4ever Hello! Thanks for stopping by. And thank you for the very nice comments about my video. I appreciate your feedback.

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  13 років тому

    @lgallant100 Wonderful! Thanks for stopping by and glad the video could help :)

  • @LoomaHat
    @LoomaHat 9 років тому +10

    Great video with lots of VERY useful information - Thank You

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  8 років тому +1

      +LoomaHat.com Thank you for your kindness :)

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  14 років тому +1

    Thanks for stopping by - glad it could help.

  • @jennyorde27
    @jennyorde27 11 років тому

    Hello, Naztazia, I am a beginner at Crocheting and i have been practicing for about a month now with these 2 videos you have made :) Thank you so much for being so helpful! You are wonderful!

  • @fluxybaby337
    @fluxybaby337 5 років тому +1

    Am so glad I scrolled down to see ur earlier work, this is really helpful

  • @TheGrandma12
    @TheGrandma12 9 років тому

    This video was so helpful to me so I want to Thank you for taking the time to make it. I know a lot more now about yarn and I don't feel nearly as confused. Thanks again.

  • @slheunyahoocom
    @slheunyahoocom 9 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video! Teaching myself how to knit is a real struggle, but you explained the yarns and sizes beautifully.

  • @JonJArts
    @JonJArts Місяць тому

    just now finding this video. this is amazing for being way back closer to the beginning of UA-cam.

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  14 років тому

    Glad you found it. Knit Picks is the only place that sells one (that I know of). If you happen to find one elsewhere, please let me know. Thanks!

  • @EigaElska
    @EigaElska 11 років тому

    I've been trying to find some good yarn for my mom (who loves to knit) for her birthday and had no idea what I was looking at, this video is extremely helpful and easy to understand. Now I can find something that she'll really love and for that I'm grateful. Thank you :)

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  13 років тому

    @stuwoo68 Hi! Boucle yarn works wonderful for scarves. You can definitely use boucle yarn in a loom. In many ways, it's easier to use boucle yarn in a loom. With both traditional knitting & crocheting, sometimes boucle yarn can be challenging because it has an uneven texture and you don't get the whole yarn on the hook/needle properly (it can split). With loom knitting, the pegs will make it easier to see the entire yarn when you lift the first yarn over the next yarn - thus avoiding splits.

  • @Peridot89X
    @Peridot89X 6 років тому

    Informative and straight forward! Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @deewelch4264
    @deewelch4264 3 роки тому +1

    As always, this was wonderful and helpful info. Plus, as an aged woman, it warms my heart to see a beautiful young woman so accomplished.

  • @SeemaEnand
    @SeemaEnand 4 роки тому

    Your video is an answer to so many of my questions. Thank you so much. God bless

  • @BewitchedFae
    @BewitchedFae 8 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! To me this video is the most useful on youtube for crochet, knitting or any type of yarn craft. Brilliant!

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  8 років тому

      +BewitchedFae Thank you very much for your kind words and for stopping by :)

  • @Cthecool
    @Cthecool 9 років тому +2

    That was VERY informative! Thank You so much!👍
    This has REALLY helped. I crochet more than I knit; so from a knitting perspective this is very important.
    Again, Thank You! I've got to save this video👏👍
    Bravo!!!🌹

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  9 років тому

      Carla Johnson Thank you so very much :)

  • @ren021455
    @ren021455 9 років тому

    Thank you for sharing your valuable information with us, it's Appreciated!

  • @akaufman85
    @akaufman85 9 років тому +1

    Thank you for this short informative video. I've learned a lot and you explain everything so clearly.

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  9 років тому +1

      Andi Kaufman Thank you very much!

  • @rosiethebear300
    @rosiethebear300 8 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial - I learned so much!

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  8 років тому

      +rosiethebear300 Thank you so much!!!

  • @monabarakat7383
    @monabarakat7383 7 років тому

    thank you, your instruction is very helpful and your works are very beautiful

  • @lordthanoz
    @lordthanoz 11 років тому

    thank you so much for this video! I have been learning how to crochet on youtube. And I find your videos very clear and easy to understand. Congratulations for your work!!

