{"product_id":"9781738360772","title":"A User's Guide to Yarn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA User's Guide to Yarn provides crafters with a thorough explanation of yarn, from what it's made of to how it's constructed, and how those two factors interact to influence how yarn behaves when it's knitted, crocheted, and woven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's everything you didn't know you didn't know about yarn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you're a lifelong crafter or fibre artist, you will learn things that will open your mind and your imagination to how you use yarn. If you're a novice or have never thought deeply about how yarn affects the cloth you make, this book will seriously level up your craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured in three parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart One: Making Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow yarn is made and what it's made of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial Considerations: Deep dive into protein fibers (like wool, alpaca, cashmere, and mohair), cellulose fibers (like cotton, linen, and hemp), and synthetic fibers—covering the unique characteristics of each, and how they behave as yarn and when made into cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinning Yarn: How yarn is made both by hand and in mills, explaining yarn structures like singles and plied, woollen and worsted spinning styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn Structure: Technical details about twist direction, number of plies, and finishing processes that affect how yarn performs when made into cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Two: Buying Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to choose the right yarn for your project:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading Labels: Decoding yarn labels, understanding put-ups (skeins, balls, cones), and figuring how much yarn you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Measurements: Using tools like wraps-per-inch, understanding gauge and sett, burn testing mystery yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Substitutions: How to successfully substitute yarns based on fibre characteristics and structure, not just on how fine or thick the yarn is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Yarn storage best practices to help youmaintain quality and prevent pest damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Three: Using Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow different crafts interact with yarn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools Matter: How needle\/hook material (wood, plastic, metal) and loom type affects your results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft-Specific Guidance: Detailed explanations of how the same yarn behaves differently in knitting vs. crochet vs. weaving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing: Proper blocking and wet-finishing techniques to achieve optimal results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampling: Why swatching\/sampling saves time and money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach section builds on the last, providing both the \"why\" behind yarn and practical approaches to make better craft choices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelle Boyd (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Nine Ten Publications |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2026-06-16","offer_id":48482110931199,"sku":"9781738360772","price":37.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_e4d9e82f-d1e5-4a77-87b6-7f358420e3d6.jpg?v=1778007776","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781738360772","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}