Assess loosely spun yarn

Test a loosely spun yarn for abrasion and joining before choosing a high-friction project. A soft skein can still produce a fragile working strand.

Before you start

Keep the exact labels and make two comparable samples. Change one material property at a time and use the intended finishing method on both.

Try this example

Rub a spare finished sample against its intended neighboring fabric and inspect loose fibers. Try the planned join on the sample rather than assuming a knot will hold.

Check your result

• Compare the dry samples for recovery, surface, drape and the property needed for the project. Record observations separately from label claims.
• A fiber name or category cannot predict every finished fabric. Construction, treatment, gauge and use all affect the result.

Sources

• www.craftyarncouncil.com: yarn label information
• cottonworks.com: yarn spinning

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