Investigate planned color pooling

Pooling depends on the actual dye repeat and yarn consumed per stitch. A colorway name does not guarantee the same repeat length across every ball.

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.

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Record the stitch counts produced by three consecutive dye repeats. If the counts vary, test whether small tension changes remain comfortable before planning a large geometric effect.

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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