A Look At Bulky Yarn Today
When you think of bulky yarn, you might think of the hideous acrylic that was used in the ’70s to make coats. Things have come a long way since then. There is a multitude of fun chunky yarn out on the market today. This yarn is a thicker yarn usually about 10-14 ply. It is used to make heavier winter clothing and quick projects such as hats and scarves. You can find it online, in the big box stores, craft fairs or in your local yarn store.
If you are looking for more inexpensive yarn, your best bet is a chain store such as Michael’s, Joann’s, A.C.Moore and even some Wal-Mart stores. These stores have websites so you can even browse through their selection before you even head out to buy. These stores usually carry acrylic, cotton and wool blends.
When you want something a little more exotic, your best bet would be to search your local yarn store or online yarn retailers such as KnitPicks.com. These stores offer yarns in fibers such as silk, corn, bamboo as well as cotton and acrylic and any combination thereof. Cashmere is one of the most popular bulky yarns on the market today.
Bulky yarns, also known as chunky yarns, are very popular because of how quickly you can knit or crochet an item. You can cut your time in half by simply switching to a bulkier yarn. The reason for this is that the size of the needle and therefore the resulting stitch is much larger than a normal one. There are many websites that contain free patterns to help you make use of these fun oversized yarns.
Bulky yarns come in all possible fibers and combinations. If you are allergic to lamb’s wool, that is not a problem because there are cotton or acrylic varieties. For the more eco-minded crotchetier and knitters there are bulky yarns made of bamboo, corn, even recycled t-shirts! Some local yarn makers even offer rabbit fur, llama or dog hair custom yarns!
Bulky yarn is no longer the ugly acrylic that many people still think of. Even today’s acrylic feels soft and cuddly to the touch. There is a variety out there for everyone. The best way to find the ones that you like is to go out and start feeling them. The more you feel the yarns, the more you will know what you like and the happier you will be with all of your bulky yarn creations.