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

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15 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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@janesimmers808 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@naztazia 12 жыл бұрын

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 15 жыл бұрын

Glad it could help. Thanks for your kind words.

@naztazia 11 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by - glad it could help.

@bethtisdalestaton7250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donna 😊! You are AMAZING! I started crocheting about a year ago & You were the very first person I found on KZfaq, Thank God 😊💝!!! I Crocheted probably 30 Beanies, Ear Warmers, etc from Your Tutorial's before I started watching some other's on KZfaq, 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 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you much! Thanks for stopping by!

@JonJArts 2 ай бұрын

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

@naztazia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@naztazia 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for stopping by!

@naztazia 12 жыл бұрын

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 14 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback - glad the video could help!

@naztazia 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by :)

@deewelch4264 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@naztazia 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kindness. Glad the video could help.

@naztazia 14 жыл бұрын

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

@jennyorde27 11 жыл бұрын

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!

@naztazia 14 жыл бұрын

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

@phyllisstevens4839 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@kurapikakurta3863 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@naztazia 12 жыл бұрын

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.

@naztazia 12 жыл бұрын

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 13 жыл бұрын

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

@renukanetha 11 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 14 жыл бұрын

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

@EigaElska 11 жыл бұрын

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 13 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it.

@BewitchedFae 8 жыл бұрын

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 8 жыл бұрын

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

@pamelabarrett9216 4 жыл бұрын

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

@___Merryn___ 8 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@fluxybaby337 5 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kindness!

@naztazia 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kindness!

@japyamson109 4 жыл бұрын

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

@slheunyahoocom 9 жыл бұрын

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

@liebkosdrache 7 жыл бұрын

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

@Cthecool 9 жыл бұрын

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 9 жыл бұрын

Carla Johnson Thank you so very much :)

@natashahaze6346 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TheGrandma12 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@bernadinemj Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, have a bless day!🙂

@sartajqadir5312 2 жыл бұрын

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

@akaufman85 9 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 9 жыл бұрын

Andi Kaufman Thank you very much!

@rajeswariramesh7218 9 жыл бұрын

hi , Rajeswari ramesh from India. your method of teaching crochet is simply fantastic. thank you. already I like very much crochet your way of teaching more impressive to me.

@naztazia 9 жыл бұрын

+Rajeswari Ramesh Thank you very much for your kindness. It is great to meet you!

@LoomaHat 9 жыл бұрын

Great video with lots of VERY useful information - Thank You

@naztazia 9 жыл бұрын

+LoomaHat.com Thank you for your kindness :)

@lordthanoz 11 жыл бұрын

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!!

@UncleBobIsAngry 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. When I went shopping for needle and yarn the stupid shopkeeper did not tell me that an absolute beginner like me should stared with the worsted yarn and a size 5mm needle. She gave me size 10mm and 100% cotton yarn. I still hate her for cheating me this way. Thank you, now I can purchase accordingly. I intend to crochet a puff stitch scarf for my dad =)

@naztazia 13 жыл бұрын

@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.

@darkgardyner 13 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@mahmooddr 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the basic explanation, I have been searching for sometime and couldn't find anything useful until this video of yours. Thanks again :)

@naztazia 9 жыл бұрын

Mahmood Faris Thank you very much for your kindness!

@taylarogers313 9 жыл бұрын

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 9 жыл бұрын

tayla rogers Wonderful! Thank you for your kindness!

@m00n119 13 жыл бұрын

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

@fatimaoliveira8696 7 жыл бұрын

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

@sundusfahad1939 4 жыл бұрын

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

@theartofcrochetbychandra3079 2 жыл бұрын

😱 this video is old but new to me!🥳🥳🥳💞💞💞

@koskaloca 11 жыл бұрын

Hello Nattazia, I am glad to find your video, I am a new knitter, and I get very excited, so I bought true E-bay a job lot yarn, so you will guess how lost I am with all this different textures, with little or no idea what can i do with it =), your video help quite a lot to understand, thank you!!!!

