Yarn
Appearance
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.
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.