  • @fatimaoliveira8696
    @fatimaoliveira8696 7 років тому

    just found you on UA-cam. I think your great, really one of the best to learn from.

  • @phyllisstevens4839
    @phyllisstevens4839 6 років тому

    I'm a re-beginner. I have not knitted in 30 years. I'm retired and looking to start my own business. This VIDEO WAS of so much help in getting me started. Thank you.

  • @darkgardyner
    @darkgardyner 13 років тому

    What a great video!!! I am just learning crochet and want to make a blanket this fall. The yarn info I learned today will be very helpful!!!

  • @___Merryn___
    @___Merryn___ 8 років тому

    Thank you for posting. I am very new to knitting and I did not previously understand what the weights and sizes meant. It makes a lot of sense to me now :)

  • @pamelabarrett9216
    @pamelabarrett9216 4 роки тому

    Nice job. Your videos are fun and I enjoy them. Thank you so much.

  • @danahueston
    @danahueston 8 років тому +1

    Excellent video thank you!

  • @1JollyUtube
    @1JollyUtube 10 років тому

    Thank you Donna For your time posting this educational video . :)

  • @naztazia
    @naztazia  11 років тому

    Thank you very much!

  • @sarathemadam
    @sarathemadam 7 років тому

    so informative and clearly done! thank you so much! 😊

  • @christinejones7070
    @christinejones7070 5 років тому

    This video is very helpful to me, thank you.

  • @IvetteLarkin
    @IvetteLarkin 9 років тому

    what a great video. Thank you so much for sharing with us your knowledge, it was much needed. :)

  • @sundusfahad1939
    @sundusfahad1939 4 роки тому

    Wow. I cant beleiv somone explained all of my worries so perfectly.

  • @Redl16
    @Redl16 10 років тому +2

    Very nice and informative video. Thanks a lot.

  • @annagail69
    @annagail69 5 років тому

    Hi Donna. I love your videos. You are awesome

  • @bernadinemj
    @bernadinemj Рік тому

    Thank you so much, have a bless day!🙂

  • @kathrynpless
    @kathrynpless 10 років тому

    Great video! Full of lots of info, thanks for sharing.

  • @renukanetha
    @renukanetha 11 років тому

    hai naztazia,, actuly am totaly unaware of crochet bt after seeing ur video i have tried it and was sucessful in the 1st attempt itself... thank u vry much 4 ur video

  • @liebkosdrache
    @liebkosdrache 7 років тому

    Extremely useful and explained a lot! No wonder a few of my projects turned out wonky. Thank you!

  • @triciabricesting7903
    @triciabricesting7903 9 років тому +2

    Very helpful, thank you Naztazia.

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  9 років тому

      Patricia Feifel Thanks for your kindness!

  • @rosellelustre2509
    @rosellelustre2509 4 роки тому

    Thanks! Very helpful for me as beginner in crochet :)

  • @makale
    @makale 11 років тому

    Thnx a lot for this video. I finally understand wich kind of yarn i have to use for each work. Thnx so much!

  • @natashahaze6346
    @natashahaze6346 3 роки тому

    You were too good.. What an explanation.. Awesome.. God bless!

  • @zuzannalu1289
    @zuzannalu1289 8 років тому +1

    Very informative! I am a beginner and found it very helpful. Thank you!

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  8 років тому

      +Zuzanna Lu Thank you very much for your kindness!

  • @debrtx
    @debrtx 10 років тому

    Great info for beginners. Thank you.

  • @sann3119
    @sann3119 9 років тому

    this was such a great video! so informative. I think my favorite to use are the sheepish and the bernat satin.

  • @marialiglesias1699
    @marialiglesias1699 8 років тому

    You answered my questions. You explained so well. Thank you so much. I saved this video for reference..

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  8 років тому

      Awesome! Glad the video could help!