@SeemaEnand 4 жыл бұрын

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

@nilceleste8521 11 жыл бұрын

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

@makale 11 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 15 жыл бұрын

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!

@1JollyUtube 10 жыл бұрын

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

@monabarakat7383 7 жыл бұрын

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

@sartajqadir5312 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing such informative video

@abha2abha 3 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kaaalaaabaaalaaah 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I live in the middle east and there they don't put the yarn no. so it was very difficult for me to know if this is worsted yarn or not. Now it's easy. Thank you :)

@naztazia 9 жыл бұрын

Raghda Soliman Glad the video could help :)

@minzasadiq8869 4 жыл бұрын

After 11 years ♡♡♡♡♡♥♥♥♥♥ Love from India

@marialiglesias1699 8 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad the video could help!

@ren021455 9 жыл бұрын

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

@triciabricesting7903 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you Naztazia.

@naztazia 10 жыл бұрын

Patricia Feifel Thanks for your kindness!

@loiscampbell3510 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you!

@spinspin1127 3 жыл бұрын

Simplicity the best sewing book.☎️📞🏧☢⚠️☣🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🏦

@spinspin1127 3 жыл бұрын

Did you do your homework?

@spinspin1127 3 жыл бұрын

O kip milkweed.

@spinspin1127 3 жыл бұрын

Vertical set..

@spinspin1127 3 жыл бұрын

Combination is the best thing you can make.

@mzmary721 11 жыл бұрын

I am so thankful someone made this tutorial. I want to make a baby blanket for a very good friend of mine's daughter but I am not sure what yarn to use. I bought a yarn that a touch is very soft but when I started the blanket I did not like the way that it looked. It was too bulky. I want a yarn that is very soft when you rub it on your face with the look of acrylic yarn. Do you have any suggestions?

@zuzannalu1289 8 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 8 жыл бұрын

+Zuzanna Lu Thank you very much for your kindness!

@annagail69 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna. I love your videos. You are awesome

@Peridot89X 6 жыл бұрын

Informative and straight forward! Very helpful. Thank you.

@artsy282 14 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Very informative

@sann3119 9 жыл бұрын

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

@Redl16 10 жыл бұрын

Very nice and informative video. Thanks a lot.

@clothdiapernursery 10 жыл бұрын

Great information thanks so much

@CrochetknittingloveArt46 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you so much dear ❤❤

@rosiethebear300 8 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 8 жыл бұрын

+rosiethebear300 Thank you so much!!!

@WoollyChats 13 жыл бұрын

thanks,i took notes, now i can go into yarn shops :)

@lauracore7574 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you. Is there a link to get the chart for weight of yarn. Thank you

@IvetteLarkin 9 жыл бұрын

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

@naztazia 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@peepers4763 7 жыл бұрын

Great video for a true beginner. Do you have another, I.e. part 2 for the newbie but one knows the basics, piled, weights, fiber etc.

@infinitejusticeone 9 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Great video!

@CristinaRubin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very useful

@sarathemadam 7 жыл бұрын

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

@crochetbybandana6785 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊💓 Very helpful

@rosellelustre2509 4 жыл бұрын

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

@anbalekegovindasamy8224 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks u fr the info. Will take note. thanks fr sharing mam 🙏 🙌 God bless. Fr yr kind heart to share good tips of yarn.

@naztazia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheCookiegirl1270 11 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome thanks!!!!

@RC-goddess 11 жыл бұрын

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

@kathrynpless 10 жыл бұрын

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

@millylong3325 7 жыл бұрын

Hi I was just wondering do you have a video for crochet hook

@adeolaojo4603 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video...Can you suggest the best yarn for least stretch? I made a pair of shorts and after a short while,it stretched out and is no longer my size....

@KrissD74 12 жыл бұрын

Hi ..was wondering.. Where do you get those 2 types of guides you showed using..the one for yarn thickness...with the guide card and wooden thing too..and the one guide card for measuring and helping with gauges /swatches..? I could really use these..so wondering where you got them. ? Thank you