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Yarn

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Yarnis a long, continuous length offibersthat have beenspunorfeltedtogether. Yarn is used to makeclothor different wearableaccessoriesincludingshoes,hats,scarfs,etc. byknitting,crochetingorweaving.Yarn is sold in a shape called a skein to prevent the yarn from becoming tangled or knotted.

Skeins of yarn

Yarn can be made from any number of natural or synthetic fibers such aswool,cotton,silk,or acrylic. Some yarns are made from a blend of several kinds of fibers.

Yarns come in many thicknesses or weights from fine to thick:lace,fingering, sock, sport, double-knit (or DK), worsted, aran, bulky, and super-bulky. Very fine yarn is calledthreadand is used insewingandembroidery.

Yarn can also be used to crochet.