  • @kurapikakurta3863
    @kurapikakurta3863 7 років тому

    i live in a very warm country and the most accessible type of yarn I can get are acrylic which only comes in smaller spools and are very limited in color. Other types of yarn are either imported or are extremely expensive. Crochet threads on the other hand are very popular amongst crocheters here which makes so much more sense as we don't really have much use for sweaters, hats or scarves. I still enjoy making projects from your video though and from other youtubers even if I'm only using threads most of the time.

  • @Lucypam68
    @Lucypam68 8 років тому

    Great video Thanks so much it was so helpful.

  • @nilceleste8521
    @nilceleste8521 11 років тому

    You have a gift for explaining things in such a simplistic manner. Thank you. :0)

  • @kyndsister
    @kyndsister 11 років тому

    Thank you! This is a really helpful video!

  • @katietulip
    @katietulip 14 років тому

    Thank you Thank you!! This video was so helpful.

  • @ade5p
    @ade5p 11 років тому

    Hello, I love to do crochet. This video is help me alot. Thank you so much.

  • @sartajqadir5312
    @sartajqadir5312 2 роки тому

    Your video is extremely usefull, really it is very easy to understand the yarn n needle size

  • @Dimplez1032
    @Dimplez1032 9 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for this video, I learned so much!! C:

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  9 років тому

      Dimplez1032 Thank you for your kindness!

  • @sartajqadir5312
    @sartajqadir5312 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for sharing such informative video

  • @taylarogers313
    @taylarogers313 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for this video! I'm actually going out today to buy my first knitting needles and yarn to start my very first project

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  9 років тому

      tayla rogers Wonderful! Thank you for your kindness!

  • @kadence_11shorts
    @kadence_11shorts 8 років тому

    Thanks for the information. very helpful. x

  • @loiscampbell3510
    @loiscampbell3510 3 роки тому

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @abha2abha
    @abha2abha 3 роки тому

    Very helpful video. Thank you so much for the detailed explanation.

    • @naztazia
      @naztazia  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @RC-goddess
    @RC-goddess 11 років тому

    I think your very talented. I loved this video. You helped me learn more about yarn. Ty :)

  • @CrochetknittingloveArt46
    @CrochetknittingloveArt46 3 роки тому

    Very helpful video, thank you so much dear ❤❤

  • @kumudhinibaskaran6383
    @kumudhinibaskaran6383 5 років тому

    Was very helpful... thank you

  • @michelledolly3789
    @michelledolly3789 4 роки тому

    Thank You very helpful!

  • @clothdiapernursery
    @clothdiapernursery 10 років тому

    Great information thanks so much

  • @nasishehim
    @nasishehim 10 років тому

    Thanks for such a helpful video...keep up th gud work...

  • @japyamson109
    @japyamson109 4 роки тому

    A lot of information just got in my brain in this 6 minutes video better than those half an hour ones.

  • @artsy282
    @artsy282 14 років тому

    Love your videos. Very informative

  • @joannvandiver869
    @joannvandiver869 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this video.

  • @WoollyChats
    @WoollyChats 10 років тому +2

    Thanks so much, this has helped me a lot

  • @TheCookiegirl1270
    @TheCookiegirl1270 11 років тому

    Your videos are awesome thanks!!!!

  • @crochetbybandana6785
    @crochetbybandana6785 3 роки тому

    Thank you 😊💓
    Very helpful

  • @m00n119
    @m00n119 13 років тому

    O.o I really didn't know that...
    it nice to find all this info in one video thanks!

  • @IbleedPnk
    @IbleedPnk 9 років тому

    Such a great informative video!!

  • @Jazzyrosie3
    @Jazzyrosie3 11 років тому

    very helpful,thank you Donna :D

  • @nandaaa3273
    @nandaaa3273 6 років тому

    I found this very helpful

  • @CristinaRubin
    @CristinaRubin 2 роки тому

    Thank you, very useful

  • @berrystrawberry7563
    @berrystrawberry7563 8 років тому

    very helpful! thank you

  • @letizialazzarin34
    @letizialazzarin34 6 років тому

    Thanks a lot! It was really helpful :)