The Creative Connection

This seminar helps to explain the mysteries of yarn substitution. We’ll start with gauge, then cover the various weights of yarn (fingering to super bulky), discuss the relationship of weight to yardage and plies, and look at fiber and yarn characteristics that affect substitution (e.g. drape, elasticity, weight, halo). We will also consider color choice (including multicolored/variegated, ragg, multi-plied and other kinds of yarn) and walk through how to estimate yarn quantities. We’ll finish by walking through some real-life examples by selecting potential substitute yarns for real patterns from the pages of Vogue Knitting.