Since Monday is the start of the week I thought I'd begin a series for each Monday about Getting Started. It will take you back to the basics of learning how to crochet. Today I wanted to talk about reading a yarn label. Each Monday will start with something to help you gain an understanding of this amazing world you're about to enter.
Okay, you've done it... you decided you're going to learn how to crochet and now you're looking at the yarn section of your local supply store. Stay calm, take a deep breath. If you're like I was you had no idea there were so many options! What are you supposed to do now!? Bewilderment is about to set in, but don't turn around! Square your shoulders, lift your chin up and head right into that aisle. You've got this! I know, because I'm here to help you out.
Depending on where you go your ball of yarn will have a tag attached, or it will have a label wrapped around it. These will tell you all you need to know about the yarn you're holding in your hand. To help you out I'm going to break down a yarn label for you. Let's take a look at this Issac Mizrahi yarn I purchased, reading it from the top.
Okay, you've done it... you decided you're going to learn how to crochet and now you're looking at the yarn section of your local supply store. Stay calm, take a deep breath. If you're like I was you had no idea there were so many options! What are you supposed to do now!? Bewilderment is about to set in, but don't turn around! Square your shoulders, lift your chin up and head right into that aisle. You've got this! I know, because I'm here to help you out.
Depending on where you go your ball of yarn will have a tag attached, or it will have a label wrapped around it. These will tell you all you need to know about the yarn you're holding in your hand. To help you out I'm going to break down a yarn label for you. Let's take a look at this Issac Mizrahi yarn I purchased, reading it from the top.